Alpine PXI-H990 Bedienungsanleitung

PXI-H990 PXI-H990 OWNER'S MANUAL R Sankei Kikaku Co ., Ltd. 1-13-38, Hinodai, Hino , T okyo , Japan ALPINE ELECTRONICS MARKETING, INC. 1-1-8 Nishi Gotanda, Shinagaw a-ku, T okyo 141-0031, J apan Phone 03-5496-8231 ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AMERICA, INC. 19145 Gramercy Place, T orrance, California 90501, U .S.A. Phone 1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631[...]

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ENGLISH R PXI-H990 Multimedia Manager™ • OWNER'S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment.[...]

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1 - EN Contents W ARNING W ARNING ............................................................................................................................... 3 CA UTION ................................................................................................................................ 4 PRECA UTIONS .................................[...]

2 - EN Contents Using the m ulti-channel function Adjustment procedure for multi-channel function ................................................................. 52 Speaker setup (Dolby SP) ....................................................................................................... 53 Adjusting the speaker le vels (OUTPUT LEVEL) ......[...]

3 - EN W ARNING W ARNING This symbol means important instructions. Failure to heed them can result in serious injury or death. DO NOT OPERA TE ANY FUNCTION THA T T AKES YOUR A TTENTION AWA Y FROM SAFEL Y DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE. Any function that requir es y our prolonged attention should only be performed after coming to a complete stop. Always stop [...]

4 - EN W ARNING CAUTION This symbol means important instructions. Failure to heed them can result in injury or material property damage. HAL T USE IMMEDIA TEL Y IF A PROBLEM APPEARS. Failure to do so may cause personal injury or damage to the product. Return it to your authorized Alpine dealer or the nearest Alpine Service Center for repairing. PRE[...]

5 - EN Basic Operation Operating the PXI-H990 The PXI-H990 is operated from the head unit with which it is used. These operating instructions describe operation with the head unit; both from the unit itself and from the remote control unit. • The operation for the PXI-H990 is perf ormed from the head unit setup operation. See the reference page i[...]

6 - EN Basic Operation Using This Manual The PXI-H990 is operated from the head unit with which it is used. These operating instructions describe operation from both the D VI-9990 head unit and from the R UE-4196 remote control unit included with the head unit. When operating the main unit with the remote control supplied with the head unit, change[...]

7 - EN 2(ENT) 1( ) 5( ) F • SETUP A. PROC. RETURN MENU SETUP ENTER/ Joystick T urning the po wer on and off This unit does not hav e a power switch. The head unit to which the unit is connected, controls its power . In order to protect the speakers when the power is f irst switched on or when the head unit is reset, no sound is produced until sys[...]

8 - EN Basic Operation 3 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ AP SETUP ” , then press 2 (ENT) . 4 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ SP SETUP [Speaker Setup] ” , then press 2 (ENT) . 5 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ SP SELECT [Speaker Select] ” , then press 2 (ENT) . 6 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ SYSTEM SEL [System Select] ” , then pre[...]

9 - EN 7 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select the system, then press 2 (ENT) . * 1 There is no OFF setting. * 2 It is not possible to turn both “ MID ” and “ WF ” off. If one is set to “ OFF ” , the other cannot be set to “ OFF ” . • Do not connect the tweeter (TW) to the channel without “ TW ” indicated in the table above. If connec[...]

10 - EN Basic Operation 10 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ OFF ” , then press 2 (ENT) . Repeat steps 9 and 10 and s witch off all unconnected speakers . 11 Once the settings are completed, press and hold F • SETUP for at least 3 seconds. • Press 6 (R TN) or RETURN on the remote control in the setting mode to return to the previous item. Sup[...]

11 - EN TITLE Setting the speakers (SP SELECT) Description The operations performed with the remote control unit in step 1 can also be performed by pressing MENU (SETUP) for at least 3 seconds , moving the joystic k up or down to select “ AP SETUP ” , then pressing the jo ystick. Related page Supplementary information This page includes supplem[...]

Automatic Adjustments 12 - EN Preparations for automatic adjustments The PXI-H990 is equipped with two automatic adjustment functions: “Road Equalizer” and “ Automated Time Correction”. The preparations described belo w must be made in order to perform these automatic adjustments. After making these preparations, refer to “ Automatic adju[...]

13 - EN 3 Connect the included microphone to the PXI-H990. Ref er to the Installation manual. • When combined with a separately sold monitor that is Road EQ compatible and the Road Equalizer function are used, the separately sold monitor ’ s built-in microphone can be used. • When connecting two PXI-H990 units, connect the microphone to both [...]

Automatic Adjustments 14 - EN Hints on using the Road Equalizer function The Road Equalizer compensates for constantly changing noise, so always keep the micr ophones connected. The follo wing three places are recommended to place the microphones. Also, when combining with the separately sold monitor , the built-in microphone can be used. A Ceiling[...]

