ALPINE KCE-635UB Advanced USB Multimedia Interface Owner’s Manual
- June 13, 2024
- Alpine
Table of Contents
ALPINE KCE-635UB Advanced USB Multimedia Interface
WARNING
This symbol means important instructions. Failure to heed them can result in serious injury or death.
DO NOT OPERATE ANY FUNCTION THAT TAKES YOUR ATTENTION AWAY FROM SAFELY DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE.
Any function that requires your prolonged attention should only be performed after coming to a complete stop. Always stop the vehicle in a safe location before performing these functions. Failure to do so may result in an accident.
DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR ALTER.
Doing so may result in an accident, fire or electric shock.
USE THIS PRODUCT FOR MOBILE 12V APPLICATIONS.
Use for other than its designed application may result in fire, electric shock
or other injury.
KEEP SMALL OBJECTS SUCH AS BATTERY 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.
CAUTION
This symbol means important instructions. Failure to heed them can result in injury or material property damage.
HALT USE IMMEDIATELY IF A PROBLEM APPEARS.
Failure to do so may cause personal injury or damage to the product. Return it
to your authorized Alpine dealer or the nearest Alpine Service Centre for
repairing.
DO NOT MIX NEW BATTERIES WITH OLD BATTERIES. INSERT WITH THE CORRECT
BATTERY POLARITY.
When inserting the batteries, be sure to observe proper polarity (+ and –) as
instructed.
Rupture or chemical leakage from the battery may cause fire or personal
injury.
PRECAUTIONS
Temperature
Be sure the temperature inside the vehicle is between +45°C (+113°F) and 0°C
(+32°F) before turning your unit on.
Fuse Replacement
When replacing the fuse(s), the replacement must be of the same amperage as
shown on the fuse holder. If the fuse(s) blows more than once, carefully check
all electrical connections for shorted circuitry. Also have your vehicle’s
voltage regulator checked.
Maintenance
If you have problems, do not attempt to repair the unit yourself. Return it to
your Alpine dealer or the nearest Alpine Service Station for servicing.
Installation Location
Make sure the KCE-635UB will not be exposed to:
- Direct sun and heat
- High humidity
- Excessive dust
- Excessive vibrations
SAFETY
Video Output (front)
In order to ensure vehicle safety, the driver side screen must be connected to
the front video output connector. This will ensure the driver won’t be able to
watch video while the vehicle is moving, if the yellow/blue handbrake wire is
properly connected. The driver will be able to watch video once the handbrake
is pulled. The rear passenger screens, connected to the rear video output
connectors, do not fall under this restriction.
Remote Controller Operation
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Source buttons
Select the desired player mode by pressing the corresponding source button. -
Arrow buttons (up, down, left, right)
Use the arrow buttons to navigate the OSD and to do select the desired settings.
In file browser mode, the left/right arrow buttons can be used scrolling page- wise. -
OK button
Press the OK button to select a highlighted menu item. -
Skip/Seek forward/backward buttons
Press these buttons to select the next/prev. file to be played. A long press (> 2sec.) will start the fast forward/backward seek mode. -
Play/Pause button
Press the play/pause button to start, pause and resume the current playback. -
AUX button
Press the AUX button in order to activate the auxiliary AV input. A long press (> 2sec.) will switch the camera signal to the front video output. Any other command will switch back to the previously selected video signal. -
USB button
Press the USB button in order to return from the AV auxiliary to the USB playback mode. -
Power button
Press the button to turn the device on/off. -
Mute button
Press the mute button to switch on/off the audio output. -
VOL+ / VOL- buttons
Press these buttons to adjust the volume output level. -
Menu button
Press the menu button to enter the main menu. -
ZOOM button
Press the zoom button in order to select the desired screen zoom level (audio and video mode only). -
M.I.X. button
Press the M.I.X. button in order to activate file playback in random order. -
ROTATE button
Press the rotate button in order to turn the picture clockwise by 90 degrees (photo mode only). A long press (>4sec.) will reset and reboot the player. -
REPEAT button
Press the repeat button in order to select the desired repeat mode.
Touch Screen & General Operation
Direct Touch Support
If KCE-635UB is connected to a Direct Touch enabled monitor device (e.g. iXA- W404R, iXA-W407BT, IVA-D511R, INE-S900R, TME-S370), you can operate it even more conveniently by touch control. It is recommended to perform a touch screen calibration (setup menu) prior to first time use. For basic Direct Touch operation please refer to the below illustration.
