Designed to deliver a fully integrated iPod/iPhone experience in the car, the Alpine iXA-W404 2-DIN Digital Media Receiver has no CD mechanism. The iXA-W404 meets Apple Inc.’s specifications for the “Made for iPod” and “Works with iPhone” designations, and features a dedicated USB input for optimal iPod/iPhone connection. The USB input also enables connection to USB memory devices. The iXA-W404 can also play iPod/iPhone video files.

The 2-DIN iXA-W404 gives users two ways to navigate and access their iPod music via their in-dash head unit: the double-encoder knob and the vibrant 4.3-inch QVGA color touch-screen monitor. The unit’s intuitive user interface and search menu are very similar to the iPhone/iPod Touch interface, so that users can continue the familiar iPod experience in the car. Users
can also navigate through files alphabetically via an alphabet bar shown on the right side of the screen. It is also enabled for integrated Bluetooth connectivity so that users can conduct hands-free phone conversations through the car’s sound system. (Separate Bluetooth module required.)