15 - EN 2(ENT) 1( ) 5( ) 6(RTN) F • SETUP A. PROC. RETURN MENU SETUP ENTER/ Joystick Using the Road Equalizer function Road Equalizer (REAL-TIME OPTIMIZED AD APTIVE DRIVING EQU ALIZER) is a function that automatically adjusts the equalizer settings during dri ving accor ding to the amount of road noise. T o use Road Equalizer, f irst connect the [...]

Automatic Adjustments 16 - EN 1 Press and hold F • SETUP for at least 3 seconds. 2 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ M.M.Manager [Multi Media Manager] ” , then press 2 (ENT) . 3 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ AP SETUP ” , then press 2 (ENT) . 4 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ MOBILE.S.MGR [Mobile Sound Manager] ” , then press 2 (ENT) .[...]

17 - EN A Selecting the Micr ophone 1) In the Road Equalizer mode, press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ MIC SELECT [Microphone Select] ” , then press 2 (ENT) . 2) Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select the microphone, then press 2 (ENT) . EXTERNAL MIC [External Microphone]: Set this when using the microphone included with the PXI-H990. MONIT OR MIC [Monitor [...]

Automatic Adjustments 18 - EN 1) In the Road Equalizer mode, press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ R.EQ SETUP [Auto Road EQ Setup] ” , then press 2 (ENT) . 2) Press 2 (ENT) . Measuring begins after a 10 second count- down, so lea v e the car and close the door within 10 seconds. Measuring is canceled if 2 (ENT) is pressed during measuring or dur ing [...]

19 - EN 1) In the Road Equalizer mode, press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ Road EQ ON/OFF ” . 2) When OFF , press 1 ( ) after pressing 2 (ENT) to s witch ON. T o switch from ON to OFF , press 5 ( ) after pressing 2 (ENT) . Select “ OFF ” if you do not want to use the Road Equalizer function. • Press 6 (R TN) or RETURN on the remote control in[...]

Automatic Adjustments 20 - EN 1) In the Road Equalizer mode, press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ MODE SELECT ” , then press 2 (ENT) . 2) Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select the desired mode, then press 2 (ENT) . MODE1 [Mode1]: Low compensation mode. Suit- able f or a quiet car . MODE2 [Mode2]: Higher compensation mode. MODE3 [Mode3]: Highest compensation[...]

21 - EN 2(ENT) 1( ) 5( ) 6(RTN) F • SETUP A. PROC. RETURN MENU SETUP ENTER/ Joystick Performing time correction automatically (A utomated Time Correction) Due to the particular conditions inside the vehicle, there is a major dif ference between the distances of the var ious speakers and the listening position. This function uses the included meas[...]

Automatic Adjustments 22 - EN 4 Press and hold F • SETUP for at least 3 seconds. 5 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ M.M.Manager [Multi Media Manager] ” , then press 2 (ENT) . 6 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ AP SETUP ” , then press 2 (ENT) . Perf orming time correction automatically (A utomated Time Correction) (continued)[...]

23 - EN 7 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ MOBILE.S.MGR [Mobile Sound Manager] ” , then press 2 (ENT) . 8 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ TCR [Time Correction] ” , then press 2 (ENT) . 9 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ AUT O TCR [Auto Time Correction] ” , then press 2 (ENT) . • Check that “ TCR ” is set to “ ON ” . If it is set[...]

Automatic Adjustments 24 - EN 11 When the system reset is completed, return to the car and check that the setting v alue of the Automated Time Correction is reflected. If the setting v alue is not changed, the microphone ma y not receive sound, the speaker ma y be damaged, the connection and wiring may be a malfunction. T o store the settings, ref [...]

25 - EN TITLE Using the Road Equalizer function P erforming time correction automati- cally (Automated Time Correction) Description Connect both microphones if two PXI-H990s are connected. If the microphone does not pick up the sound or the speakers are not w or king or are connected or wired improperly , the automatic adjustments are not performed[...]

26 - EN Settings/Adjustments P erf orming time correction manuall y (Time Correction) Though suff icient correction can be achieved with the “ Automated T ime Correction” automatic adjustments, it is also possible for the user to calculate the correction values and mak e the adjustments manually . This manual adjustment requires suff icient kno[...]

27 - EN 4 Divide the distances calculated f or the different speak ers by the speed of sound (343 m/s temperature 20 ° C). This value is the time correction v alue f or the different speakers . • The speed of sound fluctuates according to the temperature. The accurate speed of sound can be achie ved with the formula shown belo w . Speed of sound[...]

28 - EN Settings/Adjustments 2(ENT) 1( ) 5( ) 6(RTN) F • SETUP A. PROC. RETURN / MENU SETUP ENTER/ Joystick 5 Press and hold F • SETUP f or at least 3 seconds. 6 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ M.M.Manager [Multi Media Manager] ” , then press 2 (ENT) . 7 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ AP SETUP ” , then press 2 (ENT) . Perf orming time [...]

