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Alpine F#1 Status PXI-H990 Owner's Manual

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ALPINE ELECTRONICS MARKETING, INC.
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  • Page 1 Coventry CV4 9TW, U.K. Phone 0870-33 33 763 ALPINE ELECTRONICS FRANCE S.A.R.L. (RCS PONTOISE B 338 101 280) 98, Rue de la Belle Etoile, Z.I. Paris OWNER'S MANUAL Nord II, B.P. 50016, 95945 Roissy Charles de Gaulle Cedex, France Phone 01-48638989 ALPINE ITALIA S.p.A.
  • Page 3 PXI-H990 Multimedia Manager™ • OWNER'S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Supplementary information ....................11 Automatic Adjustments Preparations for automatic adjustments ................. 12 Using the Road Equalizer function ..................15 Performing time correction automatically (Automated Time Correction) ......21 Supplementary information ....................25 Settings/Adjustments Performing time correction manually (Time Correction) ............26 Equalizer adjustments ......................
  • Page 6 Adjusting the speaker levels (OUTPUT LEVEL) ..............57 Adjusting the acoustic image (BI PHANTOM) ..............60 Mixing the Bass Sound of the Center Channel with the Sound of the Front Left and Right Channels (C.BASS SPLIT) ..................63 Mixing bass sound to the rear channel (REAR MIX) ............66 Outputting the Front Channel Signals from the Rear Channels (REAR FILL) .....

  • Page 7: Warning

    USE THE CORRECT AMPERE RATING DO NOT OPERATE ANY FUNCTION THAT WHEN REPLACING FUSES. TAKES YOUR ATTENTION AWAY FROM Failure to do so may result in fire or electric SAFELY DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE. shock. Any function that requires your prolonged...

  • Page 8: Caution

    HALT USE IMMEDIATELY IF A PROBLEM Installation Location APPEARS. Make sure the PXI-H990 will not be installed Failure to do so may cause personal injury or in a location subjected to: damage to the product. Return it to your • Direct sun and heat authorized Alpine dealer or the nearest •...

  • Page 9: Basic Operation

    External input settings AUX SETUP • If operating with the head unit’s buttons, view the head unit’s display. If operating from the remote control supplied with the head unit, view the monitor’s display (sold separately) used in the system. If a monitor is not used in your system, operate from the head unit only.

  • Page 10: Using This Manual

    To achieve sound with a sense of presence, the center speaker must be placed directly in front of the driver’s seat and the passenger’s seat. With this function, the center channel information is distributed to the left and right speakers. This creates an acoustic image simulating a center speaker Button name directly in front of the listener.

  • Page 11: Turning The Power On And Off

    This unit does not have 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 first switched on or when the head unit is reset, no sound is produced until system is selected in the next item “Setting the speakers”. Set the following item “Setting the speakers”.
  • Page 12 Basic Operation Setting the speakers (SP SELECT) (continued) Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), select “AP SETUP”, then press 2 (ENT). Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), select “SP SETUP [Speaker Setup]”, then press 2 (ENT).
  • Page 13 F WF C SUBW. 2 * 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”...
  • Page 14 Basic Operation Setting the speakers (SP SELECT) (continued) Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), select “OFF”, then press 2 (ENT). Repeat steps 9 and 10 and switch off all unconnected speakers. CH SELECT Switch ON/OFF. F TW L OFF...

  • Page 15: Supplementary Information

    The operations performed with the remote control unit in (SP SELECT) step 1 can also be performed by pressing MENU (SETUP) Page 7 for at least 3 seconds, moving the joystick up or down to select “AP SETUP”, then pressing the joystick.

  • Page 16: Automatic Adjustments

    (page 15) and “Performing time correction automatically (Automated Time Correction)” (page 21) to perform the respective automatic adjustments. • When performing automatic adjustment, set the head unit to the TUNER mode before adjusting. Check that the head unit defeat mode is off.
  • Page 17 Connect the included microphone to the PXI-H990. Refer 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.
  • Page 18 A Ceiling directly above the listening position (driver’s seat position – More accurate compensation for the driver.) B Sun visor (driving seat position) C Base of rearview mirror (position for both driver’s and passenger’s seats) • If connecting two PXI-H990 units, place the microphones connected to each unit in the same places.

