General
| Alpine |
| iDE-178BT | IDE-178BT |
| Car Radio |
| 4958043542956, 5053086360068 |
| English |
| EN - 53 (PDF), EN - 112 (PDF) |
Multimedia
| MP3 playback | ✓ |
| CD-R playback | ✓ |
| CD-RW playback | ✓ |
| USB direct playback | ✓ |
| Audio formats supported | AAC, MP3, WMA |
| Video formats supported | M-JPEG |
| Audio D/A Converter (DAC) | 24-bit |
Radio
| Supported radio bands | FM, LW, MW |
| Radio Data System (RDS) | ✓ |
| FM band range | 87.5 - 108 MHz |
| LW band range | 531 - 281 kHz |
| FM radio | ✓ |
| Preset stations quantity | 30 |
Performance
| Equalizer | ✓ |
| Product colour | Black |
| Output power | 200 W |
| Ready for iPod | ✓ |
| Removable front panel | ✓ |
| Disc types supported | CD-R, CD-RW |
| Bass adjustment | ✓ |
| Dimmer | ✓ |
| CD player | ✓ |
| DVD player | ✓ |
Display
| Built-in display | ✓ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ |
| On Screen Display (OSD) languages | DEU, DUT, ESP, FRE, ITA, RUS |
| Display type | LCD |
| CD Text | ✓ |
Ports & interfaces
| AUX in | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ |
| Bluetooth profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, SSP |
| Bluetooth version | 2.1+EDR |
| Headphone connectivity | 3.5mm |
| Pre out port | ✓ |
Weight & dimensions
| Weight | 1100 g |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 178 x 50 x 162 mm |
Technical details
| Key illumination colour | Multi |
| Compatible products | iPod touch 4th/3rd/2nd/1st Gen., iPod nano 6th/5th/4th/3rd/2nd/1st Gen., iPod classic 160GB/120GB/80GB, iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G, iPhone |
Packaging content
| Microphone included | ✓ |
| Cassette adapter | ✗ |
The iDE-178BT is the mecha-less top-of-the-line of our 2013 Head Unit range that combines all the cool new features and functions such as TuneIt compatibility for iPhone and Android based phones, allowing full sound tuning and sharing via your phone, as well as new Facebook message alerts. It is also compatible with the vTuner for Alpine iPhone app, giving you thousands of internet radio stations with control from your Head Unit. BassEngine Pro means top quality sound with a 24-Bit DAC and the high resolution display ensures best visibility in any lighting conditions. It’s Steering Wheel Remote Control Ready and Vehicle Display Interface Ready, for a perfect install in almost any vehicle. If your car is equipped with a start-stop engine, this Head Unit is even more interesting for you, since it will keep playing when your engine stops at a crossroad.
