Alpine IVA-W505/P1

The Alpine IVA-W505/P1 is an all in one in-dash navigation/audio/video system offered by Alpine.  This system includes the IVA-W505 2-DIN head unit and the NVE-P1 removable navigation drive, has a 7" touch screen and has numerous expandable options for iPod, satellite radio, HD Radio and Bluetooth.  For navigation, this system comes preloaded with map data of the United States and Canada with view options including 3D mapping, 2D full map, split map, and turn-by-turn arrow view. Turn-by-turn instructions are available in English, Spanish or French. There is a USB connection, as well as a full speed connection for your iPod which allows for up to two iPods to be connected at once with the ability to play music or control iPod video. The IVA-W505/P1 also supports DVD, CD, MP3, AAC, WMA or DivX on the 7" 1.15 million-pixel display. This is Bluetooth 1 hands-free compatibile out of the box with no need for additional adaptors.

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Alpine IVA-W505/P1
MSRP$1,400.00
Release date December, 2008
BrandAlpine
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large 7" touchscreen
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multiple map views (2D, 3D, split, turn-by-turn)
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Bluetooth compatible for hands free calling
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includes remote control
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HD / satellite radio ready
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includes CD/DVD player with support for non-standard formats such as MP3, AAC, WMA or DivX
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quality 24-bit DAC
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allows for 2 iPods to be connected at once
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GPS navigation (removable unit can be transplanted into other cars)
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iPhone is not compatible (address book will not sync via Bluetooth)
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MAP Database needs update - Apparently no updates due until next year! I'm missing a whole freeway!
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extremely expensive
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FEATURES

Tuner

  • Memory Presets: Preset Stations (FM:12/AM:6)
  • Memory: Auto
  • Seek Mode: Local/DX Selection

 
HD Radio

  • Built-In or Ready: HD Radio Ready
  • Connection: Alpine TUA-T500HD Required
  • Signal Switching: Automatic Digital/Analog
  • Multi-Casting: Multi-Cast HD1, HD2, HD3

 
Bluetooth

  • Built-In or Ready: Bluetooth Ready
  • Connection: Alpine KCE-300BT Required. Features may differ between phone model and service providers.
  • Hands Free: Hands Free Calling
  • Phone Book: Phone Book Transfer
  • Streaming Music: Streaming Music Playback
  • Streaming Music Control: Streaming Music Control

Connection for iPod

  • Compatibility for iPod: Full Speed Connection: 4th/5th Gen. iPod Video/Photo, iPod mini and iPod nano
  • Connection Type: Full Speed Connection for iPod
  • Connection: Full Speed Cable (KCE-422i)
  • Source Type: Dedicated iPod Source
  • M.I.X. (Shuffle) Capability: Song, Albums, All
  • Music Control: Song Up/Down/Repeat
  • Available Selections: Playlist, Artist, Album, Song, Podcast, Genre, Composer
  • Percentage Search: Percentage Search
  • Information Display: Artist, Song, Album
  • Easy Navigating: Quick Search

Satellite Radio

  • Built-In or Ready: Satellite Radio Ready
  • Connection: SIRIUS or XM Adapter Required
  • Satellite Provider Capability: SIRIUS or XM
  • Preset Memory: 3-Bands (6 Per Band, 18 Channels Total)
  • Easy Navigating: Quick Search
  • Music Information: Category, Artist, Song
  • Portable Compatibility: SIRIUS Plug N Play Devices (Adapter Required)

Disc Player

  • Disc Type: DVD Player
  • Disc Playback Type: DVD / DVD Audio / DVD Video / DVD-R / DVD-RW / DVD+R / DVD+RW / VCD / CD / CD-R / CD-RW
  • Music Playback: MP3/AAC/WMA Playback
  • DAC: 24-Bit DAC
  • Zero data Mute: 0 Bit Mute
  • Digital Servo: Digtal Servo
  • Music Sensor: Scan/Repeat
  • Playback Control: Play/Pause/Forward/Back
  • Title Memory: 18 Disc Title Memory Display (Disc Only)
  • M.I.X. Mode: One (Folder)/All (Random Play)/Random (CD Only)
  • Easy Navigating: Quick Search

Sound Tuning

  • Subwoofer Level: Subwoofer Level Adjustment
  • Bass Center Frequency: Bass Center Frequency Adjustment
  • Bass Width: Bass Width Adjustment
  • Bass Level: Bass Level Adjustment
  • Treble Center Frequency: Treble Center Adjustment
  • Treble Level: Treble Level Adjustment
  • MediaXpander: MediaXpander Adjustment
  • Crossover: Built-In High-Pass Crossover

CD Changer Control

  • M.I.X.: One/All (Shuffle)
  • Multi-Changer Control: Multi-Changer Control Including MP3 Changer CHA-S624, (with
  • KCA-410C)
  • Music Text Information: CD:Text Scroll Display, MP3: Text Information Display (ID3 Tag)
  • Music Control: Play/Pause/Forward/Back
  • Repeat: Song/Disc

General

  • Power Output: 50W x 4 High Power Amplifier
  • CD Changer: CD Changer Control
  • Display: Monitor
  • Control Type: Touch Screen
  • iPersonalize: Data Download
  • Face Color: Black
  • Illumination Buttons: Blue Illuminated Buttons
  • Playback: DVD Video, DVD-Audio, DVD-VR, VCD, CD-DA, MP3/WMA
  • Easy Navigating: Quick Search
  • PreOut: 3 PreOut (2V PreOut)
  • BluetoothA?: Bluetooth Ready
  • DAC: 24-Bit DAC
  • Steering Wheel Control: Steering Wheel Control Ready
  • Bass & Treble: Bass & Treble Controls
  • Fader & Balance: Fader & Balance Controls
  • Clock: Built-In Clock
  • DIN Trim Plate: Detachable Trim Plate
  • Dimmer: Dimmer Input
  • Power Antenna Lead: Power Antenna Output
  • Remote Turn-On: Amplifier Remote Turn-On Output
  • Audio Interrupt: Audio Interrupt Input
  • Mute: Built-in Audio Mute
  • Remote Control: Remote Control Included

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Alpine IVA-W505/P1

• Alpine IVA-W505 2-DIN Mobile Multimedia Station (Black)

UPC: 793276200617

EAN: 093276200618

MPN: IVA-W505

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Pros

  • large 7" touchscreen
  • multiple map views (2D, 3D, split, turn-by-turn)
  • Bluetooth compatible for hands free calling
  • includes remote control
  • HD / satellite radio ready
  • includes CD/DVD player with support for non-standard formats such as MP3, AAC, WMA or DivX
  • quality 24-bit DAC
  • allows for 2 iPods to be connected at once
  • GPS navigation (removable unit can be transplanted into other cars)

Cons

  • iPhone is not compatible (address book will not sync via Bluetooth)
  • extremely expensive

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Cons

  • iPhone is not compatible (address book will not sync via Bluetooth)
  • MAP Database needs update - Apparently no updates due until next year! I'm missing a whole freeway!

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IVA, W, 505, P, 1, IVAW, W505, 505P, P1, IVAW505, W505P, 505P1, IVAW505P, W505P1, IVAW505P1