  • Page 19: Using The Road Equalizer Function

    Selection of mode • In order to avoid the effects of exterior noises during measurement of frequency response inside the vehicle, move the car to a quiet location and change the ignition switch to the ACC position. Due to vibration, correct measurement data may not be acquired, so do not switch on the engine.
  • Page 20 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), select “M.M.Manager [Multi Media Manager]”, then press 2 (ENT). Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), select “AP SETUP”, then press 2 (ENT). Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), select “MOBILE.S.MGR [Mobile Sound Manager]”, then press 2...
  • Page 21 Selecting the Microphone 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).
  • Page 22 Automatic Adjustments Using the Road Equalizer function (continued) Measuring the Frequency Response Inside the Vehicle 1) In the Road Equalizer mode, press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), select “R.EQ SETUP [Auto Road EQ Setup]”, then press 2 (ENT).
  • Page 23 Turning Road Equalizer On and Off 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 switch ON. To switch from ON to OFF, press 5 ( ) after pressing 2 (ENT).
  • Page 24 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). MODE SELECT MODE1 MODE1 [Mode1]: Low compensation mode.

  • Page 25: Performing Time Correction Automatically (Automated Time Correction)

    12. • The PXI-H990’s automatic adjustments take into account the delay time between the time at which the signals are input to the speakers until the sound is output. This does not correspond to the actual distance. • With the automatic adjustments, the average delay time within the speakers’ playable frequency range is measured.
  • Page 26 Press and hold F • SETUP for at least 3 seconds. Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), select “M.M.Manager [Multi Media Manager]”, then press 2 (ENT). Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), select “AP SETUP”, then press 2 (ENT).
  • Page 27 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), select “TCR [Time Correction]”, then press 2 (ENT). Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), select “AUTO TCR [Auto Time Correction]”, then press 2 (ENT). • Check that “TCR” is set to “ON”.
  • Page 28 To store the settings, refer to “Storing settings in the memory” (page 93). • Press 6 (RTN) or RETURN on the remote control in the setting mode to return to the previous item. Supplement...

  • Page 29: Supplementary Information

    Check the various speakers then perform the automatic adjustments again. When Road Equalizer is ON and 96 kHz or 192 kHz DVD- Audio playback is set, down sampling to 48 kHz will take Page 15 place automatically and the DVD will be played.

  • Page 30: Settings/Adjustments

    Correction) Though sufficient correction can be achieved with the “Automated Time Correction” automatic adjustments, it is also possible for the user to calculate the correction values and make the adjustments manually. This manual adjustment requires sufficient knowledge and experience, however, so we suggest you have it performed at your authorized Alpine dealer.
  • Page 31 Calculation: L = 2.25 m (88-3/4") – 0.5 m (20") = 1.75 m (68-3/4") Compensation time = 1.75 ÷ 343 × 1000 = 5.1 (ms) In other words, setting the time correction value for the front left speaker to 5.1 (ms) sets a virtual distance matching the distance to the farthest speaker.
  • Page 32 Press and hold F SETUP for at least 3 • seconds. Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), select “M.M.Manager [Multi Media Manager]”, then press 2 (ENT). Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), select “AP SETUP”, then press 2 (ENT).
  • Page 33 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), select “MOBILE.S.MGR [Mobile Sound Manager]”, then press 2 (ENT). Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), select “TCR [Time Correction]”, then press 2 (ENT). Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), select “TCR ON/OFF [Time Correction ON/OFF]”.
  • Page 34 Settings/Adjustments Performing time correction manually (Time Correction) (continued) Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), select “L or R” or “L+R”, then press 2 (ENT). L or R: Different adjustment values can be set for the left and right channels.
  • Page 35 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), select “ADJUST [Adjust]”, then press 2 (ENT). Press 2 (ENT), and press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), adjust time correction (0.00~20.00ms, 0.05ms step), then press 6 (RTN). F TW R 0.

