INTERFACE ADAPTER FOR iPod

KCA-420i

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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. 7300 Warden Ave., Suite 203, Markham, Ontario L3R 9Z6, Canada Phone 1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631) ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. 6-8 Fiveways Boulevarde Keysborough, Victoria 3173, Australia Phone 03-9769-0000 ALPINE ELECTRONICS GmbH Frankfurter Ring 117, 80807 Mnchen, Germany Phone 089-640 ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF U.K. LTD. Alpine House Fletchamstead Highway, Coventry CV4 9TW, U.K. Phone 0870-763 ALPINE ELECTRONICS FRANCE S.A.R.L. (RCS PONTOISE B 280) 98, Rue de la Belle Etoile, Z.I. Paris Nord Il, B.P. 50016, 95945 Roissy Charles de Gaulle Cedex, France Phone 01-48638989 ALPINE ITALIA S.p.A. Viale C. Colombo 8, 20090 Trezzano Sul Naviglio (MI), Italy Phone 02-484781 ALPINE ELECTRONICS DE ESPAA, S.A. Portal de Gamarra 36, Pabelln, Vitoria (Alava)-APDO 133, Spain Phone 945-283588
(RCS PONTOISE B 280) JEIL Moon Hwa Co. 18-6, 3Ga, Pil-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul, Korea
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ENGLISH

Contents

Operating Instructions

WARNING
WARNING.. 2 CAUTION... 2 PRECAUTIONS... 3 Repeat Play... 11 Displaying the Text... 12

Information

In Case of Difficulty.. 13 About the adapter-compatible iPod. 13 Specifications.. 13

Installation

Velcro fastener Mounting.. 3 Screw-down Mounting.. 3

LIMITED WARRANTY

Connections
1) Connect the iPod to the Ai-NET compatible Head Unit... 4 2) Connect the iPod to the Ai-NET compatible Head Unit and CD Changer.. 4 3) Connect the iPod to the Ai-NET compatible Audio Visual Head Unit and Audio Processor.. 5

Operation

Turning Power On and Off. 6 Recalling the iPod mode. 6 Adjusting Volume.. 6 Listen to iPod Songs.. 7 Searching for a desired Song.. 7 Searching by Playlist.. 7 Searching by artist name. 8 Searching by album name.. 9 Searching by song name.. 10 Quick Search... 10 Random Play Shuffle (M.I.X.).. 11
This symbol means important instructions. Failure to heed them can result in serious injury or death. DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR ALTER.
Doing so may result in an accident, fire or electric shock.

CAUTION

This symbol means important instructions. Failure to heed them can result in injury or material property damage. USE SPECIFIED ACCESSORY PARTS AND INSTALL THEM SECURELY.
Be sure to use only the specified accessory parts. Use of other than designated parts may damage this unit internally or may not securely install the unit in place. This may cause parts to become loose resulting in hazards or product failure.

KEEP SMALL OBJECTS SUCH AS BATTERIES OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
Swallowing them may result in serious injury. If swallowed, consult a physician immediately.
DO NOT INSTALL IN LOCATIONS WITH HIGH MOISTURE OR DUST.
Avoid installing the unit in locations with high incidence of moisture or dust. Moisture or dust that penetrates into this unit may result in product failure.
USE ONLY IN CARS WITH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUND.
(Check with your dealer if you are not sure.) Failure to do so may result in fire, etc.
BEFORE WIRING, DISCONNECT THE CABLE FROM THE NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL.
Failure to do so may result in electric shock or injury due to electrical shorts.
HAVE THE WIRING AND INSTALLATION DONE BY EXPERTS.
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.
DO NOT SPLICE INTO ELECTRICAL CABLES.
Never cut away cable insulation to supply power to other equipment. Doing so will exceed the current carrying capacity of the wire and result in fire or electric shock.
ARRANGE THE WIRING SO IT IS NOT CRIMPED OR PINCHED BY A SHARP METAL EDGE.
Route the cables and wiring away from moving parts (like the seat rails) or sharp or pointed edges. This will prevent crimping and damage to the wiring. If wiring passes through a hole in metal, use a rubber grommet to prevent the wires insulation from being cut by the metal edge of the hole.
DO NOT DAMAGE PIPE OR WIRING WHEN DRILLING HOLES.
When drilling holes in the chassis for installation, take precautions so as not to contact, damage or obstruct pipes, fuel lines, tanks or electrical wiring. Failure to take such precautions may result in fire.
DO NOT USE BOLTS OR NUTS IN THE BRAKE OR STEERING SYSTEMS TO MAKE GROUND CONNECTIONS.
Bolts or nuts used for the brake or steering systems (or any other safety-related system), or tanks should NEVER be used for installations or ground connections. Using such parts could disable control of the vehicle and cause fire etc.
DO NOT ALLOW CABLES TO BECOME ENTANGLED IN SURROUNDING OBJECTS.

