Alpine Multimedia Manager PXA-H900 Owner's Manual
Alpine Multimedia Manager PXA-H900 Owner's Manual

Alpine Multimedia Manager PXA-H900 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 3 PXA-H900 Multimedia Manager™ • OWNER'S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. • MODE D'EMPLOI Veuillez lire avant d’utiliser cet appareil. • MANUAL DE OPERACIÓN Léalo antes de utilizar este equipo. ® ®...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents WARNING Using Dolby Surround WARNING ..........2 Using the Pro Logic mode ......36 CAUTION ..........3 Adjustment procedure for Dolby Surround ........37 PRECAUTIONS ........3 Speaker setup ..........38 Basic Operation Adjusting the speaker levels ...... 40 Remote control unit ........
  • Page 6: Warning

    WARNING USE THE CORRECT AMPERE RATING WHEN WARNING REPLACING FUSES. Failure to do so may result in fire or electric This symbol means important instruc- shock. tions. Failure to heed them can result in USE ONLY IN CARS WITH A 12 VOLT serious injury or death.
  • Page 7: Caution

    If you have problems, do not attempt to repair When inserting the batteries, be sure to observe the unit yourself. Return it to your Alpine proper polarity (+ and –) as instructed. Rupture dealer or the nearest Alpine Service Station for or chemical leakage from the battery may servicing.
  • Page 8: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation Remote control unit Remote control sensor When using the remote control unit • Point the remote control unit’s transmitter at the remote control sensor and operate it within a distance of 2 meters. • Note that the remote control unit may not operate if the remote control sensor is exposed to direct sunlight.
  • Page 9 Loading batteries Press down on the groove shown on the diagram and push forward to remove the lid. Load four “AAA” sized batteries in the indicated • Use four “AAA” sized batteries. directions. Set the lid back in place and insert until a click is heard.
  • Page 10: Resetting

    Basic Operation Resetting Reset the unit when using it for the first time or after replacing the vehicle’s battery. Press the reset switch with the tip of a pen, etc. Open the cover using a hexagonal wrench. Reset switch Turning the power on and off This unit does not have a power switch.
  • Page 11: About Indicators

    About indicators HDCD indicator* Lights amber in the HDCD decode Dolby Digital indicator mode Lights amber in the Dolby Digital decode mode PRO LOGIC indicator Lights amber in the Dolby Surround decode mode MPEG indicator DTS indicator Lights amber in the MPEG2 decode Lights amber in the DTS mode decode mode...
  • Page 12: Setting The Speakers

    Basic Operation ENTER ch UP ch DN MODE • Names of speakers displayed Setting the speakers FLLOW : Front low range speaker (L) First make the speaker settings. FRLOW: Turn off speaker channels that are not connected. Front low range speaker (R) FLMID : Press the TCR button.
  • Page 13: Using With Ai-Net Connections

    Using with Ai-NET connections Adjusting the subwoofer When Ai-NET connections are used, the volume, subwoofer, balance and fader are adjusted from the head unit (they cannot be adjusted from the PXA-H900). The subwoofer level only can be adjusted from the PXA-H900 as well. Press the MODE button for at least 2 seconds to •...
  • Page 14: Using With Rca-Type Or Optical Cable Connections (Non Ai-Net Connections)

    Basic Operation INPUT SELECT Using with RCA-type or optical Non Ai-NET connections Alpine products are equipped for a cable connections bus connection system called “Ai- NET” which can only be used for (non Ai-NET connections) connections between Ai-NET products. The PXA-H900 is an Ai-NET...
  • Page 15: Adjusting The Input Level

    Adjusting the input level Using the analog, RCA-type connections, the PXA-H900’s input level must be preset from the head unit. Adjust the input level using a sound source with a high recording level (such as pops or rock music). Turn on the head unit’s power. Press the VOL button on the PXA-H900 and set the volume level to “0”.
  • Page 16 Basic Operation MODE Using with RCA-type or optical cable connections (non Ai-NET connections) Adjusting the volume, fader, balance and subwoofer After determining the input level, adjust the volume, fader, balance and subwoofer from the PXA-H900. Be careful not to make these adjustments on the head unit. Adjusting the volume Use the VOL and VOL...
  • Page 17 Adjusting the fader and balance Press the MODE button and select the mode to be adjusted. Sub Wf. BALANCE FADER Use the buttons or the buttons within 5 seconds to adjust to the desired level. BALANCE: Press the button to adjust the balance of the volume between the left and right speakers (from L15 to R15).
  • Page 18: Preparations For Automatic Adjustments