  • Page 36: Equalizer Adjustments

    Equalizer to whatever values you want. Graphic equalizer The level of the front, rear and center channels can be adjusted separately for 31 bands and the subwoofer can be adjusted for 10 bands (a total of 206 bands) to achieve the desired sound field.
  • Page 37 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), select “M.M.Manager [Multi Media Manager]”, then press 2 (ENT). Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), select “AP SETUP”, then press 2 (ENT). Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), select “MOBILE.S.MGR [Mobile Sound Manager]”, then press...
  • Page 38 EQ Off Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), select “CH MODE [Channel Mode]”, then press 2 (ENT). Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), select “L or R” or “L+R”, then press 2 (ENT). L or R: Different adjustment values can be set for the left and right channels.

  • Page 39: Graphic Equalizer Adjustments

    Graphic Equalizer Adjustments Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), select “CH SELECT [Channel Select]”, then press 2 (ENT). 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).
  • Page 40 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), select “ADJUST [Adjust]”, then press 2 (ENT). Press 2 (ENT), and press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), adjust the level (±9 dB, in steps of 0.5 dB), then press 6 (RTN).

  • Page 41: Parametric Equalizer Adjustments

    (page 9). Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), select “BAND [Band]”, then press 2 (ENT). Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), select the band, then press 2 (ENT). Adjustable bands Front/Rear/Center :10 Bands...
  • Page 42 Settings/Adjustments Parametric Equalizer Adjustments (continued) Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), select the mode “FREQ [Frequency]”, then press 2 (ENT). ADJ ( BAND 1 ) Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), select the frequency, Frequency 31.5Hz Q-Factor 0.5...
  • Page 43 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), select “LV [Level]”, then press 2 (ENT). ADJ ( BAND 1 ) Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), adjust the level (±9dB Frequency 31.5Hz 0.5dB step), then press 2 (ENT).

  • Page 44: Crossover Network

    The PXI-H990 is equipped with an active dividing network allowing the bands to be split before amplification by the power amplifier. Because of this, there is no need for a passive network between the speakers and amplifiers and the amplifiers are fully independent, thus eliminating the problem of interference and making it possible to achieve the optimum acoustic space by dividing the playback frequencies in a way suited to the capacities of the speakers.
  • Page 45 • The higher the slope value, the steeper the slope. • If the slope is set to “OFF”, the signal does not pass through the filter, so there is no effect. • In order to protect the speakers, the front high range high pass filter cannot be turned off (the slope cannot be set to “OFF”).

  • Page 46: Crossover Adjustment/Switching The Phase

    MENU SETUP RETURN 5( ) 6(RTN) SETUP • Crossover adjustment/Switching the phase Press and hold F SETUP for at least 3 • seconds. Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), select “M.M.Manager [Multi Media Manager]”, then press 2 (ENT).
  • Page 47 [Crossover]”, then press 2 (ENT). Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), select “CH MODE [Channel Mode]”, then press 2 (ENT). Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), select “L or R” or “L+R”, then press 2 (ENT). L or R: Different adjustment values can be set for the left and right channels.
  • Page 48 (page 9). Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), select “ADJUST [Adjust]”, then press 2 (ENT). Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), select “LOW.P [Low Pass Freq]” or “HI.P [High Pass Freq]”, then press 2 (ENT).
  • Page 49 Pass Slope]” or “HI.SL [High Pass Slope]”, then press 2 (ENT). ADJ ( F TW L ) Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), adjust the slope, then Low Pass Freq 20KHz press 2 (ENT). Low Pass Slope OFF...
  • Page 50 (for example –30 dB/oct.). When doing so, adjust so that the mid and high range sounds do not separate. • Normally use with the L.P.F. off. If the high range is too strong, we recommend adjusting for a gentle slope.

  • Page 51: Mx Settings

    MX (Media Xpander) makes vocals or instruments sound distinct regardless of the music source. The FM radio and CD will be able to reproduce the music clearly even in cars with a lot of road noise. When the head unit’s music source is switched, the settings automatically switch to the MX settings you have set.
  • Page 52 Settings/Adjustments MX settings (continued) Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), select “AP SETUP”, then press 2 (ENT). Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), select “MEDIA.S.MGR [Media Sound Manager]”, then press 2 (ENT). Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), select “MX [Media Xpander]”, then press 2 (ENT).
  • Page 53 If set to ON, press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), select “MEDIA SEL [Media Select]”, then press 2 (ENT). Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), select the source (medium) to be set, then press 2 (ENT).
  • Page 54 Settings/Adjustments MX settings (continued) Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), select the desired mode, then press 2 (ENT). MX SELECT When “OFF” is selected, the MX effect is turned off. FM: MX1 to 5 and OFF MX SELECT...

