Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product PXA-H700 Alpine
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EN FR ES R ALPINE ELECTRONICS, INC. Tokyo office: 1-1-8 Nishi Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-8501, Japan Tel.: (03) 3494-1101 ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AMERICA, INC. 19145 Gramercy Place, Torrance, California 90501, U.S.A. Tel.: 1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631) ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC.
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1 -EN FR ES DE SE IT Contents Operating Instructions W ARNING W ARNING .................................................. 2 CAUTION ................................................... 2 PRECAUTIONS ......................................... 3 Basic Operation T urning the power on and off .
2 -EN W ARNING WARNING This symbol means important instructions. F ailure to heed them can result in serious injury or death. DO NOT OPERA TE ANY FUNCTION THA T T AKES YOUR A TTENTION AW A Y FROM SAFEL Y DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE. Any function that requires your prolonged attention should only be performed after coming to a complete stop.
3 -EN FR ES DE SE IT PRECAUTIONS T emperature Be sure the temperature inside the vehicle is between +60 ° C (+140 ° F) and –10 ° C (+14 ° F) before turning your unit on.
4 -EN About indicators • PRO LOGIC II indicator Lights green in the Dolby Surround decode mode • Dolby Digital indicator Lights green in the Dolby Digital decode mode • DTS indicator Lights green in the DTS decode mode Operating the Rotary encoder This unit uses the Rotary encoder when establishing settings or adjustments.
5 -EN EN FR ES DE SE IT Adjusting the input level Using the analog, RCA-type connections, the PXA-H700’ s input le v el must be preset from the head unit. Adjust the input level using a sound source with a high recording le vel (such as pop or roc k music).
6 -EN 2) Connect the microphone to the PXA-H700. 4 Set the vehicle’ s engine key to the A CC position. • Vibrations could mak e it difficult to achie ve the appropriate adjustment values, so turn the engine off .
7 -EN EN FR ES DE SE IT • If the microphone does not pick up the sound or the speakers are not working or are connected or wired improperly , the automatic adjustments are not performed and a error message is displayed. Check the various speakers then perform the automatic adjustments again.
8 -EN Performing time correction manually (TCR)/Switching the phase Because of the particular conditions inside the v ehicle, there are major diff erences in the distances between the diff erent speak ers and the listening position.
9 -EN EN FR ES DE SE IT 9 T ur n the Rotary encoder to s witch the phase , then press the CHANNEL button. Press the ENTER button to return to step 8. 0 180 10 Repeat steps 7 to 9 to adjust other channels. 11 Once the adjustments are completed, press the TCR/PHASE button.
10 -EN Settings/Adjustments Bass Focus The time diff erence between the front-rear/left- right speakers, can be adjusted a pair at a time . Audib le time correction can be made from 0.05 ms to 20.00 ms in 401 steps (0 to 400). 1 Check that the def eat mode is off .
11 -EN EN FR ES DE SE IT Example of Steps 4 and 5 Setting 1. After entering corrections for the front (left and right) speakers in STEP 30, the time diff erence is 1.5 ms for both front-left and front-right speakers. 2. After entering corrections f or the left (front and rear) speakers in STEP 30, the time diff erence becomes 3.
12 -EN Settings/Adjustments (factory default) *3 When center is set to subwoof er , it becomes Sub .W(R). 5 T ur n the Rotary encoder to select the frequency , then press the ENTER button. Adjustable frequencies Front/Rear/Center: 20Hz~20kHz (1/3 octave step) Sub .
13 -EN EN FR ES DE SE IT 6 T ur n the Rotary encoder to select the frequency , then press the ENTER b utton. For the adjustab le frequencies , see page 43. 7 T ur n the Rotary encoder to adjust the band width (Q), then press the ENTER button. The band width can be adjusted in 6 steps of 0.
14 -EN NO TES • When the speaker is set to the “OFF” mode, the parametric equalizer for that speaker is inef fective. Refer to “Setting the speakers” (pag e 4). • It is not possible to adjust the frequencies of adjacent bands within 7 steps.
15 -EN EN FR ES DE SE IT X-OVER The PXA-H700 is equipped with an activ e crossov er allowing the frequency bands to be split bef ore amplification. Because of this , there is no need f or a passive netw ork between the speakers and amplifiers . This mak es the amplifiers fully independent, eliminating the problem of interf erence .
16 -EN X-OVER adjustment This section describes the procedure for making the X-OVER adjustment. Before performing this procedure, see “X-O VER” on page 15. 1 Check that the def eat mode is off . (See page 28.) 2 Press the X-OVER button to set the X-O VER adjustment mode.
17 -EN EN FR ES DE SE IT Hint for adjusting the subwoofer • If the subwoofer is installed on the rear deck, setting a gentle L.P .F . slope (for e xample 6 dB/ oct.) makes the sound localization more to the rear . This can also aff ect the acoustic localization of the front.
18 -EN MX settings MX (Media Xpander) makes v ocals or instruments sound distinct regardless of the music source. The radio , CD , and MP3, will be able to reproduce the m usic clearly ev en in cars with a lot of road noise.
19 -EN EN FR ES DE SE IT 3 T ur n the Rotary encoder to select the source (media) you w ant to set, then press the ENTER button. 4 T ur n the Rotary encoder to select the desired mode, then press the ENTER b utton. For further information about setting mode, see step 3 of 1 (page 18).
20 -EN * If DOLBY PL II MUSIC is selected, the center width can be adjusted with following operations. This function off ers the optimum v ocal position by adjusting the center channel position between the center speaker and the L/R speaker .
