Alpine - iLX-F903FTR 9” Screen Digital Media Station for Ford Transit Custom featuring Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, DAB+ digital radio and much more.

Technology

Product information

Designed for Ford Transit Custom

The iLX-F903FTR is a DAB+ Digital Media Receiver with a 9-inch WVGA touch-screen and drive-less design (no CD/DVD slot). It uses a 1DIN chassis for installation but the screen “hovers” in front of the vehicle’s dash, allowing the oversize screen to be added to your Ford Transit.

1DIN Chassis – 9" Screen

The iLX-F903FTR features a 1DIN chassis, making it immediately compatible with any vehicle with either 1DIN or 2DIN radio dock. The 9-inch high-resolution touch-screen is attached to the front of the media box with steel brackets to achieve a rock solid display that does not wobble while driving.

Edge-to-Edge Glass Design

The amazing 9-inch display sits in a super slim housing with edge-to-edge glass and a nice chrome trim around the edge. Combined with the touch-responsive hard-keys on the bottom it makes the units stunningly beautiful and very modern in function and appearance.

iLX-F903FTR - Adjustable Display Height and Distance

Adjustable Display Angle

You can adjust the iLX-F903FTR’s display angle from +45 degrees to -20 degrees to match a wide range of dashboard angle. After the display angle is set, it gets locked into place during installation to be rock-steady while driving over any terrain and when pushing with your finger on the display to control the unit.

Adjustable Display Height and Distance

The display height can be adjusted +/- 3cm from the center position. This allows fully standing or hanging display configurations as well as everything in between. You can also adjust the distance of the display to your dash in a 20mm range. After the display height and distance to the dash are selected, everything gets locked into place to be very solid.

Works with Apple CarPlay

Simply connect your iPhone to the USB port of your Alpine Halo9 and launch Apple CarPlay to communicate, navigate and stay entertained with your favourite smartphone apps. Most apps are Siri optimized so you can keep your eyes on the road. Apple CarPlay is compatible with iPhone 5 and newer.

Works with Android Auto

Android Auto was designed with safety in mind. With a simple and intuitive interface, integrated steering wheel controls, and powerful new voice actions, it's designed to minimize distraction so you can stay focused on the road. Android Auto automatically brings you useful information, and organizes it into simple cards that appear just when they're needed.

WhatsApp

Now available for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto! Use WhatsApp to communicate with your friends in a safe and convenient way while you drive. You can dictate new messages or have Siri read messages for you while you drive.

Spotify

If you have a Spotify account, you can now use it in your car as well. Spotify is available for both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and features the same search and playback functionality as the app on your smartphone. Paired with the amazing 9-inch touch-screen this is a must-have app for your Alpine.

Amazon Music

This is a great app for all Amazon Prime Music users. Available for both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, this app let’s you access millions of songs while you are on the road and control every thing via Alpine 9-inch touch screen.

Waze

Available for Android Auto. Waze is a community driven navigation app, that displays the location of your friends, road hazards, police stops and much more.

iLX-F903FTR - Online Navigation with Android Auto

Online Navigation with Apple CarPlay

When you’re driving, Maps helps you find the way to your destination with turn-by-turn spoken directions and new, easier-to-read visuals. When a turn is coming up, the view zooms in to show you exactly where to go. Along the way, large signs and arrows guide you in the right direction and let you know how long it’s going to take to get there. Looking for a gas station, restaurant, or coffee shop along your route? New buttons on the navigation screen help you quickly find the closest places and estimate how much time the detour will add to your trip.

Online Navigation with Android Auto

Let Google Maps lead the way. It’s easy to get where you’re going with free voice-guided navigation, live traffic information, lane guidance, and more. Whether on your phone screen or on your car display, Android Auto was designed with safety in mind. With larger touch targets, a simplified interface, and easy-to-use voice actions, it's designed to minimize distraction so you can stay focused on the road.