File Selection
-
Select a source type (e.g. video mode)
Note: ONLY video files will be listed. -
Browse the file/folder structure and select the desired file. (3) Start playback.
Playback Mode
Depending on the selected operation mode and file format the following controls are available during playback.
Unsupported Files
Files of an unsupported format will be automatically greyed-out.
Position Jump function
Since the fast forward / fast backward touch commands may not be operable by some monitors you can alternatively access a certain position within the audio/video file by touching the desired position above the progress bar. Please refer to the below illustrated virtual touch area.
MP3 with JPEG
If there is no embedded cover artwork with the audio file, KCE-635UB can alternatively display valid JPEG files from within the same folder location in alphabetical order. If none available, the default cover artwork icon will be shown.
Setup Menu
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ID3 Tag Character Set
If your audio files’ ID3 tag information (artist, title etc.) is not properly displayed, please select another character set according to the desired region. [Automatic, Western EU, Eastern EU, Cyrillic, Greek] -
On Screen Display (OSD) Timeout
You can select a preferred OSD timeout period. [2 sec., 4 sec., 6 sec., 8 sec., 10 sec.] -
On Screen Display (OSD) Opacity
You can select a preferred OSD opacity. [100%, 50%] -
Text Scrolling
This selects whether extra-long file names and ID3 tag information on the screen are scrolled, or not. [on, off] -
Slideshow Timing
This selects the desired picture slideshow speed in photo mode. [2 sec., 4 sec., 6 sec., 8 sec., 10 sec.] -
Volume Level
This selects whether KCE-635UB’s volume output level is adjustable or shall be fixed at the current value. [variable, fixed] -
Remote Command Support
This selects whether KCE-635UB’s remote controllability Shall be limited to its exclusive remote commands, or not. This setting may only need to be changed if experiencing interferences with other devices in larger multimedia systems. [enhanced, USB only] -
Restore Factory Default Settings
This restores all KCE-635UB factory default settings. -
Software Version
This displays the current system software versions for service purposes. -
Touch Screen Calibration
The Touch Screen Calibration menu is only accessible with a Direct Touch enabled monitor device.
It is recommended to perform a touch screen calibration prior to first time use.
Please follow the instructions on the screen in order calibrate KCE-635UB for Direct Touch operation with your monitor.
Depending on the connected monitor device, you may need to wait for 2 seconds between each step of the calibration.
OSD Structure
Installation and Connections
Before installing or connecting the unit, please read the following and pages 4 and 5 of this manual thoroughly for proper use.
Warning
MAKE THE CORRECT CONNECTIONS.
Failure to make the proper connections may result in fire or product damage.
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 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.
KEEP SMALL OBJECTS SUCH AS BATTERY OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
Swallowing them may result in serious injury. If swallowed, consult a
physician immediately.
DO NOT INSTALL IN LOCATIONS WHICH MIGHT HINDER VEHICLE OPERATION, SUCH AS
THE STEERING WHEEL OR GEARSHIFT.
Doing so may obstruct forward vision or hamper movement etc. and results in
serious accident.
Caution
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.
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.
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.
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.
Precautions
Be sure to disconnect the cable from the (–) battery post before installing your KCE-635UB. This will reduce any chance of damage to the unit in case of a short-circuit.
- Be sure to connect the color coded leads according to the diagram. Incorrect connections may cause the unit to malfunction or damage the vehicle’s electrical system.
- When making connections to the car’s electrical system, be aware of the factory installed components (e.g. on-board computer). Do not tap into these leads to provide power for this unit. When connecting the KCE-635UB to the fuse box, make sure the fuse for the intended circuit of the KCE635UB has the appropriate amperage. Failure to do so may result in damage to the unit and/or the vehicle. When in doubt, consult your ALPINE dealer.
- The KCE-635UB uses female RCA-type jacks for connection to other units (e.g. amplifier) having RCA connectors. You may need an adaptor to connect other units. If so, please contact your authorized ALPINE dealer for assistance.
Installation
Installing USB Media player
This USB Media player can be placed inside the trunk, on the kick panel of the
front passenger’s seat or under dash. However, to avoid unnecessary signal
wiring, it is better to mount the device as close as possible to the Display.
DO NOT MOUNT THE UNIT IN LOCATIONS THAT WILL BE IN THE VICINITY OF MOISTURE OR
EXTREME HEAT (such as the engine compartment).
