Glossary
Here is a definition of all of the symbols you will find in Alpine Brochures:1 Preout
1 Preout |
1 Preout |
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2 Pre-outs
2 Pre-outs |
2 Pre-outs |
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24 bit D/A converter
24 bit D/A converter - enjoy the ultimate sound quality. |
Enjoy the ultimate sound quality. Alpine’s top head units use a 24-Bit Burr-Brown D/A converter and other leading-edge technologies to provide wide dynamic range and high resolution sound reproduction. Naturally, the sound from MP3, WMA and AAC sources is also outstanding. |
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3 preout
3 preout |
3 preout |
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45w x 4
45w x 4 |
45w x 4 |
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4V PreOut
Alpine's 4V Pre-Out stage ensures ultra clean signal transmission from the head unit to amplifiers. |
Alpine's 4V Pre-Out stage ensures ultra clean signal transmission from the head unit to amplifiers. When gain matched to amplifiers, the high level 4Volt RCA output virtually eliminates noise and distortion, even at high volume levels. |
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50w x 4
50w x 4 |
50w x 4 |
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Ai processor
Ai processor |
Ai processor |
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Amplifier Link
Amplifier Link allows direct, custom control over V12 AccuClass-D amplifiers |
Allows direct, custom control over V12 AccuClass-D amplifiers letting you set 11 sound processing parameters (including Time Correction and Parametric EQ) and monitor amp conditions directly from the head unit. |
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Audyssey MULTEQ XT
Experience music the way the artist intended |
Experience music the way the artist intended. IMPRINT uses MultEQ technology developed by Audyssey, for improved soundstage and sound quality in all seat postions, and for all types of music. By eliminating in-car acoustic distortion it provides a seamless and defined soundstage with better bass response, especially at low volumes. |
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Bass Engine
Functions that provide enhanced bass and greater bass management. |
Functions that provide enhanced bass and greater bass management. |
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Bass Engine Plus
A combination of functions that enhance bass and offer extremely fine control over bass and total tonal response. |
A combination of functions that enhance bass and offer extremely fine control over bass and total tonal response. |
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Bass Engine Pro
Advanced technologies and functions that provide the equivalent of a highly sophisticated digital signal processor right in the head unit. |
Advanced technologies and functions that provide the equivalent of a highly sophisticated digital signal processor right in the head unit. |
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Bass EQ
Provides a boost at 40Hz to increase the impact of sound from the subwoofer. |
Provides a boost at 40Hz to increase the impact of sound from the subwoofer. |
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BBE
Count on BBE in Alpine head units for sound that is clearer and more lifelike! |
Count on BBE in Alpine head units for sound that is clearer and more lifelike! BBE is a sound processing technology developed for recording studios that aligns phase relationships so the music has greater presence. This means, in your car, BBE adjusts low, mid, and high frequencies so the sounds arrive at your ears at the same time. This ensures that the lows are tight and well defined and the highs are clear and finely detailed. Listen to your favorite band and hear the true difference between guitar and bass. |
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BioLite
BioLite™ display - crisp, ultra clear display |
Crisp, ultra clear display with outstanding visibility, even in daylight conditions. BioLite™ is 40% brighter than normal displays, has higher resolution and better contrast. Icons appear on screen for quick visual recognition. While the music is playing, you can switch among the different background visualiser effects. |
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Bluetooth
Get Bluetooth in your car with Alpine's KCA-100BT! |
Get Bluetooth in your car with Alpine's KCA-100BT! Alpine is now one of the first to adapt Bluetooth for use in the car, providing the convenience of hands-free cellular phone use. When you enter your car, Bluetooth immediately establishes a connection between your phone and the head unit. No cables or cradles necessary! When a call comes in, you can listen and talk through your Alpine system. It's all wireless, no troublesome cables! |
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Bluetooth
Get Bluetooth in your car with Alpine's KCE-300BT! |
The KCE-300BT allows full operation of a Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone from the Head Unit. Drivers can keep their phone in their pocket or bag and keep their hands on the wheel while receiving calls and getting a clear view of caller ID, phone book and other information on the display. Alpine can now offer a convenient and safe way to use mobile phones while driving. |
