Page 2 - ENGLISH; Contents; Displaying the Unit Source on the
1 -EN 01GB03VPAB222RTOC.fm ALPINE VPA-B222R 68-02065Z87-A (EN) ENGLISH Contents Operating Instructions WARNING WARNING ................................................. 4 CAUTION .................................................. 4 PRECAUTIONS ........................................ 5 Getting Start...
Page 3 - SYSTEM Setup; iPod
2 -EN 01GB03VPAB222RTOC.fm ALPINE VPA-B222R 68-02065Z87-A (EN) SYSTEM Setup System Setup Operation ................................. 15 Using the Speaker Input ................................. 16 Setting the Speaker Input Mode .................. 16Displaying the Speaker Input Volume Level ............
Page 4 - Factory System; Operating Factory System; Soft button operation; Information
3 -EN 01GB03VPAB222RTOC.fm ALPINE VPA-B222R 68-02065Z87-A (EN) TV Operation (Optional) Operating TV Unit ......................................... 28 Automatic Memory of Channel Presets ......... 29 Switching Audio ............................................. 29 Digital TV Operation (Optional) Oper...
Page 5 - Operating Instructions; WARNING
4 -EN 01GB04VPAB222R.fm ALPINE VPA-B222R 68-02065Z87-A (EN) Operating Instructions INSTALL THE PRODUCT CORRECTLY SO THAT THE DRIVER CANNOT WATCH TV/VIDEO UNLESS THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED AND THE EMERGENCY BRAKE IS APPLIED. It is dangerous for the driver to watch TV/Video while driving a vehicle. Instal...
Page 6 - PRECAUTIONS; Product Cleaning
5 -EN 01GB04VPAB222R.fm ALPINE VPA-B222R 68-02065Z87-A (EN) PRECAUTIONS Product Cleaning Use a soft dry cloth for periodic cleaning of the product. For more severe stains, please dampen the cloth with water only. Anything else has the chance of dissolving the paint or damaging the plastic. Temperatu...
Page 7 - Switching a Source; Getting Started; Displaying the Unit Source on the Monitor
6 -EN 01GB05VPAB222R.fm ALPINE VPA-B222R 68-02065Z87-A (EN) Operation is carried out by the commander. If an Alpine touch panel monitor is connected to this unit, the soft buttons appear in the display to enable touch operation.This manual explains operation using the commander. For details of the t...
Page 8 - Adjusting the Volume; Lowering Volume Quickly; Listening to Radio; Radio
7 -EN 01GB05VPAB222R.fm ALPINE VPA-B222R 68-02065Z87-A (EN) Adjusting the Volume Turn the flipper switch clockwise or counterclockwise to adjust the volume. Clockwise: Volume upCounterclockwise: Volume downVolume: 0 - 35 Lowering Volume Quickly Activating this function will instantly lower the volum...
Page 9 - Manual Storing of Station Presets; Automatic Memory of Station Presets; Tuning to Preset Stations
8 -EN 01GB05VPAB222R.fm ALPINE VPA-B222R 68-02065Z87-A (EN) Manual Storing of Station Presets 1 Select the radio band and tune in a desired radio station you wish to store in the preset memory. 2 Press and hold /MENU/FUNC. for at least 2 seconds. The FUNCTION screen is displayed. 3 Press the joystic...
Page 10 - Receiving Traffic Information; RDS Operation
9 -EN 01GB05VPAB222R.fm ALPINE VPA-B222R 68-02065Z87-A (EN) Turning AF (Alternative Frequencies) On or Off The RDS (Radio Data System) is a radio information system using the 57 kHz subcarrier of regular FM broadcasting. The RDS allows you to receive a variety of information such as traffic informat...
Page 12 - Adjusting the Audio; Adjusting the Balance; Setting the Bass Control
11 -EN 01GB05VPAB222R.fm ALPINE VPA-B222R 68-02065Z87-A (EN) Adjusting the Audio The following steps 1 to 5 are common operations of each audio adjustment. Refer to each section for details. 1 Press and hold TA/RTN/SETUP for at least 2 seconds. The SETUP screen is displayed. 2 Press the joystick up ...
