Inputting The Time Correction; Switching The Phase; Graphic Equalizer Adjustments - Alpine 9861 - DVA - DVD Player Owner's Manual

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.
0.5m
2.25m
The sound is uneven because
the distance between the
listening position and the
different speakers is different.
The difference in the distance
between the front left and rear
right speakers is 1.75 meters
(68-3/4").

Inputting the Time Correction

4
Check that Defeat mode is off (page 21).
5
Press and hold MUTE for at least 2 seconds.
The audio processor control mode is activated.
6
Select the TCR/PHASE mode by pressing MUTE
repeatedly.
7
Select L+R or L/R by pressing and holding BAND for
at least 2 seconds.
L+R: Sets the same adjustment values for the left and right
channels.
L/R: Different adjustment values can be set for the left and
right channels.
8
Select the desired channel by pressing
then press MODE.
When L+R is selected :
FRONT 1 FRONT 2
SUBWOOFER FRONT 1
When L/R is selected :
FRONT 1L FRONT 1R
REAR L REAR R CENTER
FRONT 1L
• The speakers display differs, depending on the connected speakers.
9
Adjust the calculated time correction value (0.00 to
20.00ms) by turning the Rotary encoder, then
press MODE.
38
-EN
5.1ms
Time correction eliminates
the difference between the
time required for the sound
from the different speakers to
reach the listening position.
Setting the time correction of
the front left speaker to 5.1
ms makes it possible to
coordinate the distance from
the listening position to the
speaker.
or
REAR CENTER
FRONT 2L FRONT 2R
SUBWOOFER

Switching the Phase

10
Switch the phase (PHASE 0° or 180°) by turning the
Rotary encoder, then press MODE.
11
To adjust other channels, repeat steps 8 to 10.
12
When the setting is complete, press and hold MUTE
for at least 2 seconds.
The unit returns to the normal mode.
• When the speaker is set to the "OFF" mode, the TCR for that
speaker cannot be set. Refer to "Setting the Speakers" (page 36).
• The adjustment value for FRONT2 (Speakers) which is adjusted in
time correction, is also applied to the front speakers in "Setting Bass
Focus" (page 40).
• The adjustment (AUTO TCR) cannot be automatically set on this
unit.
• When the setting is complete, it is recommended to store the setting
contents. For storing, refer to page 43.

Graphic Equalizer Adjustments

The graphic equalizer allows you to modify the sound using 31 bands
each for the front (left and right), rear (left and right) and center
speakers. An additional 10 bands are available for the subwoofer. This
allows you to customize the sound to suit your taste.
1
Check that Defeat mode is off (page 21).
2
Press and hold MUTE for at least 2 seconds.
The audio processor control mode is activated.
3
Select the G-EQ mode by pressing MUTE
repeatedly.
4
Select L+R or L/R by pressing and holding BAND for
at least 2 seconds.
L+R: Sets the same adjustment values for the left and right
channels.
L/R: Different adjustment values can be set for the left and
right channels.
When parametric EQ is adjusted, this setting will be turned
off.
5
Select the desired channel by pressing
,
then press MODE.
When L+R is selected :
FRONT REAR
When L/R is selected :
FRONT L FRONT R
SUBWOOFER
• The speakers display differs, depending on the connected speakers.
CENTER SUBWOOFER
REAR L REAR R
FRONT L
or ,
FRONT
CENTER