01GB00ICS-X8.book Page 1 Wednesday, November 9, 2011 7:39 PM EN R IN-DASH APP/DVD RECEIVER ICS-X8 • OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. 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.
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01GB00ICS-X8.book Page 3 Wednesday, November 9, 2011 7:39 PM ENGLISH Contents Radio Listening to the Radio .....................................21 Operating Instructions Presetting Stations Manually ..........................21 Presetting Stations Automatically ...................21 Tuning to Preset Stations ................................22 WARNING CD/MP3/WMA/AAC WARNING ................................................. 7 Playback ..........................................................
01GB00ICS-X8.book Page 4 Wednesday, November 9, 2011 7:39 PM File Name Search mode .............................. 31 Switching the Angle ....................................... 31 Switching the Audio Tracks ........................... 32 Switching the Subtitles (Subtitle Language) ..................................... 32 About DivX® .................................................. 32 Setup Audio Setup Audio Setup Operation ................................... 33 Setting the Balance/Fader/Subwoofer ......
01GB00ICS-X8.book Page 5 Wednesday, November 9, 2011 7:39 PM Setting the Rear Seat Entertainment System ...................................................... 47 Phone Setting .................................................. 47 Setting Received Calls Automatically ......... 47 Selecting the Output Speaker ...................... 47 Adjusting the Receive Volume .................... 47 Adjusting the Transmit Volume .................. 47 Adjusting the Calling Volume ..................... 47 Disc Setting ....
01GB00ICS-X8.book Page 6 Wednesday, November 9, 2011 7:39 PM 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 .................................
01GB00ICS-X8.book Page 7 Wednesday, November 9, 2011 7:39 PM Operating Instructions WARNING USE THE CORRECT AMPERE RATING WHEN REPLACING FUSES. Failure to do so may result in fire or electric shock. WARNING DO NOT BLOCK VENTS OR RADIATOR PANELS. Doing so may cause heat to build up inside and may result in fire. This symbol means important instructions. Failure to heed them can result in serious injury or death.
01GB00ICS-X8.book Page 8 Wednesday, November 9, 2011 7:39 PM NOTICE Product Cleaning Use a soft dry cloth for periodic cleaning of the product. For more severe stains, please dampen the cloth with water only. Anything else has the chance of dissolving the paint or damaging the plastic. Temperature Be sure the temperature inside the vehicle is between +45°C (+113°F) and 0°C (+32°F) before turning your unit on.
01GB00ICS-X8.book Page 9 Wednesday, November 9, 2011 7:39 PM Discs Playable on This Unit Disc Accessories There are various accessories available on the market for protecting the disc surface and improving sound quality. However, most of them will influence the thickness and/or diameter of the disc. Using such accessories can cause operational problems. We recommend not using these accessories on discs played in Alpine DVD players.
01GB00ICS-X8.book Page 10 Wednesday, November 9, 2011 7:39 PM Discs that cannot be played Tips for making your own discs DVD-ROMs, DVD-RAMs, CD-ROMs (excluding MP3/WMA/ AAC files), photo CDs, etc. The ICS-X8 plays DVD Video, DivX®, Audio CD and has a built in MP3/WMA/AAC decoder. DualDisc This unit is not compatible with DualDisc. Using a DualDisc may cause unit malfunction, and may cause disc damage when the disc is inserted/ejected.
01GB00ICS-X8.book Page 11 Wednesday, November 9, 2011 7:39 PM Using DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+RWs • This unit is compatible with discs recorded in the standard DVD-Video format. • Note that discs not finalized (processed to enable to play on playback-only DVD players) cannot be played on this DVD player. • Some discs may not play back, depending on the recording device and disc format. • Discs or files utilizing copy protection, may not be playable.
01GB00ICS-X8.book Page 12 Wednesday, November 9, 2011 7:39 PM • This item incorporates copy protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights of Rovi Corporation. Reverse engineering and disassembly are prohibited. • Manufactured under licence from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
01GB00ICS-X8.book Page 13 Wednesday, November 9, 2011 7:39 PM 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. Home button Touch the Home button. Press the Home button.
