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Overview:
Alpine's line of Ai-NET Mobile Multimedia Solutions allow you to connect and
control a wide range of in-car audio and visual systems, such as DVD/CD/MP3
changers, rear seat monitors, and navigation systems, from an in-dash
control center. In addition, you can add iPod audio/video and control,
Bluetooth, satellite radio, and a USB connection.
Display Features
Audio Section
Sound Processing (with
optional PXA-H100)
Radio Functions
Disc Playback
Aux/iPod Connectivity
AV Connections
Bluetooth/Remote Control
Display Features
Motorized 7.0" Widescreen Touchscreen
Monitor: The IVA-D106 has a motorized 7.0" widescreen, touchscreen monitor (with 16:9
aspect ratio) that serves as a video monitor and system information display.
Automatic Monitor Opening/Closing:
When the Automatic Opening/Closing mode is set to Full, the monitor
automatically opens when the ignition key is turned to the Acc or
On position, and closes when the ignition is turned off. When the mode is set to Manual, the monitor
must be opened and closed using the Open/Close button. When the mode is set to
Close, the monitor automatically closes when the ignition key is
turned off.
Monitor
Angle Adjustment: You can adjust the monitor's angle for better
visibility. The screen angle can be adjusted between 40°
and 105°
(10 positions).
Flat Angle Setting: When you
want to operate some vehicle controls (air conditioner, etc.) that are hidden
behind the raised monitor, you can temporarily position the monitor at a flat
angle by pressing the Open button on the front panel. After 10 seconds in
the flat position, the monitor moves back to its original angle.
Video Lock-out Feature:
For
safety and legal reasons, the IVA-D106 features a video lock-out feature to
prevent the viewing of a video source while the vehicle is in motion. To watch a
video source, the vehicle must be parked with the ignition in the ACC or ON
position. The vehicle's parking brake must be engaged, disengaged, and engaged
again while the foot brake depressed.
Illumination Control:
Backlighting is provided by a fluorescent light built into the liquid crystal
panel. The illumination control adjusts the brightness of the backlighting based
on the car's ambient lighting for easier viewing. You can set the minimum level
of backlight in the menu from -15 to +15. The following dimmer settings are
available:
- Auto: adjusts
the brightness of the background illumination of the monitor depending on
the ambient light in your vehicle
- On: keeps the background illumination
of the monitor dark
- Off: keeps the background illumination
of the monitor bright
Display Modes: You can select one of the following display modes:
- Mode 1 (Wide): evenly
stretches a 4:3 picture horizontally to fit the wide screen monitor
- Mode 2 (Cinema): displays a
picture by stretching out the picture horizontally and vertically; good for displaying a cinema-type picture with a 16:9 ratio
- Mode 3 (Normal): displays a
4:3 picture at the center of the screen with vertical black bands on both
sides
Visual EQ Mode: allows you to
select one of the following preset modes suitable for the subject image:
- Night Mode: suitable for
movies in which dark scenes frequently appear
- Soft: suitable for
animated films
- Sharp: suitable for old
movies where images are not clearly shown
- Contrast: suitable for
recent movies
- User Memory (P-1, P-2): can manually change Brightness, Color, Tint, Contrast, and Sharpness
values individually and save them in two user memories
Data Download: You can download
visual backgrounds for the monitor from Alpine's website to a CD-R or CD-RW;
then download and store the data in
the IVA-D106.
Audio Section
Audio Adjustments: You can
adjust the bass level (-7 to +7), bass center frequency (60Hz, 80Hz, 100Hz, or
200Hz), bass bandwidth or Q-factor (1.00, 1.25, 1.5, 2.0), treble level (-7
to +7), treble center frequency (10kHz, 12.5kHz, 15kHz, 17.5kHz), loudness
(on/off), and subwoofer level (0 to 15).
Preamp Outputs: 6 channels
of preamp outputs, including RCA jacks for Front left and right, Rear left
and right, and Subwoofer left and right channels.