21 -EN FR ES DE SE IT Adjustment procedure for Dolby Surround Make the adjustments described below in order to reproduce Dolby Digital and DTS sound with greater accuracy .
22 -EN Using Dolby Surr ound OFF: When no speaker is connected SMALL: When a speaker that cannot play low frequencies (80 Hz or less) is connected LARGE: When a speaker that can play low frequencies (80 Hz or less) is connected *1: It is not possible to set the front speakers to “OFF”.
23 -EN FR ES DE SE IT 4 T ur n the Rotary encoder to select “A uto”, then press the ENTER button. T est tone output is repeated f or each of the diff erent speaker channels. They will be repeated in the order shown below . If no operation is perf ormed for 2 seconds , the channel s witches to the next channel.
24 -EN Using Dolby Surr ound Adjusting the acoustic image In most installations, the center speak er must be placed directly between the front passenger and driver . Using this function, the center channel inf ormation is distr ibuted to the left and right speakers .
25 -EN FR ES DE SE IT Achieving powerful high volume sound With Dolby Digital, the dynamic r ange is compressed so that powerful sound can be achie ved at regular v olume le v els. This compression can be canceled to achieve an energetic sound with e ven g reater pow er , lik e the sound in a movie theater .
26 -EN Convenient Functions Linear PCM setting The output when pla ying discs recorded in linear PCM can be set to 2 or 3 channels. 1 Press the SETUP button. The setup mode is set. 2 T ur n the Rotary encoder to select the “PCM MODE”, then press the ENTER button.
27 -EN EN FR ES DE SE IT Display settings The displa y’ s contrast and LCD (negativ e/ positiv e) can be adjusted. 1 Press the SETUP button. The setup mode is set. 2 T ur n the Rotary encoder to select the “DISPLA Y SETUP” mode, then press the ENTER b utton.
28 -EN Convenient Functions Storing settings in the memory Up to six adjustments and settings can be stored in the PXA-H700’ s memory . 1 Make the adjustment or setting y ou want to store in the memory . 2 Press and hold any b utton from 1 to 6 f or at least 2 seconds to store the setting into preset memory (“MEMORY1” to “MEMORY6”).
29 -EN EN FR ES DE SE IT Switching the display mode 1 Press the DISP button to select the desired display mode . IN P H TC P– 2 U L R Ls Rs F LE C P S Example of input channel (When monaural surround signal (s) is not inputted) The display changes according to the input signals.
30 -EN Installation and Connections Before installing or connecting the unit, please read the following and pages 2 and 3 of this manual thoroughly for proper use. W arning DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR AL TER. Doing so may result in an accident, fire or electric shock.
31 -EN FR ES DE SE IT ARRANGE THE WIRING SO IT IS NOT CRIMPED OR PINCHED BY A SHARP MET AL EDGE. Route the cables and wiring away from moving parts (like the seat rails) or sharp or pointed edges.
32 -EN Installation and Connections IMPORT ANT Please record the serial number of your unit in the space provided below and keep it as a per manent record.
33 -EN FR ES DE SE IT Installation The PXA-H700 is made up of two components: the Control Unit and Base Unit. Mounting the control unit CAUTION: Do not install the control unit near the air-bag of the front passenger’ s seat. • Confir m the installation location will be safe .
34 -EN Installation and Connections 3 Mount the spacer and brack et to the control unit. Next, securely mount the f actory brack ets remov ed from the f actor y r adio, to the control unit assembly .
35 -EN FR ES DE SE IT Mounting the base unit ● V elcro Fastener Mounting Attach to the vehicle (such as under the dashboard). Flanged self-tapping screw (M4 x 14) V elcro fastener ● Using the Mounting Screws (Supplied) The Base Unit can be mounted under the seat using the mounting screws .
36 -EN Installation and Connections Basic Connections Diagram Display Cord colors and cord/terminal specifications Connect to: • Front 1 speaker output jacks (RCA outputs) Outputs signals for driving the front 1 speakers. • Front 2 speaker output jacks (RCA outputs) Outputs signals for driving the front 2 speakers.
37 -EN FR ES DE SE IT Examples of system expansion Battery Blue/White Blue/White White/green Not used in this system Not used in this system To External Amplifier Remote ON Cable Connect to a metal part of chassis body with a screw.
38 -EN Installation and Connections NO TE Please observe the follo wing when using Fiber Optic Cable. • Do not coil the F iber Optic Cable smaller than a 30mm r adius.
39 -EN FR ES DE SE IT • PXA-H700 + Head Unit + Video Deck etc. + External Amplifier • For connecting a head unit with which Ai-NET connections are not possible . NO TE When using the PXA-H700 with a non-Ai-NET head unit, +12V is r equir ed on this line * to turn on the equalizer .
40 -EN Installation and Connections • PXA-H700 + DV A-7996 Head Unit + CD Changer + Navigation System + Monitor + External Amplifier NO TE Depending on the type of monitor used in the system, a separ ate RGB con version cable (KWE-503N) may be r equir ed.
41 -EN EN FR ES DE SE IT Information T erminology Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is a digital audio compression technology de veloped b y Dolb y Laboratories 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.
42 -EN In case of difficulty If you encounter a prob lem, please re vie w the items in the f ollowing chec klist. This guide will help y ou isolate the prob lem if the unit is at f ault. Otherwise , make sure the rest of y our system is properly connected or consult your authoriz ed Alpine dealer .
43 -EN EN FR ES DE SE IT 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 5 bands Subwoofer 2 bands Parametric EQ frequency: Front, Rear and Center Band 1: 20/22/25/28/31.
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