Alpine VPA-B222 Rear Entertainment Function, Switching the function of the remote sensor, 11-EN

Rear Entertainment Function

The rear entertainment function independently routes different sources to the front and the rear inside a car. For example, while listening to the radio or other audio source in the front, DVD can be enjoyed in the rear with the optional rear monitor and headphones.

To connect the rear monitor, the optional expansion box VPE-S431 is required.

1 Press and hold MUTE/RTN/SETUP for at least 2 seconds.

The SETUP screen is displayed.

2 Press the joystick up or down to select REAR SELECT, then press the joystick right.

The REAR SELECT screen is displayed.

Display Example for REAR SELECT screen

•This function cannot be used when MONITOR-1 or 2 is set to OFF in SYSTEM SETUP.

3 Press the joystick up or down to select the desired external monitor.

REAR-1: A rear external monitor can be connected to AUX OUT 1 of the optional expansion box (VPE-S431).

REAR-2: A rear external monitor can be connected to AUX OUT 2 of the optional expansion box (VPE-S431)

4 Press the joystick left or right to set the desired video source (external input).

5 Press MUTE/RTN/SETUP to return to the previous screen. Press MUTE/RTN/SETUP repeatedly to return to the main source screen displayed before starting the setup operation.

•To cancel the rear entertainment function, set to OFF.

•When the “Setting the AUX Mode” (page 15) is set to OFF, the auxiliary source is not displayed.

•VISUALIZER (VISUAL.) is not displayed when the setting of “Setting the VISUALIZER Mode Display” (page 16) is turned off.

Switching the function of the remote sensor

For remote control operation, the remote sensor of the external device (monitor, etc.) can be switched, as you prefer.

Switching the Remote Control Sensor

1 In the SETUP screen mode, press the joystick up or down to select SYSTEM SETUP, then press the joystick right.

The SYSTEM SETUP screen is displayed.

2 Press the joystick up or down to select REMOTE SEL.

3 Press the joystick left or right to select the monitor to be controlled by the remote control.

FRONT: Remote control operation can be performed when the Alpine monitor is connected using an RGB cable, and also when a monitor (other than Alpine) connected to a remote control sensor unit (optional) is connected.

REAR-1: The remote sensor of the external monitor connected to AUX OUT1 of the tuner box of this unit, or the optional expansion box (VPE-S431) is effective, and the remote control can operate only the source selected for the REAR SELECT screen.

REAR-2: The remote sensor of the external monitor connected to AUX OUT2 of the optional expansion box (VPE-S431) is effective, and the remote control can operate only the source selected for the REAR SELECT screen.

4 Press MUTE/RTN/SETUP to return to the previous screen. Press MUTE/RTN/SETUP repeatedly to return to the main source screen displayed before starting the setup operation.

•Select SETUP on the FUNCTION screen to recall the SETUP screen after pressing and holding /MENU/FUNC. for at least 2 seconds.

•The sensor of the touch panel rear monitor has priority over the sensor of the remote control, if the rear monitor (connected to the Alpine touch panel rear monitor via the Monitor control lead) is touched, regardless of the remote control sensor switch setting. Note, however, that the sensor of the remote control that has been set takes priority if it has been 5 seconds since last touching the panel.

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