29 - EN Continued 8 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ MOBILE.S .MGR [Mobile Sound Manager] ” , then press 2 (ENT) . 9 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ TCR [Time Correction] ” , then press 2 (ENT) . 10 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ TCR ON/OFF [Time Correction ON/OFF] ” . 11 When OFF , press 1 ( ) after pressing 2 (ENT) to s witch TCR ON [[...]

30 - EN Settings/Adjustments 13 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ L or R ” or “ L+R ” , then press 2 (ENT) . L or R: Different adjustment v alues can be set for the left and right channels . L+R: Sets the same adjustment v alues for the left and right channels. When “ L+R ” is selected. 1) Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select either the Lch or R[...]

31 - EN 16 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ ADJUST [Adjust] ” , then press 2 (ENT) . 17 Press 2 (ENT) , and press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , adjust time correction (0.00~20.00ms, 0.05ms step), then press 6 (RTN) . 18 T o adjust another channel, repeat steps 14 to 17. 19 Once the settings are completed, press and hold F • SETUP for at least 3 seconds. ?[...]

32 - EN Settings/Adjustments 2(ENT) 1( ) 5( ) 6(RTN) F • SETUP A. PROC. RETURN / MENU SETUP ENTER/ Joystick Equalizer adjustments The PXI-H990 is equipped with a graphic equalizer and parametric equalizer . Y ou can set the Equalizer to whatev er values you want. Graphic equalizer The lev el of the front, rear and center channels can be adjusted [...]

33 - EN 1 Check that the head unit def eat mode is off. 2 Press and hold F • SETUP for at least 3 seconds. 3 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ M.M.Manager [Multi Media Manager] ” , then press 2 (ENT) . 4 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ AP SETUP ” , then press 2 (ENT) . 5 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ MOBILE.S.MGR [Mobile Sound Manager] [...]

34 - EN Settings/Adjustments 8 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select the Equalizer type, then press 2 (ENT) . 9 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ CH MODE [Channel Mode] ” , then press 2 (ENT) . 10 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ L or R ” or “ L+R ” , then press 2 (ENT) . L or R: Different adjustment v alues can be set for the left and right chann[...]

35 - EN 11 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ CH SELECT [Channel Select] ” , then press 2 (ENT) . 12 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select the desired channel, then press 2 (ENT) . The channels that can be selected depend on the system settings (page 9). 13 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ BAND [Band] ” , then press 2 (ENT) . 14 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , [...]

36 - EN Settings/Adjustments 15 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ ADJUST [Adjust] ” , then press 2 (ENT) . 16 Press 2 (ENT) , and press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , adjust the lev el ( ± 9 dB, in steps of 0.5 dB), then press 6 (RTN) . 17 T o adjust another frequency band, repeat steps 13 to 16. 18 T o adjust other channels, repeat steps 11 to 17. 19 Once th[...]

37 - EN 11 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ CH SELECT [Channel Select] ” , then press 2 (ENT) . 12 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select the desired channel, then press 2 (ENT). The channels that can be selected depend on the system settings (page 9). 13 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ BAND [Band] ” , then press 2 (ENT) . 14 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , s[...]

38 - EN Settings/Adjustments 16 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select the mode “ FREQ [F requency] ” , then press 2 (ENT) . 17 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select the frequency , then press 2 (ENT) . F or the adjustable frequencies, see page 109. • It is not possible to adjust the frequencies of adjacent bands within 4 steps. 18 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , sele[...]

39 - EN 20 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ L V [Le vel] ” , then press 2 (ENT) . 21 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , adjust the le vel ( ± 9dB 0.5dB step), then press 2 (ENT) . 22 T o adjust another band, after pressing 6 (RTN) , repeat steps 13 to 21. 23 T o adjust other channels, after pressing 6 (RTN) , repeat steps 11 to 22. 24 Once the settings are[...]

40 - EN Settings/Adjustments Crossover network The PXI-H990 is equipped with an activ e dividing network allo wing the bands to be split before amplification by the po wer amplifier . Because of this, there is no need for a passiv e network between the speakers and amplifiers and the amplifiers are fully independent, thus eliminating the problem of[...]

41 - EN L.P .F . cutoff frequency The H.P .F . setting cannot be the same as or e xceed the L.P .F . setting for that channel. • The crossov er network is a filter that divides specif ic frequency bands. • The high pass filter is a f ilter that cuts frequencies below a certain frequenc y (bass frequencies) and lets through treble frequencies. ?[...]

42 - EN Settings/Adjustments 2(ENT) 1( ) 5( ) 6(RTN) F • SETUP A. PROC. RETURN / MENU SETUP ENTER/ Joystick Crossover adjustment/Switching the phase 1 Press and hold F • SETUP for at least 3 seconds. 2 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ M.M.Manager [Multi Media Manager] ” , then press 2 (ENT) .[...]

