Alpine PXA-H700 - Manual

4 -EN About indicators • PRO LOGIC II indicator Lights green in the Dolby Surround decodemode • 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 whenestablishing se...

5 -EN EN FR ES DE SE IT Adjusting the input level Using the analog, RCA-type connections, thePXA-H700’s input level must be preset from thehead unit.Adjust the input level using a sound source witha high recording level (such as pop or rockmusic). 1 Turn on the head unit’s power. 2 Turn the Rotary e...

6 -EN 2) Connect the microphone to the PXA-H700. 4 Set the vehicle’s engine key to the ACC position.• Vibrations could make it difficult to achievethe appropriate adjustment values, so turnthe engine off. • Noise could make it impossible for automaticmeasurements to be made, so make surethe air cond...

7 -EN EN FR ES DE SE IT • If the microphone does not pick up thesound or the speakers are not working or areconnected or wired improperly, the automaticadjustments are not performed and a errormessage is displayed.Check the various speakers then performthe automatic adjustments again. 8 Check that t...

9 -EN EN FR ES DE SE IT 9 Turn the Rotary encoder to switch 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 theTCR/PHASE button. NOTES • When the speaker is set to ...

10 -EN Settings/Adjustments Bass Focus The time difference between the front-rear/left-right speakers, can be adjusted a pair at a time.Audible time correction can be made from 0.05ms to 20.00 ms in 401 steps (0 to 400). 1 Check that the defeat mode is off.(See page 28.) 2 Press the TCR/PHASE button...

12 -EN Settings/Adjustments (factory default) *3 When center is set to subwoofer, it becomes Sub.W(R). 5 Turn the Rotary encoder to select thefrequency, then press the ENTER button. Adjustable frequenciesFront/Rear/Center: 20Hz~20kHz (1/3 octavestep)Sub.W: 20Hz~160Hz (1/3 octave step) 6 Turn the Rot...

13 -EN EN FR ES DE SE IT 6 Turn the Rotary encoder to select thefrequency, then press the ENTER button.For the adjustable frequencies, see page 43. 7 Turn the Rotary encoder to adjust the bandwidth (Q), then press the ENTER button.The band width can be adjusted in 6 steps of0.5/1/2/3/4/5. 8 Turn the...

16 -EN X-OVER adjustment This section describes the procedure for makingthe X-OVER adjustment. Before performing thisprocedure, see “X-OVER” on page 15. 1 Check that the defeat mode is off.(See page 28.) 2 Press the X-OVER button to set the X-OVERadjustment mode. 3 Press and hold the CHANNEL button ...

18 -EN MX settings MX (Media Xpander) makes vocals orinstruments sound distinct regardless of themusic source. The radio, CD, and MP3, will beable to reproduce the music clearly even in carswith a lot of road noise. 1 When “Auto” has been set as the MX modesetting (see page 27) while using the PXA-H...

20 -EN * If DOLBY PL II MUSIC is selected, the center width can be adjusted with followingoperations.This function offers the optimum vocal positionby adjusting the center channel positionbetween the center speaker and the L/Rspeaker. (The adjustments established in“Adjusting the acoustic image” (pa...

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 greateraccuracy. Adjustment procedure 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Speaker setup (page 22)(Turning the speakers to be used on and off and setting their response)...

22 -EN Using Dolby Surround OFF:When no speaker is connectedSMALL:When a speaker that cannot play lowfrequencies (80 Hz or less) is connectedLARGE: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”. *2: If the front speak...

23 -EN FR ES DE SE IT 4 Turn the Rotary encoder to select “Auto”, thenpress the ENTER button. Test tone output isrepeated for each of the different speakerchannels. They will be repeated in the ordershown below.If no operation is performed for 2 seconds, thechannel switches to the next channel. 5 Wh...

24 -EN Using Dolby Surround Adjusting the acoustic image In most installations, the center speaker must beplaced directly between the front passenger anddriver. Using this function, the center channelinformation is distributed to the left and rightspeakers. This creates an acoustic imagesimulating a...

25 -EN FR ES DE SE IT Achieving powerful high volume sound With Dolby Digital, the dynamic range iscompressed so that powerful sound can beachieved at regular volume levels. Thiscompression can be canceled to achieve anenergetic sound with even greater power, like thesound in a movie theater. NOTE T...

