Alpine iPod™ Interface KCA-420i

[Giovanni Dimitropoulos]

Όταν βρήκα αυτό σκέφτηκα τον Δημήτρη (Γκούβρα) που έψαχνε τρόπο σύνδεσης του iPod στην BMW του..........

Να και κάτι σαφέστατα ευκολότερο..............

ALP-KCA420I

The Best In-Car Solution for Your iPod™ - Alpine iPod™ Interface KCA-420i
So, now you wonder how you could ever live without an iPod? What if there was an even better way of cruising to your favourite tunes? Introducing the KCA-420i, the best in-vehicle interface adapter which allows you to cruise to your iTunes™! Simply use the KCA-420i to connect your *iPod or iPod mini into a compatible 2004 Alpine Ai-NET head unit, and voilà! Get ready to groove to your iPod in your car.

Not only is it easy to connect, you can also fit the KCA-420i under the dash, in the boot or under the seat for mounting applications. There's no need to worry about the iPod, you can stash it in your glove compartment out of sight and out of mind. Less wires and simple storage keeps your interior clutter-free.

*The KCA-420i is compatible with any iPod and iPod mini with dock connector and iPod Update 2004-04-28. Go to the iTunes site to download the latest iPod software.

 

[Giovanni Dimitropoulos]

technical specifications

Control Within Reach.
Simply connect – and stay in control. You can quickly search and listen to your iPod tracks directly from your new Alpine head unit, and even use a remote control. The power to control key playback functions is at the touch of your fingertips.
Find Your Favorites Tunes – Simply – and Quickly!
With any 2004 Alpine Ai-NET head unit, our QuickSearch™ keys, and ergonomic rotary knob, make it easy and extremely convenient to search your selections stored in the iPod. You can quickly search through your collection by playlist, artist, or album, and find exactly what you're in the mood for. The best part is that it allows you to search for music whilst still enjoying your current selection. When you're ready for your next song, just select enter by pressing the knob!

Get Connected and Charged Up
The KCA-420i connection is designed to be a simple one plug connection, from the interface to the head unit and iPod. No power wire connections are needed to power the KCA-420i. Better than that, it charges your iPod on your way to the slopes, the beach, or wherever you choose to go.

Expand Your System
The KCA-420i can be added to any 2004 Alpine Ai-NET head unit. Now you have the option of enjoying your iPod in your car, alongside the benefits of other in-vehicle electronics applications, such as a Multi-Channel 5.1 Dolby Digital systems, CD Changer, Navigation or whatever is your personal choice of in-car media.

Make Your Digital Music Sound Like CDs
MediaXpander™ is an exclusive Alpine technology that gives a significant boost to sound quality. It provides three selectable harmonic restoration modes for different sources and media, such as MP3/WMA, CD, DVD and FM. MediaXpander uses a 500Mhz processor to recreate the subtlety and smallest nuances that make the music sound real. In essence, only Alpine allows you to make your digital media sound great.

Keep It Tidy, Install the KCA-420i Anywhere
Not only is it easy to connect, you can also fit the KCA-420i under the dash, in the boot or under the seat for mounting applications. There's no need to worry about the iPod, you can stash it in your glove compartment out of sight and out of mind. Less wires and simple storage keeps your interior clutter-free.

Turn It Up!
As with any digital music and plugged-in portable device, there's always the fear of the loss of sound quality - but not this time. Since the iPod and KCA-420i are connected directly to the head unit, via our patented Ai-NET BUS, it will playback all of the music information encoded on your iPod without distortion. The great news is that 2004 Alpine Ai-NET head units are equipped with a proprietary technology, MediaXpander™, which enhances sound quality and restores lost detail to compressed digital media. Alpine’s commitment is always to “best sound” performance, so you can easily hear the difference.

Personalised Sound Control
Sound customisation is taken to the next level with Bass Engine™. We know that every vehicle, and music taste, is different, and that's why Alpine gives you the ability to personalise your sound and your system. With Alpine's exclusive Bass Engine technology, you can customise the sound with EQs, Crossovers, and more. The sound can be customised with special time correction technology, which ensures your seat is placed directly in the middle of the music, to really bring life to your experience.

Song Title, Artist, and Album at a Glance
Alongside our simple QuickSearch function, comes great display information. The Alpine solution is to display all you need on the head unit. Identifying your next selection is simple when you can view artist, album, and song names during playback. All Alpine displays are specifically engineered for use on the move, and designed to be clearly visible even in direct sunlight. The high resolution, high contrast displays make the information easily viewable from any angle. One glance is all it takes to see what song is playing, while you keep your focus on the road.

The KCA-420i can be used with all 2004 Ai-Net units:-
CDA-9835R, CDA-9833R, CDA-9831R, CDA-9830R, IVA-D300R/RB, IVA-D900R, CVA-1004R/RR, INA-N333RS/RRS.
and 2003 Ai-net Units:-
CDA-9812RB/RR, CDA-9813R CDA-9815RB, CDA-7998R.

To use the KCA420i you need to have the "Quick Search" function .

 

[D. GKOUVRAS]

Γιάννη καλημέρα, το interface αυτό, το γνώριζα και εγώ ότι υπήρχε, αλλά όπως τουλάχιστον αναφέρει η Alpine, παίζει μόνο με τα δικά της aftermarket radio-cd και μάλιστα με τα τελευταία της μοντέλα και όχι με το εργοστασιακό της BMW.
Η έκπληξη όμως τώρα, μάντεψε τι παίζει με την BMW??
1.Radio-cd παραγγελεία μόνο για την εταιρεία κατασκευασμένο από την Alpine.
2.Το καλύτερο όμως, BMW iPod adapter από την... Αlpine και μόνο.
Έτσι και οι δύο εταιρείες είναι ευχαριστημένες γιατί η Αlpine πουλάει περισσότερα κομμάτια χάρη στην ΒΜW και η τελευταία κερδίζει αρκετά γιατί πουλάει το interface (140$) και μάλλον 140€ όταν έρθει Ευρώπη, σε σχέση μ' αυτό της Αlpine, που πωλέιται για περίπου 60-65 λίρες Αγγλίας, έτσι όλοι είναι ευχαιστημένοι.
Σ' ευχαριστώ πάντως για το ενδιαφέρον σου, να 'σαι καλά.

 

[Giovanni Dimitropoulos]

Αφού με μια απλή συνεργασία μπορούν να κονομήσουν και οι δύο γιατί να μην το κάνουν?

Δημήτρη, χαίρομαι που βρίσκεσαι κάπου εδώ γύρω! :roll:
Καλημέρα!!