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CD Changer
CD Changer |
CD Changer |
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CD Text
CD Text |
CD Text |
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Class-D Circuitry
Alpine's advanced application of Class-D technology keeps the signal in the digital realm until just prior to output |
Alpine's advanced application of Class-D technology keeps the signal in the digital realm until just prior to output, and markedly improves detail in the high frequencies, thanks to enhanced time management (pulse) accuracy. |
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Crossover
High Pass (HP) Crossover for better sound |
High Pass (HP) Crossover for better sound. Featured in select 2007 head units, the high pass crossover cuts bass frequencies sent to the speaker outputs and the full-range pre-outs. Suited for subwoofer systems, the HP filter enables speakers to perform more efficiently within their reproduction range and limits bass response cancellation. |
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Data Download
The perfect solution to customising the sound of your head unit, Data Download taps into the power and convenience of the Internet |
The perfect solution to customising the sound of your head unit, Data Download taps into the power and convenience of the Internet. It lets you finetune your system settings onlineincluding Time Correction, Crossover, and Parametric EQthen burn them to a CD-R and easily download them to the head unit in your car. |
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DC DC
DC DC |
DC DC |
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Detachable Face
Detachable Face |
Detachable Face |
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Digital Surround
The DTS (Digital Theater Systems) format delivers 5.1 channels of high-quality digital surround sound |
The DTS (Digital Theater Systems) format delivers 5.1 channels of high-quality digital surround sound, for audio tracks that more closely match the original master recording than other digitally encoded content. |
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DIV X
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Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital delivers high-quality 5.1 multi-channel audio for surround sound content in movies and videos. |
Dolby Digital delivers high-quality 5.1 multi-channel audio for surround sound content in movies and videos. |
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Dolby EX
Dolby EX takes Dolby Digital one step further with 6.1-channel sound, adding greater dimensional detail to the mobile theatre experience. |
Dolby EX takes Dolby Digital one step further with 6.1-channel sound, adding greater dimensional detail to the mobile theatre experience. |
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Dolby ProLogic
Dolby ProLogic |
Dolby ProLogic |
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DTS-ES
DTS-ES is a high-quality digital audio format |
DTS-ES is a high-quality digital audio format capable of delivering 6.1 channels of discrete audio and is also fully backwards-compatible with non-Extended Surround decoders, while Neo:6 provides up to six channels of matrix decoding from stereo matrix material. |
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Dual Illumination
Allows you to switch the button (and display) illumination between green (blue) and amber at the touch of a button. |
Match you cars Illumination. Alpine makes it possible for you to best match the lighting of your head unit with that of your car^s instrument illumination. Select between two colours; Blue or Red. |
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DVD - MP3 - WMA
DVD Audio & Video, V-CD/CD-MP3/WMA Media Playback |
Alpine gives you a wide choice of media playback – so you can listen to your compressed or non-compressed music the road, all day everyday. Play your favorite DVD Audio (2-channel mixdown)/Video or Video-CD, or DVD’s, CD‘s, CD-R/RW’s with MP3 or WMA files. Loading time from these shiny discs is ultra-fast and disc reading accuracy is flawless. With thousands of songs or DVD-Audio playback available at the touch of your fingertips, you can find whatever you’re in the mood for quickly and easily. |
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DVD Video
These new multi-channel formats (5.1 and 6.1) deliver greater realism, audio fidelity (up to 24-bit/192kHz and clarity, with each instrument or vocal in its own separate sonic space. |
These new multi-channel formats (5.1 and 6.1) deliver greater realism, audio fidelity (up to 24-bit/192kHz and clarity, with each instrument or vocal in its own separate sonic space. |
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Front Auxilliary Input
Front Auxilliary Input |
Alpine's Front Auxilliary Input feature |
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Full Speed for iPod
Full Speed Connection for iPod lets you enjoy all your favorite iPod tracks on the road. |