01GB00ICS-X8.book Page 14 Wednesday, November 9, 2011 7:39 PM 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. 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.
01GB00ICS-X8.book Page 15 Wednesday, November 9, 2011 7:39 PM Getting Started Media Control button 1/2/3 This action varies according to the Audio/Visual application. (Track Up/Down, PLAY/PAUSE, Fast reverse/Fast forward, etc) button Accessory List • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ICS-X8..................................................................................1 Power cable.........................................................................1 Mounting sleeve ....................................
01GB00ICS-X8.book Page 16 Wednesday, November 9, 2011 7:39 PM Turning Power On or Off Initial System Start-Up Some of this unit’s functions cannot be performed while the vehicle is in motion. Be sure to stop your vehicle in a safe location and apply the parking brake, before attempting these operations. Be sure to press the RESET switch when using the unit for the first time, after changing the car battery, etc. 1 Turn the ignition key to the ACC or ON position. The system turns on.
01GB00ICS-X8.book Page 17 Wednesday, November 9, 2011 7:39 PM Adjusting the Monitor Viewing Angle To view the previous page or next page, slide your finger left or right while touching the background (avoiding the application icons). Adjust the monitor’s angle for better visibility. 1 Press Switching the Home Screen Page . The Open/Tilt screen is displayed. 2 Touch [ Up] or [ Down] of “Tilt” to adjust the desired monitor angle. The monitor angle can be adjusted in 5 stages.
01GB00ICS-X8.book Page 18 Wednesday, November 9, 2011 7:39 PM Deleting an Application Icon 1 The display changes to Icon Rearrangement mode. “ will display on the icon. 2 Using the Favorites Menu Touch and hold an application icon for at least 2 second. Touch [ ” ] on the icon. The confirmation dialog screen appears. 3 Favorites is a shortcut function that lets you easily switch to the application of your choice.
01GB00ICS-X8.book Page 19 Wednesday, November 9, 2011 7:39 PM 3 Touch an icon in Favorites or displayed on the Home screen and drag and drop to the desired location in Favorites. Switching between Simple Mode & Info Mode You can select between the Simple mode and Info mode for the main screen display for audio/visual applications. To display all the operation buttons, switch to Info mode. Touch [ ]. The screen changes to Simple mode or Info mode.
01GB00ICS-X8.book Page 20 Wednesday, November 9, 2011 7:39 PM (Media View) button guide Selecting an Item in a List To scroll through a list, perform the following operations. Touch the screen and slide your finger up and down. The screen will scroll along with your finger movement. Also, you can touch [ ] and [ ]. Indicates the action that occurs when the button is pressed. :Audio/Visual screen :Navigation screen :Phone screen* * Displayed when transmitting or during a call.
01GB00ICS-X8.book Page 21 Wednesday, November 9, 2011 7:39 PM 4 Radio Press Media Control button 2 to choose the tuning mode. DX SEEK Display example for Radio main screen Local SEEK MANUAL • There are two modes you can select for auto tuning, DX and Local: - DX (Distance) mode; Both strong and weak stations will be tuned in. - Local mode; Only strong stations will be tuned in. The initial setting is DX.
01GB00ICS-X8.book Page 22 Wednesday, November 9, 2011 7:39 PM Tuning to Preset Stations You can tune in the preset stations in memory on either band using its preset number. 1 2 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” appears in the guide after pressing Media Control button 2 repeatedly, touch [ ], [ ], or press Media Control button 1 ( ) or Media Control button 3 ( ).
01GB00ICS-X8.book Page 23 Wednesday, November 9, 2011 7:39 PM CD/MP3/WMA/AAC Display example for MP3/WMA/AAC main screen Simple mode Returning to the beginning of the current track (file): Touch [ ]. Fast reverse : Touch and hold [ ]. Advancing to the beginning of the next track (file) : Touch [ ]. Fast forward : Touch and hold [ 4 ]. To pause playback, press Media Control button 2 ( / ). Pressing Media Control button 2 ( playback.
