Page 3 - ENGLISH; Contents; WARNING; From a PC
01GB03PXAH800TOC.fm ENGLISH 1 -EN ALPINE PXA-H800_EN 68-13530Z65-A (B5) Contents Operating Instructions WARNING WARNING ................................................. 4 CAUTION .................................................. 4 NOTICE ..................................................... 4 Gett...
Page 4 - From the Commander
2 -EN 01GB03PXAH800TOC.fm ALPINE PXA-H800_EN 68-13530Z65-A (B5) Use the Multi Channel Function Setting the 2-Channel Signal Playback Mode (2ch Playback Mode) .................................. 30Setting the 2-Channel Signal Playback Mode (2ch Playback Mode) ............................... 30 Setting...
Page 6 - Operating Instructions; NOTICE
4 -EN 01GB04PXAH800.fm ALPINE PXA-H800_EN 68-13530Z65-A (B5) Operating Instructions DO NOT OPERATE ANY FUNCTION THAT TAKES YOUR ATTENTION AWAY FROM SAFELY DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE. Any function that requires your prolonged attention should only be performed after coming to a complete stop. Always stop t...
Page 7 - How to Read this Manual; Getting Started
5 -EN 01GB05PXAH800.fm ALPINE PXA-H800_EN 68-13530Z65-A (B5) How to Read this Manual The Commander (RUX-C800) for PXA-H800 is sold separately. Audio setup and adjustments are performed using the RUX-C800 or a PC running the Sound Manager software for PXA-H800.Because the operation differs significan...
Page 8 - Location of Controls; Sound Manager for PXA-H800
6 -EN 01GB05PXAH800.fm ALPINE PXA-H800_EN 68-13530Z65-A (B5) Location of Controls <Top surface> A POWER indicator Lights when Power is on. B Dolby Digital indicator Lights when Dolby Digital decoding is enabled. C Dolby Pro Logic II indicator Lights when Dolby Pro Logic II is enabled. D DTS in...
Page 10 - Features; Availability of operations; Before You First Use the Unit; About Operating; About the Audio Setting
8 -EN 01GB05PXAH800.fm ALPINE PXA-H800_EN 68-13530Z65-A (B5) Features Install the included Sound Manager software for PXA-H800 on a PC. This provides the user with access to the all functions/features of this device.Use the RUX-C800 (sold separately) to have access to many of the PXA-H800 functions ...
Page 11 - Installing Sound Manager for PXA-H800; Caution before installing:; About the OFFLINE mode; CAUTION
9 -EN 01GB05PXAH800.fm ALPINE PXA-H800_EN 68-13530Z65-A (B5) Installing Sound Manager for PXA-H800 When you install Sound Manager for PXA-H800 on a PC, you can set/adjust the audio settings on the PC. Caution before installing: • This Program runs under Microsoft® Windows® XP, Vista, 7 only. Recomme...
Page 12 - Initial System Start-Up; Using with Ai-NET Connections; Turning Power On and Off; Basic Operation
10 -EN 01GB06PXAH800.fm ALPINE PXA-H800_EN 68-13530Z65-A (B5) From a PC Initial System Start-Up If the system stops working properly, turn the ignition switch to off, and then on again. If the system still does not work properly, reset the unit. 1 Press RESET switch with a ballpoint pen or similar p...
Page 13 - Warning for downloading; Audio Adjustment; Make adjustments using [
11 -EN 01GB06PXAH800.fm ALPINE PXA-H800_EN 68-13530Z65-A (B5) From a PC Load the ImprintEQ measurement data stored in the PC into PXA-H800. 1 Click [File(F)]. 2 Click [Send ImprintEQ Data to PXA-H800(I)]. “Open File” box will be shown. • The file extension of the ImprintEQ measurement data file is “...
Page 14 - Setting Defeat; ] for “Source” in the main menu and select; Adjust the value you want to store and set it.; Adjusting Volume
12 -EN 01GB06PXAH800.fm ALPINE PXA-H800_EN 68-13530Z65-A (B5) From a PC Adjust the Front and Rear speaker volume (Initial setting: “0”). Setting contents: F (Front) 15 to C (Center) 0 to R (Rear) 15 Adjust the Right and Left speaker volume (Initial setting: “0”). Setting contents: L (Left) 15 to C (...
Page 15 - Only for the initial startup:
13 -EN 01GB06PXAH800.fm ALPINE PXA-H800_EN 68-13530Z65-A (B5) From a PC 3 Click one from [Preset 1] to [Preset 6], and then click [OK]. The data is stored in the preset number. • The function is operable when Defeat is set to OFF. • Measurement values will not be lost in the event the system is rese...