  • Page 55: Supplementary Information

    In reality the time difference depends not only on the difference in physical distance but also on the delay time between the time at which the signals are input to the speakers until the sound is output. This delay time depends...

  • Page 56: Using The Multi-Channel Function

    Using the multi-channel function Adjustment procedure for multi-channel function Make the adjustments described below in order to reproduce Dolby Digital and DTS sound with greater accuracy. Adjustment procedure Speaker setup (Dolby SP) (Page 53) Adjusting the speaker levels (OUTPUT LEVEL) (Page 57)

  • Page 57: Speaker Setup (Dolby Sp)

    • Speaker setup (Dolby SP) The PXI-H990 can be set according to the playable frequency range of your speakers. Check the playable frequency range of the speakers (not including the subwoofer) before perform- ing this operation to verify whether the speakers can play low frequencies.
  • Page 58 Speaker Setup]”, then press 2 (ENT). Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), select “CH SELECT [Channel Select]”, then press 2 (ENT). Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), select the speaker to be set, then press 2 (ENT). FRONT...
  • Page 59 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), select “SETUP [Setup]”, then press 2 (ENT). Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), select the speaker type, then press 2 (ENT). LARGE SMALL (Subwoofer is only ON/OFF.) LARGE: When a speaker that can play low frequencies...
  • Page 60 1) On the mode Dolby SP, press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), select “CUTOFF [Cutoff]”, then press 2 (ENT). 2) Press 2 (ENT), press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ) select the cutoff frequency, then press 6 (RTN).

  • Page 61: Adjusting The Speaker Levels (Output Level)

    • Adjusting the speaker levels (OUTPUT LEVEL) Use the test tones output from the PXI-H990 to adjust so that the volume of the different speakers is equal. To achieve a strong sense of presence, adjust so that the volume of the sound heard from the different speakers at the listening position is the same.
  • Page 62 [Output Level]”, then press 2 (ENT). Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), select “CH SELECT [Channel Select]”, then press 2 (ENT). Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), select the speaker to be adjusted, then press 2 (ENT). LEFT...
  • Page 63 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), select “LEVEL [Level]”, then press 2 (ENT). Press 2 (ENT), press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), adjust the output level, then press 6 (RTN). Each speaker can be adjusted by ±10 dB (±1 dB step).

  • Page 64: Adjusting The Acoustic Image (Bi Phantom)

    5( ) Adjusting the acoustic image (BI PHANTOM) To achieve sound with a sense of presence, the center speaker must be placed directly in front of the driver’s seat and the passenger’s seat. With this function, the center channel information is distributed to the left and right speakers.
  • Page 65 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), select “AP SETUP”, then press 2 (ENT). Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), select “MULTI.CH.MGR [Multi Channel Manager]”, then press 2 (ENT). Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), select “BI PHANTOM [Bi Phantom]”, then press 2 (ENT).
  • Page 66 Using the multi-channel function Adjusting the acoustic image (BI PHANTOM) (continued) 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 level, the more the position of the center speaker is shifted to the sides.

  • Page 67: Mixing The Bass Sound Of The Center Channel With The Sound Of The Front Left And Right Channels (C.bass Split)

    Sound of the Front Left and Right Channels (C.BASS SPLIT) The (bass) audio signals of the center channel are mixed into the audio signals output from the front left and right speakers. • Avoid stopping, pausing, switching the disc, cueing, fast-forwarding or switching the audio channel of the player while making this adjustment.
  • Page 68 Using the multi-channel function Mixing the Bass Sound of the Center Channel with the Sound of the Front Left and Right Channels (C.BASS SPLIT) (continued) Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), select “AP SETUP”, then press 2 (ENT).
  • Page 69 When ON is set, press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), select “FREQ [Frequency]”, then press 2 (ENT). C. BASS SPLIT Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), select the frequency to Center Bass Split ON be set, then press 2 (ENT).

