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General Features:
- In-Dash AM/FM, DVD, MP3, USB Receiver
- Full-color 6.1" LCD touchscreen display
- 2-way iPod control allows control from the iPod or the stereo
- Bluetooth Technology for hands-free calling and wireless music streaming
- Built-in HD Radio Tuner allows the reception of high quality HD Radio signals for clean and clear reception with no subscription fee or additional tuner purchase required
- Pandora Link integrates your car stereo with your iPhone and Pandora Internet Radio
- Android and Blackberry music streaming support from Pandora Internet Radio app
- My Favorites screen lets you add, delete, drag and re-arrange eight shortcut keys
- White illuminated button lighting
- CEA-2006 compliant amplifier
- Power Output:
- Peak: 50 watts x 4 channels
- RMS: 18 watts x 4 channels
- RMS: 45 watts x 4 channels w/ KTP-445U
- Theft-deterrent, detachable face plate
- CD text information display
- MP3 ID3 Tag Display (Title/Artist/Album)
- 1-year Sonic Electronix Warranty
Playback and Audio Features:
- Playback of DVD, DVD-R, DVD-RW, AAC, DivX, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3 and WMA
- iTunes Tagging marks your favorite songs on HD Radio and loads them in iTunes
- Playback of region #1 DVD discs
- AM/FM tuner with 12FM/6AM presets
- Electronic Shock Protection (ESP)
- 9-band parametric equalizer with 7 selectable tone curves (6 Preset, 1 User)
- 24bit Digital Analog Converter (DAC) to enhance your MP3/WMA playback
- High-Pass and Low-Pass crossover filters with separate subwoofer level control
- Quick Search allows user to navigate through interface for quick and easy playlist browsing
- i-Personalize lets you choose your vehicle type, upholstery type, number of speakers and more
- Media Xpander enhances audio reproduction for FM radio, CD, USB memory and iPhone/iPods
- 6-Channel Time Correction delays specific audio signals for optimal sound reproduction
Expandability Options:
- 3 Sets of 4V preamp outputs (front, rear and subwoofer)
- SiriusXM Satellite Radio Ready: SiriusXM Radio Package and subscription required and sold separately
- Built-in Bluetooth technology supports hands-free calling with a compatible Bluetooth phone
- iPod and iPhone Ready: Standard USB-to-iPod Cable compatible
- Rear USB Input: USB port allows connection to digital devices such as flash drives, portable media players, etc.
- Dedicated Backup Camera Input: Used for universal rear view cameras with an RCA composite input
- Steering Wheel Control Ready: PAC SWI-JACKv1 or the Axxess ASWC required and sold separately
- Rear RCA Video Output: Used for connection to separate monitors and devices
- Rear RCA Audio/Video Input: Used for connecting video accessories such as game consoles, video cameras, etc.
- Wireless Remote Control Ready: Alpine RUE-4202 required and sold separately
- DVD changer controls
Bluetooth Features:
- Built-in Parrot Bluetooth technology for hands-free talking and audio streaming
- Bluetooth version 2.1 +EDR certified
- Bluetooth range up to 32.8 ft.
- Bluetooth Profiles Supported:
- HFP: Hands Free Profile allows a hands-free car kit to connect to a compatible mobile phone
- HSP: Headset Profile enables a Bluetooth headset to connect to a compatible mobile phone
- PBAP: Phone Book Access Profile allows the car stereo to display the name of the incoming caller, as well as access the contact list of the mobile phone directly from the car stereo
- A2DP: Advanced Audio Distribution Profile allows high quality audio to be streamed from an audio device to the car stereo
- AVRCP: Audio/Video Remote Control Profile supports basic remote control functions (play, pause, etc) via Bluetooth
- OPP: Object Push Profile for sending basic "objects" such as pictures and other virtual material
- Works with most Bluetooth enabled cell phones
- Includes an externally wired microphone for clear, distortion-free talking
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Receiver Size
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Double DIN |
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Faceplate Security
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Detachable |
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Motorized Faceplate
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No |
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Remote Control
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Optional (Accessory required and sold separately) |
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Peak Power Output
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50 watts x 4 channels |
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RMS Power Output
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18 watts x 4 channels |
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Preamp RCA Outputs
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3 Pairs (Front, Rear, and Subwoofer) |
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Sub Preamp RCA Output
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Yes |
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Preamp Voltage
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4 volts |
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Built-In Equalizer
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9-band parametric equalizer |
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Display Type
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TFT-LCD Monitor |
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Display Color
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Full Color |
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Button Color
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White |
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CD Signal-to-Noise
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100 dB |
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CEA-2006 Compliant
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Yes |
| Playback Features |
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AM/FM Tuner
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Yes |
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FM Presets
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12 |
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AM Presets
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6 |
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CD-R/RW Playback
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Yes |
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MP3 Playback
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Yes |
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WMA Playback
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Yes |
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DVD / Video Playback
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DVD
DVD+R
DVD+RW
DivX |
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DVD Region Number
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1 |
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Dual Zone
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No |
| Monitor Screen Features |
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Touchscreen
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Yes |
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Monitor Screen Size
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6.1" |
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Monitor Angle Adjustment
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None |
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Display Adjustment
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Brightness |
| Expandability Features |
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Navigation