01GB00ICS-X8.book Page 24 Wednesday, November 9, 2011 7:39 PM File Name Search mode M.I.X. (Random Play) Touch [ 3 ] during playback. The tracks (files) on the disc will be played back in a random sequence. The M.I.X. mode switches every time [ ] is touched. (OFF) M.I.X. MP3/WMA/AAC: M.I.X. Folder* M.I.X. File The File name of the selected folder is displayed. 4 Touch the desired file name. The selected file is played back. • To return to the previous hierarchy, touch [ ].
01GB00ICS-X8.book Page 25 Wednesday, November 9, 2011 7:39 PM 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 what’s expected. Verity the writing order in the software’s documentation. The playback order of the folders and files is as follows. (The following numbers may differ from actually displayed numbers.) MP3 Sampling rates: 48 kHz, 44.
01GB00ICS-X8.book Page 26 Wednesday, November 9, 2011 7:39 PM 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.
01GB00ICS-X8.book Page 27 Wednesday, November 9, 2011 7:39 PM Disc types that can be used for each heading are represented by the following marks. DVD Commercial Video discs (used for the distribution of movies, etc.) or a DVD-R/DVDRW, DVD+R/DVD+RW recorded in a video mode can be used. DVD-R/DVD-RW discs recorded in DVD-VR mode can be used. CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+R/ DVD+RW discs that are recorded in the DivX® mode can be used.
01GB00ICS-X8.book Page 28 Wednesday, November 9, 2011 7:39 PM 2 If a Menu Screen Appears Touch a desired number. 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 1 Touch [ ] to delete an entered number. Touch [Delete All] to delete all entered number. Touch [Key].
01GB00ICS-X8.book Page 29 Wednesday, November 9, 2011 7:39 PM 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. • Playback starts from the beginning when Media Control button 2 ( / ) is pressed while playback is stopped. Fast-forwarding/Fast-reversing 1 During playback, touch and hold [ ] (Fastreverse) or touch and hold [ ] (Fast-forward).
01GB00ICS-X8.book Page 30 Wednesday, November 9, 2011 7:39 PM Selecting Programme/Playlist • Only discs containing a Playlist can be displayed. DivX ® You can select the previous or next programme when in programme playback mode. You can select the previous or next playlist in the playlist playback mode. 1 (File) (Folder) Touch [ Program] [Program ] or [ Playlist] [Playlist ] to select the previous or next programme or playlist.
01GB00ICS-X8.book Page 31 Wednesday, November 9, 2011 7:39 PM 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 disc. Perform operations during playback, during PRE-STOP or while playback is paused. You can select a video file from the list screen. 1 2 Touch [Page 1/2] in any mode other than stop mode. 2 Touch [VIDEO]. The folder list screen appears. Touch and enter the chapter number you want to play.
01GB00ICS-X8.book Page 32 Wednesday, November 9, 2011 7:39 PM Switching the Audio Tracks DVDs with multiplex audio or audio languages allow switching the sound during playback. The sound switches between the alternate audio tracks recorded on the disc every time the button is touched. • The alternate track selected becomes the default setting every time the power is turned on or the disc is replaced. If the disc does not include that track, the disc’s default language is selected instead.
01GB00ICS-X8.book Page 33 Wednesday, November 9, 2011 7:39 PM Setting the Balance/Fader/Subwoofer Setup Audio Setup [Balance/Fader/Subwoofer] is selected on the Audio setup menu in step 3. Refer to “Audio Setup Operation” (page 33). 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.
01GB00ICS-X8.book Page 34 Wednesday, November 9, 2011 7:39 PM Setting the MX (Media Xpander) MX AUX/AUX3 Choose the MX mode (Compress Media, Movie, or Music) that corresponds to the media connected. [Media Xpander] is selected on the Audio setup menu in step 3. Refer to “Audio Setup Operation” (page 33). MX (Media Xpander) makes vocals or instruments sound distinct regardless of the music source.