Arrange wiring and cables in compliance with the manual to prevent obstructions when driving. Cables or wiring that obstruct or hang up on places such as the steering wheel, shift lever, brake pedals, etc. can be extremely hazardous.
USE THIS PRODUCT FOR MOBILE 12V APPLICATIONS.
Use for other than its designed application may result in fire, electric shock or other injury.
MAKE THE CORRECT CONNECTIONS.
Failure to make the proper connections may result in fire or product damage.

PRECAUTIONS

On handling the iPod
The iPod has not been designed to withstand automotive temperature extremes. Therefore, you should not leave the iPod in a vehicle for extended periods. Leaving the iPod inside a vehicle on a moderately hot or very cold day may damage the iPod. For further details on the iPods nonoperating storage temperature, please consult your iPods documentation.

Screw-down Mounting

Using the adapter as a template, hold it in the mounting location and mark the holes to be drilled. Before drilling, make sure that there are no objects that could be damaged behind the mounting surface. Drill holes and secure the adapter with the self-tapping screws (M4 x 14) supplied.
Alpine accepts no responsibility for lost data, etc., even if data, etc., is lost while using this product. Do not leave the iPod in a vehicle for a long time. Heat and humidity may damage the iPod and you may not be able to play it again.

Velcro fastener Mounting

Attach the Velcro fasteners.
Attach two Velcro fasteners to the mounting surface. The rough side should be facing the adapter.
If the iPod connection cable is damaged due to improperly connecting the iPod, it may result in iPod failure.
Press the adapter onto the Velcro fastener in the mounting position.
Remove the backing to the adhesive on the Velcro strips. Press the adapter on the mounting location.

Velcro fasteners

When connecting the adapter, confirm the iPod software version. The adapter does not support software versions prior to iPod Update 2004-04-28. (see About the adaptercompatible iPod on page 13).
1) Connect the iPod to the Ai-NET compatible Head Unit
iPod, iPod mini (Sold separately) Ai-NET compatible Head Unit (Sold separately) Ai-NET

NORM EQ/DIV

To Dock connector

To iPod terminal

To Ai-NET connector Ai-NET cable (Included) To Ai-NET connector
iPod connection cable (Included)
2) Connect the iPod to the Ai-NET compatible Head Unit and CD Changer
CHA-S634, etc. Ai-NET compatible Head Unit (Sold separately) Ai-NET
Ai-NET compatible CD Changer (Sold separately)
Ai-NET cable (Included with the CD Changer) To Ai-NET connector (CHANGER) Versatile Link Terminal KCA-410C (Sold separately) To Ai-NET connector (CHANGER)

Ai-NET cable (KCA-410C Included) To Ai-NET connector To Ai-NET connector (HEAD UNIT)
iPod, iPod mini (Sold separately)
To iPod terminal To Ai-NET connector iPod connection cable (Included)

Ai-NET cable (Included)