  • Page 70: Mixing Bass Sound To The Rear Channel (Rear Mix)

    Mixing bass sound to the rear channel (REAR MIX) This function mixes the front channel audio signals (low range) to the audio signals output from the rear speakers, improving the sound in the vehicle’s rear seat. • Avoid stopping, pausing, switching the disc, cueing, fast-forwarding or switching the audio channel of the player while making this adjustment.
  • Page 71 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), select “AP SETUP”, then press 2 (ENT). Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), select “MULTI.CH.MGR [Multi Channel Manager]”, then press 2 (ENT). Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), select “REAR MIX [Rear Mix]”, then press 2 (ENT).
  • Page 72 Using the multi-channel function Mixing bass sound to the rear channel (REAR MIX) (continued) Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), adjust the output level, then press 2 (ENT). The level can be adjusted in five steps: –6, –3, 0, +3 and +6.

  • Page 73: Outputting The Front Channel Signals From The Rear Channels (Rear Fill)

    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 ineffective when 5.1-channel DTS or Dolby Digital signals are input.
  • Page 74 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), select “M.M.Manager [Multi Media Manager]”, then press 2 (ENT). Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), select “AP SETUP”, then press 2 (ENT). Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), select “MULTI.CH.MGR [Multi Channel Manager]”, then press...
  • Page 75 After pressing 2 (ENT), press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), to switch ON/OFF. REAR FILL REAR FIL ON REAR FILL Rear Fill ON Once the settings are completed, press and hold F SETUP for at least 3 seconds.

  • Page 76: Achieving Powerful High Volume Sound (Listen Mode)

    • This function works only in the Dolby Digital and DTS mode. • Keep the volume to a level at which sounds outside the vehicle can still be heard. • This function may have no effect, depending on the type of software (DVD, etc.).
  • Page 77 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), select “AP SETUP”, then press 2 (ENT). Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), select “MULTI.CH.MGR [Multi Channel Manager]”, then press 2 (ENT). Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), select “LISTEN MODE [Listening Mode]”, then press 2 (ENT).

  • Page 78: Adjusting The Dvd Level (Dvd Level)

    SETUP • Adjusting the DVD level (DVD LEVEL) The volume (signal level) for the Dolby Digital, Pro Logic II, DTS, DTS Neo:6 and PCM modes can be set. • Avoid stopping, pausing, switching the disc, cueing, fast-forwarding or switching the audio channel of the player while making this adjustment.
  • Page 79 Volume Level Setup]”, then press 2 (ENT). Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), select “MODE SELECT [Mode Select]”, then press 2 (ENT). Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), select the item to be adjusted, then press 2 (ENT). Dolby D...
  • Page 80 Using the multi-channel function Adjusting the DVD level (DVD LEVEL) (continued) After pressing 2 (ENT), press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), adjust the level, then press 6 (RTN). The level can be adjusted in the range of –10dB to +10dB (2dB step).

  • Page 81: Channel Settings (6.1Ch Mode)

    5( ) 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.
  • Page 82 Cannot select 6.1CH MODE when “SYSTEM 1” or “SYSTEM 2” is selected at the speaker settings (page 7). Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), select “Dolby EX [Dolby Digital EX]” or “DTS-ES”, then press 2 (ENT). 6. 1CH...
  • Page 83 Once the settings are completed, press and hold F SETUP for at least 3 seconds. • • Press 6 (RTN) or RETURN on the remote control in the setting mode to return to the previous item. Supplement See page 90 for supplementary information.

