Alpine ICS-X8 smartphone Application Radio,

The new Alpine ICS-X8 App Link Station and Nokia smartphones, both
equipped with the first commercial implementation based on the MirrorLink standard, allow users
to navigate, listen to music and place calls from the car’s dashboard.
Controls, display and audio integration offer a more convenient, pleasant and optimised
way of using a Nokia smartphone and its applications in the car.
The solution also provides standard hands-free operation of a
mobile phone via Bluetooth connection. The ICS-X8 has been developed under a strategic
partnership between Alpine and Nokia as announced in March 2010 and is the first aftermarket
solution announced based on MirrorLink.
MirrorLink, formerly known as Terminal Mode, is a recently introduced standard for connecting
smartphone devices to vehicle-based infotainment systems. It is a cross-industry solution
supported by leading automotive manufacturers, system suppliers, consumer electronics
manufacturers and handset manufacturers as part of the Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC).
MirrorLink offers seamless and convenient use of smartphone-based applications. For example,
the touch-screen display of the infotainment system and the car audio system offer an optimal
driving and travel experience. MirrorLink based Nokia smartphones can now be connected with
the Alpine ICS-X8 in-car system. Once connected, consumers are able to intuitively and safely
use smartphone applications from its 7-inch high-resolution display.

Nokia Car Mode
Nokia Car Mode is an optimized UI (User Interface) for in-car usage. It provides direct access to
key applications such as Nokia Drive (Navigation) and music player. Music and voice guided turnby-
turn navigation are actively managed and sent to the car infotainment system to ensure
smooth audio transitions across different applications. For example, the music player mutes when
voice guided navigation is required. Via the ICS-X8’s high-resolution touch-screen display, drivers
can enjoy a highly intuitive navigation experience. Controlling navigation and music player
become even easier and more comfortable on the head unit’s display. Different kinds of
information can also be displayed simultaneously. Nokia Drive will also connect to the car’s GPS
receiver, allowing even more accurate navigation in areas of weaker signal strength.

Bluetooth Wireless Technology
Hands-free calling is available from the ICS-X8’s built-in Bluetooth module. Features such as
echo cancellation and microphone gain adjustment provide the ability to fine-tune the Bluetooth
sound quality to match virtually any vehicle interior. Contacts in users’ phonebooks can be rapidly
scrolled through or searched by name. It also remembers the last call volume, supports call
waiting, and can be configured to announce navigation guidance during a phone call. Users can
keep navigation map on-screen and make a call at the same time.

Sound Quality Features
The ICS-X8 continues Alpine’s legacy of high sound quality, featuring a 50W x 4 amplifier, three
high voltage pre-amp outputs, 9-band Parametric EQ, digital time correction, and digital
crossover. To tackle the lossy nature of compressed digital music, Alpine’s exclusive
MediaXpander™ technology ensures richer music playback more true to the original recording.
These sound quality features are available as well for Nokia Music playback.

Nokia Phone Compatibility
Connection between the ICS-X8 and a Nokia smartphone is achieved through the ICS-X8
supplied USB cable, which also will charge the smartphone battery while driving. MirrorLink
connection will be available for compatible Nokia smartphones with Symbian Belle, such as Nokia
701, Nokia 700, Nokia 600 and it will also become available for Nokia N8, Nokia E7, Nokia C7,
Nokia X7 and Nokia C6-01 models at a later date. Support for the Nokia N9 is also planned.

Future-Proof Design
The Alpine ICS-X8’s operating software can be updated via USB connection to ensure
compatibility with future smartphones and other new smartphone based applications designed for
use in car.