If you did not connect the parking brake wire during the stereo install then some features/settings are locked and you will only be able to access only some stuff like the radio. The amp features a variable low-pass crossover (60Hz, 80Hz, 120Hz, or Off) and adjustable gain control. Media Xpander is designed to help level out all of the file formats and how they sound, so that a highly compressed MP3 song doesn't sound any different than any other compressed or non-compressed media file format.

I got a 6ft Anker cable and just connected that directly to the unit then squeezed in between the interior paneling so it was at a good spot.

It works great with the Alpine iLX-650 and has a much better picture clarity than any factory installed cam! The head unit doesn't have Navigation built in, but with Apple CarPlay (and I assume Android Auto) you can use any of several nav apps to display your navigation on the screen. For the best sound comparison, we recommend selecting your brand and model of headphones in the right-hand column, or if your headphones aren't listed, you can rent one of our Listening Kits. I'm new to this stuff so I'm a little unsure but when it says it has a built in amp that's 16 watt rms 4 way. However, you can easily add this SiriusXM tuner to an existing Sirius or XM account for a Multi-Radio Discount Plan.

It displays google maps through apple car play on screen, so I imagine it would do the same for android auto, but I do not know for sure as I have never had an android phone. We need to know the specific trim and cab details of your vehicle to confirm any retained features, John.The subwoofer is always sent a mono signal (not right or left or it would miss some of the sounds due to artists mixing. Media Xpander (MX) is a proprietary feature that Alpine has created to combat the varying differences between compressed media files. You can always upgrade to the iLX-407 in the link below that adds the HD tuner capability as well as an iDatalink Maestro 4-pin data port for use with a Maestro install kit!