3) Connect the iPod to the Ai-NET compatible Audio Visual Head Unit and Audio Processor
Ai-NET cable Audio Visual Head Unit (Ai-NET) (Sold separately)

Ai-NET NORM EQ/DIV

To Ai-NET connector Fiber optic cable To Fiber digital Output terminal
To Ai-NET input connector
Audio Processor (AI-NET) (Fiber Digital compatible)
To Fiber digital Input terminal (for head unit)

(Sold separately)

To Ai-NET Input connector (CHANGER)
Ai-NET cable (Included) To Dock connector To iPod terminal
To Ai-NET connector iPod connection cable (Included)
While connected to the adapter, the iPod is charged as long as the vehicles ignition key is turned to ACC or ON. OK to disconnect is shown in the iPods display while it is connected to the adapter. For details, refer to the Owners Manual of the connected devices.
By using this adapter, an iPod or iPod mini is controled from an Alpine Ai-NET head unit. The following table shows which head units can be used for this purpose.
(Ai-NET compatible head unit sold as of January 2004) CDA-9835 CDA-9833 CDA-9831 CD Head Unit CDA-9830 CDA-9827 CDA-9826 CD Head Unit CDA-9825 CDA-9820XM IVA-D300 IVA-D901 CVA-1004

Recalling the iPod mode

The iPod mode is displayed in the same way as the CD changer mode. If using the iPod with a changer, the Versatile Link Terminal (KCA-410C) must be used. In this case, press BAND to select the changer mode applicable to the iPod.

Audio/Visual Head Unit

Controling from the CDA-9835/CDA-9833/ CDA-9831/CDA-9830/CDA-9827/CDA-9826/CDA9825/CDA-9820XM/CVA-1004 models
For operation using an Alpine Ai-NET head unit sold as of January 2005, refer to the head units Owners Manual. All of the iPods buttons are disabled when connected to this adapter. Perform the operation from the head unit. Operation of the iPod from the Ai-NET head units shown in the table above, closely follows the MP3 compatible CD changer operation. For details, refer to the Owners Manual of the head unit. For each function, refer to the iPods documentation.
Press SOURCE/POWER or SOURCE/PWR to switch to the CD changer mode.
The iPod is controllable from the head unit in the CD changer mode.
Controling from the IVA-D901 model
Press SOURCE/POWER to display the main menu. Turn the Rotary encoder to select CD CHG, then press the Rotary encoder.
The display changes to the CD changer mode screen, then the iPod can be controled.

Turning Power On and Off

The iPod power turns on as soon as it is connected to this adapter.
As soon as the iPod is connected, power is automatically turned on as long as the vehicles ignition is ON or in ACC mode. The head units power does not have to be on. The iPods power can be turned OFF after removing the iPod from the adapter. When the iPod is left connected to the adapter, power is automatically turned off when the vehicles ignition key is turned OFF. (The iPod is paused and goes into sleep mode about 2 minutes later.) While the iPod is connected to the adapter, the power cannot be turned on or off from the iPod. OK to disconnect is shown in the iPods display while it is connected to the adapter. While connected to the adapter, the iPod is charged as long as the vehicles ignition key is turned to ACC or ON.

Controling from the IVA-D300 model
Touch [SRC] on the main source screen.
The source selection screen is displayed.

Touch [CD CHG].

Adjusting Volume
Turn the Rotary encoder until the desired sound is obtained.

Listen to iPod Songs

Press g or f to select the desired song.
Return to the beginning of the current song:

Press g.

It is recommended that playlists consist of no more than 255 songs. Also, if all songs in the iPod are associated with a playlist, access to each song is more efficient. When connected to the adapter, and search is first performed, be sure to begin the operation from step 1.

Searching by Playlist

Controling from the CDA-9835/CDA-9833/ CDA-9831/CDA-9830/CDA-9827/CDA-9826/CDA9825/CDA-9820XM models

Fast backward:

Press and hold g.
Advance to the beginning of the next song:

Press f.

Fast forward:

Press and hold f.