Page 13 - Rear Entertainment Function; Adjusting the Subwoofer Level
12 -EN 01GB05VPAB222R.fm ALPINE VPA-B222R 68-02065Z87-A (EN) Setting the bass level You can boost or cut bass frequencies.(The audio source level can be adjusted.) Setting item: LEVELSetting level: -7 to +10 Setting the slope Select the frequency you want to set within the available range.(Common to...
Page 14 - General Setup Operation; Setup; GENERAL Setup
13 -EN 01GB05VPAB222R.fm ALPINE VPA-B222R 68-02065Z87-A (EN) 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 , t...
Page 15 - Demonstration Function
14 -EN 01GB05VPAB222R.fm ALPINE VPA-B222R 68-02065Z87-A (EN) 2 Press the joystick up or down to select GENERAL SETUP , then press the joystick right. The GENERAL SETUP screen is displayed. Display Example for GENERAL SETUP Screen 3 Press the joystick up or down to select the desired item. Setting it...
Page 16 - System Setup Operation; RDS Time Display
15 -EN 01GB05VPAB222R.fm ALPINE VPA-B222R 68-02065Z87-A (EN) When ON is selected, the clock is adjusted automatically based on the time data sent from the RDS broadcast. Setting item: RDS CLK DISPSetting content: OFF / ON If the difference in volume level between the CD and FM radio is too great, ad...
Page 17 - Using the Speaker Input; Setting the Speaker Input Mode
16 -EN 01GB05VPAB222R.fm ALPINE VPA-B222R 68-02065Z87-A (EN) 3 Press the joystick up or down to select the desired item. Setting items: IN-INT MUTE / NAV. / GUIDE MIX / NAV. MIX LV / FACT SYS SET / FACT SYS LV / FACT SYS DET / FACT SYS MIX / F.SYS MIX TYP / F.SYS INT CH. / REMOTE SEL. * 1 / AUX IN-1...
Page 19 - Connecting the Navigation; Connecting the Rear Monitor
18 -EN 01GB05VPAB222R.fm ALPINE VPA-B222R 68-02065Z87-A (EN) Connecting the Navigation If an Alpine navigation system is connected, make the necessary settings in “Setting the Navigation/Speaker Input Voice Interruption” (page 17). Also make the following settings. When you connect optional navigati...
Page 20 - Connecting a Subwoofer; Setting the Commander; Setting the Others; Subwoofer On and Off; Setting the External Device Interrupt Mode; Adjusting the display position
19 -EN 01GB05VPAB222R.fm ALPINE VPA-B222R 68-02065Z87-A (EN) Connecting a Subwoofer When a subwoofer is connected, set to ON. Setting item: SUBWSetting contents: ON / OFF • When an external audio processor is connected, refer to “Setting the Speakers” (page 32) for setting. Setting the Commander The...
Page 22 - Repeat Play
21 -EN 01GB05VPAB222R.fm ALPINE VPA-B222R 68-02065Z87-A (EN) M.I.X. (Random Play) 1 Press and hold /MENU/FUNC. for at least 2 seconds. The FUNCTION screen is displayed. 2 Press the joystick up or down to select M.I.X. . When M.I.X. is displayed (changer is connected) 3 Press the joystick right. 4 Pr...
Page 23 - To display the DVD mode screen
22 -EN 01GB05VPAB222R.fm ALPINE VPA-B222R 68-02065Z87-A (EN) Display example for DVD main operation screen Playing DVD/Video CD Basic operations of an Alpine DVD player/Changer can be done from the unit's supplied commander. Refer to the Owner's Manual of the connected DVD player/Changer.When using ...
Page 24 - Stopping Playback
23 -EN 01GB05VPAB222R.fm ALPINE VPA-B222R 68-02065Z87-A (EN) Finding the Beginnings of Chapters or Tracks During playback, press or . The chapter/track switches each time the button is pressed, and playback of the selected chapter/track starts. • Some DVDs do not have chapters. Fast-forwarding/Fast-...
Page 25 - Switching the Audio Tracks; Switching from the disc menu
24 -EN 01GB05VPAB222R.fm ALPINE VPA-B222R 68-02065Z87-A (EN) Video CD • Display may vary depending on the connected devices. • The track/disc repeat modes cannot be used on video CDs with playback control (PBC). These modes can be carried out after turning PBC off. • For some discs it is not possibl...