    Automatic Adjustments • The adjustment differs according Preparations for automatic to the position of the micro- phone. Search for the position at adjustments which the desired sound quality can be achieved. The PXA-H900 is equipped with two automatic adjustment • We recommend using speaker functions: “Adaptive Equalizer”...
  • Page 19 Secure the microphone in place. Failure to fix the microphone securely in place may result in distortion or improper acoustic positioning. The microphone must be mounted very securely so the bass frequencies will not vibrate it. For example, the microphone could be wedged between the headrest and the seat.
  • Page 20: Automatic Adjustments (Adaptive Equalizer)

    Automatic Adjustments AUTO AEQ • Preparations must be made Automatic adjustments before performing the automatic (Adaptive Equalizer) adjustment procedure. Refer to page 14. • The adjustments differ according Use this function to automatically perform frequency, phase and to the position of the micro- time correction.
  • Page 21 • The Adaptive Equalizer flattens Adjust the volume. the overall bass response, both the SPL and the phase. Depend- • When using RCA-type connections, use the ing on how noisy your vehicle is, PXA-H900’s VOL and VOL buttons to a flat SPL response may cause display “5”...
  • Page 22 Automatic Adjustments AUTO AEQ ENTER Press the ENTER button to set the automatic • The time required to perform the adjustment mode, then leave the vehicle. adjustments depends on the speaker connections. To cancel, press the AUTO AEQ button. The automatic adjustment procedure consists of the operations described below and requires 2 to 8 minutes to be completed.
  • Page 23 Check that the automatic adjustments have been • Note that using for extended completed (that “ADJUSTMENTS ARE COM- periods of time without turning PLETED” has been displayed for 5 seconds), get on the engine may wear down the back in the vehicle, then disconnect the micro- battery.
  • Page 24: Performing Time Correction Automatically (Precision Automated Time Correction)

    Automatic Adjustments AUTO TCR • Preparations must be made Performing time correction before performing the automatic automatically adjustment procedure. Refer to page 14. • The PXA-H900’s automatic (Precision Automated Time adjustments take into account the delay time between the time at Correction) which the signals are input to the speakers until the sound is...
  • Page 25 Adjust the volume. • When using RCA-type connections, use the PXA-H900’s VOL and VOL buttons to display “5” (on the PXA-H900’s display). • When using Ai-NET connections, perform the head unit’s volume operation to display “5” (on the head unit’s display). When the CDA-7990 is combined as a head unit, adjust to “–50dB”.
  • Page 26 Automatic Adjustments ENTER AUTO TCR Press the ENTER button to set the automatic adjustment mode, then leave the vehicle. To cancel, press the AUTO TCR button. The automatic adjustment procedure consists of the operations described below and requires about 2 minutes to be completed. Perform the time correction.
  • Page 27 Check that the automatic adjustments have been • Note that using for extended completed (that “ADJUSTMENTS ARE COM- periods of time without turning PLETED” has been displayed for 5 seconds), get on the engine may wear down the back in the vehicle, then disconnect the micro- battery.
  • Page 28: Settings/Adjustments

    Settings/Adjustments • When the microphone is Performing time correction connected, the sound in the car is input through the microphone manually (Time Correction) and displayed on the spectrum analyzer. This display can be Though sufficient correction can be achieved with the “Adaptive used as reference when making Equalizer”...
  • Page 29 • Concrete examples 1. Calculating the time correction value for the front left speaker on the diagram below. Conditions: Distance between farthest speaker and listening position: 2.25 m (88-3/4") Distance between front left speaker and listening position: 0.5 m (20") Calculation: L = 2.25 m (88-3/4") –...
  • Page 30 Settings/Adjustments ch UP ch DN ENTER Press the TCR button to set the time correction mode. Press the ch UP or ch DN button to select the desired channel. FLLOW FRLOW FLMID FRMID FLHIGH FRHIGH Sub Wf.R Sub Wf.L CENTER REAR R REAR L •...
  • Page 31 Press the button to adjust the speaker output level. The level can be set to “OFF” or adjusted be- tween –12 and 0. Press the ENTER button to complete the setting.
  • Page 32: Equalizer Adjustments

    Settings/Adjustments DISPLAY ON/OFF ch UP ch DN ENTER • When the microphone is Equalizer adjustments connected, the sound in the car is input through the microphone The level of the front, rear and center channels can be adjusted and displayed on the spectrum separately for 31 bands and the subwoofer can be adjusted for 10 analyzer.
  • Page 33 Press the button so that the frequency • When adjusted with the Adaptive Equalizer band is flashing. • When adjusted with “FRONT. Adjustable frequency bands ON” for the Adaptive “FRONT”/“REAR”/“CENTER”: 20 Hz to 20 kHz Equalizer adjustment, (in 1/3 octave steps) frequencies of 500 Hz and “Sub Wf.”: 20 Hz to 160 Hz below GEQ FRONT cannot be...
  • Page 34: Crossover Network