Dolby Digital and DTS
Compatibility: The IVA-D106 can perform 2-channel Dolby Digital and DTS decoding when
playing back a DVD through its analog outputs (the multi-channel soundtracks are
down-mixed to 2-channel). When the optical digital output on the
rear of the head unit is connected to an optional Alpine digital audio
processor, you can enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1 surround.
Digital Output: You can
select a digital output setting of Auto or PCM. When set to Auto, the digital
output is switched automatically according to the type of audio signals being
played. When set to PCM, the audio signals recorded on the disc are converted
to 2-channel audio for output.
Sound Processing (with optional PXA-H100)
Imprint: With the addition of
the optional PXA-H100 Imprint box (500PXAH100,
sold separately) and KTX-H100 tuning
kit (500KTXH100,
sold separately) a car's
inherent acoustic shortcomings can be overcome with the MultEQ feature. Imprint
also gives you much more sound adjustment flexibility as detailed below.
MultEQ:
MultEQ, developed by
Audyssey Labs, automatically optimizes the audio for the listening environment
inside your vehicle. The Imprint box and tuning kit include the hardware, software, and
microphone necessary to measure multiple positions in the car and capture
frequency and time domain information from the vehicle's actual acoustical
environment. Once the car's speaker location delays are measured, along with the
frequency peaks and dips caused by the absorptive and reflective materials in
the interior, MultEQ creates a set of equalization filters to correct the
frequency response and time domain problems for each speaker in the vehicle. It
also removes sound distortion caused by the specific acoustical problems in the
vehicle by applying unique FIR filters, using more than 500 points along the
frequency spectrum per channel. This optimizes the sound reproduction to the
specific vehicle listening environment with much greater precision than can be
achieved using typical graphic or parametric equalization. The result is a more
accurate soundstage and smoother, more natural sound optimized to match your
vehicle.
Equalizer:
10 typical equalizer settings are preset at the factory for a
variety of musical source material. You can select from - Flat, Pops, Rock,
News, Jazz & Blues, Electrical Dance, Hip Hop & Rap, Easy Listening, Country,
and Classical. The head unit will also save six custom EQ curves you create by
adjusting the units built-in EQ. Choose the parametric or graphic EQ:
- 5- Band Parametric EQ:
The built-in Parametric EQ allows you to
adjust the following 5 frequency bands in 1/3 octave steps from -6 to +6 dB
at a bandwidth Q factor of 1, 1.5, or 3
- Band 1:
20 Hz to 80 Hz
- Band 2:
50 Hz to 200 Hz
- Band 3:
125 Hz to 3.2 kHz
- Band 4:
315 Hz to 8 kHz
- Band 5:
800 Hz to 20 kHz
- 7-Band Graphic EQ:
The built-in Graphic EQ allows you to adjust the
following 7 frequencies from -6 to +6 dB
- Band 1:
63 Hz
- Band 2:
150 Hz
- Band 3:
400 Hz
- Band 4:
1 kHz
- Band 5:
2.5 kHz
- Band 6:
6.3 kHz
- Band
7: 17.5 kHz
Crossover:
The active crossover can be used as a 2.2 channel (3-way;
low-pass subwoofer, band-pass midrange, high-pass tweeter) or a 4.2 channel
(2-way; high-pass front and rear, low-pass subwoofer). A crossover limits the
frequencies delivered to a given speaker, so you send only the frequencies for
which the speaker is well suited. The crossover adjusts the high pass filter or
low pass filter of each band along with the slope and output level. You can
adjust the following crossover settings:
- 4.2 Channel:
- High Pass Filter:
the front and rear outputs are individually adjustable; crossover from
20 to 200 Hz in 1/3 octave steps with a slope of Flat, 6, 12, 18 or 24
dB/oct, additionally you can adjust the output level from -12 to 0 dB
- Low Pass Filter:
the subwoofer output can be stereo or mono; crossover from 20 to 200 Hz
in 1/3 octave steps with a slope of Flat, 6, 12, 18 or 24 dB/oct,
additionally you can adjust the output level from -12 to 0 dB
- 2.2 Channel:
