The iLX-F511A is an innovation masterpiece created for the digital era, culminating cutting-edge design and technology with an absolutely stunning ultra-high-quality WXGA display, Hi-Res Audio specifications and advanced wireless connectivity.

Audiophiles and music fanatics can rejoice, the iLX-F511A brings a high-fidelity sound experience to the cockpit. With Hi-Res Audio and LDAC wireless technology, you can play high-resolution music from USB, or streaming via a smartphone at Hi-Res Audio specification. Hi-Res Audio reveals everything you need to hear in the music you love in the best quality possible.

The cinematic 11” WXGA display with 2.7 million pixels and innovative lamination composition elevates picture quality to next the level. At any angle images are razor sharp, vibrantly colourful, bringing full-life to HDMI sources and USB video played in high-definition.

Equipped with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a wide-array of smartphone apps are available to use in your dashboard. Get directions with maps and navigation apps, send and receive messages, make calls and listen to music all without a cable in sight.

Expertly engineered for superior sound performance, the iLX-F511A is equipped with the world’s first Class-D built-in head unit power amplifier, delivering the full dynamics of your music.

Moreover, with Alpine’s extensive sound tuning built-in you can apply simple one touch audio adjustments to make your cabin space sound brilliant, or for pro-level users and enthusiasts a host of advanced tuning functions are available.

Class-leading in every way, the top-of-line iLX-F511A is the new benchmark, delivering an incredible connectivity and multimedia experience with staggering audio performance.

High-Definition Laminated Display

Alpine’s incredible WXGA display has to be seen to be believed, colours are intensely vibrant and realistic, video motion is ultra-smooth and the image detail is razor sharp. Moreover, with its laminated display technology brightness and contrast is truly next level, so no matter the lighting conditions or viewing angle the display reveals incredible clarity and true-to-life colour. Alpine’s new WXGA high definition display is simply stunningly beautiful—bringing a cinematic experience right into your dashboard.

Apple CarPlay Wireless or USB

No wires, no fuss, just get in and drive with your iPhone wirelessly connected to use Apple CarPlay. Listen to your favourite music apps, make and receive calls or messages, use maps or navigation apps, all at your command via the display or voice control. If you need to charge-up then plug-in your iPhone via USB.

Android Auto Wireless or USB

The convenience of Android Auto allows a wide-array of applications into the dash of your car. Interact via touch or voice command you can make calls and messages, play music apps and much more. All this, now with wireless connectivity or if you need to charge-up on the go simply connect via the USB port.

Smartphone Navigation 

Through the incredible Alpine WXGA high-definition display you have the access and convenience of highly accurate navigation, further enhancing the Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and experience.

With an array of navigation platforms and apps available, for example Apple Maps, Google Maps, Waze and Sygic you can search and get to your destination with ease. You’ll have voice and visual prompts of turn-by-turn navigation and finding locations is a breeze via the display or using voice control.

Furthermore, with the built-in GPS/GLONASS circuit and antenna, as well as vehicle speed pulse sense connectivity ensures your actual vehicle position has pin-point accuracy on the road. This keeps you on route when driving through complex and dense city road systems, tunnels, bridges and elevated mountain highways and terrains.

Spotify

Access the worlds music library with millions of tracks and episodes available on Spotify. When using Apple CarPlay or Android Auto with the Spotify app, you can play the latest songs from your favourite artists, charts and playlists. Plus, browse through the collections of friends, artists, celebrities and radio stations all from the comfort of the driver’s seat. All this, without a single physical connection thanks to the added convenience of Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Audio Streaming Apps

With Apple Music onboard for Apple CarPlay you have access to 60+ million ad-free songs at your fingertips which you can search genres, artists, podcasts and expertly crafted playlists. With the use of Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, Amazon Music and YouTube Music provides limitless entertainment to stream or download songs from a list of over 40 million ad-free tracks. Amazon Music, YouTube Music and Apple Music are paid subscriptions.

Tidal Built-In

With TIDAL built-in, stream all your favourite artists wirelessly in incredible master-quality definition. Providing you exclusive access to high-profile music and original content – experience a more intimate connection with music creators through intuitive playlist curation and ability to save your favourite albums, tracks or playlists to the preset menu for quick access. Furthermore, MQA Studio playback ensures absolute audio authenticity, exactly to the artists original recording. Never before seen in car audio, TIDAL’s wireless Hi-Res audio streaming is a must for the modern audiophile.

Control From The Dash

See the details of your drive from your dash with Alpine’s premium dash camera and drive assistant with select Alpine head unit control. By connecting the DVR-C320R to your Alpine head unit via a universal RCA video output, you’ll get a view of your dash camera recordings on your screen plus access to select controls and drive-assist features.

