Alpine Navigation Radio Owner's Manual

RENFOR CAR USE ONLYAdvanced Navi StationINE-S900ROWNER’S MANUALPlease read before using this equipment.

8-ENFinding a Point of Interest (POI) ... 32Finding a Place by Intersection ... 33Finding the Nearest Points of

98-ENYou can initialize all data such as marked positions, setting item values, etc., to restore the factory settings. Remove the DVD/CD disc, etc., f

99-ENNavigation Setup Operation1Press <MENU>.2Touch [Setup].The Setup selection screen is displayed.3Touch the [Navi] tab.The Navigation Setup s

100-ENMap Setup[Map] is selected on the Navigation setup menu in step 4. See “Navigation Setup Operation” (page 99).To improve visibility of the syste

101-ENYou can set whether or not to display the direction line that points to the destination during the route guidance.Setting item: Direction lineSe

102-ENWhen “Setting the POI Icons Display” is set to “Show”, you can select a Sub category to be displayed with each POI icon.Setting item: POI catego

103-ENYou can set the condition (speed) to estimate the arrival time at a destination/waypoint. See “Setting the Arrival Time” (page 102).Setting item

104-ENUse this to set the country.Setting item: CountrySetting contents: Auto (Initial setting) / Manual Auto: The country is automatically set.Manual

105-ENStoring Region SelectionPerform this operation when you upgrade the map data, etc., of the system. For details on operation, refer to the Owner’

106-ENYou can delete POI warning data from the system.Setting item: Delete POI warning data1Touch [ ].The confirmation dialog screen appears.2Touch [Y

107-ENYou can edit custom POI data.Setting item: Edit custom POI data1Touch [Edit].The Edit custom POI data screen is displayed.• You can change the l

9-ENCD/MP3/WMA/AACPlayback ... 61Repeat Play ...

108-ENYou can copy custom POI data stored in the system’s SD memory card to a USB memory. You can use the saved custom data for other things, for exam

109-ENAudio Setup Operation1Press <MENU>.2Touch [Setup].The Setup selection screen is displayed.3Touch the [Audio] tab.The Audio Setup selection

110-ENAUX Setup[AUX setup] is selected on the Audio setup menu in step 4. See “Audio Setup Operation” (page 109).You can make settings for an external

111-ENDVD Setup[DVD Setup] is selected on the Audio setup menu in step 4. See “Audio Setup Operation” (page 109).• You can perform DVD setup in DVD mo

112-ENThis function can help restrict the viewing of movies to children of appropriate age levels only.Setting item: Parental1Touch [Parental] in the

113-ENUse the procedure described below to modify the output screen according to the type of TV monitor (rear monitor) being used.This setting can als

114-ENPhone Setup Operation1Press <MENU>.2Touch [Setup].The Setup selection screen is displayed.3Touch the [Phone] tab.The Phone Setup selection

115-ENChanging the Device information[Device info] is selected on the Phone setup menu in step 4. See “Phone Setup Operation” (page 114).You can chang

116-ENSound Setup Operation1Press <MENU>.2When the NAVIGATION menu is displayed, touch the [AUDIO/VISUAL] tab.Or, press <MENU> to switch t

117-ENVisual EQ Setup Operation1Press <MENU>.2When the NAVIGATION menu is displayed, touch the [AUDIO/VISUAL] tab.Or, press <MENU> to swit

10-ENRedial Function ... 84Calling from the Confirmation screen ... 84Operations During a Conversation

118-ENAdjusting BrightnessYou can adjust the brightness between Min (–15) and Max (+15). When it reaches the minimum or maximum point, the display sho

119-ENInformationFluctuation of the Current Position or Tracks The fluctuation can be made smaller by combining the GPS, the self-contained navigation

120-EN• When you have driven the roads of a grid• When you have driven a road with the difference of elevation such as a mountain path with rapid asce

121-ENList of Language Codes(For details, see page 111.)LanguageKirundiRomanianRussianKinyarwandaSanskritSindhiSanghoSerbo-CroatianSinghaleseSlovakSlo

122-ENList of Country Codes(For details, see page 111.)7573757775787580758275877589759076657666766776737675768276837684768576867689776577677768777177

123-ENPeruFrench PolynesiaPapua New GuineaPhilippinesPakistanPolandSaint Pierre and MiquelonPitcairnPuerto RicoPortugalPalauParaguayQatarReunionRomani

124-ENIn Case of DifficultyIf you encounter a problem, please review the items in the following checklist. This guide will help you isolate the proble

125-ENNavigationAudio/VisualSymptom Cause SolutionThe present vehicle position cannot be measured correctly.The vehicle position changed after the ign

126-ENMP3/WMA/AAC is not played back.Writing error occurred. The CD format is not compatible.Make sure the CD has been written in a supported format.