Alpine iLX-F903FTR - Works with the Google Assistant

Voice Assistants

Push the voice button on your Alpine unit or your steering wheel buttons (if supported) to activate Siri or the Google Assistant. You can simply ask to call people, ask for route directions, write and send messages, ask for weather forecasts and much, much more.

Works with the Google Assistant

Activate the Google Assistant with the voice button on the Android Auto screen or the Halo9 and let Google assist you with weather forecasts, traffic information, music selection, calendar entries, and much much more in a safe and convenient way while you drive.

Built-in Bluetooth

The built-in Bluetooth module allows wireless connection of a mobile phone for hands-free communication. A very intuitive user interface makes it very easy to set microphone and speaker volume. It also includes a speed dial function for the most frequently called numbers. Bluetooth also enables audio streaming from the phone: audio content or even internet radio can be wirelessly transferred to your Alpine unit.

USB and HDMI

You can connect USB sticks and portable hard drives to playback audio and MP4 video files. The iLX-F903FTR is also equipped with an HDMI input to connect the optional Alpine DVD player DVE-5300 or any other portable media player with HDMI output.

iLX-F903FTR - High-end Sound Tuning Options

Built-in DAB+ Digital Radio

The built-in DAB+ tuner uses the most advanced digital technology to deliver radio reception with outstanding, noise-free sound quality. DAB+ also offers many other advantages over traditional FM radio: choose from a much wider range of radio stations and after the initial station scan easily select your desired channels from an alphabetic or genre list of available stations.

High-end Sound Tuning Options

The iLX-F903FTR puts the power of advanced sound processing in your car with BASS ENGINE SQ to maximise bass sound and overall tone balance, plus lots of custom tuning functions like Digital Time Correction, Digital X-Over and 9-band Parametric EQ. Best of all, you can set them easily from your smartphone with the Alpine TuneIt App. You also get Media Xpander, 24-Bit DAC and 3 PreOuts (4 Volt) as well.

iLX-F903FTR - 1DIN installation kit included

Installation Kit for Ford Transit Custom included

The iLX-F903FTR includes a custom-fit frame, installation brackets, wiring harness with CAN interface and an antenna adapter. The CAN interface retains usage of the steering wheel remote control buttons. Also it includes an adapter that connects the original USB port in the dashboard with your Alpine system to maintain these useful connectors.

Drive-Assist Cameras

A rear view camera is a great way to make reversing safer. The camera image automatically comes on when you shift into reverse, and distance guides that can be adjusted to match your car size will appear on the screen to help you safely park your car. Alpine offers a wide variety of front and rear facing cameras, including multi-view cameras with selectable viewing angles. You can even view the camera screen and parking sensor screen simultaneously, if the car supports it.

Features & Specifications

FEATURES
Tuner

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

RDS

RDS Functions: PI, PS, AF, TA, TP, PTY, NEWS, RADIO TEXT

DAB Tuner

DAB+ Tuner Built-in
DAB+/DMB Supported
DAB+ Slideshow Service
DLS (Dynamic Label Service)
DAB Service Following
RDS Fallback (where available)
Service Preset: 18 Preset Memory
Auto Ensemble/Service Memory
Service Search Function
PTY Search Function
Alphabet Search Function
Antenna Power Supply Selection

BLUETOOTH®

Built-in BLUETOOTH® Module
Wide Band Speech Technology
HFP (Hands-Free Profile) Compatible
Streaming Music: A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) Compatible
Streaming Music Control: AVRCP (Audio / Video Remote Control Profile) Ver.1.5 Compatible
Advanced BLUETOOTH® Technology
Connection: SSP (Simple Secure Pairing) Supported
Individual Profile Connection Hands Free Phone and Music Streaming
Phone Book: Phone Book Synchronization
Speed Dial: 4 Preset Memory (per phone)
Multiple Phone Number Registration: 5 Phone Numbers can be stored for one name
Device Name Display
Auto Answer
Call History Display: Outgoing Calls / Incoming Calls / Missed Calls
Redial Function
Speech Volume Level Adjustment: Possible for Outgoing and Incoming Volume
DTMF (Touch-Tone) Function
Signal Strength Indicator
Battery Level Indicator
Menu Language Selection: 24 Languages
Firmware Updatable
Microphone Included