Built-in Class-D Amplifier

An industry world first, the iLX-F511A is equipped with Class-D amplifier technology producing a massive 50 x 4 Watts of power, delivering the best sound quality and dynamics from high-resolution music. Class-D amplifiers are known to be highly efficient and capable of beautiful high-end sound reproduction with significantly reduced noise and phase shift. What’s more, new ultra-high-spec fans and internal heat sinks direct and dissipate any unwanted heat, ensuring optimum temperature control and audio performance.

External Control Knob (RUE-BK01A sold separately)

The RUE-BK01A external control knob (sold separately) connects wirelessly to the iLX-F511A and can be installed on either side of the display for added convenience. Alternatively, you can place the control knob anywhere else within the vehicle and for custom installation professionals the mounting possibilities are virtually endless. Rotation of the knob controls the unit volume output, while a push of the knob will cycle through your vehicles safety cameras on screen.

Advanced Sound Tuning

Alpine sound quality performance is of the highest standards and with advanced sound tuning you are empowered with the tools to tune your system to perfection, as well as to the specific environment of your vehicle.

Featuring a 56-band Parametric EQ in the advanced mode, a 2-way digital crossover, 6-channel digital time correction, plus several Bass Engine SQ and MediaXpander settings provides sound tuning for simple to comprehensive high-end systems with multiple power amplifiers, speakers and subwoofers.

2 x USB Connections

The two rear USB ports allow for even greater flexibility. USB port 1 provides fast charging of your smartphone while using wireless connectivity, or you can connect your smartphone for wired connection of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Either USB Port 1 or 2 are your entertainment gateway, allowing audio and video playback via connection of a memory stick, portable drive or SSD.

DAB+ Digital Radio 

DAB+ provides you with a range of quality digital only stations that you can search by station name and genres. DAB+ offers a variety of stations with music eras and types, as well as talkback stations. DAB+ displays station info and music metadata, offers clearer sound and improved reception, achieving a noise free, crystal clear radio listening experience.

Hi-Res Audio Certified with USB and Wireless Connectivity

Audiophile and music fans can now enjoy a true high-fidelity audio experience with the astonishing detail and musical beauty of Hi-Res Audio. The iLX-F511A supports up to 192kHz/24Bit FLAC/WAV and APE high-resolution audio files with their intended playback specification of 96kHz/24Bit. This means, no longer do you have to compromise your listening experience lost in highly-compressed traditional audio formats, in Hi-Res your music now comes alive with stunning clarity and every nuance revealed, just as the artist intended. When playing Hi-Res Audio files the iLX-F511A will display the Hi-Res icon and file bit rate.

Even more impressive, equipped with Hi-Res Audio Wireless and LDAC technology, you can connect your smartphone via USB or wirelessly and use Hi-Res Audio streaming services or apps bringing a virtually limitless music library with the purest sound right inside your car.

HDMI Connectivity 

HDMI enables connectivity to a number of different devices including smartphone mirroring—making audio and video playback possible in high-definition through the 9” display for virtually limitless entertainment.

Built-In Bluetooth 

Built-in Bluetooth enables wireless connection of a mobile phone for the convenience and safety of hands free phone and audio streaming. Plus, you can use voice control through the external microphone included.

CAN-UART Compatibility

CAN-UART capability provides connection to a vehicle specific interface for display of climate information, park assist and steering wheel controls. In addition, system information can be sent to vehicle sub-displays retaining critical information about your vehicle. Check with your Alpine Dealer for compatible vehicles and interfaces.

Four Camera Input 

The iLX-F511A provides the opportunity to add a reverse and either front or side camera directly to the unit itself. Those with a need for even more visibility requirements now have the ability to increase to a whopping 4 camera’s through the KCX-C250MC Multi-Camera Selector Interface (sold separately). All connected camera’s can be toggled directly from the camera screen, allowing a commanding view of any potential obstacles around your vehicle.

Precisely Adjustable Display Angle

The iLX-F511A provides even greater installation flexibility. At anytime you can set the display angle in between +45 degrees to -20 degrees to specifically suit the dashboard and your desired viewing position. Also, if need be you can set your desired angle on the fly to mitigate glare in certain conditions.

Adjustable Display Height

Positioning of the display in the dashboard is crucial for aesthetics and function. The display height can be adjusted +/- 3cm above or below from the centre position, allowing installation into virtually any dashboard with a 1 or 2 DIN slot. You can also adjust the distance of the display to your dash with a 20mm range.