Press 1.
The playlist search mode is selected.
To pause playback, press -/J.
Pressing -/J again will resume playback.

Press mode.

(SEARCH) to enter the file search
With IVA-D300 connected, perform the operation by touching on the display. With IVA-D901 connected, press 1 (g), 3 (f) or 2 (-/J). If a song is playing on the iPod when it is connected to the adapter, it will continue playing after the connection. If there are more than 255 songs, they can be played back, but cannot be correctly displayed.
The playlist name is displayed. File search mode Folder search mode
Within 10 seconds, select a playlist by turning the Rotary encoder, then press the Rotary encoder.
The selected playlist will be played back repeatedly.
Controling from the CVA-1004 model
Searching for a desired Song
The folder/file search function of the head unit (disc search function for IVA-D300, title list display function for IVAD901) has been modified to accommodate the iPod.

Folder search. Search by Song File search*. Search by Playlist, Artist, Album
When the monitor is open, press and hold the Rotary encoder for at least 2 seconds during playback.
The unit switches to file/folder search mode, and the playlist/song name list is displayed.
* By selecting Disc 1, 2 or 3 in CD changer mode, you can choose the method by which to search. Disc 1 selection : Playlist search mode Disc 2 selection : Artist search mode Disc 3 selection : Album search mode The maximum number of playlists, artists and albums that can be searched by the file search is 511. The maximum number of songs that can be searched by the folder search is 255. When the IVA-D901 is connected, the maximum number of a playlist/artist/albums that can be searched by the file search function is 255. If there are more than 255, the top playlist/artist/albums (1) cannot be moved directly to the bottom (255), and vice versa; they can only be moved sequentially in either direction. When the CVA-1004 is connected, if there are more than 255 playlist/artist/albums in the iPod, they can be searched sequentially (1-511). Otherwise, the playlist/artist/albums jumps to 255. When Shuffle (M.I.X.) is on, the search function cannot be used. If there is only a single playlist/artist/album stored in the iPod, none of the search modes will function. If a playlist search is performed, the iPods name is displayed. If a song is selected in the artist search mode, further searches are by albums of that artist. To return to a search for all songs, select the iPod name in the playlist search mode.
Press and hold -/J for at least 2 seconds to select file search.
The playlist name is displayed.
Press g or f to select the desired playlist. Press the Rotary encoder.

Continued

Press 7 (Page 1/3) twice.
The Function Guide display changes.
Within 10 seconds, select an artist by turning the Rotary encoder, then press the Rotary encoder.
All songs of the selected artist will be played back repeatedly. The search mode will be automatically changed to the album search mode, and the disc number is displayed as 3.

Press 1 (DISC1).

Press LIST/INPUT.
The song list screen is displayed.

Press 6 (NEXT -).

To search for an album of a selected artist, repeat the operations in steps 2 and 3.
All songs of the selected album will be played back repeatedly.
Turn the Rotary encoder to select desired playlist, then press the Rotary encoder.
To search for song by a selected artist or album, change from the file search mode to folder search mode by pressing (SEARCH) again, and repeat the operation in step 3.
The selected song will be played back repeatedly.
Touch [P1/3] on the function guide to change to [P3/3].

The disc number is displayed.

Press 2.

The artist search mode is selected.

Touch [DISC 1].

Touch [P3/3] to change to [P1/3].
The function guide changes.
The unit switches to file/folder search mode, and the artist/song name list is displayed.

Touch [

] on the function guide.
Press and hold :/J for at least 2 seconds to select file search.
The artist name is displayed.

] of any song.

The playlist search mode is entered, then the playlist screen appears.
Press g or f to select the desired artist. Press the Rotary encoder.
Touch [-] of the desired playlist name.

Searching by artist name

To search for an album by the selected artist, repeat the operations in steps 2 through 5.
The artist name is displayed. File search mode Folder search mode.
To search for a song in a selected artist or album, change to the folder search mode by the operations in steps 2 and 3. Select the desired song by the operations in steps 4 and 5.