43 - EN 3 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ AP SETUP ” , then press 2 (ENT) . 4 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ MOBILE.S .MGR [Mobile Sound Manager] ” , then press 2 (ENT) . 5 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ CR OSSO VER [Crossov er] ” , then press 2 (ENT) . 6 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ CH MODE [Channel Mode] ” , then press 2 (ENT[...]

44 - EN Settings/Adjustments 8 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ CH SELECT [Channel Select] ” , then press 2 (ENT) . 9 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select the channel (speaker) to be adjusted, then press 2 (ENT) . The channels that can be selected depend on the system settings (page 9). 10 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ ADJUST [Adjust] ” , then pr[...]

45 - EN 13 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ LOW .SL [Low P ass Slope] ” or “ HI.SL [High P ass Slope] ” , then press 2 (ENT) . 14 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , adjust the slope, then press 2 ( ENT ) . 15 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ LEVEL [Le v el] ” , then press 2 (ENT) . 16 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , adjust the level ( – 12dB~0dB, 1dB steps)[...]

46 - EN Settings/Adjustments 19 T o adjust another channel, after pressing 6 (RTN) , repeat steps 8 to 18. 20 Once the settings are completed, press and hold F • SETUP for at least 3 seconds. • Press 6 (R TN) or RETURN on the remote control in the setting mode to return to the previous item. Hint f or adjusting the subwoofer • If the subwoof [...]

47 - EN 2(ENT) 1( ) 5( ) F • SETUP A. PROC. RETURN MENU SETUP ENTER/ Joystick MX settings MX (Media Xpander) makes vocals or instr uments sound distinct regardless of the music source. The FM radio and CD will be able to reproduce the music clearly e ven in cars with a lot of road noise. When the head unit ’ s music source is switched, the sett[...]

48 - EN Settings/Adjustments 4 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ AP SETUP ” , then press 2 (ENT) . 5 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ MEDIA.S.MGR [Media Sound Manager] ” , then press 2 (ENT) . 6 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ MX [Media Xpander] ” , then press 2 (ENT) . 7 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ MX ON/OFF ” . 8 When OFF , press[...]

49 - EN 9 If set to ON, press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ MEDIA SEL [Media Select] ” , then press 2 (ENT) . 10 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select the source (medium) to be set, then press 2 (ENT) . 11 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ MX SELECT [MX Select] ” , then press 2 (ENT) . Continued[...]

50 - EN Settings/Adjustments 12 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select the desired mode, then press 2 (ENT) . When “ OFF ” is selected, the MX eff ect is turned off. FM: MX1 to 5 and OFF The medium to high frequencies become more clear , and produces well balanced sound in all the bands. CD: MX1 to 5 and OFF CD mode processes a large quantity of data. T[...]

51 - EN TITLE Performing time correction manually (Time Correction) Equalizer adjust- ments Crossover adjustment/ Switching the phase MX settings Description Time correction cannot be performed for speak ers set to “ OFF ” at the speaker settings (page 7). In reality the time difference depends not only on the difference in ph ysical distance b[...]

52 - EN Using the m ulti-channel function Adjustment pr ocedure for m ulti-channel function Make the adjustments described belo w in order to reproduce Dolby Digital and DTS sound with greater accuracy . Adjustment procedure • In case of combining the A utomatic adjustments etc. W e recommend to make the Automatic adjustments before the multi-cha[...]

53 - EN 2(ENT) 1( ) 5( ) 6(RTN) F • SETUP A. PROC. RETURN / MENU SETUP ENTER/ Joystick Speaker setup (Dolb y SP) The PXI-H990 can be set according to the playable frequency range of your speaker s. Check the playable frequency range of the speakers (not including the subw oofer) befor e perform- ing this operation to verify whether the speakers c[...]

54 - EN Using the m ulti-channel function 3 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ AP SETUP ” , then press 2 (ENT) . 4 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ SP SETUP [Speaker Setup] ” , then press 2 (ENT) . 5 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ Dolby SP [Dolby Speaker Setup] ” , then press 2 (ENT) . 6 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ CH SELECT [Channel[...]

55 - EN 8 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ SETUP [Setup] ” , then press 2 (ENT) . 9 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select the speaker type , then press 2 (ENT) . (Subwoof er is only ON/OFF .) LARGE: When a speaker that can pla y low frequencies is connected SMALL: When a speaker that cannot pla y low frequen- cies is connected OFF: When no speaker is co[...]

56 - EN Using the m ulti-channel function 10 T o adjust another speaker , repeat steps 6 to 9. Cut-off frequency setting Set the cut-off frequency to restrict the playbac k when the speaker settings are set to “ SMALL ” . P erform this setting after selecting the speaker setting of e very speaker . 1) On the mode Dolby SP , press 1 ( ) or 5 ( )[...]

57 - EN 2(ENT) 1( ) 5( ) 6(RTN) F • SETUP Adjusting the speaker le vels (OUTPUT LEVEL) Use the test tones output from the PXI-H990 to adjust so that the volume of the dif ferent speakers is equal. T o achieve a str ong sense of pr esence, adjust so that the v olume of the sound heard from the different speak ers at the listening position is the s[...]