    Settings/Adjustments Crossover network The PXA-H900 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 35 Output signals with these frequencies Slope off Slope adjustment 20Hz 10kHz H.P.F. cutoff frequency L.P.F. cutoff frequency The H.P.F. setting cannot be the same as or exceed the L.P.F. setting for that chan- nel. • The crossover network is a filter that divides specific frequency bands. •...
  • Page 36: Crossover Adjustment

    Settings/Adjustments ch UP ch DN ENTER • If the Adaptive Equalizer Crossover adjustment adjustment has been performed, adjusting “FLOW” or “Sub Wf.” Check that the defeat mode is off. has no effect since this is no (See page 53.) longer the Adaptive Equalizer “DIV”...
  • Page 37 Press the button to select the desired cutoff frequency (crossover point). The bands that can be adjusted differ according to the channel (speaker). Adjust the slope by pressing the DIV button. • The selected slope flashes. Repeat steps 3 to 6 to adjust the crossover point/ slope for other channels.
  • Page 38: Switching The Phase

    Settings/Adjustments ch UP ch DN PHASE Switching the phase The phase of the different speakers can be switched. Set to the phase at which the sound from the speakers is clearest. It is also possible to switch the subwoofer between stereo and monaural.
  • Page 39 Press the button to switch the phase. PHAS E F LOW 180 [deg] Switching the subwoofer between stereo and monaural 1) At step 3 above, select “Sub Wf.”. 2) Press the button to switch between “ST” (stereo) and “MONO” (monaural). MONO...
  • Page 40: Using Dolby Surround

    Using Dolby Surround PL / REAR FILL • This function only works with Using the Pro Logic mode two-channel signals. This operation cannot be performed With the PXA-H900, Pro Logic processing can be conducted on when 5.1-channel DTS or Dolby the music signals recorded on two channels to achieve Dolby Pro Digital signals are input.
  • Page 41: Adjustment Procedure For Dolby Surround

    Adjustment procedure for Dolby Surround Make the adjustments described below in order to reproduce Dolby Digital and DTS sound with greater accuracy. Adjustment procedure Speaker setup (page 38) (Turning the speakers to be used on and off and setting their response) Adjusting the speaker levels (page 40) (Adjusting the signal output level to the various speakers) Center/rear speaker time correction (pages 42 and 44)
  • Page 42: Speaker Setup

    Using Dolby Surround 5.1 ch SETUP ENTER • This function can be set in the Speaker setup Pro Logic, DTS, MPEG and Dolby Digital modes. The PXA-H900 can be set according to the playable frequency • Avoid stopping, pausing, range of your speakers. switching the disc, cueing, fast- Check the playable frequency range of the speakers (not including forwarding or switching the...
  • Page 43 Press the button and select the speakers • If the center speaker is turned to be set. “OFF”, the center channel’s audio signals are added to the FRONT CENTER REAR audio signals output from the front speakers. • If you set the speaker response to “OFF”, also set the speaker level Press the button and select the speaker...
  • Page 44: Adjusting The Speaker Levels

    Using Dolby Surround 5.1 ch SETUP ch UP ch DN ENTER • This function can be set in the Adjusting the speaker levels Pro Logic, DTS, MPEG and Dolby Digital modes. Use the test tones output from the PXA-H900 to adjust so that the •...
  • Page 45 While the test tones are being produced from the • Adjust based on the front speakers, press the button to adjust so speakers. that the volume of the different speakers is equal. The level of the different speakers can be adjusted within a range of 10 dB.
  • Page 46: Center Speaker Time Correction

    Using Dolby Surround 5.1 ch SETUP ENTER • This function can be set in the Center speaker time correction Pro Logic, DTS, MPEG and Dolby Digital modes. Use this function after adjusting the delay time of the different • Avoid stopping, pausing, speakers with the “Adaptive Equalizer”, “Precision Automated switching the disc, cueing, fast- Time Correction”...
  • Page 47 Press the ENTER button. • This adjustment cannot be Press the button to adjust the time correc- performed when the center tion value. speaker setup setting is set to The center delay setting can be adjusted within “OFF”. the range of 0 to 5 ms. •...
  • Page 48: Rear Speaker Time Correction

    Using Dolby Surround 5.1 ch SETUP ENTER • This function can be set in the Rear speaker time correction Pro Logic, DTS, MPEG and Dolby Digital modes. Perform this function after adjusting the delay time of the various • Avoid stopping, pausing, speakers.
  • Page 49 Press the button to adjust the time correc- • This adjustment cannot be performed when the rear speaker tion value. mode setting is set to “OFF”. • If the distance of the front When the Pro Logic mode is off: speaker is shorter than or the 0: 0ms, 1: 5ms, 2: 10ms, 3: 15ms same as that of the center...
  • Page 50: Adjusting The Acoustic Image