127-ENIf this Message AppearsVarious messages are displayed on the screen during operation. In addition to the messages telling you the current status

11-ENTMC icon display setting ... 103Country Setting ... 104Station Setting ...

128-ENNavigationCould not complete synchronising of phone book.The connected mobile phone does not support synchronising of its phone book.Connect the

129-ENAudio/VisualPlaying back a DRM protected DivX® FileSome operations cannot be performed while displaying the following message.Route search failu

130-ENSpecificationsNAVIGATION SECTIONGPS ANTENNA SECTIONMONITOR SECTIONFM TUNER SECTIONMW TUNER SECTIONLW TUNER SECTIONUSB SECTIONCD/DVD SECTIONPICKU

131-EN• This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of thi

132-ENEND USER LICENSE AGREEMENT (Microsoft)You have acquired a device (“DEVICE”) that includes software licensed by Alpine Electronics, Inc. (collect

133-ENTRADEMARKS. This EULA does not grant you any rights in connection with any trademarks or service marks of ALPINE MS, Microsoft Corporation, thei

134-ENLIMITED WARRANTYNAVTEQ warrants that, subject to the warnings set out below, for a period of 12 months after acquisition of your copy of the Dat

135-ENInstallation and ConnectionsBefore installing or connecting the unit, please read the following and pages 1 to 6 of this manual thoroughly for p

136-ENInstallationAngle of installationInstall at an angle of between horizontal and 40°. Note that installing at an angle outside of this range will

137-EN4Mounting the Microphone.For safe use, make sure of the following:• location is stable and firm.• driver’s view and operations are not obstructe

12-ENInstallation and ConnectionsWarning ... 135Caution ...

138-ENiPod/iPhone Connection (sold separately)Connect USB cable to an iPod/iPhone with KCU-451iV.Remove the iPod/iPhoneRemove the iPod/iPhone from KCU

139-ENConnection Diagram of SPST Switch (Sold Separately)(If the ACC power supply is not available)• If your vehicle has no ACC power supply, add an S

140-ENConnectionsTo power antennaTo Rear c ame raGPS Antenna(Red)(White)AmplifierAmplifierAmplifierTo Video Output terminalTo Video Input terminalTo A

141-EN1 GPS Antenna ReceptacleTo GPS Antenna.2 USB ConnectorTo USB Memory or iPod/iPhone.3 Power Supply Connector4 AUX/PRE OUT Connector5 External Int

142-ENSystem ExampleConnection of a USB Memory• You cannot connect both a USB memory and an iPod/iPhone at the same time.• Do not leave the iPod in a

143-ENConnection of an External device1 Video/Audio Input Connectors (AUX INPUT)2 Video/Audio Output Connectors (AUX OUTPUT)Use when connecting an opt

144-ENConnection of a Mobile Digital TV Receiver and DVD Changer1 Video/Audio Input Connectors (AUX INPUT)2 RCA Extension Cable (Sold Separately)3 Rem

145-ENConnection of a Rear CameraConnection of an External Amplifier1 Front Output RCA ConnectorsRED is right and WHITE is left.2 Rear Output RCA Conn

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13-ENGetting StartedNavigation systemsThis navigation system uses three different sensing devices to determine the present location and to track the p

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14-ENAbout car positional accuracy on initial useAccurate Gyroscope/Speed sensor performance is not possible first without accumulating driving some d

15-ENFeaturesLarge Touch-screen MonitorThis device is equipped with touch screen. Just touch the screen to operate this unit. You can also operate it

16-ENAbout This Navigation SystemThis system is shipped with an SD memory card that is already inserted into the system. The SD memory card contains t