58 - EN Using the m ulti-channel function 3 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ AP SETUP ” , then press 2 (ENT) . 4 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ MUL TI.CH.MGR [Multi Channel Manager] ” , then press 2 (ENT) . 5 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ OUTPUT LEVEL [Output Le vel] ” , then press 2 (ENT) . 6 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ CH SELE[...]

59 - EN 8 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ LEVEL [Le v el] ” , then press 2 (ENT) . 9 Press 2 (ENT) , press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , adjust the output le vel, then press 6 (RTN) . Each speaker can be adjusted b y ± 10 dB ( ± 1 dB step). 10 T o adjust another speaker , repeat steps 6 to 9. 11 When the settings are completed, press 1( ) or 5 ( ) , selec[...]

60 - EN Using the m ulti-channel function 2(ENT) 1( ) 5( ) F • SETUP Adjusting the acoustic image (BI PHANT OM) T o achieve sound with a sense of presence, the center speak er must be placed directly in front of the driv er ’ s seat and the passenger ’ s seat. W ith this function, the center channel information is distributed to the left and [...]

61 - EN 3 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ AP SETUP ” , then press 2 (ENT) . 4 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ MUL TI.CH.MGR [Multi Channel Manager] ” , then press 2 (ENT) . 5 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ BI PHANT OM [Bi Phantom] ” , then press 2 (ENT) . 6 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ MODE ON/OFF [Bi Phantom ON/OFF] ” . 7 When [...]

62 - EN Using the m ulti-channel function 9 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , adjust the level, then press 2 (ENT) . The level can be adjusted within the range of – 5 to +5. The higher the le vel, the more the position of the center speaker is shifted to the sides. 10 Once the settings are completed, press and hold F • SETUP for at least 3 seconds. • Pr[...]

63 - EN 2(ENT) 1( ) 5( ) F • SETUP A. PROC. RETURN MENU SETUP ENTER/ Joystick Mixing the Bass Sound of the Center Channel with the Sound of the Fr ont Left and Right Channels (C.B ASS SPLIT) The (bass) audio signals of the center channel are mixed into the audio signals output from the front left and right speakers. • A void stopping, pausing, [...]

64 - EN Using the m ulti-channel function 3 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ AP SETUP ” , then press 2 (ENT) . 4 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ MUL TI.CH.MGR [Multi Channel Manager] ” , then press 2 (ENT) . 5 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ C .BASS SPLIT [Center Bass Split] ” , then press 2 (ENT) . 6 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ MO[...]

65 - EN 8 When ON is set, press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ FREQ [F requency] ” , then press 2 (ENT) . 9 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select the frequency to be set, then press 2 (ENT) . P ossible frequency setting 200Hz/225Hz/250Hz/280Hz/315Hz/ 350Hz/400Hz/450Hz/500Hz 10 Once the settings are completed, press and hold F • SETUP for at least 3 second[...]

66 - EN Using the m ulti-channel function 2(ENT) 1( ) 5( ) F • SETUP A. PROC. RETURN MENU SETUP ENTER/ Joystick / Mixing bass sound to the rear channel (REAR MIX) This function mixes the front channel audio signals (lo w range) to the audio signals output from the rear speakers, improving the sound in the v ehicle ’ s rear seat. • A void stop[...]

67 - EN 3 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ AP SETUP ” , then press 2 (ENT) . 4 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ MUL TI.CH.MGR [Multi Channel Manager] ” , then press 2 (ENT) . 5 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ REAR MIX [Rear Mix] ” , then press 2 (ENT) . 6 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ MODE ON/OFF [Rear Mix ON/OFF] ” . 7 When OFF , p[...]

68 - EN Using the m ulti-channel function 9 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , adjust the output le vel, then press 2 (ENT) . The le vel can be adjusted in fiv e steps: – 6, – 3, 0, +3 and +6. The higher the le vel, the more bass is output from the rear speakers . (The effect diff ers according to the software (D VD , etc.).) 10 Once the settings are compl[...]

69 - EN 2(ENT) 1( ) 5( ) F • SETUP A. PROC. RETURN MENU SETUP ENTER/ Joystick Outputting the Front Channel Signals from the Rear Channels (REAR FILL) When playing back 2 channel software, the front channel signals can be output from the rear channels. • This function only works with two-channel signals. This operation is ineffectiv e when 5.1-c[...]

70 - EN Using the m ulti-channel function 1 Press and hold F • SETUP f or at least 3 seconds. 2 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ M.M.Manager [Multi Media Manager] ” , then press 2 (ENT) . 3 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ AP SETUP ” , then press 2 (ENT) . 4 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ MUL TI.CH.MGR [Multi Channel Manager] ” , then [...]