- Tweeter/High Pass
Filter: crossover from 1 kHz to 20 kHz in
1/3 octave steps with a slope of 6, 12, 18, or 24 dB/oct, additionally
you can adjust the output level from -12 to 0 dB
- Midrange/Band Pass
Filter: a band pass has both high pass
and low pass filters; HPF 20 to 200 Hz in 1/3 octave steps with a slope
of Flat, 6, 12, 18 or 24 dB/oct; LPF from 20 Hz to 20 kHz in 1/3 octave
steps with a slope of Flat, 6, 12, 18 or 24 dB/oct, additionally you can
adjust the output level from -12 to 0 dB
- Subwoofer/Low Pass
Filter: the subwoofer output can be
stereo or mono; crossover from 20 to 200 Hz in 1/3 octave steps with a
slope of Flat, 6, 12, 18 or 24 dB/oct, additionally you can adjust the
output level from -12 to 0 dB
Time Correction:
The time correction feature delays the audio signal to the speakers
closer to the listener. This effectively creates a perception of increased
distance for those speakers. Time Correction allows the listener to be placed at
an equal distance from all speakers for optimum staging. You can adjust the
distance of each speaker and subwoofer (6-channel) to the listener from 0 to
132.7 inches.
Media Xpander:
The MX (Media Xpander) function makes vocals or instruments sound distinct by
restoring sound quality typically lost during recording or transmission; this
function helps restore audio information that becomes obscured when audio is
compressed. The MX function can be applied to all sources, except AM radio.
There are three settings and each source can have its own setting.
Radio Functions
AM/FM Tuner: The Alpine IVA-D106 features a built-in AM/FM tuner with
manual, seek, and preset tuning.
Satellite Radio Ready: There
are several options for connecting an optional XM or SIRIUS Satellite Radio
receiver to this receiver:
HD Radio Ready: The optional
Alpine HD Radio Receiver (500TUAT550,
sold separately) delivers FM radio with CD-like
audio quality and AM with FM-like quality. Song, artist, and album titles are
viewable on the display.
Disc Playback
Compatible Discs: The unit's
integrated disc drive will play back the following disc types - DVD Video
(including two-layer), DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, DVD Audio (including two-layer), Video CD, CD,
and
CD-R/RW.
MP3/WMA/AAC Playback: This unit can play DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, CD-R and CD-RW discs containing MP3, WMA,
and AAC files recorded using the ISO 9660
Level 1 or Level 2 formats; constant and variable bit rates from 8 kbps to 320
kbps are supported for MP3 and WMA, 16-320 kbps for AAC.
Recordings made using Track At Once or packet writing cannot be correctly played
back. ID tags are supported; track title, artist name, and album name up to 128
characters.
Pre-stop Function: When the
Pre-stop function is used, the position at which playback is stopped is stored
in the memory, and playback resumes from that position.
Step/Slow
Motion Playback: When a DVD or Video CD is in the pause mode, you may move
through the program being played one step (frame) at a time (forward or
backward), or in slow motion at 1/8 or 1/2 speed. No audio is played during slow
motion playback.
Fast-Forward/Fast-Reverse:
While a DVD or Video CD is playing, you can view the program in double speed in
either direction by touching and holding the fast-forward or fast-reverse button. If held for 5 or more seconds,
playback at 8x speed in the selected direction will begin. If held for 10 or
more seconds, playback at 21x speed will begin.
Repeat Playback: When
playing a DVD, you can repeat the current title or the current chapter. When
playing a Video CD, you can repeat the current track or the entire disc.
Multi-Angle Display: This
function allows you to choose the viewing angle of scenes that were shot from a
number of different angles.
Note: This function is
limited to DVDs recorded with multiple camera angles.
Parental Lock: Parental Lock allows you to restrict the playback of DVDs that are unsuitable
for younger viewers. You can select a parental lock rating from 0-8, which is
protected by a 4-digit password.
