ALPINE VPE-S431 Video Switcher Expansion Module Owner’s Manual

: June 13, 2024
: Alpine

Table of Contents

Points to Observe for Safe Usage
Feature
Installation
Connections
Specifications
References
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FOR CAR USE ONLY
AUDIO/VISUAL SELECTOR
VPE-S431
• OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.

Points to Observe for Safe Usage

WARNING
This symbol means important instructions.
Failure to heed them can result in serious injury or death.
DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR ALTER.
Doing so may result in an accident, fire or electric shock.
KEEP SMALL OBJECTS SUCH AS BATTERIES OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
Swallowing them may result in serious injury. If swallowed, consult a physician immediately.
USE THE CORRECT AMPERE RATING WHEN REPLACING FUSES.
Failure to do so may result in fire or electric shock.
USE ONLY IN CARS WITH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUND.
(Check with your dealer if you are not sure.) Failure to do so may result in fire, etc.
BEFORE WIRING, DISCONNECT THE CABLE FROM THE NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL.
Failure to do so may result in electric shock or injury due to electrical shorts.
DO NOT SPLICE INTO ELECTRICAL CABLES.
Never cut away cable insulation to supply power to other equipment. Doing so will exceed the current carrying capacity of the wire and result in fire or electric shock.
DO NOT DAMAGE PIPE OR WIRING WHEN DRILLING HOLES.
When drilling holes in the chassis for installation, take precautions so as not to contact, damage or obstruct pipes, fuel lines, tanks or electrical wiring. Failure to take such precautions may result in fire.
DO NOT USE BOLTS OR NUTS IN THE BRAKE OR STEERING SYSTEMS TO MAKE GROUND CONNECTIONS.
Bolts or nuts used for the brake or steering systems (or any other safety- related system), or tanks should NEVER be used for installations or ground connections. Using such parts could disable control of the vehicle and cause fire etc.
DO NOT ALLOW CABLES TO BECOME ENTANGLED IN SURROUNDING OBJECTS.
Arrange wiring and cables in compliance with the manual to prevent obstructions when driving. Cables or wiring that obstruct or hang up on places such as the steering wheel, shift lever, brake pedals, etc. can be extremely hazardous.
USE THIS PRODUCT FOR MOBILE 12V APPLICATIONS.
Use for other than its designed application may result in fire, electric shock or other injury.
MAKE THE CORRECT CONNECTIONS.
Failure to make the proper connections may result in fire or product damage.

CAUTION
This symbol means important instructions.
Failure to heed them can result in injury or material property damage.
USE SPECIFIED ACCESSORY PARTS AND INSTALL THEM SECURELY.
Be sure to use only the specified accessory parts. Use of other than designated parts may damage this unit internally or may not securely install the unit in place. This may cause parts to become loose resulting in hazards or product failure.
DO NOT INSTALL IN LOCATIONS WITH HIGH MOISTURE OR DUST.
Avoid installing the unit in locations with high incidence of moisture or dust. Moisture or dust that penetrates into this unit may result in product failure.
HAVE THE WIRING AND INSTALLATION DONE BY EXPERTS.
The wiring and installation of this unit requires special technical skill and experience. To ensure safety, always contact the dealer where you purchased this product to have the work done.
ARRANGE THE WIRING SO IT IS NOT CRIMPED OR PINCHED BY A SHARP METAL EDGE.
Route the cables and wiring away from moving parts (like the seat rails) or sharp or pointed edges. This will prevent crimping and damage to the wiring. If wiring passes through a hole in metal, use a rubber grommet to prevent the wire’s insulation from being cut by the metal edge of the hole.

Feature

This unit can be operated by connecting REAR SEL1 and REAR SEL 2 leads to a push switch (sold separately). For details, consult an authorized ALPINE dealer.

ALPINE VPE S431 Video Switcher Expansion Module -
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Use a switch (sold separately) which has an automatic return function to connect with REAR SEL 1,2 leads.
When operating with the Monitor Control 1,2 leads, connect to a switch (sold separately) as well. The automatic return function is not necessary. (Refer to “SWITCHING THE REMOTE SENSOR” page 3.)

Switching the Output Source
Video output from AUX OUT 1/2 for each monitor can be switched.

Press the REAR SEL 1 or the REAR SEL 2 switch.
The SOURCE SEL. display appears.
REAR SEL 1: The source of the external monitor connected to the AUX OUT 1.
REAR SEL 2: The source of the external monitor connected to the AUX OUT 2.
Press the REAR SEL 1 or the REAR SEL 2 switch to select an item from the list below.
AUX-1 → AUX-2 → AUX-3 → DVD PLAYER → VISUALIZER 2 → OFF → SETUP → RETURN
1 Displayed only when the IVA-D300 series are connected.
2 Displayed when VISUALIZER is set to other than OFF.
When the IVA-D300 series are connected, this is displayed only when VISUALIZER is set to ON in the IVA-D300 series.
• The AUX NAME set in “SETUP” is displayed for AUX-1, 2 or 3.
Press and hold the REAR SEL 1 or the REAR SEL 2 switch for more than 2 seconds.
The selected source is displayed on the monitor.
• When RETURN is selected, the display returns to the one prior to the SOURCE SEL.

SETUP
Each setting can be performed by the procedure shown below.
The setup menu is common for both REAR SEL 1 and REAR SEL 2.
• When IVA-D300 series is connected, the VISEAL EFFECT, VISUALIZER and AUX IN-1, 2, 3 NAME cannot be set in this unit. Set these functions in the IVA-D300 series.