01GB00ICS-X8.book Page 35 Wednesday, November 9, 2011 7:39 PM • If Preset3 was already saved for Time Correction/X-OVER/ Parametric EQ, the data will be overwritten. • If two USB memory devices are connected, you can switch between the two by touching [USB1 2] [USB2 1]. Adjusting the Crossover Settings (XOVER) Setting Defeat [X-OVER] is selected on the Audio setup menu in step 3. Refer to “Audio Setup Operation” (page 33).
01GB00ICS-X8.book Page 36 Wednesday, November 9, 2011 7:39 PM Adjusting the Parametric Equalizer Curve (Parametric EQ) [Parametric EQ] is selected on the Audio setup menu in step 3. Refer to “Audio Setup Operation” (page 33). You can modify the Equalizer settings to create a response curve more appealing to your personal taste. Setting item: Parametric EQ 1 • When Bass Max EQ is set, the interlinked Parametric EQ settings are also changed.
01GB00ICS-X8.book Page 37 Wednesday, November 9, 2011 7:39 PM These values are the time correction values for the different speakers. Setting these values to make each sound reach the listening position at the same time as the sound of other speakers. About Time Correction The distance between the listener and the speakers in a car vary widely due to the complex speaker placement.
01GB00ICS-X8.book Page 38 Wednesday, November 9, 2011 7:39 PM About the Crossover Display Setup Crossover (X-OVER): This unit is equipped with an active crossover. The crossover limits the frequencies delivered to the outputs. Each channel is controlled independently. Thus, each speaker pair can be driven by the frequencies for which they have been optimally designed.
01GB00ICS-X8.book Page 39 Wednesday, November 9, 2011 7:39 PM Switching Display Modes Setting item: Display Mode Setting contents: WIDE (Initial setting) / CINEMA / NORMAL Adjusting Brightness Setting item: Bright 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” or “MAX” respectively.
01GB00ICS-X8.book Page 40 Wednesday, November 9, 2011 7:39 PM General Setup Setting the Clock Display You can select the clock display type, 12-hour or 24-hour, depending on your preference. General Setup Operation The parking brake must be engaged to access the General mode screen. Attempting to access this screen while driving will display the warning-Unable to operate while driving. The following steps 1 to 4 are common operations to each “Setting item” of General Setup.
01GB00ICS-X8.book Page 41 Wednesday, November 9, 2011 7:39 PM Setting the Menu Language Initializing the System The Setup menu, feedback information, etc. for this unit can be changed to appear in the selected language. You can initialize all data, to restore the factory settings. Remove the CD/DVD disc, etc. from the system before operation Setting item: Language Sel.
01GB00ICS-X8.book Page 42 Wednesday, November 9, 2011 7:39 PM Setting the BLUETOOTH Device 2 Select one of 5 paired BLUETOOTH compatible devices that you previously registered. 1 2 EU1: ISO 8859-1 EU2: ISO 8859-15 Russian: ISO 8859-5 Japanese: CP932 Chinese: GB18030 Thai: CP874 Arabic: CP1256 Unicode UTF-8 Unicode UTF-16LE Unicode UTF-16BE Touch [Set BLUETOOTH Device]. Touch [Audio] or [HFT] of the device you want to connect from the Paired Device list.
01GB00ICS-X8.book Page 43 Wednesday, November 9, 2011 7:39 PM Setting the Brightness of the Backlighting 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 ambient lighting for easier viewing. Setting item: Dimmer Setting contents: Auto (Initial setting) / On / Off Auto: On: Off: 3 Accurately touch the mark provided in the lower right corner of the screen.
01GB00ICS-X8.book Page 44 Wednesday, November 9, 2011 7:39 PM Remote Sensor Setting [Remote Sensor] is selected on the General setup menu in step 3. Refer to “General Setup Operation” (page 40). For remote control operation, the remote sensor of the external device (monitor, etc.) can be switched, as you prefer. Setting item: Remote Sensor Setting contents: Front (Initial setting) / Rear Front: Rear: The remote sensor of this unit is effective.
01GB00ICS-X8.book Page 45 Wednesday, November 9, 2011 7:39 PM 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.