Page 26 - Playback; Searching for a desired Song; Searching by Playlist
25 -EN 01GB05VPAB222R.fm ALPINE VPA-B222R 68-02065Z87-A (EN) An iPod ® can be controlled from the VPA-B222R, when connected to an optional Alpine Interface Adapter for iPod (KCA-420i). While connected to the VPA-B222R, operation from the iPod is no longer possible. • For details, refer to the Owner’...
Page 27 - Searching by artist name
26 -EN 01GB05VPAB222R.fm ALPINE VPA-B222R 68-02065Z87-A (EN) 1 Press /MENU/FUNC. . The search mode is activated, and the search list screen appears. 2 Press the joystick up or down to select ARTIST SEARCH , then press the joystick right. 3 Press the joystick up or down to select the artist to be pla...
Page 28 - Displaying the Navigation Screen
27 -EN 01GB05VPAB222R.fm ALPINE VPA-B222R 68-02065Z87-A (EN) Random Play Shuffle (M.I.X.) The Shuffle function of the iPod is displayed as M.I.X. on the VPA-B222R. 1 Press and hold /MENU/FUNC. for at least 2 seconds. The FUNCTION screen is displayed. 2 Press the joystick up or down to select M.I.X. ...
Page 29 - Map Screen Function; Menu Screen Function; Operating TV Unit; Displaying the Current Position
28 -EN 01GB05VPAB222R.fm ALPINE VPA-B222R 68-02065Z87-A (EN) Map Screen Function 1 Press NAV./POS. while displaying the map screen. The current position screen is displayed. 1 Press the joystick . The map scrolls in the direction the joystick is pressed. 1 Press or . Each press of the button changes...
Page 30 - Automatic Memory of Channel Presets; Operating Digital TV Unit
29 -EN 01GB05VPAB222R.fm ALPINE VPA-B222R 68-02065Z87-A (EN) 1 Press SOURCE/POWER . The source selection screen is displayed. 2 Press the joystick up or down to select TV , then press / /ENTER . 3 Press and hold for at least 2 seconds to select BAND. 4 Press / /ENTER to switch the tuning mode. Manua...
Page 33 - Setting the Speakers
32 -EN 01GB05VPAB222R.fm ALPINE VPA-B222R 68-02065Z87-A (EN) Adjustment Procedure for Dolby Surround Make the adjustments described below in order to reproduce Dolby Digital and DTS sound with greater accuracy. Adjustment procedure In case of combining the Automatic adjustments, etc. We recommend to...
Page 35 - Phase Switching
34 -EN 01GB05VPAB222R.fm ALPINE VPA-B222R 68-02065Z87-A (EN) Performing Time Correction Manually (TCR) Because of the particular conditions inside the vehicle, there can be major differences in the distances between the various speakers and the listening position. It is possible to calculate the opt...
Page 37 - Setting Bass Sound Control; Speaker Setup; Setting Bass Compressor
36 -EN 01GB05VPAB222R.fm ALPINE VPA-B222R 68-02065Z87-A (EN) Setting Bass Sound Control 1 Check that Defeat mode is off (page 12). 2 Press and hold TA/RTN/SETUP for at least 2 seconds. The SETUP screen is displayed. 3 Press the joystick up or down to select AP SETUP and press the joystick right. The...
Page 38 - Setting of Dolby Digital; Adjusting the acoustic image
37 -EN 01GB05VPAB222R.fm ALPINE VPA-B222R 68-02065Z87-A (EN) 7 Repeat step 5 and 6 to set each speaker. • If the centre speaker is turned “OFF,” the centre channel’s audio signals are added to the audio signals output from the front speakers. • If you set the speaker response to “OFF,” also set the ...
Page 39 - Adjusting the DVD Level; Achieving powerful high volume sound
38 -EN 01GB05VPAB222R.fm ALPINE VPA-B222R 68-02065Z87-A (EN) With Dolby Digital, the dynamic range is compressed so that powerful sound can be achieved at regular volume levels. This compression can be cancelled to achieve an energetic sound with even greater power, like the sound in a movie theater...