71 - EN 6 After pressing 2 (ENT) , press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , to s witch ON/OFF . 7 Once the settings are completed, press and hold F • SETUP for at least 3 seconds. • Press 6 (R TN) or RETURN on the remote control in the setting mode to return to the previous item. Supplement See page 89 f or supplementar y information. REAR FILL REAR FIL O N REAR[...]

Using the m ulti-channel function 72 - EN 2(ENT) 1( ) 5( ) 6(RTN) F • SETUP A. PROC. RETURN MENU SETUP ENTER/ Joystick Achie ving powerful high v olume sound (LISTEN MODE) W ith Dolby Digital, the dynamic range is compressed so that powerful sound can be achie ved at regular v olume levels. This compression can be canceled to ac hieve an energeti[...]

73 - EN 3 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ AP SETUP ” , then press 2 (ENT) . 4 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ MUL TI.CH.MGR [Multi Channel Manager] ” , then press 2 (ENT) . 5 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ LISTEN MODE [Listening Mode] ” , then press 2 (ENT) . 6 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ STD [ST AND- ARD] ” or “ MAX [MAXIMUM[...]

Using the m ulti-channel function 74 - EN 2(ENT) 1( ) 5( ) 6(RTN) F • SETUP A. PROC. RETURN / MENU SETUP ENTER/ Joystick Adjusting the D VD level (D VD LEVEL) The volume (signal le vel) for the Dolby Digital, Pro Logic II, DTS, DTS Neo:6 and PCM modes can be set. • A void stopping, pausing, switching the disc, cueing, fast-forwarding or switchi[...]

75 - EN 4 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ MEDIA.S .MGR [Media Sound Manager] ” , then press 2 (ENT) . 5 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ D VD LEVEL [D VD V olume Lev el Setup] ” , then press 2 (ENT) . 6 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ MODE SELECT [Mode Select] ” , then press 2 (ENT) . 7 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select the item to be adjust[...]

Using the m ulti-channel function 76 - EN 9 After pressing 2 (ENT) , press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , adjust the lev el, then press 6 (RTN) . The lev el can be adjusted in the range of – 10dB to +10dB (2dB step). 10 Repeat steps 6 to 9 to adjust the different lev els. 11 Once the settings are completed, press and hold F • SETUP for at least 3 seconds. ?[...]

77 - EN 2(ENT) 1( ) 5( ) F • SETUP A. PROC. RETURN MENU SETUP ENTER/ Joystick 6.1-Channel Settings (6.1CH MODE) Make the Dolby Digital EX and DTS-ES decoding settings. Due to the speaker setting (page 7), you may not be able to set if SYSTEM1 or SYSTEM2 is selected. See page 107 for information on Dolby Digital EX and DTS-ES. • A void stopping,[...]

Using the m ulti-channel function 78 - EN 4 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ MUL TI.CH.MGR [Multi Channel Manager] ” , then press 2 (ENT) . 5 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ 6.1CH MODE [6.1ch Mode] ” , then press 2 (ENT) . Cannot select 6.1CH MODE when “ SYSTEM 1 ” or “ SYSTEM 2 ” is selected at the speak er settings (page 7). 6 Pres[...]

79 - EN 9 Once the settings are completed, press and hold F • SETUP for at least 3 seconds. • Press 6 (R TN) or RETURN on the remote control in the setting mode to return to the previous item. Supplement See page 90 f or supplementar y information.[...]

Using the m ulti-channel function 80 - EN 2(ENT) 1( ) 5( ) 6(RTN) F • SETUP A. PROC. RETURN / MENU SETUP ENTER/ Joystick PCM Output Settings (PCM OUT MODE) Dolby Pro Logic II processes music signals recorded in two channels and plays them in the Surround mode. Also, the output may be set to 2 or 3 channels when playing discs recorded in linear PC[...]

81 - EN 3 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ AP SETUP ” , then press 2 (ENT) . 4 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ MUL TI.CH.MGR [Multi Channel Manager] ” , then press 2 (ENT) . 5 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ PCM OUT MODE [PCM Out Mode] ” , then press 2 (ENT) . 6 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ PCM SELECT [PCM Mode Select] ” , then pr[...]

Using the m ulti-channel function 82 - EN 7 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select the desired mode, then press 2 (ENT) . PCM STEREO : 2ch output (L/R) PCM 3ch : 3ch output (L/R/Center/Rear Center) PL II MOVIE : Suits the stereo TV shows and movie programs en- coded in Dolby Surround. It improves the sound field directivity to near that of discrete 5-channe[...]

83 - EN 1 In PCM OUT MODE, press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ Dolby PL II [Dolby Pro Logic II ] ” , then press 2 (ENT) . 2 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ CENTER WIDTH [Center Width] ” , then press 2 (ENT) . 3 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ MODE ON/OFF [Center Width ON/OFF] ” . 4 When OFF , press 1 ( ) after pressing 2 (ENT) to s witch ON[...]