01GB00ICS-X8.book Page 46 Wednesday, November 9, 2011 7:39 PM Navigation Setting AUX Setting Touch [Navigation] on the Application setup menu in step 3. Refer to “Application Setup Operation” (page 44). Touch [AUX] on the Application setup menu in step 3. Refer to “Application Setup Operation” (page 44). Setting the Navigation Mode When you connect an optional Alpine navigation system, set it to “On.” Setting item: Nav.
01GB00ICS-X8.book Page 47 Wednesday, November 9, 2011 7:39 PM Setting the AUX3 Phone Setting Connection with external input devices is available through the iPod VIDEO connector. An optional adapter cable is required (standard RCA to 3.5ø mini-phono plug or 3.5ø to 3.5ø mini phono plug). You can also play back video connecting with an optional AV cable (4pole mini AV plug to 3-RCA). Setting item: AUX3 In Sel.
01GB00ICS-X8.book Page 48 Wednesday, November 9, 2011 7:39 PM • As for the language abbreviation, refer to “List of Language Codes” (page 73). Disc Setting Touch [Disc] on the Application setup menu in step 3. Refer to “Application Setup Operation” (page 44). Not settable during DVD Video play. Touch [ ]. Changing the language setting The audio language, subtitle language and menu language can be set according to your preferences. Once set, this becomes the default language.
01GB00ICS-X8.book Page 49 Wednesday, November 9, 2011 7:39 PM Changing the password 4 Touch [Input] of “Password Change.” The numeric keypad screen is displayed. 5 Touch the input screen to enter a new 4-digit password. 16:9 WIDE: Select this when connected to a wide screen TV. This is the factory setting. • Keep a note of the number somewhere safe in case you should forget it. 6 Touch [Enter] to memorize the number. 7 Touch [ ] to return to the previous screen.
01GB00ICS-X8.book Page 50 Wednesday, November 9, 2011 7:39 PM BLUETOOTH Operation Setup Before Using Before Using BLUETOOTH Before using the hands-free phone/audio function, the following settings need to be made. 1 2 Set “BLUETOOTH” to “On” (see page 41). Register a BLUETOOTH device in this unit (see page 41). • Refer to “BLUETOOTH Setting” (page 41). About BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH is a wireless technology allowing communication between a mobile device or personal computer over short distances.
01GB00ICS-X8.book Page 51 Wednesday, November 9, 2011 7:39 PM Hands-Free Phone Control 3 Touch [Recent Calls]. 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.). 1 2 An incoming call triggers the ringtone and an incoming call display. Touch [ ] or press Media Control button 1. The call starts.
01GB00ICS-X8.book Page 52 Wednesday, November 9, 2011 7:39 PM Using Short Cut Dialling to Make a Call You can assign up to 3 phone numbers for one-touch dialing to make a call easily. For how to assign one-touch dialling, refer to “Assigning as a Short Cut Dialling Number” (page 53). 1 Changing the Voice Output The voice output for calls is switchable between car speakers and the mobile phone speaker. Touch [ ] or press Media Control button 2.
01GB00ICS-X8.book Page 53 Wednesday, November 9, 2011 7:39 PM Adding the Phone Book 1 2 Percent Search Function The Home screen is displayed. The unit's percent search function can be used to search for phone book, more efficiently. Touch [Phone]. 1 Press the Home button. 3 4 Touch [Load]. 2 Touch [Phone]. The Phone menu screen is displayed. Touch [Add]. Stays on standby for connection of the mobile phone. • Touch [Cancel] to cancel the standby mode. 5 Press the Home button.
01GB00ICS-X8.book Page 54 Wednesday, November 9, 2011 7:39 PM Assigning from the Phone Book. 1 Press the Home button. The Home screen is displayed. 2 3 4 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. 5 Touch [Preset]. The details screen for the Short Cut is displayed. 6 Touch [Save]. The phone number is assigned to the selected Short Cut dialling number.