Page 40 - Calling up the Preset Memory; Using the Pro Logic II Mode; Linear PCM Setting
39 -EN 01GB05VPAB222R.fm ALPINE VPA-B222R 68-02065Z87-A (EN) Calling up the Preset Memory 1 Check that Defeat mode is off (page 12). 2 Press and hold TA/RTN/SETUP for at least 2 seconds. The SETUP screen is displayed. 3 Press the joystick up or down to select AP SETUP , then press the joystick right...
Page 41 - Basic operation; Radio Operation
40 -EN 01GB05VPAB222R.fm ALPINE VPA-B222R 68-02065Z87-A (EN) If an Alpine touch panel compatible monitor is connected to this unit, touch operation can be performed by directly touching the monitor. Refer to each section for details. • Operation may differ depending on the connected device. Refer to...
Page 44 - DVD/Video CD Operation
43 -EN 01GB05VPAB222R.fm ALPINE VPA-B222R 68-02065Z87-A (EN) DVD/Video CD Operation • The display item differs according to disc and connected device. • Some soft buttons may not be operational. Display example for DVD main operation screen (page 23) Finds the beginning of track/chapter. Touching an...
Page 45 - TV Operation
44 -EN 01GB05VPAB222R.fm ALPINE VPA-B222R 68-02065Z87-A (EN) iPod ® Operation Display example for iPod main screen (page 25) Finds the beginning of a song. Touching and holding will go fast-reverse. / (page 25) Pauses and plays back. (page 25) Finds the beginning of a song. Touching and holding fast...
Page 46 - Digital TV Operation
45 -EN 01GB05VPAB222R.fm ALPINE VPA-B222R 68-02065Z87-A (EN) Digital TV Operation Display example for Digital TV main screen CH (page 30) Decreases channels one by one. Touching and holding changes continuously. FAV (page 30) Decreases favorite channels.TUNE (page 30)Changes the tuning way (channel ...
Page 47 - In Case of Difficulty
46 -EN 01GB06VPAB222R.fm ALPINE VPA-B222R 68-02065Z87-A (EN) In Case of Difficulty Basic No function or display. • Vehicle’s ignition is off. - If connected according to the instructions, the unit will not operate with the vehicle’s ignition off. • Improper power lead connections. - Check power lead...
Page 48 - Specifications
47 -EN 01GB06VPAB222R.fm ALPINE VPA-B222R 68-02065Z87-A (EN) Indication for iPod Mode • The iPod is not connected. - Make sure the iPod is correctly connected. Make sure the cable is not bent excessively. • The iPod’s battery remains low. - Refer to the iPod’s documentation and charge the battery. •...
Page 49 - Installation and Connections; Warning; MAKE THE CORRECT CONNECTIONS; Caution; HAVE THE WIRING AND INSTALLATION DONE BY EXPERTS.; Precautions
48 -EN 01GB07VPAB222R.fm ALPINE VPA-B222R 68-02065Z87-A (EN) Installation and Connections Before installing or connecting the unit, please read the following and pages 4 to 5 of this manual thoroughly for proper use. Warning MAKE THE CORRECT CONNECTIONS Failure to make the proper connections may res...
Page 50 - Installation
49 -EN 01GB07VPAB222R.fm ALPINE VPA-B222R 68-02065Z87-A (EN) Installation Installing the unit When mounting with Velcro fasteners When mounting the unit with the Velcro fasteners, be sure to choose a flat location.Do not hang the unit from the bottom of the dashboard or rear deck with the Velcro fas...
Page 55 - System Example
54 -EN 01GB07VPAB222R.fm ALPINE VPA-B222R 68-02065Z87-A (EN) System Example Connect the ALPINE Monitor Display Output (RGB Output) Terminal Connect a 13P RGB terminal equipped monitor using the RGB cable supplied with the unit. RGB Cable (Included) Connect a Monitor of another manufacturer • Remote ...
Page 60 - About connecting other products; Anmerkungen zum Anschluss anderer Produkte; À propos du raccordement d'autres appareils
VPA-B222R CN 68-06194Z30-A To customers/Hinweis an Kunden/A l’attentionde l’utilisateur/Información para los clientes/Informazioni per i clienti/Till kunder Please note following additional information of the Owner’s Manual./Bitte beachten Sie folgende zusätzlicheInformationen zur Bedienungsanleitun...