  • Page 84: Pcm Output Settings (Pcm Out Mode)

    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 PCM.
  • Page 85 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), select “AP SETUP”, then press 2 (ENT). Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), select “MULTI.CH.MGR [Multi Channel Manager]”, then press 2 (ENT). Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), select “PCM OUT MODE [PCM Out Mode]”, then press 2 (ENT).
  • Page 86 Using the multi-channel function PCM Output Settings (PCM OUT MODE) (continued) Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), select the desired mode, then press 2 (ENT). PCM STEREO PCM 3ch PL II MUSIC Neo:6 CINEMA Neo:6 MUSIC PL II MOVIE...
  • Page 87 When “PL II MUSIC” is selected When “PL II MUSIC [Dolby PL II MUSIC]” is selected, various other settings can be made, as described below. • Center width adjustment (CENTER WIDTH) The vocal position between the center speaker and the L/R speaker can be optimized.
  • Page 88 • Front and rear level difference adjustment (DIM CONTROL) The sound field can be adjusted towards the front or towards the back. If the hollow effect is too weak or too strong for recording, then an optimum balance is achieved from all the speakers.
  • Page 89 • To emphasize the surround effect (PANORAMA) The stereo image of the front channels expands to the surround speakers. This creates a stimulating “enveloping” effect with the acoustic image on the sides. In Dolby PL II mode, press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), select “PANORAMA ON/OFF [Panorama...
  • Page 90 • 5( ) When “Neo:6 MUSIC” is selected When “Neo:6 MUSIC [DTS Neo:6 MUSIC]” is selected, CGAIN can be set using the procedure described below. In PCM OUT MODE, press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), select “DTS Neo:6”, then press 2 (ENT).
  • Page 91 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), select “LEVEL”, then press 2 (ENT). (Level adjustment) DTS Neo:6 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), adjust the level, then CGAIN ON press 2 (ENT). LEVEL 0.2 The level can be adjusted from 0 to 0.5 (0.1 step).

  • Page 92: Supplementary Information

    However, for discs that DVD-Audio Down MIX is not permitted, the center audio signal cannot be added to. Set the speaker selector to OFF for channels set to OFF in Page 53 the Dolby speaker setup. (See page 7.) When using the PRO LOGIC II, Neo:6, if the front speaker is set to “LARGE”, then there will be no output from the...
  • Page 93 Channel with the MENU (SETUP) for at least 3 seconds, moving the joystick Sound of the Front up or down to select “AP SETUP”, then pressing the joystick. Left and Right This adjustment is ineffective if the center speaker is set to Page 63 Channels (C.BASS...
  • Page 94 MENU (SETUP) for at least 3 seconds, moving the joystick up or down to select “AP SETUP”, then pressing the joystick. When a speaker is set to the “OFF” mode, no sound is Page 80 output from that speaker. See “Setting the speakers” (page The “DOLBY PROLOGIC II”...

  • Page 95: Convenient Functions

    RETURN SETUP • 5( ) External input settings Television and video with RCA audio outputs can be connected to the PXI-H990. Press and hold F SETUP for at least 3 • seconds. Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), select “M.M.Manager [Multi Media Manager]”, then press 2 (ENT).
  • Page 96 Convenient Functions External input settings (continued) After pressing 2 (ENT), press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), to switch ON/OFF. AUX SETUP AUX–AP ON AUX SETUP AUX-AP ON Once the settings are completed, press and hold F SETUP for at least 3 seconds.

  • Page 97: Storing Settings In The Memory

    Function Indicator Storing settings in the memory With 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 memory position.
  • Page 98 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), select “M.M.Manager [Multi Media Manager]”, then press 2 (ENT). Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), select “AP SETUP”, then press 2 (ENT). Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), select “PRESET [Preset]”, then press 2 (ENT).
  • Page 99 The following operation is performed from the head unit. Press F SETUP so that the function indicator becomes blue. • Press and hold a button from 1 to 6 for at least 2 seconds to store in the preset No. Supplement See page 104 for supplementary information.

  • Page 100: Calling Out Stored Values

    Press and hold F SETUP for at least 3 • seconds. Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), select “M.M.Manager [Multi Media Manager]”, then press 2 (ENT). Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), select “AP SETUP”, then press 2 (ENT).
  • Page 101 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), select “PRESET [Preset]”, then press 2 (ENT). Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), select “MODE [Recall or Store]”, then press 2 (ENT). Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), select “RECALL [Recall]”, then press 2 (ENT).
  • Page 102 Once the settings are completed, press and hold F SETUP for at least 3 seconds. • • Press 6 (RTN) or RETURN on the remote control in the setting mode to return to the previous item. Easily calling out values in the memory Press F SETUP so that the function indicator •...

