R EN i109 • 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. Thank you for purchasing this Alpine product. Please take a moment to protect your purchase by registering your product now at the following address: www.alpine-usa.com/registration.
ALPINE ELECTRONICS MARKETING, INC. 1-7, Yukigaya-Otsukamachi, Ota-ku, Tokyo 145-0067, JAPAN Phone: 03-5499-4531 ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. 161-165 Princes Highway, Hallam Victoria 3803, Australia Phone 03-8787-1200 ALPINE ITALIA S.p.A. Viale Cristoforo Colombo, 8 20090 Trezzano sul Naviglio MI, Italy Phone +39 02 484781 ALPINE ELECTRONICS France S.A.R.L.
ENGLISH Contents Auxiliary Device (Optional) Operating Auxiliary Devices (Optional) .........12 Operating Instructions WARNING WARNING ................................................. 5 CAUTION .................................................. 5 NOTICE ..................................................... 5 Features About Apple CarPlay ....................................... 7 About Home Screen ......................................... 7 Getting Started Location of Controls ..........................
Display Setup Display Setup Operation ................................. 18 Switching Display Modes ........................... 19 Adjusting Brightness ................................... 19 Adjusting Color of Picture .......................... 19 Adjusting Image Contrast ........................... 19 Adjusting Picture Quality ............................ 19 Saving and calling the adjusted picture quality ...................................................... 19 General Setup General Setup Operation .......
Operating Instructions WARNING WARNING This symbol means important instructions. Failure to heed them can result in serious injury or death. INSTALL THE PRODUCT CORRECTLY SO THAT THE DRIVER CANNOT WATCH TV/VIDEO UNLESS THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED AND THE EMERGENCY BRAKE IS APPLIED. USE THE CORRECT AMPERE RATING WHEN REPLACING FUSES. Failure to do so may result in fire or electric shock. DO NOT BLOCK VENTS OR RADIATOR PANELS. Doing so may cause heat to build up inside and may result in fire.
Operation of some of the functions of this unit is very complex. Because of this, it was deemed necessary to place these functions into a special screen. 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 i109. This has been done for the safety of the driver and passengers. Some setup operations cannot be made if the car is moving.
Features About Apple CarPlay Apple CarPlay allows your iPhone 5 or later to operate smoothly from this head unit. About Home Screen The Home Screen for this unit gives direct access to those applications designed to work with Apple CarPlay. The Apple CarPlay icon will indicate whether the appropriate iPhone is connected.
Getting Started Touch Operation Many of the operations for this unit are accessible through a light touch on the integrated touch panel. Location of Controls • Be sure to touch the onscreen button lightly with the pad of your finger to protect the display. • If you touch a button and there is no reaction, remove your finger from the display once, and try again. • Onscreen buttons that cannot be operated appear dull in color. Common onscreen buttons [ ]: Returns to the previous screen.
Turning the System On Operating an Item in a List With the Alpine system, when the ignition key is turned to ACC or ON, the opening screen will be automatically displayed. 1 1 To scroll through a list, touch the screen and slide your finger up or down. The screen will scroll along with your finger movement. When the system is used for the first time, the language selection menu is displayed. There are 20 languages to choose from.
About Hands-Free Phone When connected to this unit, your iPhone can be used as hands-free. Incoming calls are displayed with the caller’s ID when available. • About iPhone models usable with this unit, refer to Apple CarPlay section (page 12). • You can adjust the volume of the phone or select the speakers to be used for the call’s audio. Refer to “Apple CarPlay Setting” (page 23). • Avoid hands-free calls in heavy traffic or on narrow or winding roads. Keep your focus on driving to prevent an accident.
Listening to the Radio Presetting Stations Automatically 1 The tuner can automatically seek and store 6 strong stations in the selected band in order of signal strength. Press the HOME button. The Home screen is displayed. 2 Touch [Radio]. The radio mode is activated and the display changes to the Radio mode screen. 3 Touch [ ] to select the desired radio band. Each touch changes the bands as follows: FM-1 4 FM-2 AM FM-1 Touch [Tune] to select the tuning mode.
Apple CarPlay (Optional) Apple CarPlay is a smarter, safer way to use your iPhone in the car. Apple CarPlay takes the things you want to do with your iPhone while driving and puts them right on i109. You can get directions, make calls, send and receive messages, and listen to music, all in a way that allows you to stay focused on the road. Just plug in your iPhone to i109 and go. • Before using this function, plug in your iPhone using Lightning to USB Cable (Supplied with iPhone) to i109.