17-ENTurning the System OnWith the Alpine navigation system, when the ignition key is turned to ACC or ON, the opening screen will be automatically di

18-ENTurning Power On or Off1Turn the ignition key to the ACC or ON position.The system is automatically turning on. After turned on, the opening scre

19-ENAdjust on the Setup screen.For details, see “Sound (Beep) Guide Function” (page 92).Lowering Volume QuicklyActivating the Audio Mute function wil

20-ENAudio mode viewVisual mode view1 [(mode name)] switch (The source display)2 The clock display3 The artwork/image display4 The UP/DOWN switchThe a

21-ENSelecting an Item in a ListTo scroll through a list, perform the following operations.1Touch [ ] or [ ] to scroll items one by one up or down.2To

22-ENTurn off the ScreenYou can turn off the screen.1Press <MENU>.2Touch [Screen Off].3Touch the screen to display the operation switch, then to

23-ENNavigationHow to View a Navigation Screen The map screen that shows the position of the vehicle is called the navigation screen. Normally, the ve

24-ENThe point display appears on the screen after you have scrolled the map. For how to find a destination by scrolling the displayed map, see “Findi

25-ENChanging the Map ScaleThe map scale can be adjusted from 50 m (50 yards) to 200 km (120 miles).Map scale• For some locations, the map scale is au

26-ENChanging the Map ModeThe map mode can be changed according to the situation.1When the route is set, touch the Destination information switch.Each

27-ENDisplay the POI IconYou can display the POI Icon on the map. You can also display the POI Icon in the Setup screen.Refer to “Setting the POI Icon

1-ENOperating InstructionsIMPORTANT INFORMATION, PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT.This product is intended to safely provide turn-by-tu

28-ENAbout Dynamic Route GuidanceThe DRG (dynamic route guidance) updates traffic changes from moment to moment, providing you with a more accurate an

29-ENSearching for a Destination/RouteThis flow chart shows the setting of destination, waypoint(s), and route search conditions, until the destinatio

30-ENDisplaying the Destination Menu ScreenNavigation operation starts from searching for a location.When you display a map of the destination, it is

31-ENFinding by AddressIf you know the address of the destination, the system can calculate a route to that address.1Touch [Address search] on the Des

32-ENFinding a Point of Interest (POI)If you know the name of the desired point of interest (POI), you can easily display that point of interest on th

33-ENFinding a Place by IntersectionIf you know an intersection near where you want to go, you can input two cross streets as your destination.1Touch

34-ENFinding the Nearest Points of Interest (POI)You can search for facilities in the vicinity of the current position, destination, or route, based o

35-ENFinding by PostcodeYou can search for a destination by inputting the postcode. (This function can be used in the United Kingdom only.)1Touch [Pos

36-ENFinding a Destination Using the Address BookIf a location has already been placed into your personal address book, you can recall this location f

37-ENFinding a Destination by HomeIf your home has already been registered, you select it with a simple operation. For details about the registration

2-ENDO NOT FOLLOW ROUTE SUGGESTIONS IF THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM INSTRUCTS YOU TO PERFORM AN UNSAFE OR ILLEGAL MANOEUVRE, OR PLACES YOU IN AN UNSAFE SITUA

38-ENFinding facilities in the vicinity of the specified location by Scrolling the Displayed MapYou can scroll a map and specify a location to search

39-ENAfter a destination is searched, use the Confirm destination screen to customize the route. Setting a waypoint, storing Address book, making a ca

40-EN3Touch [OK].The display returns to the Confirm destination screen.• Depending on traffic conditions, the system may set a route search that is no

41-ENSave as Address BookUp to 200 addresses can be stored in Address Book.1Touch [Option] on the Confirm destination screen.The point display screen

42-ENAdd a WaypointYou can add waypoints you want to pass through on the way to the destination. You can add up to 4 waypoints. You can also arrange t

43-ENGuidance Display This section describes various guidance features presented as you drive along the route.1 Distance gaugeThe distance to the inte

44-ENWhen you have crossed a border, the national flag is displayed.• You can set to display or not to display the border guidance. See “Setting the B

45-ENPersonal POI guidanceYou can display the Personal POI data (POI warning data/Custom POI data) on the map screen by updating the information via t