Searching by album name

Press 2 (DISC2).

Press 3.

The album search mode is selected.
(SEARCH) to enter the file search mode.
The album name is displayed. File search mode Folder search mode
Turn the Rotary encoder to select desired artist, then press the Rotary encoder.
Within 10 seconds, select an album by turning the Rotary encoder, then press the Rotary encoder.
To search for an album of a selected artist, repeat the operations in steps 3 through 5.
The song of the selected album will be played back.
To search for a song in a selected album, change to the folder search mode by pressing (SEARCH), and repeat the operation in step 3.
The songs in the selected album will be played back repeatedly.

Touch [DISC 2].

The unit switches to file/folder search mode, and the album/song name list is displayed.
The list screen of the song is displayed.
The album name is displayed.
The artist search mode is entered, then the artist list screen is displayed.
Press g or f to select the desired album. Press the Rotary encoder.

Touch [-] of the desired artist name.
To select successive albums, repeat the operations in steps 4 through 6.
To search for a song in a selected album, change to the folder search mode by the operations in steps 2 and 3. Select the desired song by the operations in steps 4 and 5.

Press 3 (DISC3).

Enter the folder search mode by pressing (SEARCH).
The song name is displayed. File search mode Folder search mode
Within 10 seconds, select the song name by turning the Rotary encoder, then press the Rotary encoder.
The selected song will be played back.
Turn the Rotary encoder to select desired album, then press the Rotary encoder.
The unit switches to file/folder search mode.
Press and hold -/J for at least 2 seconds to select folder search.
The song name is displayed.

Touch [DISC 3].

Touch [P3/3] to change [P1/3].
Press g or f to select the desired song name. Press the Rotary encoder.

Quick Search

You can search for songs. If there are more than 255 songs, they can be played back, but cannot be correctly displayed. When the IVA-D300/IVA-D901/CVA-1004 models are connected, the quick search function cannot be used. The Quick search in the iPod mode takes more time than the normal Quick search.
The album search mode is entered, then the album list screen is displayed.
Touch [-] of the desired album name.

Searching by song name

If a song is selected using the playlist/artist/album search mode, new song searches will only display songs from the current playlist/artist/album. To search all songs in the iPod, select the iPod name in the playlist search mode, and then perform the search. When the IVA-D901/IVA-D300 models are connected, a search cannot be performed by the song name. If the iPods name contains characters not supported by the head units display, NO SUPPORT or NO SUPRT may be displayed for the iPods name.
Press and hold SEARCH (SEARCH/QS) for at least 2 seconds to activate Quick Search mode. Turn the Rotary encoder within 10 seconds to select a desired song.
The selected song is played back immediately.
Random Play Shuffle (M.I.X.)
The Shuffle function of the iPod is displayed as M.I.X. on the head unit. Shuffle Albums: Select an album randomly in the iPod, and plays back the songs of the album in sequential order. If a song has been selected in the playlist/artist search mode before selecting Shuffle Album, only the albums within the playlist/artist are selected randomly. The songs of the album are played back sequentially. Shuffle Songs: All songs in the iPod are played back in random sequence. If a song has been selected in the playlist/artist search mode before selecting Shuffle song, only the songs of the playlist/ artist/album are played back randomly. For details of the search mode, refer to Searching for a desired Song (page 7). If a song is selected in the album search mode before selecting Shuffle (M.I.X.), the songs will not play back randomly even when Shuffle album is selected. If there is no album in the playlist, Shuffle (M.I.X.) will not function even when Shuffle album is selected. When connected to the adapter, the Shuffle function of the iPod is canceled and set to OFF. When using the IVA-D300 model, the Shuffle (M.I.X.) function cannot be used.

Press FUNC.

The FUNC indicator lights.
Within 5 seconds, press 4 ( or pause mode.

