Alpine IDA-X303 User Manual

Designed by ALPINE Japan68-09359Z83-BENFRESDigital Media ReceiveriDA-X303• OWNER’S MANUALPlease read before using this equipment.• MODE D’EMPLOIVeuill

8-ENThis unit cannot receive HD Radio signals (digital terrestrial radio). In order to activate the digital radio functions described below, an option

9-EN Frequency Search Function You can search for a radio station by its frequency.1Press /ENTER in Radio mode to activate Frequency search mode.2Turn

10-EN An iPhone/iPod can be connected to this unit by using the Interface cable for iPod (supplied). When this unit is connected by using the cable, t

11-EN 4Turn the Double Action encoder to select an album, and then press /ENTER.The song search mode is activated and songs names are displayed.5Turn

12-EN Up/Down FunctionIf you select an album and press and hold /ENTER in the search mode, this album will be played back repeatedly. To go to the pr

13-EN If a USB memory device/Portable audio player or changer is connected to the unit, MP3/WMA/AAC files can be played back.• In the USB mode, when

14-EN 1Press PRESET.The DISC CHANGE screen is displayed.2Turn the Double Action encoder to select a disc.You can scroll the page by pressing and turni

15-EN Searching for CD Track Number (CD changer only)You can search for a song by track number.1Press /ENTER during play.This will set the search mo

16-EN File Name Search mode3Select the desired file by turning the Double Action encoder.You can scroll the page by pressing and turning the Double Ac

17-EN About MP3/WMA/AACWhat is MP3?MP3, whose official name is “MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3,” is a compression standard prescribed by the ISO, the Internatio

18-EN Adjusting Subwoofer/Bass/Treble/Balance (Between Left and Right)/Fader (Between Front and Rear)/Loudness/Defeat1Press IMPRINT repeatedly to choo

19-EN Setting the Bass ControlYou can change the Bass Frequency emphasis to create your own tonal preference.For this unit, the following setting can

20-EN 2Turn the Double Action encoder to select the HPF Adjustment mode, and then press /ENTER.SUBW SUBW SYSTEM* BASS TREBLE HPF SUBW* Displa

21-EN DISPLAY:DIMMER SCROLL TYPE TEXT SCROLL DIMMERIPOD:PLAYLISTS ARTISTS ALBUMS PODCASTS AUDIOBOOKS GENRES COMPOSERS SONGS PLAYLISTSTUNER:

22-EN GENERAL is selected on the setup main menu in step 2.Setting of Calendar Display Pattern Switching (CALENDAR)You can switch the calendar display

23-EN • No sound is produced by the system when the POWER IC is set to OFF.DemonstrationThis unit has a Demonstration feature for the display.• To qui

24-EN Receiving Channels with the SAT Radio Receiver (Optional)About SAT RadioSatellite Radio* is the next generation of audio entertainment, with ove

25-EN Storing Channel Presets1Press BAND to select the desired band you want to store.2Press PRESET.The Preset screen is displayed.3Turn the Double Ac

26-EN Storing the desired Song / Artist (SIRIUS only)A stored song title or artist name is announced whenever a matching title or artist is found on a

27-EN 3Turn the Double Action encoder to select the desired Channel/Artist/Song Name, and then press /ENTER.• While in Channel/Artist/Song Search mod

ENGLISH1-ENContentsOperating InstructionsWARNINGWARNING ... 3CAUTION ...

28-EN Changing the DisplayText information, such as the channel name, artist name/feature, and song/program title, is available with each XM or Sirius

29-EN Alpine introduces IMPRINT - the world’s first technology that thoroughly eliminates in-car acoustic problems that normally degrade sound quality

30-EN • If IMPRINT audio processor is connected, you can make more detailed settings for the audio setting. For details, refer to “IMPRINT Operation (

31-EN Adjusting the Graphic Equalizer CurveYou can modify the equalizer settings to create a response curve more appealing to your personal taste. To

32-EN 4Repeat steps 1 to 3 to make adjustment to the other bands.4.2ch (FRONT/REAR/SUBW.) System1After selecting X-OVER from the Sound Field Adjustmen

33-EN You can change the unit, (cm or inch) of time correction.CM (Initial setting) INCHMX (Media Xpander) makes vocals or instruments sound distinc

34-EN About Time CorrectionThe distance between the listener and the speakers in a car vary widely due to the complex speaker placement. This differen

35-EN About the CrossoverCrossover (X-OVER):This unit is equipped with an active crossover. The crossover limits the frequencies delivered to the outp

36-EN About IMPRINTAll good music starts as an artist’s vision. After countless hours of rehearsing, recording and mixing, that vision is ready for us

37-EN In Case of DifficultyIf you encounter a problem, please turn the power off, then on again. If the unit is still not functioning normally, please

2-EN General SettingSetting of Calendar Display Pattern Switching (CALENDAR) ...22Setting the Clock Display

38-EN • The iPhone/iPod is not verified.- Change another iPhone/iPod.• Abnormal current is being drawn by the device connected to USB. An error messag

39-EN • Protective circuit is activated due to high temperature.- The indication will disappear when the temperature returns to normal operating range

40-EN SpecificationsFM TUNER SECTIONAM TUNER SECTIONUSB SECTIONGENERALCHASSIS SIZENOSEPIECE SIZE• Due to continuous product improvement, specification

41-EN Installation and ConnectionsBefore installing or connecting the unit, please read the following and pages 3 and 4 of this manual thoroughly for

42-EN Installation• The main unit must be mounted within 35 degrees of the horizontal plane, back to front.* If the installed mounting sleeve is loos

43-EN <JAPANESE CAR>• Secure the ground lead of the unit to a clean metal spot using a screw (*3) already attached to the vehicle’s chassis.iPho

44-ENConnections EXT APNORM*1SpeakersFront rightRear rightRear leftFront leftGraySPEAKER RIGHT FRONTWhiteGray/BlackViolet/BlackVioletGreenGreen/BlackW

45-EN Antenna ReceptaclePower Antenna Lead (Blue)Connect this lead to the +B terminal of your power antenna, if applicable.• This lead should be used

LIMITED WARRANTYALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AMERICA, INC. AND ALPINE OF CANADA INC. (“Alpine”), are dedicated to quality craftsmanship and are pleased to of

3-EN Operating InstructionsDO NOT OPERATE ANY FUNCTION THAT TAKES YOUR ATTENTION AWAY FROM SAFELY DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE. Any function that requires you

4-EN On Handling USB Memory• To prevent malfunction or damage, note the following points. Read the USB memory Owner’s Manual thoroughly. Do not touch

5-EN There are 2 ways to operate the Double Action encoder.Normal operationTurn the Double Action encoder to the left or right.To adjust volume and sc

6-EN Accessory List• Digital Media receiver.....1• Power cable ...

7-EN Setting the Calendar1Press and hold FUNCTION/SETUP for at least 2 seconds to activate the SETUP selection mode. 2Turn the Double Action encoder t