46-ENDisplaying the Edit Route Screen You can edit the route on the Edit route screen. To cancel the route, see “Cancel Route” (page 48).1Press <ME

47-ENArranges Waypoints manuallyYou can arrange waypoints.1Touch [Edit waypoints] on the Edit route screen.The Edit waypoints screen is displayed.• Re

3-ENPRECAUTIONSProduct CleaningUse a soft dry cloth for periodic cleaning of the product. For more severe stains, please dampen the cloth with water o

48-ENDetourYou can calculate a new route from your current position around an approaching detour on the current route. If there is a construction site

49-ENDisplaying the Edit Address ScreenYou can edit items registered in the system.1Press <MENU>.The NAVIGATION menu screen is displayed.2Touch

50-EN7 Show/HideYou can set to display or not to display entry icons. (See “Icon Display Setting” on page 51.)8 LocationYou can change the entry locat

51-EN1Touch [Icon] on the Edit address book screen.The select Icon screen is displayed.2Touch the desired icon.3Touch [OK].The address book icon is ch

52-ENEditing the HomeInformation registered in home can be changed or deleted.1Touch [Edit home] on the Edit address screen.• Refer to “Displaying the

53-ENTo use the TMC function, set the Country and Station of the RDS-TMC first. (See “RDS-TMC Setup” on page 103.)About the TMC InformationThe TMC Inf

54-ENTMC event icon magnified display (when a route is set)When a route is set, the closest icon from the current position is magnified and an alarm s

55-ENThe detailed information of the selected event is displayed.a Traffic event icon, street number or street nameb The location of the traffic event

56-ENAudio/VisualSelecting the Source1Press <MENU>.The AUDIO/VISUAL selection screen is displayed.2Touch the touch switch of the desired source.

57-ENRadio screen display example1 Band display2 Clock display3 Frequency/station name display4 Preset displayDisplays the station names or the freque

4-ENDisc AccessoriesThere are various accessories available on the market for protecting the disc surface and improving sound quality. However, most o

58-EN1 Programme type display2 RDS indicatorTurning AF (Alternative Frequencies) On or OffThe RDS (Radio Data System) is a radio information system us

59-ENPTY (Programme Type) Tuning1Touch [PTY].The Select PTY screen is displayed.2Touch [ ] or [ ] to scroll the list.3Touch the selected programme typ

60-ENCD screen display example(if CD text exists)CD screen display example (if no CD text exists)1 Mode display2 Clock display3 Elapsed time4 Image di

61-ENPlayback1Press <MENU>.The AUDIO/VISUAL selection screen is displayed.2Touch [CD/DVD].The display shows the CD/Disc mode screen.When a Disc

62-ENRandom Play (Shuffle Songs) (M.I.X. All)Shuffle Songs plays all songs in the disc randomly.1Touch [ (Search)] during playback.The Audio list/Roo

63-ENAbout MP3/WMA/AACWhat is MP3?MP3, whose official name is “MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3”, is a compression standard prescribed by the ISO, the Internation

64-ENOrder of filesFiles are played back in the order that the writing software writes them to the disc. Therefore, the playback order may not be what

65-ENDVD VIDEO screen display example DivX® screen display example1 Mode display2 Clock display3 Elapsed time4 Information displayDVD-VIDEO: Title no.

66-EN1Press <MENU>.The AUDIO/VISUAL selection screen is displayed.2Touch [CD/DVD].The display shows the DVD/Disc mode screen.The unit starts to

67-EN1Touch [1/2].2Touch [10KEY].The numeric keypad input mode screen appears.3Touch a desired number.• Touch [ ] to delete an entered number. Touch a

5-ENDiscs that cannot be playedDVD-RAMs, CD-ROMs (excluding MP3/WMA/AAC files), Video CD, photo CDs, etc.DualDiscThis unit is not compatible with Dual

68-ENFinding the Beginnings of Chapters/Files 1During playback, touch [ ] or [ ].The chapter/file switches each time the switch is touched, and play

69-ENDivX / ASF1During playback, touch [1/2].The operation screen changes.2Touch [ ].The repeat mode switches with each touch.One: The file is played

