In our Crutchfield Alpine IXA-W404 Digital Media Receiver video, Zak outlines the key features of this remarkable in-dash unit.

The Alpine IXA-W404 fits in a double-sized dashboard opening, and features a USB input for an MP3 player or thumb drive.

Zak connects his iPod nano to the receiver and shows how you can control your player from the IXA-W404. He mentions that it works with most iPods and iPhones, too.The system bypasses the iPod's DAC (digital-to-analog converter) so the signal can be processed by the receiver's 24-bit DAC for better sound.

Zak points out that you can add an optional Alpine PXA-H100 IMPRINT™ Audio Processor for even higher quality sound.

He then demonstrates how easy it is to navigate the large touchscreen, and shows how you can customize it for the operations you perform most often. The screen can show up to four functions of your choice. It also displays video (when your car is parked), and can output video to a rear seat display.

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