Press the REAR SEL 1 or the REAR SEL 2 switch.
The SOURCE SEL. display appears.
Press the REAR SEL 1 or the REAR SEL 2 switch to change the setting item. Select SETUP.
Press and hold the REAR SEL 1 or the REAR SEL 2 switch for more than 2 seconds.
The SETUP display appears.
Press the REAR SEL 1 or the REAR SEL 2 switch to select the desired setting item.
VISUAL EFFECT → VISUALIZER → AUX IN-1,2,3 SIGNAL → AUX IN-1,2,3 NAME → RETURN
Press and hold the REAR SEL 1 or the REAR SEL 2 switch for more than 2 seconds to change the setting.
After settings, press the REAR SEL 1 or the REAR SEL 2 switch to select RETURN, and press and hold the switch for more than 2 seconds.
The SOURCE SEL. display is restored. To return to normal mode, select RETURN again, and press and hold the switch for more than 2 seconds.
Either VISUAL EFFECT or VISUALIZER will start if set to on.

VISUAL EFFECT (Visual Effect Mode)
For a visual source, Visual Effect is applied to each monitor.

When the VISUALIZER mode is on, VISUAL EFFECT is canceled.
When no image is input, the picture in VISUAL EFFECT may be distorted. This is not a malfunction. In this case, set VISUAL EFFECT with an input image, such as DVD.
This function cannot be set in the navigation mode.
When VISUAL EFFECT is set to on, the visual source of the rear monitor automatically changes to the same source as the front monitor.

VISUALIZER
You can select your desired mode from MODE1 through 6. SCAN: MODE1 to 6 are automatically switched.
• When the VISUAL EFFECT is on, the VISUALIZER mode is canceled.

AUX IN-1,2,3 SIGNAL
Set the video output configuration to NTSC or PAL according to the type of television and the disc recording method.

The image output configuration must be correct. Otherwise the following message appears and playback does not start: “VIDEO SIGNAL SYSTEM IS NOT CORRECT”.
The system is set to NTSC at time of shipment from the factory. Change the system to PAL, as necessary.

AUX IN-1,2,3 NAME
When more than one external device is connected, you can name each (up to 3) as you like.
AUX / VCR / GAME-1,2 / TV/ NAV.*

The selected source name is displayed instead of the AUX source name.
When IVA-D300 series is connected, “NAV.” can be set only in AUX-3 mode.

Switching the Remote Sensor
When an Alpine monitor which does not work with the touch panel is connected, the remote sensor can be switched by connecting the Monitor Control 1,2 lead to a push switch, or
similar (sold separately).

Press the Monitor Control 1 or 2 switch. While the switch is on, the remote sensor of the rear monitor connected to AUX OUT 1 or 2 is prior to the other, and the monitor can be operated with the remote control.

Installation

Screw-down Mounting

Using the unit as a template, hold it at its mounting location and mark the holes to be drilled. Before drilling, make sure that there are no objects that could be damaged behind
the mounting surface.
Drill holes and secure the unit with the selftapping screws (M4 x 14) supplied.

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Installation

Connections

ALPINE VPE S431 Video Switcher Expansion Module -
Connections

Power Supply Connector
Remote Control Input Lead (White/Brown)
Connect an external Alpine product to the remote control output lead.
Monitor Control Lead (White/Pink) Connect to the monitor control lead of the touch panel monitor.
To connect to a monitor which does not correspond to the touch panel, ground the unit with a commercially available switch, etc., and the remote sensor can be switched.
Rear Select 1 Lead (Gray/Pink)
Connect to ground with a push switch etc.
Rear Select 2 Lead (Black/Pink)
Connect to ground with a push switch etc.
Switched Power Lead (Ignition) (Red) Connect this lead to an unused terminal on the vehicle’s fuse box or another unused power source which provides (+)12V only when the ignition is turned on, or in the accessory position.
Battery Lead (Yellow)
Connect this lead to the positive (+) post of the vehicle’s battery.
Fuse Holder (7.5A fuse)
Ground lead (Black)
Connect the lead to a good chassis ground on the vehicle. Make sure the connection is made to bare metal and is securely fastened using the sheet metal screw provided.
Remote Control Output Lead (White/Brown) Connect this lead to the remote control input lead. This lead outputs the control signals from the remote control.
Head Unit Terminal
AV SELECTOR Cable (Included)
AV SELECTOR Terminal
RCA Extension Cable (Sold separately)
AUX OUT Terminal
AUX Input Terminal
RCA Extension Cable
RCA Extension Cable (Included with the DVD Player or DVD Changer)
Audio Output Connector
Video Output Connector
Video Output Terminal
Ai-NET Connector
Ai-NET Cable (Included with the DVD Player or DVD Changer)

• Refer to the instruction manuals of the connected devices.
• To connect with IVA-D300 series, some settings are necessary in IVA-D300 series. Refer to the operating instructions of IVA-D300 series for details.
1 For details about connection to a DVD changer, refer to the Owner’s Manuals of the DVD changer and the IVA-D300 series.
2 Navigation (if connected to IVA-D300 series) picture and sounds can be output to the rear monitor. Set AUX IN-3 NAME to “NAV.”
*3 If IVA-D300 series is connected, remove the head unit connector cover. If IVA-D300 series is not connected, leave the head unit connector cover on.