70-ENSwitching the Angle On DVDs in which scenes have been filmed from multiple angles, the angle can be switched during playback.1During playback, to

71-ENSwitching Display Modes 1Touch [WIDE].Each touch changes the display modes as follows:Wide Cinema Normal WideWide:In Wide mode, the monitor

72-ENAn iPod/iPhone can be connected to this unit by using the cable (KCU-451iV) (sold separately). You can connect a video-capable iPod to enjoy not

73-ENThe iPod/iPhone operation screen display during video file playback1Touch the screen while the iPod/iPhone playback screen is displayed.The iPod/

74-ENSearching for a desired Music FileAn iPod/iPhone can contain thousands of songs. The unit for this reason can make various searches using the sea

75-ENSearching for a desired Video FileYou can select a movie, music video, etc., from the list screen.• Video search mode depends on the iPod/iPhone.

76-ENRepeat Play Only Repeat One is available for the iPod.1Touch [ ].The file will be played repeatedly.Repeat One: A single song is repeatedly playe

77-ENYou can play back Music files (MP3/WMA/AAC) stored in a USB memory on the internal player of this system.PlaybackThe operations for Music files a

6-ENUsing DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+RWs• This unit is compatible with discs recorded in the standard DVD-Video formats.• Note that discs not finalise

78-ENAUX operation screen display during video file playback1Touch the screen.The AUX operation screen is displayed.Example for Front AUX, Rear AUX, G

79-ENOperating Mobile Digital TV Receiver (DVB-T)To operate the Mobile Digital TV Receiver (DVB-T) (Optional), set “Setting the Rear AUX Primary” (pag

80-ENOther Useful FeaturesAbout the Hands-Free PhoneHands-free calls are possible when using an HFP (Hands-Free Profile) compatible mobile phone with

81-EN8Enter the device passcode of the system into the mobile phone to register the system.A message appears on the screen of the system, and the BLUE

82-ENUpdating the device information about BLUETOOTHObtains the latest device information from the mobile phone with BLUETOOTH function to update it.1

83-EN2Touch [ ].The call starts.• When “Setting to Receive Calls automatically” (page 88) is set to On, you can receive a call automatically.• While c

84-ENYou can use the phone book of the mobile phone to make a phone call. Before using, you need to transfer the phone book from the mobile phone to t

85-ENYou can adjust the transmit volume and receive volume respectively.1Touch [ ] or [ ].: the receive volume adjusting mode: the transmit volume adj

86-ENDeleting one entry from the phone book1Press <MENU>.2Touch [Phone].The Phone menu screen is displayed.3Touch [Phone book].The Phone book sc

87-ENCall History Function1 Name/phone number2 Date/timeThe date and time of making or receiving the call are displayed.You can use the Call history t

7-ENContentsOperating InstructionsPRECAUTIONSIMPORTANT INFORMATION, PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT. ...

88-ENWhen a call is received, you can set whether to receive it automatically or not.Setting item: Auto answerSetting contents: On / Off (Initial sett

89-ENTurning the Rear Camera On and OffSet “Setting the Rear Camera” (page 93) to On.1Shift the gear lever to the reverse position (reversing).The rea

90-EN• In the following conditions, screen visibility may be impaired. This is not a malfunction.- When it is dark (during the night, etc.).- When the

91-ENSetupGeneral Setup Operation1Press <MENU>.2Touch [Setup].The Setup screen is displayed.3Touch the [General] tab.The General Setup screen ap

92-ENDimmer Setup[Dimmer] is selected on the General setup menu in step 4. See “General Setup Operation” (page 91).The illumination control adjusts th

93-ENWhen you set this item to a value from 1 to 6, as you accelerate the volume of the system is automatically turned up. The higher setting value br

94-ENSystem Setup[System] is selected on the General setup menu in step 4. See “General Setup Operation” (page 91).You can set the language for the di

95-ENInstallation Setup[Installation] is selected on the General setup menu in step 4. See “General Setup Operation” (page 91).The system status infor

96-ENAdjustment becomes necessary when the display position on the LCD and the touch position on the touch panel do not match.Setting item: Screen cal

97-ENManual calibrationDepending on the condition of your vehicle, or after replacing the tyres or wheels, the movement of the current position on the