Alpine VPA-B222 Connecting the Rear Monitor, Connecting a Subwoofer, Setting the Commander

•The adjustment is available when ON is set in "Setting the AUX Mode" (page 15).

Connecting the Rear Monitor

If the rear monitor is connected, make the following each setting

Setting of the External Monitor Output

Set it to ON when you use the rear entertainment function (page 11).

Setting items: MONITOR-1, 2

Setting contents: OFF / ON

ON: By setting the connected external monitor to ON, the remote control will be usable.

OFF: When either MONITOR-1 or 2 is set to OFF, only one monitor can be set by the rear entertainment function. When both MONITOR-1 and 2 are set to OFF, the rear entertainment function cannot be used.

•This setting can be made if optional expansion box VPE-S431 is connected.

Setting the VISUALIZER Mode Display

Note that this setting is enabled only when the optional expansion box (VPE-S431) is connected.

Setting item: VISUALIZER

Setting contents: MODE-1 - MODE-6 / SCAN / OFF

MODE-1 to

MODE-6 / OFF: Recalls the maker’s setting mode on the expansion box (VPE-S431).

SCAN: Displays the pattern of MODE-1 to MODE-6 repeatedly.

•VISUALIZER can be displayed in a rear monitor when mode is set to other than OFF. Set the source of the rear monitor to VISUAL. to display VISUALIZER in the rear monitor. For the rear monitor's setting, refer to “Rear Entertainment Function” (page 11).

Connecting a Subwoofer

When a subwoofer is connected, set to ON.

Subwoofer On and Off

Setting item: SUBW

Setting contents: ON / OFF

ON: Subwoofer output is on.

OFF: Subwoofer output is off.

•When an external audio processor is connected, refer to “Setting the Speakers” (page 33) for setting.

Setting the Commander

The color/brightness, etc., of buttons lighting on the commander supplied with the unit can be adjusted.

Setting the Color of the Commander Button illumination

You can set the illumination color of the commander buttons.

Setting items: ILLUM COLOR

Setting content: BLUE / RED

BLUE: When a source other than navigation is activated, illumination is blue. When the navigation is activated, illumination is red.

RED: When a source other than navigation is activated, illumination is red. When navigation is activated, illumination is blue.

Turning the Commander Button illumination on and off

You can select whether the commander button illumination remains lit or blinks when no operation is performed for 5 minutes.

Setting items: CMNDR LIGHT.

Setting content: ON / OFF

ON: Commander button illumination blinks.

OFF: Commander button illumination stays lit. (does not blink).

Adjusting the Brightness of the

Commander Button illumination

With AUTO set, when the headlights are turned on, the commander button illumination dims. During the night, if the commander button illumination is too bright, this setting is recommended.

Setting items: DIMMER

Setting content: OFF / ON / AUTO

OFF: Brightness of the commander button illumination is maximum.

ON: Brightness of the commander button illumination is decreased.

AUTO: When the headlights are turned on, the commander button illumination dims.

Setting the Others

Setting the External Device Interrupt Mode

If an Alpine Versatile Link Terminal (KCA-410C) is connected to the VPA-B222, an Auxiliary Source will be allowed to interrupt the current audio source. For example, you can listen to a portable MP3 player through your car audio system even with a CD changer connected and playing. The CD changer will automatically mute when switched to the AUX Input. For further details on how to use the Alpine KCA-410C, see your authorized Alpine dealer.

Setting item: IN-INT MUTE

Setting content: OFF / ON

OFF: Sound will be output in Interrupt mode.

ON: Sound will not be output in Interrupt mode.

•The auxiliary device being connected must have an interrupt wire with a negative trigger for this function to operate automatically. Otherwise, a separate switch needs to be added to switch it manually.

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