01GB00ICS-X8.book Page 55 Wednesday, November 9, 2011 7:39 PM BLUETOOTH Audio If a BLUETOOTH compatible mobile phone, portable player, etc. is connected by wireless, you can play back a song (operation is controllable from the unit). Display example for BLUETOOTH Audio main screen Simple mode Playback 1 Press the Home button. The Home screen is displayed. 2 3 Touch [BLUETOOTH]. Touch [ (file). ] or [ ] to select the desired track Returning to the beginning of the current file: Touch [ ].
01GB00ICS-X8.book Page 56 Wednesday, November 9, 2011 7:39 PM M.I.X. (Random Play) Available for AVRCP Ver. 1.3 and 1.4 only. Touch [ ] during playback. The M.I.X. mode switches every time [ ] is touched. Switching the Navigation Screen (Optional) (GROUP) (ALL) If an optional Alpine Navigation System is connected to the ICS-X8, the Navigation screen can be displayed on this unit. (OFF) • Operations may differ depending on the connected BLUETOOTH compatible device. Available for AVRCP Ver. 1.
01GB00ICS-X8.book Page 57 Wednesday, November 9, 2011 7:39 PM [ Auxiliary Device (Optional) Touch the display panel to display the operation screen again. Operating Auxiliary Devices (Optional) To operate devices connected to the AUX terminals of ICS-X8, follow the procedure described below. • Set AUX In to “On.” Refer to “Setting the AUX Mode” (page 46). • Depending on the connected unit, the onscreen buttons may not work, or their operation may differ.
01GB00ICS-X8.book Page 58 Wednesday, November 9, 2011 7:39 PM [ [ Audio] Calls up the Audio Setup screen. (See “Audio Setup Operation” on page 33) [ ] Switches the programme/playlist/folder down. [ ] Closes key panel. ] Switches the programme/playlist/folder up. [ ] Calls up the menu operation mode. [Page 1/2] Changes the operation screen.
01GB00ICS-X8.book Page 59 Wednesday, November 9, 2011 7:39 PM About the DVB-T operation screen When you touch the screen in the DVB-T mode, the operation screen is displayed. For details on how to operate, refer to the Owner’s Manual of the connected Digital TV Receiver (DVB-T). Operating a TV To operate a TV Receiver (TV) (Optional), set “Setting the Primary AUX Name” (page 46) or “Setting the Secondary AUX Name” (page 46) to “TV.
01GB00ICS-X8.book Page 60 Wednesday, November 9, 2011 7:39 PM Camera Operation (Optional) When an optional camera is connected, the view video of camera can be output to the monitor. Guide Display ON/OFF Setting 1 The operation screen is displayed on the screen. • After a 5-second time-out, the operation screen returns to the camera display screen.
01GB00ICS-X8.book Page 61 Wednesday, November 9, 2011 7:39 PM Indication mark meaning When the car is put into reverse gear, the monitor switches to the rear view camera image. Guides appear to help visualize the car's width and distance from the rear bumper. about 1 m In the screen, according to the distance guidance marks, the truck seems to be parked about 1 m away (at the position B). In actual fact, however, if you reversed to position A, you would collide with the truck.
01GB00ICS-X8.book Page 62 Wednesday, November 9, 2011 7:39 PM When there is a steep upward slope behind the car (example) When there is a steep downward slope behind the car (example) Distance guidance marks Actual distances Error Error Error Error The distance guidance mark represents the distance to a flat road surface.
01GB00ICS-X8.book Page 63 Wednesday, November 9, 2011 7:39 PM Calibration when connected to HCEC300R 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. If camera information is not entered, accurate detection will not be possible, so be sure to perform calibration. For details on calibration, refer to “Calibration” in the owner’s manual of HCE-C300R.
01GB00ICS-X8.book Page 64 Wednesday, November 9, 2011 7:39 PM USB Memory (Optional) This unit can connect to up to 2 USB memory devices. You can play back music files (MP3/WMA/AAC) and video files (DivX® ) stored in a USB memory device on the internal player of this system. This section explains music operations only. Refer to the DivX® operation section in “DVD” (page 26) for information on video. • If the first file played is a music file, the mode will be the music play mode.