  • Page 103: Equalizer Adjustment (When Dvi-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 are reflected in the data on the head unit’s and monitor’s displays. The operation is from the remote control supplied with the head unit.
  • Page 104 Convenient Functions Equalizer adjustment (when DVI-9990/TMI-M990 is connected) (continued) GRAPHIC EQ adjustment Use Joystick to select “L/R” or “L+R”, G R A P H I C E Q and press ENTER. L / R L + R L / R select...
  • Page 105 Adjust all the frequency bandwidths with the operations of step 8, then press ENTER. To adjust another channel, repeat steps 7 to 9. Once the settings have been completed, press and hold MENU/SETUP for at least 3 seconds.
  • Page 106 Equalizer adjustment (when DVI-9990/TMI-M990 is connected) (continued) PARAMETRIC EQ adjustment Use Joystick to select “L/R” or “L+R”, P A R A M E T R I C E Q and press ENTER. L / R L + R L / R...
  • Page 107 • The bandwidth can be adjusted to the 6 levels of 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. • The levels can be adjusted in a range of ±9 dB (in 0.5 dB steps). When adjustment of each item has been completed, press ENTER.

  • Page 108: Supplementary Information

    Speaker damage is Page 97 possible if the preset is drastically different. The appropri- ate audio will not be heard and “SP SYS ERR” is displayed for a few seconds. The Preset cannot be recalled. Equalizer adjust-...

  • Page 109: Information

    Information About the Monitor Display EX) DVD Video mode D V D P L A Y E R V I D E O 000’ 32” Title Chapt. Time Input Signal Display The display will change depending VOL. -28dB AP 0 : 17 Preset on the input signal.

  • Page 110: Terminology

    Dolby Pro Logic II and since the sound is high quality Dolby Pro Logic II provides digital there is no loss of sound quality. multichannel surround sound from any 2 channel source. It reproduces extended bandwidth playback with 5.1 channels.
  • Page 111 5.1 channels to 6 channels. Using a matrix decoder, 3 surround channels are extracted from the signals that are recorded on the 2 channels of the program. Use this function with Dolby Digital surround EX movie soundtracks to bring out optimum effects in the Dolby Digital EX playback mode.

  • Page 112: In Case Of Difficulty

    Sound cannot be adjusted. Alpine dealer. • Head unit defeat is set to the on mode. - Set head unit defeat to the off mode. Set does not operate. Nothing appears on the head unit display.

  • Page 113: Specifications

    Band 1: 20/22/25/28/31.5/36/40/45/50/56/63/71/80/90/100/110/125 (Hz) Band 2: 31.5/36/40/45/50/56/63/71/80/90/100/110/125/140/160/180/200 (Hz) Parametric EQ boost cut range: ±9 dB Time correction control range: 0 to 20 ms (0.05 ms steps) Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz 20 Hz to 40kHz (DVD-Audio playback) Continued...
  • Page 114 Input sensitivity: 1.2V (analog) Subwoofer crossover: 20 to 180 Hz (1/6 oct. steps) Rated output: 4V (with 10 k ohms load, in IONBUS and DVD-Audio LINK mode) 2V (with 10 k ohms load, in AUX input mode) Distortion rate: 0.01%...

  • Page 115: Directory Menu

    PRESET 5 [Preset 5] PRESET 6 [Preset 6] *1 Only when SYSTEM 3 [System 3] or SYSTEM 4 [System 4] is selected with SYSTEM SEL [System Select]. *2 Only when PL II MUSIC [Dolby PL II MUSIC] is selected. *3 Only when Neo:6 MUSIC [DTS Neo:6 MUSIC] is selected.

  • Page 116: Limited Warranty

    ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AMERICA, INC. AND ALPINE OF CANADA INC. ("Alpine"), are dedicated to quality craftsmanship and are pleased to offer this Warranty. We suggest that you read it thoroughly. Should you have any questions, please contact your Dealer or contact Alpine at one of the telephone numbers listed below.

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