Page 61 - Speaker input sound is distorted.
ALPINE VPA-B222R 68-06194Z40-A (EN) English L Add to “In Case of Difficulty” in the Owner’s Manual (page 46) the following settings and operations for FACTORY SYSTEM (Speaker Input). Speaker input sound is distorted. • The Factory system has already been adjusted. - If the following settings of the ...
Page 64 - Gerät lässt sich nicht bedienen.
ALPINE VPA-B222R 68-06194Z40-A (DE) Die Lautstärke der Quelle ist bei Navigationsunterbrechung des Fahrzeugsystems zu hoch/niedrig. • Die Lautstärke ist nicht gut eingestellt. - Stellen Sie bei einer Unterbrechung durch das Navigationssystem die Lautstärke der gegenwärtig gehörten Quelle mit dem Com...
Page 65 - Le son d’entrée des enceintes est déformé.
ALPINE VPA-B222R 68-06194Z40-A (FR) Deutsch L Ajouter à la section « En cas de problème » du Mode d’emploi (page 46) les réglages et opérations suivants pourFACTORY SYSTEM (entrée des enceintes). Le son d’entrée des enceintes est déformé. • Le système d’usine est déjà configuré. - Si vous spécifiez ...
Page 67 - El sonido de la entrada de los altavoces suena distorsionado.; Español
ALPINE VPA-B222R 68-06194Z40-A (ES) Français L Incluya los ajustes y operaciones siguientes del SISTEMA DE FÁBRICA (Entrada de altavoces) en la sección “Encaso de dificultad” del Manual de operación (página 46). El sonido de la entrada de los altavoces suena distorsionado. • El Sistema de fábrica ya...
Page 69 - Italiano
ALPINE VPA-B222R 68-06194Z40-A (IT) L Aggiungere a “In caso di difficoltà” nelle Istruzioni per l’uso (pagina 46) le seguenti impostazioni e operazioni per IMPIANTO DI FABBRICA (Ingresso altoparlanti) L’audio in ingresso negli altoparlanti è distorto. • L’impianto è già stato regolato in fabbrica. -...
Page 70 - Non è possibile eseguire operazioni sull’unità.
ALPINE VPA-B222R 68-06194Z40-A (IT) Il volume della sorgente è troppo alto o troppo basso durante l’interruzione per la navigazione dell’impianto della vettura. • Il volume non è regolato correttamente. - Durante l’interruzione della voce di navigazione, regolare il volume della sorgente d’ascolto c...
Page 71 - Svenska
ALPINE VPA-B222R 68-06194Z40-A (SE) L Lägg till följande inställningar och funktioner under ”Felsökning” i användarhandledning (sidan 46) för FABRIKSSYSTEM (högtalaringång). Högtalaringångens ljud är förvrängt. • Fabrikssystemet har redan justerats. - Om inställningar av bilens fabrikssystem, BASS, ...
Page 73 - Collegamento di altri prodotti; Acerca de la conexión de otros productos; Om att ansluta andra produkter
VPA-B222R CN 68-06194Z30-A Italiano Collegamento di altri prodotti L Collegare il processore audio compatibile con Ai-NET, il sistema di navigazione, illettore DVD e il caricatore (pagina 55). • Se il PXA-H701/PXA-H700 e il lettore/cambia DVD sono collegati mediante dispositivi digitali in fibra, il...
Page 74 - Plus de sélections musicales, plus de souplesse, plus de confort.; ¡Los cambiadores Alpine de CD le ofrecen más!; Más selecciones musicales, más versatilidad y más ventajas.; I caricatori CD Alpine danno di più!
01GB02VPAB222R.fm ALPINE VPA-B222R 68-02065Z87-A (EN) Alpine CD Changers Give You More! More musical selections, more versatility, more convenience. The CHA-S634 is a high-performance 6-disc changer with a new M DAC, CD-R/RW PLAY BACK, MP3 PLAY BACK and CD TEXT. The CHA-1214 Ai-NET model holds 12 di...