Full Speed Connection for iPod lets you enjoy all your favorite iPod tracks on the road. View Playlist, artist, album, and song search right on the screen of your head unit. There’s no need for bulky interface boxes, just a cable (KCE-422i) that connects your iPod directly to your Alpine. Forget FM transmitters and forget static, hollow sound. Full Speed Connection also supports Apple lossless playback. With Alpine, you can take your iPod on the road and sound good while you’re doing it. |
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GlideTouch
GlideTouch is an innovative technology that combines your finger’s tactile input via a GlideTouch strip on the head unit. |
Glide your way to easy operation. GlideTouch is an innovative technology that combines your finger’s tactile input via a GlideTouch 'strip' on the head unit. Use your finger to slide across the GlideTouch strip, and menu icons pop up on the display to indicate selection. Easy to use with menu functions, and Quick Search to find music fast. |
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i-Personalize
i-Personalize gives you up to four major ways to customise your system |
Alpine's new category of customisation features, i-Personalize gives you up to four major ways to customise your system: Mulitcolor Illumination, Bass Engine control, Amplifier Link, and Data Download. |
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IMPRINT Sound
The PXA-H100 offers the unmatched benefits of Audyssey MultEQ sound calibration, which corrects all the acoustic problems in any vehicle AND actually improves the sound imaging and tonal balance. |
The PXA-H100 offers the unmatched benefits of Audyssey MultEQ sound calibration, which corrects all the acoustic problems in any vehicle AND actually improves the sound imaging and tonal balance. MultEQ applies equalisation using more than 500 points along the frequency spectrum, optimising the sound in the vehicle’s interior with incredible precision. If you want to do the tuning by yourself, the PXA-H100 also includes a wide range of sound tuning features, which can be controlled from the head unit or MMS. |
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M-DAC
Alpine sets the standard for D/A converters with higher S/N ratio and wider dynamic range (both 105dB). |
Alpine sets the standard for D/A converters with higher S/N ratio and wider dynamic range (both 105dB). |
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Made for ipod
Made for iPod® |
Select Alpine head units that offer KCA-420i connectivity, let you enjoy all your favorite iPod tunes on the road. Control the iPod right from the head unit, so you can see all your song information right from the display. Scroll through your songs as you would on your iPod. Easily find the song you are in the mood for. |
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Manual Sound Tuning
Customise the sound the way you like it. |
Customise the sound the way you like it. If you like to tweak your sound, this is the head unit for you. It gives you 6 channels of Digital Time Correction, 3-way or 2-way crossover, 7-band Graphic EQ or 5-band Parametric EQ. You also have three pairs of 4-volt PreOuts. |
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Media Xpander
Media Xpander gives you selectable expansion modes for MP3, CD, DVD, and FM that restore quality lost in recording/transmission. |
Restore the sound quality in compressed sources. Alpine's exclusive MediaXpander technology cleverly restores the missing frequencies lost in the compression process. With selectable expansion modes your MP3, WMA, AAC files and FM stations will sound at their the best. |
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MobileHub for Nokia Handsets
This powerful feature lets you link a Nokia handset to a compatible Alpine head unit |
This powerful feature lets you link a Nokia handset to a compatible Alpine head unit — providing head unit control and a wealth of interactive phone functions (such as hands-free answering/dialing, call from address book and SMS messaging), plus convenient integration with the navigation Points-of-Interest database. |
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MOSFET
Metal-Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistors have higher switching speeds than ordinary FETs, for faster response, better linearity. |
Metal-Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistors have higher switching speeds than ordinary FETs, for faster response, better linearity. |
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MP3
Play your compressed MP3 Music Files |
Play your compressed MP3 Music Files. Alpine head units are fully compatible with MP3 music files, so now you can have all your music from the internet and play them on your Alpine via a burnt CD. What's more, MP3 ID TAG3 information is conveniently displayed. |
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MP3 WMA
MP3 WMA |
MP3 WMA |
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Multi Mode
Multi Mode |
Multi Mode |
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MultiColour Illumination
This feature allows you to exactly match the illumination of the Alpine head unit with that of your vehicle’s panel_quickly and easily, with an adjustment range of 512 colours. |
This feature allows you to exactly match the illumination of the Alpine head unit with that of your vehicle’s panel_quickly and easily, with an adjustment range of 512 colours. |