Package Contents
- KCE-635UB
- IR Remote Controller (RUE-4230)
- Power Cable (2.0m)
- AV Cable (2m)
- USB Extension Cable (1.5m)
- Installation Screws (4x)
- Owner’s Manual
Installation and Connections
Connections and System Wiring Diagram
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Reset button
-
USB socket
-
Power status LED
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1x RCA A/V auxiliary input
-
1x RCA A/V output & front video output
-
Camera input
-
External IR sensor (optional)
-
Battery lead (yellow)
Connect to a live terminal in the fuse block connecting to the car battery (bypassing the ignition switch). -
Fuse holder (5A)
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Switched power lead (Ignition) (red)
Connect to an accessory terminal in the fuse block. -
Parking brake lead (yellow/blue)
Connect to vehicle’s parking brake lead of the car. -
Reverse Lead (orange/white)
Use when connecting a rear view camera. Connect to a Reverse gear activated 12 volt signal. The camera signal is switched to the front video output only. -
Remote control input lead (white/brown, male connector)
Connect to remote control output lead of monitor. -
Remote control output lead (white/brown, female connector)
Connect to remote control input lead of auxiliary source device. -
Remote Turn-on lead (blue)
-
Ground lead (black)
Connect to metallic body or chassis of the car.
**** Specifications
Hardware
POWER SUPPLY
Input voltage: 10V – 16V DC
Power consumption : max. 15W
MAIN CONNECTORS
USB connector Type-A socket, (5V, 500mA)
Audio input 1 Pairs RCA (stereo)
Video input 1x RCA (AUX) / 1x RCA (camera)
Audio output 1 Pairs RCA (stereo)
Video output 1x RCA (rear screen); 1x RCA (front screen)
Video output format NTSC
OPERATING SYSTEM Windows CE
ID3 TAG CHARCTER SETS Western EU / Eastern EU Cyrillic / Greek
SOFTWARE UPGRADE via USB socket
USB MEDIA SUPPORT Single partitioned FAT32 formatted USB mass storage
devices
GENERAL INFORMATION
Operating temperature -20 – 70 °C
Dimensions 136(119) x 91 x 41 mm
Weight 400 g
Format Support
Mode| Codec| Bit Rate| Max. Resolution| File
Extension (container)| Remarks
---|---|---|---|---|---
VIDEO| Mpeg-1| 3Mbps| H x V = 414720| .mpg, .mpeg| Max. Resolution H x
V = 414720
For example:
H720 x V576 = 414720 H800 x V518 = 414720
Mpeg-2| 3Mbps| H x V = 414720| .mpg, .mpeg
Mpeg-4| 3Mbps| H x V = 414720| .avi, .mp4
ipod Mpeg-4 Movie| 3Mbps| H x V = 414720| .mp4
DivX 3| 3Mbps| H x V = 414720| .avi
DivX 4| 1.5Mbps| H x V = 414720| .avi
DivX 4| 2.8Mbps| H x V = 720 x 480| .avi
DivX 5| 3Mbps| H x V = 414720| .avi
Xvid| 3Mbps| H x V = 414720| .avi
MPC-Mpeg-2| 3Mbps| H x V = 414720| .avi
WMV1 (WMV v7)| 2Mbps| 720 x 576| .wmv| Max. Resolution H720 x V576
WMV2 (WMV v8)| 2Mbps| 720 x 576| .wmv
WMV3 (WMV 9)| 2Mbps| 720 x 576| .wmv
AUDIO| MP2| 320Kbps| | .MP2|
MP3| 320Kbps| | .MP3|
MP3-Cover & Tag| 320Kbps| | .MP3|
AC3| 320Kbps| | .ac3|
AAC| 320Kbps| | .aac, .m4a|
AAC-Cover & Tag| 320Kbps| | .m4a| iTunes Files only
WAV| 320Kbps| | .wav|
WMA| 320Kbps| | .wma|
PHOTO| BMP| | H x V = 6144000| .bmp| Max. Resolution H x V = 6144000
For example:
H3200 x V1920 = 6144000
JPG| | H x V = 6144000| .jpg, .jpeg
GIF| | H x V = 6144000| .gif
PNG| | H x V = 6144000| .png
Please refer to the product website at www.alpine-europe.com for further technical information. We do strongly recommend to backup your data before carrying your USB memory device into the automotive environment. Alpine cannot be held liable for any loss of data from the connected devices.
Customer Support
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Phone 03-5496-8231
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Victoria 3803, Australia
Phone 03-8787-1200
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Alpine House
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United Kingdom
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References
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