Page 17 - Setting the Analog AUX Input
15 -EN 01GB06PXAH800.fm ALPINE PXA-H800_EN 68-13530Z65-A (B5) From a PC • Refer to Table 2 (Input System) in “System Configuration” (page 60). Click [OK] when a confirmation message appears. The AUX Gain Setup screen is displayed. 3 Click either [High] or [Low] for each AUX to set and click [OK]. Hi...
Page 18 - ] for each AUX and select and click the
16 -EN 01GB06PXAH800.fm ALPINE PXA-H800_EN 68-13530Z65-A (B5) From a PC When you connect an external input source, you can name it with a suitable name (Initial setting: “Auxiliary”). 1 Click [ ] for each AUX and select and click the external input product name from the pull-down menu. Setting item:...
Page 19 - Setting ImprintEQ; ImprintEQ measurement flow
17 -EN 01GB06PXAH800.fm ALPINE PXA-H800_EN 68-13530Z65-A (B5) From a PC Setting ImprintEQ ImprintEQ is a system to obtain the optimum acoustic effect from each seat position, based on the automatically measured acoustic data of the cabin.To use ImprintEQ, you should perform acoustic measurement of t...
Page 21 - Drag the curve to adjust it.; Turning ImprintEQ On/Off
19 -EN 01GB06PXAH800.fm ALPINE PXA-H800_EN 68-13530Z65-A (B5) From a PC 20 Select and click the memory where the curve is to be saved from [ImprintEQ Memory 1] or [ImprintEQ Memory 2]. Click [OK]. • Select [File] to save ImprintEQ measurement data on a PC. Refer to “Saving ImprintEQ Measurement Data...
Page 22 - Preparing for measurement.
20 -EN 01GB06PXAH800.fm ALPINE PXA-H800_EN 68-13530Z65-A (B5) From a PC Adjusting the Time Correction Automatically (Auto TCR) A vehicle poses a unique listening environment. Speaker distances vary widely to each listening position. These special conditions can be overcome using the included microph...
Page 23 - Turning RoadEQ On/Off
21 -EN 01GB06PXAH800.fm ALPINE PXA-H800_EN 68-13530Z65-A (B5) From a PC 5 Click [Setup] for “RoadEQ.” 6 When a confirmation message is displayed, check the content and click [OK]. 7 Click [START] in the measurement start screen. Countdown will start. During the 10 second countdown, go outside the ve...
Page 24 - ] for “Level Adjustment” in the setup
22 -EN 01GB06PXAH800.fm ALPINE PXA-H800_EN 68-13530Z65-A (B5) From a PC Setting MX Plus (Ai-NET Mode) MX (Media Xpander) Plus enhances the vocal and instrumental sounds for music sources such as radio/CD/MP3, by generating harmonics lost during digital processing. This high frequency compensation ad...
Page 25 - ] for “Level Adjustment” for each external; Setting the Graphic EQ; Click the channel you want to adjust.
23 -EN 01GB06PXAH800.fm ALPINE PXA-H800_EN 68-13530Z65-A (B5) From a PC 4 Click [ ] for “Level Adjustment” for each external input in the setup screen and select and click the level from the pull-down menu. MX Plus level increases in the following order: 1 2 3. Compressed 1 to 3: This corrects infor...
Page 26 - To adjust another channel, repeat Steps 4 through 5.; Displaying the data
24 -EN 01GB06PXAH800.fm ALPINE PXA-H800_EN 68-13530Z65-A (B5) From a PC 5 Click a frequency and drag up or down to adjust the level. Frequency: Front/Rear/Center: 20Hz~20kHz (1/3 octave step) (1 to 31 Band) SubW: 20Hz to 160Hz (1/3 octave step) (1 to 10 Band) Level: -12 to +12dB (in 0.5dB step) * * ...
Page 27 - Setting the Parametric EQ
25 -EN 01GB06PXAH800.fm ALPINE PXA-H800_EN 68-13530Z65-A (B5) From a PC Setting the Parametric EQ The frequency bands of the graphic equalizer are fixed. This makes it very difficult to correct for undesired peaks and dips at specific frequencies. The parametric equalizer’s center frequency can be t...
Page 29 - To adjust another channel, repeat Steps 3 through 5.
27 -EN 01GB06PXAH800.fm ALPINE PXA-H800_EN 68-13530Z65-A (B5) From a PC : Both R and L channels are set at the same value (The initial setting). : Channels R and L can be set independently. • When you select “ ,” a message to confirm which of the R or L channel set up values is to be applied will be...