Aux/iPod Connectivity
iPod Integration: An iPod can
be connected to the IVA-D106 by using the included Full Speed audio/video
connection cable. When the iPod is connected to the unit,
the controls of the iPod are non-functional, and the unit is fully controlled by
the head unit. You can quickly and easily search through all of the music contained on your
iPod through Playlist, Artist, Album, Song, Podcast, Genre, Composer, and Audio
Book searches. You can view Artist, Album, and Song information, as well as the
song number and elapsed time on the head unit's display. The Alpine IVA-D106 is
"Made for iPod" compatible and supports the following iPod model features (as of
Dec. 2009):
| iPod/iPhone Model |
Generation |
Media Type |
Control
Type |
Display
Type |
Charge |
| Audio |
Video |
Headunit |
iPod/iPhone |
Song/Artist
Text |
Track
Info |
| dock connector
|
3rd |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
clickwheel
color |
4th |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| mini |
1st |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 2nd |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| video
|
5th |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| classic |
80GB |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 120GB |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 160GB |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| nano
|
1st |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 2nd |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 3rd |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 4th |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
adapter
required |
| 5th |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
adapter
required |
| 6th |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
|
touch |
1st |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 2nd |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
adapter required |
| 3rd |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
adapter required |
| 4th |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
|
iPhone |
2G |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
| 3G |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
|
3GS |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
|
4 |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
Note: Apple iPod/iPhone software updates may
change functionality results. If you download a newer software
version, you may need to reset the headunit and your iPod/iPhone
to regain functionality. If this doesn't work, you may need to
revert to the older software version or wait until an newer
software update is available.
iPod Charging Note: The KCE-435iV and the IVA-D106 will not
charge iPod touch (2nd/3rd generation) or iPod nano (4th/5th generation) without
the Alpine KCX-422TR charging adapter (500KCX422T,
sold separately).
Auxiliary Input Ready: In addition to the built-in A/V
input, with the addition of the optional KCA-121B Ai-NET/RCA interface cable (113KCA121B,
sold separately) the audio from an auxiliary source can be played through this
unit. When the KCA-121B interface cable is used, a CD changer cannot be
connected to the head unit.
AV Connections
A/V Input:
Stereo RCA and composite RCA
video input for connecting an optional VCR or game.
console
A/V Output:
Stereo RCA and composite
RCA video output for connecting an optional video monitor.
Rear Camera Input: A
composite RCA video input on a 4" pigtail is hardwired to the rear panel, for
connecting the video signal from an iPod or an optional rear-view camera. If a
rear-view camera is connected, this reverse lead
(orange/white wire) should be connected to the vehicle's back-up lamp circuit.
When properly connected, the image from the rear-view camera appears on the
monitor when the vehicle is shifted into reverse.
Navigation Ready: When
connected to an optional Alpine Navigation unit (500NVEM300,
sold separately), the
navigation screen and map data can be displayed on this unit. With the NAV.MIX
feature, the voice guidance
of the navigation system will be mixed with the radio or CD audio. The volume level of the voice guidance
can be adjusted.
Bluetooth/Remote Control
Bluetooth Interface Ready: Using the Alpine KCE-400BT
Bluetooth adapter with the KWE-460E interconnect
cable adapter (700KCE460B,
sold separately), 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.
Note: The Pass-Through port of the KCE-400BT allows you
to connect the Bluetooth adapter as well as an iPod to the IVA-D106. The
KWE-460 interconnection cable is still required along with a KCE-435iV Full
Speed iPod connection cable (500KCE435I, sold separately). The included iPod
cable will not be used in this configuration.
Steering Wheel Remote Compatibility: The unit also features
an OEM steering wheel remote control input on the rear of the unit that lets you
keep your vehicle's factory radio steering wheel remote controls when used with
the optional PAC SWI-JACK Steering Wheel Control Interface Adapter (127SWIJACK,
sold separately); or the optional Metra ASWC Steering Wheel Control Interface
Adapter (120ASWC,
sold separately).
Note: Please consult the
Crutchfield Car Selector to see if your vehicle is compatible.