01GB00ICS-X8.book Page 65 Wednesday, November 9, 2011 7:39 PM File Name Search Mode Random Play (M.I.X.) 4 Operation differs depending on whether the most recent song search was a Tag Search or a Folder/File Search. Touch [ ] during playback. The file name of the selected folder is displayed. 5 Touch the desired file name. The selected file is played back. The tracks (files) on the disc will be played back in a random sequence. To cancel M.I.X. play, touch [ ]. Folder/File Search mode: M.I.X.
01GB00ICS-X8.book Page 66 Wednesday, November 9, 2011 7:39 PM 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. • A Percent search function is available. Refer to “Percent Search Function” (page 69).
01GB00ICS-X8.book Page 67 Wednesday, November 9, 2011 7:39 PM iPod/iPhone (Optional) Display example for iPod/iPhone main screen (Info mode) Audio mode 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.
01GB00ICS-X8.book Page 68 Wednesday, November 9, 2011 7:39 PM Searching by artist name Playback 1 1 2 Press the Home button. 3 Touch [iPod]. Touch [ (file). ] or [ ] or to select the desired track 4 4 Select the desired artist. 1 Touch [ ] of the artist’s name. All songs of the selected artist are played back. ]. To Search for the Album of the Artist 1 Touch the selected artist name. The Albums search screen of the selected artist is displayed. 2 Touch [ ] of the desired album’s name.
01GB00ICS-X8.book Page 69 Wednesday, November 9, 2011 7:39 PM Percent Search Function Direct Up/Down Function This search mode splits all listings, into 10 groups on the Percent search bar. If you touch and hold the percentage area, the first character of the first index in each group on the percentage (10-100%) display. If you touch [ ] of the album name in the search mode, this album will be played back repeatedly. To go to the previous or next Album, use the Direct Up/Down Function.
01GB00ICS-X8.book Page 70 Wednesday, November 9, 2011 7:39 PM 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. Upon completing of all the songs on the album, the next album is selected randomly. This continues until all albums have been played.
01GB00ICS-X8.book Page 71 Wednesday, November 9, 2011 7:39 PM Nokia(Optional) Nokia Drive and Nokia Music applications are made available by connecting compatible Nokia phones to the ICS-X8. The Nokia phone require a specific software to support this feature. To obtain more details about the underlying technology and the compatible phones, please visit www.alpine-europe.com , www.nokia.com. DISCLAIMER Play Nokia Music Some Nokia Music can be operated from this device. 1 Press the Home button.
01GB00ICS-X8.book Page 72 Wednesday, November 9, 2011 7:39 PM Multi story function* Information With this function, a single movie includes various story lines. You can select different story lines to view various versions of the same movie. Operation differs from disc to disc. Story line selection screens including instructions appear during the movie. Just follow the instructions. Product Software Update This product use software that can be updated through a USB memory device.
01GB00ICS-X8.book Page 73 Wednesday, November 9, 2011 7:39 PM List of Language Codes (For details, see page 48.
01GB00ICS-X8.book Page 74 Wednesday, November 9, 2011 7:39 PM List of Country Codes (For details, see page 48.
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01GB00ICS-X8.book Page 76 Wednesday, November 9, 2011 7:39 PM In Case of Difficulty If you encounter a problem, please turn the power off, then on again. If the unit is still not functioning normally, please review the items in the following checklist. This guide will help you isolate the problem if the unit is at fault. Otherwise, make sure the rest of your system is properly connected, or then consult your authorized Alpine dealer. Basic No function or display. • Vehicle’s ignition is off.
01GB00ICS-X8.book Page 77 Wednesday, November 9, 2011 7:39 PM Unit does not operate. • Condensation. - Wait a while (about 1 hour) for the condensation to dry. Playback does not start. • Disc is loaded upside-down. - Check the disc and load it with the labeled side facing upward. • Disc is dirty. - Clean the disc. • A disc not able to play back with this unit is loaded. - Check if the disc is able to be played back. • Parental lock is set. - Cancel the parental lock or change the rating level.