Example for AUX main screen Operating the Mobile Digital TV Receiver (DTV) To operate the Mobile Digital TV Receiver (DTV) (Optional), set “Setting the Auxiliary Name” (page 23) to “DTV”. Changing to the Mobile Digital TV Receiver (DTV) Mode 1 Press the HOME button. The Home screen is displayed. [ ] Calls up the Display Setup screen.
Camera Operation (Optional) The video from an optional camera can be viewed from this head unit’s display. Depending on your camera, please choose the camera type first. For details, refer to “Setting the Camera Input” (page 22). Rear camera: If an HCE-C305R/HCE-C200R/HCE-C300R/HCE-C105 camera is connected, when the vehicle is reversed, the rear camera view (guide marks for vehicle width and available distance) is displayed automatically on the screen of this unit.
2 Distance guidance marks Error between the screen and the actual road surface The marks represent the distance from the rear of the car (from the end of the bumper). • The marks do not move in synchronization with the steering wheel. • We recommend that you measure the actual distance to the marks when parked on a level surface. • Depending on the condition of the car or road surface, the range of vision may vary. • The camera has a limited range of vision. Objects at extreme angles to the camera (e.g.
In the case of a downward slope behind the car, the distance guides are displayed farther from the rear bumper than the actual distance. If there is an obstacle on the downward slope, it seems closer than its actual position. Also, an error may occur between the guidance and the actual path of the car on the road surface. Other Camera Operation Setup Audio Setup Audio Setup Operation Set “Other” for “Camera” (page 22). 1 Press the HOME button. The Home screen is displayed. 2 Touch [Camera].
• Alpine TuneIt App is downloadable from Apple’s App Store. • Time Correction, Crossover and Parametric EQ can be set only through the Alpine TuneIt App. • Also refer to “Applying Alpine TuneIt App” on page 10. Adjusting Balance (Between Left and Right) Adjust the right and left speaker volumes. Setting item: Balance Setting contents: L (left) 15 to R (right) 15 (Initial setting: 0) Adjusting Fader (Between Front and Rear) Adjust the front and rear speaker volume.
Adjusting the Bass Engine SQ Level With BASS ENGINE SQ ON, adjusting the Bass level uniformly effects various sound parameters for optimum Bass effect. Setting item: Bass level Setting contents: 0 to 6 (Initial setting: 3) • Adjustable only when Defeat is Off. • The Bass parameters affected contain Bass Level, Treble Level, EQ PRESETS, Parametric EQ*, SUBWOOFER*, Subwoofer Level, Media Xpander, X-Over* and Time correction*.
3 Touch the desired application. Adjusting Color of Picture Setting item: Color Setting contents: -15 to +15 (Initial setting: 0) You can adjust the Color between MIN (-15) and MAX (+15). When it reaches the minimum or maximum point, the display shows “MIN” or “MAX” respectively. Adjusting Image Contrast • “Auxiliary (AUX)” can be selected while in AUX mode. • The camera names set under the “Camera” settings are displayed. The camera names are not displayed when “Off” is set (page 22).
1 Touch [ ] on the Home screen. The Setup main screen is displayed. 2 Touch [General]. The General Setup screen appears. 3 Language Setting Touch [ ] or [ ] etc., of the desired item to change its setting. For items that have “ ,” touch the item to display the screen for the next hierarchy. Setting the Menu Language The Setup menu, feedback information, etc. for this unit can be changed to appear in the selected language.
Screen/Lighting Setting Setting the Brightness of the Backlighting Backlighting is provided by LEDs behind the liquid crystal panel. The illumination control adjusts the brightness of the backlighting based on the car's ambient lighting for easier viewing. Setting item: Dimmer Setting contents: Auto (Initial setting) / On / Off Auto: On: Off: Adjust the brightness of the background illumination of the monitor automatically to the brightness of the car interior.
Application Setup Application Setup Operation Camera Setting [Camera] is selected on the Application setup menu in step 3. Refer to “Application Setup Operation” (page 22). Setting the Camera Input To display the Application Setup Menu screen: Your vehicle must be parked with the ignition key in the ACC or ON position. To do this, follow the procedures below. 1 Bring your vehicle to a complete stop at a safe location. Engage the parking brake.