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No |
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Audio/Video Inputs
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1 Set of Rear RCA A/V Inputs |
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Audio/Video Outputs
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1 Video RCA Output |
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USB Input
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Rear |
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iPod Video Connection
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Optional (Accessory required and sold separately) |
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Android Audio Connection
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Yes (via Bluetooth Connection) |
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Satellite Radio
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Optional - SiriusXM (Accessory required and sold separately) |
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HD Radio
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Yes (Built-In/Included HD Radio Tuner) |
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Bluetooth Connectivity
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Yes (Built-in/Included Bluetooth Controls, Adapter and Microphone Included) |
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A2DP Music Streaming
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Yes |
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Steering Wheel Control Compatible
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Yes (Accessory required and sold separately) |
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CD Changer Controls
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Yes |
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Rear View Camera Input
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Yes (Accessory required and sold separately) |
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Memory Card Reader
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No |
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Compatible Apple Devices
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5G iPod Video (30, 60, & 80GB)
iPod Classic (120GB)
iPod Classic (80 &160GB)
iPod Nano 1st Generation (1, 2, & 4GB)
iPod Nano 2nd Generation (4 & 8GB)
iPod Nano 3rd Generation (4 & 8GB)
iPod Nano 4th Generation (8 & 16GB)
iPod Nano 5th Generation (8 & 16GB)
iPod Nano 6th Generation (8 & 16GB)
iPod Touch 1st Generation (8, 16 & 32GB)
iPod Touch 2nd Generation (8, 16 & 32GB)
iPod Touch 3nd Generation (8, 32 & 64GB)
iPod Touch 4th Generation (8, 32 & 64GB)
iPhone
iPhone 3G
iPhone 3GS
iPhone 4 |
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iPod Charging Adapter Required
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No |
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| Warranty and Return Policy |
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| Return Policy |
Standard Return Policy |
| Parts Warranty Duration |
1 year |
| Labor Warranty Duration |
1 year |
| Warranty Provider |
Sonic Electronix |
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Average Customer Rating is 4.0 out of 5 stars:
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Average Attributes Rating:
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5.0 |
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4.0 |
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews:
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Review by
Codeman00 from Goodlettsville, TN
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Good Stuff•The head unit is REALLY nice. It has so many functions and capabilities. Actually seeing the crossover points on the screen while listening to the music during setup is so helpful. I just can't believe so many features can now be a part of the head unit itself!
•Bluetooth listening and functionality with my iPhone 4S works really well. I like how I can adjust the level of the bluetooth stream independently of the other functions....bluetooth volume was always so low on my other Alpine. Now all levels can be equal.
•The screen looks nice and its nice to have custom colors. However, I have always liked the Alpine blue and that is my primary color that I use.
•The interface is pretty good for the most part. I'm still making the transition to using touch screen vs buttons. I'm not sure I really like touchscreen better...but its six or one half dozen of the other. Hopefully the touchscreen will grow on me. It's neat...I do know that.
•Use the PAC TR7 to bypass the parking brake control lockout. All features are available when using the TR7.
Issues / Points for Improvement•Bluetooth calling works fine except that I get extra noise and distortion when listening to the other person (using my iPhone 4S). Now I will have to say that I got this same distortion using the same phone on my CDA-117....so it might be the phone. I need to try an Android phone with it and see if the same problem exists...but almost everyone I know has iPhones. I can still talk to the person and hear them but its not as clear as my factory GM Silverado bluetooth. I'm not blaming the Alpine yet...but just noting it.
•I used the PAC RP5-GM31 adapter which encompasses the SWC, Bluetooth, On Star, etc. Everything works great with this interface except the SWC. The SWC work decent as long as the engine isn't on or the vehicle is at low speeds. The higher the speed, the less the steering wheel controls work. This is not the head units fault! PAC noted that some of the newer head units work a bit different. They are aware of the issue and they have a firmware update for their interface box. I just want to everyone aware of that.
•The input selector bar at the top is great but I wish I could rearrange the inputs. Right now, I toggle from XM to Radio and then sometimes use the CD or Bluetooth streaming. Well, both the CD and radio are the first inputs....followed by USB, Pandora, etc which I don't use. So to go to XM, I have to tab through the inputs to the end or go to my favorites. It would be nice if I could arrange the inputs to the ones that I actually use and put them in the order than I want instead of having useless inputs in between that take up space and that I don't use.
•I wish I could set a favorites list of all of my XM and FM radio stations...all on one screen so I can easily toggle back and forth between XM and FM channels. My crappy GM head unit made this easy...but its not as easy on the Alpine. I have to select the input through favorites first...then go to the station I want. Unless I'm missing something.
•I wish the head unit booted up a bit faster but I do realize its a computer and it has to boot up. If you played the radio last when you clicked off the ignition, the radio does come on during boot up while you wait. That's a nice feature.
•It's very odd that the RCA jacks in the back are still in wire/cable form instead of just plugs in the back of the receiver. The cables take up a lot of space but luckily I had enough room. Many of the other Alpine's have plugs built into the unit back....not this one, for some reason...just a huge bundle of cables and a custom connector. And I'm not even using the camera options!
•I wish the clock and date were shown larger on the front screen. I tend to glance over to see what time it is...the time is very small in the lower right. That was by design but it would be nice to be able to customize it to be more apparent.
Are any of these points of improvement, deal breakers? Not really. One of the issues will be fixed by PAC when I get a new box. The Bluetooth calling audio is next on my list but I can work around it. The other's are wants but not really "must haves."
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