Using the m ulti-channel function 84 - EN 7 In Dolby PL II mode, press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ DIM CONTROL [Dimension Control] ” , then press 2 (ENT) . 8 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ MODE ON/OFF [Dimension Control ON/OFF] ” . 9 When OFF , press 1 ( ) after pressing 2 (ENT) to s witch ON. T o switch from ON to OFF , press 5 ( ) after pr[...]

85 - EN 12 In Dolby PL II mode, press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ P ANORAMA ON/OFF [Panorama Mode ON/OFF] ” , then press 2 (ENT) . 13 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) to switch ON/OFF , then press 2 (ENT) . When set to “ ON ” , the stereo image of the front channels expands to the surround speakers . This creates a stimulating “ envelop- ing ” effect[...]

Using the m ulti-channel function 86 - EN 2(ENT) 1( ) 5( ) F • SETUP RETURN / MENU SETUP ENTER/ Joystick When “ Neo:6 MUSIC [DTS Neo:6 MUSIC] ” is selected, CGAIN can be set using the procedure described below . 1 In PCM OUT MODE, press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ DTS Neo:6 ” , then press 2 (ENT) . 2 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ CGAIN [...]

87 - EN Supplement See page 90 f or supplementar y information. DTS Neo 6 LEVEL 0. 2 4 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ LEVEL ” , then press 2 (ENT) . 5 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , adjust the level, then press 2 (ENT) . The level can be adjusted from 0 to 0.5 (0.1 step). 6 Once the settings are completed, press and hold F • SETUP for at least 3 sec[...]

Using the m ulti-channel function 88 - EN TITLE Speaker setup (Dolby SP) Adjusting the speaker le vels (OUTPUT LEVEL) Adjusting the acoustic image (BI PHANT OM) Description The operations performed with the remote control unit in step 1 can also be performed by pressing and holding MENU (SETUP) f or at least 3 seconds , moving the joystic k up or d[...]

89 - EN TITLE Mixing the Bass Sound of the Center Channel with the Sound of the F ront Left and Right Channels (C.BASS SPLIT) Mixing bass sound to the rear channel (REAR MIX) Outputting the F ront Channel Signals from the Rear Channels (REAR FILL) Achieving po werful high volume sound (LISTEN MODE) Adjusting the D VD lev el (D VD LEVEL) Description[...]

Using the m ulti-channel function 90 - EN TITLE 6.1-Channel Settings (6.1CH MODE) PCM Output Settings (PCM OUT MODE) Description The operations performed with the remote control unit in step 1 can also be performed by pressing and holding MENU (SETUP) for at least 3 seconds, moving the jo ystick up or down to select “ AP SETUP ” , then pressing[...]

91 - EN 2(ENT) 1( ) SOURCE/POWER 5( ) F • SETUP A. PROC. RETURN MENU SETUP ENTER/ Joystick 1 Press and hold F • SETUP for at least 3 seconds. 2 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ M.M.Manager [Multi Media Manager] ” , then press 2 (ENT) . 3 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ A UX SETUP ” , then press 2 (ENT) . Con venient Functions External in[...]

92 - EN Convenient Functions 4 After pressing 2 (ENT) , press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , to s witch ON/OFF . 5 Once the settings are completed, press and hold F • SETUP for at least 3 seconds. • After setting A UX ON/OFF , turn the ignition key to OFF , and switch the ignition key to ACC or ON again. The setting contents are realized. • If 6 (R TN) or [...]

93 - EN F • SETUP 1~6 Function Indicator A. PROC. RETURN MENU SETUP ENTER/ Joystick Storing settings in the memory W ith the PXI-H990, up to six sets of adjustments and settings you have made can be stored in the memory . The adjustment and setting items listed below are all stored at one preset memor y position. Setting the speakers Time correct[...]

94 - EN Convenient Functions 1 Press and hold F • SETUP f or at least 3 seconds. 2 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ M.M.Manager [Multi Media Manager] ” , then press 2 (ENT) . 3 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ AP SETUP ” , then press 2 (ENT) . 4 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ PRESET [Preset] ” , then press 2 (ENT) . 5 Press 1 ( ) or 5 [...]

95 - EN 6 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ STORE [Store] ” , then press 2 (ENT) . 7 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ PRESET NO [Preset No .] ” , then press 2 (ENT) . 8 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select the preset number at which the settings are to be stored, then press 2 (ENT) . Appro ximately 5 seconds are required for the processing to be comp[...]

96 - EN Convenient Functions A. PROC. RETURN MENU SETUP ENTER/ Joystick 1 Press and hold F • SETUP f or at least 3 seconds. 2 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ M.M.Manager [Multi Media Manager] ” , then press 2 (ENT) . 3 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ AP SETUP ” , then press 2 (ENT) . Calling out stored v alues 1~6 F • SETUP Function Ind[...]