Made for iPod® / iPhone®

Compatibility for iPod/iPhone: Made for iPod touch 6th/5th Gen., iPod nano 7th Gen., iPhone X, iPhone 8 and 8 Plus, iPhone 7 and 7 Plus, iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, iPhone 5S, iPhone 5C, iPhone 5, iPhone 4s
Connection: KCU-471i Required (Sold separately)
Available Selections: Playlist / Artist / Album /Song / Podcast / Genre / Composer / Audiobook
Alphabet Search
Artwork Display
Direct Up / Down: Playlist / Artist / Album / Genre / Composer
M.I.X. (Shuffle) Play: Song, Albums, All
Repeat
Battery Charging

Connectivity

Works with Apple CarPlay (requires CarPlay enabled iPhone)
Works with Android Auto (Requires Android Auto enabled smartphone)

Navigation Function

Online navigation capability with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Includes GPS / Glonass enabled navigation antenna
Direct navigation access key to launch CarPlay or Google maps

USB Media Connection

USB Connection: USB Extension Cable Included
Music Playback: FLAC/MP3/WMA/AAC compatible
Video Playback: MP4 compatible
File / Folder Name Search
Tag Info Search
Folder Up / Down
M.I.X. Random Play
Repeat

Sound Tuning

Bass Engine SQ
Bass Engine™ Pro
Subwoofer Level Adjustment
Subwoofer Phase Select
4V High Voltage PreOut
Equalizer: Flat, Pops, Rock, News, Jazz, Electrical Dance, Hip Hop, Easy Listening, Country, Classical
Dual HD EQ (9-band Parametric Equalizer front/rear)
6 Channel Digital Time Correction
Digital Crossover Setting
Customized Sound Setting by Car Type
MediaXpander HD
Application Volume Level Setting
Sound Setting Data Download
Easy, Step-by-Step Sound Customization
Alpine TuneIt App ready

General

Power Output: 4 x 50 W High Power Amplifier
Advanced Power IC
Display: 9-inch Capacitive WVGA High Resolution Display
White LED Backlighting System
Control Type: Touch, Drag, Flick
My Favorites Function
Automatic Setting Change for 2 Users
High Grade Audiophile Design
3 PreOuts (4V, Front / Rear / Subwoofer)
AUX-In: 1 A/V AUX Input (RCA)
Steering Wheel Remote Control Function
Vehicle Display Interface Ready (UART connection)
Navigation Guidance Mix
Camera Connection RCA
Camera Guide Line Adjustment
Rearview Camera Display Automatic Boot-up
Simple Mode & Info Mode Display Selection
Visual EQ
Live Contrast Adjustment
Menu Language: 24 Languages (for AV / Bluetooth),
Clock
Auto Dimmer
Anti-theft security code
Firmware Updatable
Power Antenna Lead
Remote Turn-On
HDMI Input (Alpine Special HDMI connector required)
Engine Start-Stop unaffected

Installation Kit for Ford Transit Custom included

Includes steering wheel remote control interface, wiring harness, installation brackets and trim plate
Includes factory power adapter
Includes antenna adapter
Includes an adapter that connects the original USB port in the dashboard with your Alpine system

SPECIFICATIONS

Screen

Screen Size: 9-inch Capacitive WVGA
LCD Type: Transparent Type TN LCD
Operation System: TFT Active Matrix
Number of Picture Elements: 1,152,000 pixels (800 x 3 x 480)
Illumination System: White LED Backlighting
Effective Number of Picture Elements: 99.99%
Colour System: NTSC, PAL

Max Power Output Ratings

Max Power Output: 4 x 50 W

FM Tuner

Tuning Range: 87.5 - 108.0 MHz
Mono Usable Sensitivity: 8.1 dBf (0.7 µV / 75 ohms)
50dB Quieting Sensitivity: 12 dBf (1.1 µV / 75 ohms)
Alternate Channel Selectivity: 80 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 65 dB
Stereo Separation: 35 dB
Capture Ratio: 2 dB