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Optical
Optical |
Optical |
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Parametric Equaliser
A divider separates the audio signal into two or more frequency bands to feed different amplifiers or speakers. |
A divider separates the audio signal into two or more frequency bands to feed different amplifiers or speakers. |
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Percentage Search for iPods
Percentage Search |
For especially big music libraries, the new Percentage Search function uses the preset buttons for quick jumps to specific parts of the list. |
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Processor control
Get full control over theater amplifiers and processor |
Now it’s easier than ever to put 5.1multi-channel surround sound into your car. Control one of our Ai-NET DVD Players, multi-channel Theatre Amplifiers or Sound Processors right from the connected head unit. Various menus are shown in the display, and you can adjust the sound right from your normal listening position. Get full control over theater amplifiers and processor. Now you can enjoy music playback with DTS, Dolby Digital, and Dolby Pro Logic II. |
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PulseTouch Display
Uses different vibrations and pressures to effectively simulate real button and slider control on the Touch Control panel |
Uses different vibrations and pressures to effectively simulate real button and slider control on the Touch Control panel. Exceptionally easy-to-use and intuitive, the intelligent layout also ensures consistent operation throughout different menus. |
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PWM
PWM |
PWM |
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Quad illumination
Match you car's Illumination |
Match you cars Illumination. Alpine makes it possible for you to match the lighting of your head unit with that of your car's instrument illumination. Select one of four colours; Blue, Red, Green or Amber. |
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Quick Search
Quickly and easily find the songs you want especially on MP3/WMA discs and the new HDA-5460. |
With Alpine’s exclusive QuickSearch technology, you’ll be able to find what you want, the quickest and easiest way possible. With so many ways to listen to thousands of songs, now you can get super-fast access to artists, songs, albums, playlists, and radio stations. Large control buttons and a rotary encoder make it easy to search all sources, including iPod and satellite radio. For especially big music libraries, the new Percentage Search function (found on the DVA-9861, IVA-W200, and IVA-D100) uses the preset buttons for quick jumps to specific parts of the list. No interruptions, while you search, so you can keep enjoying your music. |
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RDS
The Radio Data system receives additional information from FM-Radio Stations such as Alternative Frequencies and Station names. |
The Radio Data system receives additional information from FM-Radio Stations such as Alternative Frequencies and Station names. |
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Regulated 1 Bit
Regulated 1 Bit |
Regulated 1 Bit |
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Remote Control
Enjoy the convenience of the included infrared (IR) wireless remote |
Enjoy the convenience of the included infrared (IR) wireless remote. You and your passengers can effortlessly command basic functions of the Alpine head unit. |
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Remote Control Ready
With the optional infrared (IR) RUE-4202 remote control, enjoy the convenience of effortlessly commanding basic functions of the Alpine head unit wirelessly. |
With the optional infrared (IR) RUE-4202 remote control, enjoy the convenience of effortlessly commanding basic functions of the Alpine head unit wirelessly. |
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Remote Included
Remote Included |
Remote Included |
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Road EQ
An advanced, high-speed digital EQ system that records the sound of road/engine/fan noise and automatically generates sound of a completely opposite phase to cancel the noise_in real time! |
An advanced, high-speed digital EQ system that records the sound of road/engine/fan noise and automatically generates sound of a completely opposite phase to cancel the noise_in real time! It also features fully automatic real-time EQ adjustment for optimum sound in any vehicle. |
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Sound Tuning
Tune the sound to exactly how you like it |
Tune the sound to exactly how you like it. Alpine head units are equipped with Bass Center and Treble Center frequency adjustments, so you have the flexibility to customise the sound for optimum system performance and to suit your music taste. |
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Speaker Level Input
Allows amp to be connected directly to a pre-installed head unit that does not have preamp outputs. |
Allows amp to be connected directly to a pre-installed head unit that does not have preamp outputs. |
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Steering remote ready