    Using Dolby Surround 5.1 ch SETUP ENTER • This function can be set in the Adjusting the acoustic image Pro Logic, DTS, MPEG and Dolby Digital modes. To achieve sound with a sense of presence, the center speaker • Avoid stopping, pausing, must be placed directly in front of the listening position.
  • Page 51 • This adjustment cannot be Press the button to select “ON”. performed when the center speaker setup setting is set to “OFF”. • The off mode is set automatically (ON) when the center speaker setup setting is set to “OFF”. Press the button to adjust the level.
  • Page 52: Mixing Bass Sound To The Rear Channel

    Using Dolby Surround 5.1 ch SETUP ENTER • This function can be set in the Mixing bass sound to the rear Pro Logic, DTS, MPEG and channel Dolby Digital modes. • Avoid stopping, pausing, switching the disc, cueing, fast- This function mixes the front channel audio signals to the audio forwarding or switching the signals output from the rear speakers, improving the sound in the audio channel of the player while...
  • Page 53 • This adjustment cannot be Press the button to select “ON”. performed when the rear speaker setup setting is set to “OFF”. • The off mode is set automatically when the rear speaker setup (ON) setting is set to “OFF”. •...
  • Page 54: Achieving Powerful High Volume Sound

    Using Dolby Surround NAV. MIX LISTENING MODE ENTER Achieving powerful high volume sound • With Dolby Digital, the dynamic range is compressed so that This function works only in the powerful sound can be achieved at regular volume levels. This Dolby Digital mode.
  • Page 55: Convenient Functions

    Convenient Functions • This function does not work Navigation system voice when no center speaker is connected. guidance interruption For details, refer to the Installa- tion manual. When a navigation system is connected, this setting makes it possible for the system’s voice guidance messages to interrupt the sound of the PXA-H900.
  • Page 56: Storing Settings In The Memory

    Convenient Functions DISPLAY ON/OFF DEFEAT P1~P6 • Release the PXA-H900’s Storing settings in the memory MEMORY LOCK switch (set it to the left side) when you wish to The PXA-H900 includes six memories in which all the current store settings. adjustments and settings can be stored.
  • Page 57: Defeat Mode

    Defeat mode Press the DEFEAT button. • When the defeat mode is turned All the settings become flat. on, none of the Adaptive Equalizer, Precision Automated Time Correction, Time Correc- NALO G INPUT DE E F A T tion, phase switching, equalizer adjustment, crossover network, memory or memory recall operations can be performed.
  • Page 58: Switching The Indicator Color (For Non Ai-Net Connections Only)

    Convenient Functions DISPLAY Switching the indicator color (for non Ai-NET connections only) Press and hold the DISPLAY button for at least 2 seconds to select the desired indicator color. Select blue or green. Indicator • Check whether the disc contains Normally the PXA-H900 automatically identifies DTS signals so DTS signals.
  • Page 59: Information

    Center speaker HDCD Equipped Car Audio Your Alpine Car Audio PXA-H900 is equipped Front with HDCD playback technology which speakers improves the audio fidelity of all CDs. Please note that HDCD playback decoding will...
  • Page 60: In Case Of Difficulty

    - Set the speaker to the on mode. (Pages 8 of your system is properly connected or and 38) consult your authorized Alpine dealer. • Subwoofer is turned off. - Turn the subwoofer on. (Pages 9 and 13) Set does not operate.
  • Page 61 Speaker level cannot be adjusted. • Speaker is set to the off mode. - Set the speaker to the on mode. (Pages 8 and 38) Speaker time correction cannot be set. • Speaker is set to the off mode. - Set the speaker to the on mode. (Pages 8 and 38) Center speaker’s acoustic image cannot be adjusted.
  • Page 62: Specifications

    Specifications EQ number of bands: Front: Rear: Center: Subwoofer: 10 Graphic equalizer boost cut range: 9 dB Time correction control range: 0 to 20 ms (0.1 ms steps) Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz S/N ratio: 110 dB Channel separation: 80 dB Input sensitivity: 850 mA (2V for analog 1 only)
  • Page 63 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double- D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works. ©1992- 1997 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved. ® ® ® , HDCD , High Definition Compatible Digital and Pacific Microsonics™ are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Pacific Microsonics, Inc.
  • Page 64: Limited Warranty

    Warranty. We suggest that you read it thoroughly. Should you have any questions, please contact your Dealer or Alpine at one of the telephone numbers listed below. 2 You should provide a detailed description of the PRODUCTS COVERED: problem(s) for which service is required.
  • Page 66 Tel.: 1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631) ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC. Suite 203, 7300 Warden Ave. Markham, Ontario L3R 9Z6, Canada Tel.: 1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631) ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. 6-8 Fiveways Boulevarde Keysborough, Victoria 3173, Australia Tel.: (03) 9769-0000 ALPINE ELECTRONICS GmbH...

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