) in the play

The songs will be played back in random sequence. M.I.X. (off) M.I.X. (Shuffle Songs) (Shuffle Songs)
To cancel M.I.X. play, select (off) with the above procedure.
ALL M.I.X. (Shuffle Albums) cannot be selected.
Press 5 (M.I.X.) in the play or pause mode.
The files will be played back in a random sequence. M.I.X. (off) M.I.X. (Shuffle Songs) (Shuffle Songs)
To cancel M.I.X. play, press 5 (M.I.X.) again.
M.I.X. FLDR (Shuffle Albums) cannot be selected.
Controling from the CDA-9835/CDA-9833/ CDA-9831/CDA-9830/CDA-9827/CDA-9826/CDA9825/CDA-9820XM models.

Repeat Play

Only Repeat One is available for the iPod. Repeat One: A single song is repeatedly played back. During repeat playback, no other songs are selectable by pressing or touching g or f. When connected to the adapter, the repeat function of the iPod is canceled, and changed to Repeat All.

Press F or F/SETUP.

When CDA-9835 is connected, the M.I.X./REPEAT/SCAN function guide is displayed. When CDA-9827/CDA-9826/CDA-9825/CDA-9820XM is connected, press F/SETUP. The underlined portion of the FUNC indicator lights.

Press 5 (

) within 5 seconds.
The songs will be played back in random sequence. M.I.X. or M.I.X. M.I.X. (off) (Shuffle Albums) (Shuffle Songs)

Press 4 (

The file will be played repeatedly. RPT (off) RPT (Repeat One) (Repeat One)
To cancel repeat play, select (off) with the above procedure.

Displaying the Text

You can display the playlist name, or the tag information of a song in the iPod. The type of characters (number/letter, etc.) and the display order differs depending on the head unit. Refer to Displaying the Title/ Text of the head units Owners Manual.
The iPod data is displayed in the same way as MP3 data, with some minor differences.
Head Unit and iPod display indications (only the differences are displayed) Head Unit Folder No. File No. Folder Name File Name Frame iPod File No.* (1) Fixed display ---- fixed display iPod fixed display Not displayed**
The songs will be played back repeatedly. REPEAT (off) REPEAT (Repeat One) (Repeat One)
Press 4 (REPEAT) to play back repeatedly the song being played.
The song will be played repeatedly. REPEAT (off) REPEAT (Repeat One) (Repeat One)
Press 4 (REPEAT) again and select (off) to deactivate the repeat play.

* The maximum file number that can be displayed is 255. Any file beyond 255 is still displayed as 255. ** Though the numeric value displayed differs from the actual sampling or bit rate (depending on head unit), this is not a malfunction. Only alphanumeric characters (ASCII) can be displayed. When the artist name, album name, or song name is set on iTunes, and the amount of characters is increased, songs may not be played back when connected to the unit. Therefore, a maximum of 250 characters is recommended. The maximum number of characters for the head unit is 64 (64 byte). After setting the ignition to ACC, ON or OFF, or reconnecting the iPod to the adapter, when the first song is played back, the artist name, album name or song name may not be correctly displayed. Some characters may not be correctly displayed. NO SUPPORT or NO SUPRT is displayed when text information is not compatible with the adapter. (The display differs depending on the head unit.)
Touch [P1/3] on the function guide to change to [P2/3].

Touch [ play.

] and select the desired Repeat
The song will be played repeatedly. RPT (off) RPT
Touch [ ] again and select (off) to deactivate Repeat play.

Press TITLE (

) or DISP/TITLE (
The playlist name or the tag information is displayed.