Allow you to control your head unit right from your factory installed steering wheel controls using a third party adapter |
Steering Wheel Remote Control Ready. Replace the factory-installed head unit without loss of this convenient option. Alpine head units that are steering wheel remote control ready allow you to control your head unit right from your factory installed steering wheel controls using a third party adapter. There are many popular brands such as PAC (Pacific Accessories Corporation), CAT (Car Audio Transponder), Peripheral Electronics and Connects2 that add this feature. Ask your Alpine Dealer for the solution to suit your vehicle. |
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Sub Woofer Level
Sub Woofer Level |
Sub Woofer Level |
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Sub-Sonic Filter
Can be used to cut sub-bass range signals caused by voltage fluctuations for better bass reproduction. |
Can be used to cut sub-bass range signals caused by voltage fluctuations for better bass reproduction. |
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Swing Face
Swing Face |
Swing Face |
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Swing Interface
The front panel swings down for access to the loading slot and can be set at any desired position. |
The front panel swings down for access to the loading slot and can be set at any desired position. |
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Touch Control Ready
This display feature lets you select menus and control parameters for your system by simply touching the monitor screen of the IVA-D300E or TME-M770. |
This display feature lets you select menus and control parameters for your system by simply touching the monitor screen of the IVA-D300E or TME-M770. |
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USB - MP3
The USB port allows you to connect a USB memory stick |
The USB port allows you to connect a USB memory stick. You can then access file and folder search functions to quickly find desired songs. The USB connection will find all supported music files, ignoring other data such as photos. The port is located on the rear of the unit rather than the front, so a cable can be run into the glove box where the stick can be connected hidden from view. (Requires KCE-220UB cable.) |
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USB for MP3/WMA
Devices with this feature lets you play back CDs you've burned with Windows Media Audio tracks |
Devices with this feature lets you play back CDs you've burned with Windows Media Audio tracks. This popular compressed format let you keep an enormous amount of music on a single CD. Models with MediaXpander let you enhance and restore the sound for full quality. |
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V Power
V Power |
V Power |
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V-Drive Amp
Alpine gives you massive power from a head unit with the V-Drive amp. Using a hybrid design (DCDC like a regular amp plus BTL), it boosts voltage to 17.2 volts for conversion into a powerful 60W x 4 output. |
Alpine gives you massive power from a head unit with the V-Drive amp. Using a hybrid design (DCDC like a regular amp plus BTL), it boosts voltage to 17.2 volts for conversion into a powerful 60W x 4 output. |
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V12
V12 |
V12 |
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Versatile Link
There’s a simple and inexpensive way to connect extra devices to your Alpine Ai-NET head unit |
There’s a simple and inexpensive way to connect extra devices to your Alpine Ai-NET head unit. With the KCA-121B (Versatile-Link Cable), you can connect the audio output of your DVD player, or video game console and listen through your entire Alpine system. You can even connect to your MP3 player. All you need is the KCA-121B and a RCA to mini jack adapter cable - connect one end to the head unit and you can plug the mini jack into your MP3 player and enjoy your music. |
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Visual EQ
Visual EQ |
Visual EQ |
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Vivid Biolite
Vivid Biolite Display™, a crisp, clear display with 4,096 colors and 16,384 pixel resolution and outstanding visibility even in daylight |
Vivid Biolite Display™, a crisp, clear display with 4,096 colors and 16,384 pixel resolution and outstanding visibility even in daylight. It is 40% brighter than normal displays, with higher resolution and better contrast. Icons appear on screen for quick visual recognition. While the music is playing, you can switch among the different background visualizer effects. They are synchronized to the music, just another fun way to wow your passengers with. |
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WMA MP3 AAC
Play your compressed music files |
Play your compressed music files. When you purchase music from the internet and burn it onto CDs, you naturally want to play it in your car. Select Alpine head units are fully compatible and are ready to handle all your compressed music files: AAC, MP3 and WMA. Plus, with Alpine's Built-in high power amps and Alpine speakers, they'll sound better than ever. |
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