01GB00ICS-X8.book Page 78 Wednesday, November 9, 2011 7:39 PM 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. - Play the supported DivX® File. Rental Expired. • The file being attempted to play has a limited number of viewings.
01GB00ICS-X8.book Page 79 Wednesday, November 9, 2011 7:39 PM GPS SECTION Specifications GPS Reception frequency GPS Reception sensitivity 1575.42 ±1 MHz -130 dB max. MONITOR SECTION Screen Size 7.0" LCD Type Transparent type TN LCD Operation System TFT active matrix Number of Picture Elements 1,152,000 pcs.
01GB00ICS-X8.book Page 80 Wednesday, November 9, 2011 7:39 PM Installation and Connections Before installing or connecting the unit, please read the following and pages 7 to 11 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.
01GB00ICS-X8.book Page 81 Wednesday, November 9, 2011 7:39 PM 3 Installation Mounting the Microphone. 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 picked up (on the sun visor, etc.). Caution Do not block the unit’s fan or heat sink, thus preventing air circulation. If blocked, heat will accumulate inside the unit and may cause a fire.
01GB00ICS-X8.book Page 82 Wednesday, November 9, 2011 7:39 PM 5 Removal 1. Insert the bracket keys into the unit, along the guides on either side. The unit can now be removed from the mounting sleeve. Screw Hex Nut (M5) This unit 2 * Metal Mounting Strap Bolt Stud Bracket keys (Included) *1 2. Pull the unit out, keeping it unlocked as you do so. Ground Lead This unit Chassis Reinforce the head unit with the metal mounting strap (not supplied).
01GB00ICS-X8.book Page 83 Wednesday, November 9, 2011 7:39 PM Connection Diagram of SPST Switch (sold separately) (If the ACC power supply is not available) ACC (Red) ICS-X8 SPST SW (Optional) FUSE (5A) (Optional) BATTERY (Yellow) FUSE (20A) (Optional) Battery • If your vehicle has no ACC power supply, add an SPST (Single-Pole, Single-Throw) switch (sold separately) and fuse (sold separately). • The diagram and the fuse amperage shown above are in the case when ICS-X8 is used individually.
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01GB00ICS-X8.book Page 85 Wednesday, November 9, 2011 7:39 PM Radio Antenna Receptacle Remote Control Output Lead (Brown) Connect this lead to the remote control input lead. This lead outputs the controlling signals from the remote control. Remote Control Input Lead (Brown) Connect the external Alpine product to the remote control output lead. Reverse Lead (Orange/White) Connect to the plus side of the car’s reverse lamp. This lamp illuminates when the transmission is shifted into reverse (R).
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01GB00ICS-X8.book Page 88 Wednesday, November 9, 2011 7:39 PM 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.
01GB00ICS-X8.book Page 89 Wednesday, November 9, 2011 7:39 PM Connection of an External Amplifier Power Supply Connector AUX/PRE OUT Connector AUX/PRE OUT cable Amplifier 4 ch (Sold separately) (Red) (White) Input Front speaker Input Rear speaker (Red) (White) Amplifier for subwoofer (Sold separately) (Red) Input (White) REMO REMOTE ON (Blue/White) (Blue/White) Subwoofer REMOTE ON Power cable 1 Front Output RCA Connectors RED is right and WHITE is left.
01GB00ICS-X8.book Page 90 Wednesday, November 9, 2011 7:39 PM 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) 2 Audio Input Connector (AUX INPUT) 4 Camera extension cable (Included with direct rearview camera) 3 Direct CAMERA Input Connector 90-EN 01GB07ICS-X8.
01GB00ICS-X8.book Page 91 Wednesday, November 9, 2011 7:39 PM 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) 91-EN 01GB07ICS-X8.
01GB00ICS-X8.book Page 92 Wednesday, November 9, 2011 7:39 PM About the Rules of Bluetooth Electromagnetic Radiation Regulation Country Rules of Electromagnetic Radiation Regulation Thailand This telecommunication equipment conforms to NTC technical requirement. 01GB07ICS-X8.