26 -EN Convenient Functions Linear PCM setting The output when playing discs recorded in linearPCM can be set to 2 or 3 channels. 1 Press the SETUP button.The setup mode is set. 2 Turn the Rotary encoder to select the “PCMMODE”, then press the ENTER button. 3 Turn the Rotary encoder to select “2ch O...

27 -EN EN FR ES DE SE IT Display settings The display’s contrast and LCD (negative/positive) can be adjusted. 1 Press the SETUP button.The setup mode is set. 2 Turn the Rotary encoder to select the “DISPLAYSETUP” mode, then press the ENTER button. 3 Turn the Rotary encoder to adjust“CONTRAST”, then ...

28 -EN Convenient Functions Storing settings in the memory Up to six adjustments and settings can be storedin the PXA-H700’s memory. 1 Make the adjustment or setting you want to storein the memory. 2 Press and hold any button from 1 to 6 for at least2 seconds to store the setting into presetmemory (...

29 -EN EN FR ES DE SE IT Switching the display mode 1 Press the DISP button to select the desireddisplay mode. I N P H T C P – 2 U L R L s R s F L E C P S Example of input channel (Whenmonaural surround signal (s) isnot inputted) The display changes according to theinput signals. The indicated items...

30 -EN Installation and Connections Before installing or connecting the unit, pleaseread the following and pages 2 and 3 of thismanual thoroughly for proper use. Warning DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR ALTER. Doing so may result in an accident, fire or electric shock. USE THE CORRECT AMPERE RATING WHEN REPLAC...

31 -EN FR ES DE SE IT ARRANGE THE WIRING SO IT IS NOT CRIMPED OR PINCHED BY A SHARP METAL EDGE. Route the cables and wiring away from moving parts (likethe seat rails) or sharp or pointed edges. This will preventcrimping and damage to the wiring. If wiring passesthrough a hole in metal, use a rubber...

32 -EN Installation and Connections IMPORTANT Please record the serial number of your unit inthe space provided below and keep it as apermanent record. The serial number plate islocated on the bottom of the unit. SERIAL NUMBER: INSTALLATION DATE: INSTALLATION TECHNICIAN: PLACE OF PURCHASE: To preven...

33 -EN FR ES DE SE IT Installation The PXA-H700 is made up of two components: theControl Unit and Base Unit. Mounting the control unit CAUTION:Do not install the control unit near the air-bag of thefront passenger’s seat.• Confirm the installation location will be safe.• Determine the mounting posit...

34 -EN Installation and Connections 3 Mount the spacer and bracket to the control unit.Next, securely mount the factory bracketsremoved from the factory radio, to the controlunit assembly. Flush Mounting the control unit 1 Make a cut-out approximately 178 (width) by 50(height) mm (7 inches by 2 inch...

35 -EN FR ES DE SE IT Mounting the base unit ● Velcro Fastener Mounting Attach to the vehicle (such as under thedashboard). Flanged self-tapping screw (M4 x 14) Velcro fastener ● Using the Mounting Screws (Supplied)The Base Unit can be mounted under the seatusing the mounting screws. 1 Decide on the...

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 f...

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. Remote OUT Cable Remote ON Cable Guide Control Cable Grounding Cabl...

38 -EN Installation and Connections NOTEPlease observe the following when using Fiber Optic Cable. • Do not coil the Fiber Optic Cable smaller than a 30mm radius.• Do not place anything on top of the Fiber Optic Cable. • PXA-H700 + Ai-NET Compatible Head Unit + CD Changer + External Amplifier Batter...

41 -EN EN FR ES DE SE IT Information Terminology Dolby DigitalDolby Digital is a digital audio compressiontechnology developed by Dolby Laboratories thatallows large quantities of audio data to be efficientlyrecorded on discs. It is compatible with audio signalsfrom mono (1 channel) all the way up t...

42 -EN In case of difficulty If you encounter a problem, please review the itemsin the following checklist. This guide will help youisolate the problem if the unit is at fault. Otherwise,make sure the rest of your system is properlyconnected or consult your authorized Alpine dealer. Set does not ope...

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 cutrange: ± 9 dB Parametric EQ number of bands: Front/rear/center 5 bandsSubwoofer 2 bands Parametric EQ frequency: F...

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