MW Tuner

Tuning Range: 531 - 1,602 kHz
Usable Sensitivity (IEC Standard): 25.1 µV / 28 dBf

LW Tuner

Tuning Range: 153 - 281 kHz
Usable Sensitivity (IEC Standard): 31.6 µV / 30 dBf

USB

USB Requirements: USB 2.0
Max. Power Consumption: 1,500 mA (CDP Support)
USB Class: Mass Storage Class, Play From Device
File System: FAT 16/32
MP3 Decoding: MPEG-1/2 AUDIO Layer-3
WMA Decoding: Windows Media™ Audio
AAC Decoding: ACC-LC format ′′.m4a′′ file
FLAC Decoding
Number of Channels: 2-Channel (Stereo)
Frequency Response: 5 - 20k Hz ±1 dB *Frequency Response may differ depending on the encoder software/bit rate
Total Harmonic Distortion (at 1kHz): 0.008%
DynamicRange(at 1kHz): 95 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 100 dB
Channel Separation (at 1kHz): 85 dB

GPS / Glonass

GPS / Glonass compatible navigation antenna included

BLUETOOTH®

BLUETOOTH® Version: Bluetooth V2.1+EDR
Output Power: +4 dBm Max. (Power class 2)
HFP (Hands Free Profile)
OPP (Object Push Profile)
PBAP (Phone Book Access Profile)
HSP (Head Set Profile)
A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile)
SPP (Serial Port Profile)

Sound Tuning

Subwoofer Level Adjustment: 0 to +15
Subwoofer Phase Setting: 0° or 180°
BASS ENGINE SQ: 5Mode, Level 0 to +6
HighPassFilter: 20 / 25 / 31.5 / 40 / 50 / 63 / 80 / 100 / 125 / 160 / 200 Hz
HighPassFilter (Slope): Off / -6 / -12 / -18 / -24 dB/oct.
HighPassFilter (Gain): -12 to 0 dB
LowPassFilter: 20 / 25 / 31.5 / 40 / 50 / 63 / 80 / 100 / 125 / 160 / 200 Hz
LowPassFilter (Slope): Off / -6 / -12 / -18 / -24 dB/oct.
LowPassFilter (Gain): -12 to 0 dB
Time Correction: 0.0 - 9.9ms (0.1ms step)
Dual HD EQ Front + Rear
Parametric Equalizer (Band 1): 20 - 100 Hz
Parametric Equalizer (Band 2): 63 - 315 Hz
Parametric Equalizer (Band 3): 125 - 500 Hz
Parametric Equalizer (Band 4): 250 - 1k Hz
Parametric Equalizer (Band 5): 500 - 2k Hz
Parametric Equalizer (Band 6): 1k - 4k Hz
Parametric Equalizer (Band 7): 2k - 7.2k Hz
Parametric Equalizer (Band 8): 5.8k - 12k Hz
Parametric Equalizer (Band 9): 9k - 20k Hz
Parametric Equalizer (Gain): -14 to +14
Application Volume Level Setting: -14 to +14

HDMI Section

Input Format 480p

General

Power Requirement: 14.4 V. DC (11-16V allowable)
Pre Output Voltage (Before Clipping): 4 V / 10k ohms
Maximum Mounting Angle: 30°

Dimensions

Din Size: 1DIN chassis and 9” Capacitive Touch Screen
iLX-F903FTR: Fits for Ford Transit
Chassis Size (W x H x D) mm: 178 x 50 x 160 mm

Compatible Cars

Maker

Model

Model year

Ford

Transit Custom

2018 →

For vehicles with original 1-DIN radio (model: T15114A) or radio preparation.

Note: this kit is not compatible with vehicles with original Ford navigation system. Vehicles with original radio and e-call system: the e-call system remains functional, but in some cases an error message may be displayed (vehicles with radio preparation will not encounter this problem).