Page 30 - Calculation of time correction; Concrete examples; Entering the time correction
28 -EN 01GB06PXAH800.fm ALPINE PXA-H800_EN 68-13530Z65-A (B5) From a PC Displaying the data 1 Click [Show All Data]. The setup values for all the channels will be displayed. Adjusting the Time Correction (TCR) Because of the particular conditions inside the vehicle, there are major differences in th...
Page 31 - ] of the channel you want to adjust to the; Entering numerical values
29 -EN 01GB06PXAH800.fm ALPINE PXA-H800_EN 68-13530Z65-A (B5) From a PC 7 Click either [cm] or [inch.] cm: The unit for the time correction becomes “cm.” inch: The unit for the time correction becomes “inch.” 8 Drag [ ] of the channel you want to adjust to the right or left. Or click either [ ] or [...
Page 32 - ] for “2ch Playback Mode” and select and
30 -EN 01GB06PXAH800.fm ALPINE PXA-H800_EN 68-13530Z65-A (B5) From a PC Setting the 2-Channel Signal Playback Mode (2ch Playback Mode) These steps set the 2-channel signal playback mode. 1 Click [Multi Channel Manager] of the Function switching tab. Multi Channel Manager tab screen will be displayed...
Page 33 - Customizing EUPHONY
31 -EN 01GB06PXAH800.fm ALPINE PXA-H800_EN 68-13530Z65-A (B5) From a PC Customizing EUPHONY You can customize the sense of ambience (localization and ambience) of the cabin sound field and the balance (Level) between surround channels and save the settings. 1 Click [Custom] for “EUPHONY.” The EUPHON...
Page 34 - Adjusting the Center Width (Center Width); Multi Channel Setup; Set and adjust each item.
32 -EN 01GB06PXAH800.fm ALPINE PXA-H800_EN 68-13530Z65-A (B5) From a PC Adjusting the Center Width (Center Width) When you select “Music” for “Dolby Pro Logic II,” you can further adjust the center width in the following steps. This function offers the optimum vocal position by adjusting the center ...
Page 35 - Select a channel and click.; ] for “Level” and select and click the level
33 -EN 01GB06PXAH800.fm ALPINE PXA-H800_EN 68-13530Z65-A (B5) From a PC 3 When setting is complete, click [Close Window]. • After the setting, it is recommended to store the setting contents on the unit. For details, refer to “Storing the Preset Values (Preset Store)” (page 12). The test tones guide...
Page 36 - ] for “Frequency” and select and click a; ] for “DVD Level” and select and click the
34 -EN 01GB06PXAH800.fm ALPINE PXA-H800_EN 68-13530Z65-A (B5) From a PC • Avoid stopping, pausing, switching the disc, cueing, fast-forwarding or switching the audio channel of this unit while making this adjustment. The setting is cancelled if the decode mode is switched. • When the Rear speaker is...
Page 37 - About the Commander display; Turn the ignition key to the ACC or ON position.
35 -EN 01GB07PXAH800.fm ALPINE PXA-H800_EN 68-13530Z65-A (B5) From the Commander e About the Commander display <Items that have been selected> <Items that have not been selected> Initial System Start-Up If the system stops working properly, turn the ignition switch to off, and then on ag...
Page 38 - When an Ai-NET compatible head unit is connected:; Switching the Sources
36 -EN 01GB07PXAH800.fm ALPINE PXA-H800_EN 68-13530Z65-A (B5) From the Commander Adjust the MX Plus level. In the Ai-NET mode, the adjustment is performed for the current source (Initial setting: “OFF” / “Non Effect”). When an Ai-NET compatible head unit is connected: Setting item: DVD: OFF/Cinema/A...
Page 40 - When the setting is complete, press and hold [
38 -EN 01GB07PXAH800.fm ALPINE PXA-H800_EN 68-13530Z65-A (B5) From the Commander * 1 When you modify the “FRONT HIGH” speaker setting to [Full], a message to confirm the change will be displayed. To set up at “Full Range,” rotate the [Rotary encoder] to select “OK”, and then press the [Rotary encode...
Page 41 - ] and repeat Steps 4
39 -EN 01GB07PXAH800.fm ALPINE PXA-H800_EN 68-13530Z65-A (B5) From the Commander 5 When the setting is complete, press and hold [ ] for at least 2 seconds. • Only when two subwoofers are connected in “Setting the Speaker System (System Select)” (page 37)/“Setting the Speakers (Speaker Setup)” (page ...