In Case of Difficulty

When reconnecting the iPod to the adapter, DISC CHECK (DISC CHK) remains displayed on the head unit, and playback does not start. (The display differs depending on the head unit.) Disconnect the iPod from the adapter (the iPod is reset). When the adapter is reconnected, confirmation appears in the display. For details on the iPod reset, refer to the iPods documentation. Charging does not occur although the iPod is connected to the adapter. If the iPods battery remains too low, it cannot be charged even when connected to the adapter. - Refer to iPods documentation, and charge the battery. Charging from the adapter does not occur although the battery is in the iPod. - Consult your nearest Alpine dealer.
ERROR01 ERROR 01 ERROR-01
(The indication differs depending on the head unit.)
Communication error - Turn the ignition key off, and then set to ACC or ON again. - Check the display by reconnecting between the iPod and the adapter, using the iPod cable.
ERROR02 ERROR 02 ERROR-02
Caused by the iPod Software Version not being compatible with the adapter. - Refer to About the adapter-compatible iPod (this page), and update the iPod Software Version to be compatible with the adapter.

Indication for iPod Mode

The display may differ on head units sold as of January 2005. Refer to the Owners Manual specific to the head unit.

About the adapter-compatible iPod
An iPod with a touchwheel or scrollwheel is not compatible with the dock connector, and therefore cannot be connected to the adapter. The adapter does not support software versions prior to iPod Update 2004-04-28. For supported versions, consult your nearest ALPINE dealer. For details on iPod Software, refer to iPods documentation.
NO MAGZN NO MAGZINE NO MAGAZINE

Specifications

External dimensions Wide Height Depth Weight 99.2 mm (3-15/16") 35 mm (1-3/8") 140 mm (5-1/2") 0.35 kg (12 oz)
The iPod is not connected. - Make sure the iPod is correctly connected (refer to Connections). Make sure the cable is not bent excessively. The iPods battery remains low. - Refer to the iPods documentation and charge the battery.

NO DISC

There are no songs in the iPod. - Download songs to the iPod and connect to the adapter.
Apple, the Apple logo and iPod are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

NO SUPRT NO SUPPORT

(The display differs depending on the head unit.)
Text information that is not compatible with the adapter has been input. - Play back a song whose input text information is compatible with the adapter.
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ALPINE VPA-B211A Vehicle Hub DETAILS
If you have a factory-installed Navigation system, and want to take advantage of all the exciting new media and entertainment possibilities available now, Alpine has the answer. The VPA-B211A Vehicle Hub is a one-box solution that lets you add Alpine components to your factory systemand upgrade to your hearts content.
The Vehicle Hub connects to the existing in-dash OEM video display via a third-party manufactured, vehicle-specific adapter available at authorized Alpine dealers. The VPA-B211A has an Ai-NET input, a dedicated navigation input and two auxiliary inputs. This allows for the addition of a wide array of Alpine products. For the music lover, Alpine's Interface Adapter lets users bring their iPod into the vehicle with the ability to control the iPod's playback. The Vehicle Hub also gives users the choice of adding either Sirius or XM Satellite Radio service into the vehicle. By adding a center-channel speaker and subwoofer, plus Alpine's digital processor and controller, the factory radio speakers can be used to create a multi-channel sound system. All of these products are controlled via the included remote control and incorporate Alpine's proprietary graphical interface, which is shown on the factory radio display.

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SCREEN SHOTS
Customers 2005 Land Rover LR3 with NAVIGATION IN TEST MODE. The following screen shots shows 3 display options using the factory navigation screen in a 2005 LR3 with the following alpine products:
Sirius Radio tuner display preset #3, channel 8, channel name display mode
iPod displayshows song/artist/album and timer (real time)
Aux1 mode (DVD display) scene from Van Helsing

EQUIPTMENT

1 Alpine VPA-B211A Vehicle hub 1 Alpine SIR-ALP1 Sirius Radio Tuner 1 Alpine KCA-420i iPod interface 1 Peripherals PTR7 bypass module 1Nesavision DVD-8000T DVD Player with built-in TV tuner Revised 10/19/05 iPod iPod Mini and iTune are trademarks of Apple Computers Inc. registered in the USA and other countries. Alpine is a registered trade mark of Alpine Co., Ltd. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 1995-05 Discount Car Stereo, Inc. All rights reserved. Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Other products and companies referred to herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies or mark holders.