97 - EN 4 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ PRESET [Preset] ” , then press 2 (ENT) . 5 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ MODE [Recall or Store] ” , then press 2 (ENT) . 6 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ RECALL [Recall] ” , then press 2 (ENT) . 7 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) , select “ PRESET NO [Preset No .] ” , then press 2 (ENT) . 8 Press 1 ([...]

98 - EN Convenient Functions 9 Once the settings are completed, press and hold F • SETUP for at least 3 seconds. • Press 6 (R TN) or RETURN on the remote control in the setting mode to return to the previous item. Easily calling out v alues in the memory 1 Press F • SETUP so that the function indicator becomes blue . 2 Press a button from 1 t[...]

99 - EN A. PROC. RETURN MENU SETUP ENTER/ Joystick / Equalizer adjustment (when D VI-9990/TMI- M990 is connected) When using the (DVI-9990) head unit and the (TMI-M990) monitor (both sold separately) in the system (page 32), EQ adjustments ar e reflected in the data on the head unit ’ s and monitor ’ s displa ys. The operation is from the remot[...]

100 - EN Convenient Functions 6 Use Joystic k to select “ L/R ” or “ L+R ” , and press ENTER . L/R: Independent adjustment values can be set to the Left and Right channels. L+R: The same adjustment values are set to the Left and Right channels. When “ L+R ” have been selected, use Jo ystick to select L or R, and press ENTER . L : V alid[...]

101 - EN 9 Adjust all the frequency bandwidths with the operations of step 8, then press ENTER . 10 T o adjust another channel, repeat steps 7 to 9. 11 Once the settings hav e been completed, press and hold MENU/SETUP f or at least 3 seconds.[...]

102 - EN Convenient Functions 6 Use Joystic k to select “ L/R ” or “ L+R ” , and press ENTER . L/R: Independent adjustment values can be set to the Left and Right channels. L+R: The same adjustment values are set to the Left and Right channels. When “ L+R ” have been selected, use Joystick to select L or R, and press ENTER . L: V alidat[...]

103 - EN 9 Use Joystick to select the “ Freq ” (frequency), “ Width ” (bandwidth (Q)), and “ Level ” items, then press or and adjust the various items. • See Page 109 for information about the adjustable frequencies. The frequencies of adjacent bands cannot be adjusted to within 4 steps. • The bandwidth can be adjusted to the 6 lev [...]

104 - EN Convenient Functions TITLE External input settings Storing settings in the memory Calling out stored values Equalizer adjust- ment (when D VI- 9990/TMI-M990 is connected) Description The operations perf or med with the remote control unit in step 1 can also be performed by pressing and holding MENU (SETUP) f or at least 3 seconds, moving t[...]

105 - EN Inf or mation About the Monitor Display D V D P L A Y E R VOL. - 28dB AP Preset - 1 0 : 17 V I D E O Title 3 Chapt. 1 Time 000’ 32” R C S L s R s LFE L Preset Number Display Input Signal Display The display will change depending on the input signal. The display will appear toned down in the absence of a signal. L : Left front channel R[...]

106 - EN Inf or mation T erminology Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is a digital audio compression technology dev eloped by Dolby Labor ator ies that allows large quantities of audio data to be efficiently recorded on discs. It is compatible with audio signals from mono (1 channel) all the wa y up to 5.1-channel surround sound. The signals for the diff[...]

107 - EN Dolby Digital EX Dolb y Digital EX is a technology that creates full-bandwidth output in programs from 5.1 channels to 6 channels. Using a matrix decoder, 3 surround channels are e xtracted from the signals that are recorded on the 2 channels of the program. Use this function with Dolby Digital surround EX movie soundtrac ks to bring out o[...]

108 - EN Inf or mation In case of difficulty If you encounter a problem, please re view the items in the following checklist. This guide will help you isolate the problem if the unit is at fault. Otherwise, make sure the rest of your system is properly connected or consult your authorized Alpine dealer . Set does not operate. Nothing appears on the[...]

109 - EN Specifications Graphic EQ number of bands: Front (left and right) 31 bands Rear (left and right) 31 bands Center 31 bands Subwoofer 10 bands Graphic EQ boost cut range: ± 9 dB Parametric EQ number of bands: Front/rear/center 10 bands Subwoofer 2 bands Parametric EQ frequency: Front, Rear and Center Band 1: 20/22/25/28/31.5/36/40/45/50/56/[...]

110 - EN Inf or mation <Components> Parts name Quantity P ar ts for mounting ....................................................................................... 1set Owner ’ s manual ........................................................................................... 1set Microphone ...............................................[...]

111 - EN Directory Menu Some menu cannot be selected depending on the displayed condition. . CH SELECT [Channel Select] . ADJUST [Adjust] . CH MODE [Channel Mode] . CH SELECT [Channel Select] . ADJUST [Adjust] . CH MODE [Channel Mode] . AUT O TCR [Auto Time Correction] . TCR ON/OFF [Time Correction ON/OFF] . CH SELECT [Channel Select] . BAND [Band][...]

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