Page 47 - ] twice to go back to the screen for Step 3.; ] once or twice to go back to the screen
45 -EN 01GB07PXAH800.fm ALPINE PXA-H800_EN 68-13530Z65-A (B5) From the Commander 6 Press [ ] twice to go back to the screen for Step 3. 7 Rotate the [Rotary encoder] to select “Level Adjustment,” and then press the [Rotary encoder]. 8 Select the source for the head unit by rotating the [Rotary encod...
Page 49 - To adjust another frequency, repeat Steps 6 and 7.
47 -EN 01GB07PXAH800.fm ALPINE PXA-H800_EN 68-13530Z65-A (B5) From the Commander 5 Select the channel you want to adjust by pressing [CHANNEL]. L+R selected: FRONT REAR CENTER SUBWOOFER * 1 FRONT L or R selected: FRONT L FRONT R REAR L REAR R CENTER SUBWOOFER * 2 FRONT L * 1 If the Subwoofer output ...
Page 50 - To adjust another band, repeat Steps 6 through 9.
48 -EN 01GB07PXAH800.fm ALPINE PXA-H800_EN 68-13530Z65-A (B5) From the Commander 6 Select the band by rotating the [Rotary encoder], and press the [Rotary encoder]. Band: FRONT/REAR/CENTER: 1 to 10SUBWOOFER: 1 to 5 7 Adjust the frequency by rotating the [Rotary encoder], and press the [Rotary encode...
Page 56 - In case of combining the Automatic adjustments, etc.
54 -EN 01GB07PXAH800.fm ALPINE PXA-H800_EN 68-13530Z65-A (B5) From the Commander Multi Channel Function Adjustment Procedure Make the adjustments described below in order to reproduce Dolby Digital and DTS sound with greater accuracy. In case of combining the Automatic adjustments, etc. We recommend...
Page 59 - ]. Repeat Steps 4 and 5 to set the levels
57 -EN 01GB07PXAH800.fm ALPINE PXA-H800_EN 68-13530Z65-A (B5) From the Commander 5 When the setting is complete, press and hold [ ] for at least 2 seconds. • If [ ] is pressed during setting, the unit returns to the previous item. • This feature is effective only for Dolby Digital. • Use this featur...
Page 61 - Switching the Display
59 -EN 01GB07PXAH800.fm ALPINE PXA-H800_EN 68-13530Z65-A (B5) From the Commander Switching the Display You can select the display mode you want. 1 Press [VIEW]. The display mode switches for every push. ALPINE LOGO Source display * Voltage/Temperature display Currently playing input audio stream cha...
Page 62 - System Configuration; Information
60 -EN 01GB08PXAH800.fm ALPINE PXA-H800_EN 68-13530Z65-A (B5) System Configuration Table 1 (Output System) * Cannot be set to OFF. Table 2 (Input System) Information Speaker System CH-1(L) CH-2(R) CH-3(L) CH-4(R) CH-5(L) CH-6(R) CH-7(L) CH-8(R) F-2way+R+SW (4.2ch system) Front2Way Rear Subwoofer Fro...
Page 63 - Terminology
61 -EN 01GB08PXAH800.fm ALPINE PXA-H800_EN 68-13530Z65-A (B5) Terminology Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is a digital audio compression technology developed by Dolby Laboratories that allows large quantities of audio data to be efficiently recorded on discs. It is compatible with audio signals from mon...
Page 64 - In Case of Difficulty; Calibration Error
62 -EN 01GB08PXAH800.fm ALPINE PXA-H800_EN 68-13530Z65-A (B5) In Case of Difficulty If you encounter a problem, please turn the power off, then on again. If the unit is still not functioning normally, please review the items in the following checklist. This guide will help you isolate the problem if...
Page 65 - Specifications; Audio Supply Voltage Low
63 -EN 01GB08PXAH800.fm ALPINE PXA-H800_EN 68-13530Z65-A (B5) • Cabin temperature is too high (temperature inside the unit 85°C or higher). - Lower the cabin temperature to normal. • Unit internal voltage is abnormal. - Turn off the system immediately and contact an Alpine dealer. • Connected device...
Page 66 - Dimensions
64 -EN 01GB08PXAH800.fm ALPINE PXA-H800_EN 68-13530Z65-A (B5) Dimensions <Components> Due to continuous product improvement, specifications and design are subject to change without notice.The illustrations included in these instructions may appear different from the actual product due to print...