Adjusting guides simultaneously Setting the Auxiliary Name 1 When AUX In is turned on, this setting is available. Touch [Link]. The 3 vertical guides of the currently-selected guide link together, allowing them to be adjusted simultaneously. Setting item: AUX Name Setting contents: AUX (Initial setting) / DTV Switching the Visual Input Signal System After turning on the “AUX In”, this setting can be carried out. The video input type can be changed.
Information Product Software Update This product use software that can be updated through a Flash Memory device. Download the software from the Alpine website and update the product using the Flash Memory device. Updating this product Check the Alpine website for details on updating. http://www.alpine-usa.com Important information on the software About the software license of the product The software installed in the product contains open source software.
Audio/Visual Power Output Connected USB Device is not supported. • An iPhone that is not supported by the unit is connected. - Connect an iPhone that is supported by the unit. - Reset the iPhone. • A USB device that is not supported by the unit is connected. - Attempt to connect another Flash Memory device. • Communication error. - Turn the ignition key off, and then set to ON again. - Check the display by reconnecting between the iPhone and the unit, using the Lightning to USB Cable.
Installation and Connections Before installing or connecting the unit, please read the following and pages 5 to 6 of this manual thoroughly for proper use. Caution HAVE THE WIRING AND INSTALLATION DONE BY EXPERTS. Warning MAKE THE CORRECT CONNECTIONS. The wiring and installation of this unit requires special technical skill and experience. To ensure safety, always contact the dealer where you purchased this product to have the work done.
Installation To install the i109, refer to the manual in the separately purchased installation kit. Note on installation • Install at an angle between horizontal and 30°. Note that installing at an angle outside of this range will result in a loss of performance and possible damage. Rear of the Unit 0 - 30° • Do not block the unit’s heat sink, which would prevent air circulation. If blocked, heat will accumulate inside the unit and may cause a fire.
Connections AUX INPUT To Video/Audio (R, L) Output terminal REMOTE OUT To remote input lead (Brown) CAMERA IN To camera Antenna Amplifier Front Left Front Right Rear Left Amplifier Rear Right Amplifier Subwoofers To external Key Panel Video/Audio (R,L) Input Connector (AUX INPUT) Input the AUX Video/Audio (R,L). • When you use this connector, an optional AV/RCA interface cable should be used.
System Example Connection of an iPhone* iPhone* (Sold separately) USB Extension Cable (Included) Lightning to USB Cable (Included with iPhone) USB Connector * About iPhone models usable with this unit, refer to Apple CarPlay section (page 12). • Do not leave an iPhone in a vehicle for a long time. Heat and humidity may damage the iPhone and you may not be able to play it again.
Connection of an External device AUX/CAMERA/REMOTE OUT Connector To Video Output Terminal (Yellow) (Red) DVD Player,etc (sold separately) (White) To Audio Output Terminal 1 Video/Audio Input Connector (AUX INPUT) 3 RCA Extension Cable (Sold Separately) • When you use this connector, an optional AV/RCA interface cable should be used. For details, refer to 2.
Connection of an External Amplifier Power Supply Connector REMO REMOTE ON (Blue/White) (Blue/White) Power Cable Amplifier 4 ch (Sold separately) Input Front speaker Input Rear speaker REMOTE ON (Blue/White) Input Subwoofer Amplifier for subwoofer (Sold separately) 1 Front Output RCA Connectors RED is right and WHITE is left. 3 Subwoofer RCA Connector 4 RCA Extension Cable (Sold separately) 2 Rear Output RCA Connectors RED is right and WHITE is left.
Connection of camera AUX/CAMERA/REMOTE OUT Connector To Video Output terminal Camera with RCA video output (sold separately) HCE-C105, etc. CAMERA Cable 1 CAMERA Input Connector 2 RCA Extension Cable (sold separately) • When a rear camera is used, make sure REVERSE cable is connected correctly. Connection of HCE-C200F + HCE-C200R Power Supply Connector To plus side of the back lamp signal lead of the car.
LIMITED WARRANTY ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AMERICA, INC. (“Alpine”), is dedicated to quality craftsmanship and is 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. PRODUCTS COVERED: This Warranty covers Car Audio Products and Related Accessories (“the product”). Products purchased in the Canada are covered only in the Canada. Products purchased in the U.S.A.
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