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Alpine Multimedia Manager PXI-H990 Owner's Manual

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ALPINE ELECTRONICS MARKETING, INC.
1-1-8 Nishi Gotanda,
Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-0031, Japan
Phone 03-5496-8231
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AMERICA, INC.
19145 Gramercy Place, Torrance,
California 90501, U.S.A.
Phone 1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631)
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC.
7300 Warden Ave., Suite 203, Markham,
Ontario L3R 9Z6, Canada
Phone 1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631)
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.
6-8 Fiveways Boulevarde Keysborough,
Victoria 3173, Australia
Phone 03-9769-0000
ALPINE ELECTRONICS GmbH
Frankfurter Ring 117, 80807 München,
Germany
Phone 089-32 42 640
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF U.K. LTD.
Alpine House
Fletchamstead Highway,
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
Nord II, B.P. 50016, 95945 Roissy
Charles de Gaulle Cedex, France
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ALPINE ITALIA S.p.A.
Viale C. Colombo 8,
20090 Trezzano Sul Naviglio (MI), Italy
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ALPINE ELECTRONICS DE ESPAÑA, S.A.
Portal de Gamarra 36, Pabellón, 32
01013 Vitoria (Alava) - APDO 133, Spain
Phone 945-283588
Designed by ALPINE Japan
Printed in Japan (S)
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Sankei Kikaku Co., Ltd.
1-13-38, Hinodai,
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  • Page 1 Phone 1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631) ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC. 7300 Warden Ave., Suite 203, Markham, Ontario L3R 9Z6, Canada Phone 1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631) ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. 6-8 Fiveways Boulevarde Keysborough, Victoria 3173, Australia Phone 03-9769-0000 ALPINE ELECTRONICS GmbH Frankfurter Ring 117, 80807 München,...
  • Page 2 FOR CAR USE ONLY PXI-H990 Multimedia Manager™ • OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents WARNING WARNING ..........................3 CAUTION ..........................4 PRECAUTIONS ........................4 Basic Operation Operating the PXI-H990 ......................5 Using This Manual ........................6 Turning the power on and off ....................7 Setting the speakers (SP SELECT) ..................7 Supplementary information ....................11 Automatic Adjustments Preparations for automatic adjustments ..................
  • Page 5 Contents Using the multi-channel function Adjustment procedure for multi-channel function ..............52 Speaker setup (Dolby SP) ......................53 Adjusting the speaker levels (OUTPUT LEVEL) ..............57 Adjusting the acoustic image (BI PHANTOM) ..............60 Mixing the Bass Sound of the Centre Channel with the Sound of the Front Left and Right Channels (C.BASS SPLIT) ..................

  • Page 6: Warning

    WARNING KEEP SMALL OBJECTS SUCH AS WARNING BATTERIES OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. This symbol means important Swallowing them may result in serious instructions. injury. If swallowed, consult a physician Failure to heed them can result in immediately. serious injury or death. USE THE CORRECT AMPERE RATING DO NOT OPERATE ANY FUNCTION THAT WHEN REPLACING FUSES.

  • Page 7: Caution

    • High humidity and water Alpine Service Center for repairing. • Excessive dust • Excessive vibrations Maintenance If you have problems, do not attempt to repair the unit yourself. Return it to your Alpine dealer or the nearest Alpine Service Station for servicing.

  • Page 8: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation Operating the PXI-H990 The PXI-H990 is operated from the head unit with which it is used. These operating instructions describe operation with the head unit; both from the unit itself and from the remote control unit. • The operation for the PXI-H990 is performed from the head unit setup operation. See the reference page in the following chart for the head unit setting/adjustment operation method.

  • Page 9: Using This Manual

    Basic Operation Using This Manual The PXI-H990 is operated from the head unit with which it is used. These operating instructions describe operation from both the DVI-9990R/DVI-9990E head unit and from the RUE-4197/RUE-4200 remote control unit included with the head unit. When operating the main unit with the remote control supplied with the PXI-H990, change the selector switch on the remote control to the “H/U”...

  • Page 10: Turning The Power On And Off

    A. PROC. 1( ) 2(ENT) ENTER/ Joystick MENU SETUP RETURN SETUP • 5( ) 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”.
  • Page 11 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). Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), select “SP SELECT [Speaker Select]”, then press 2 (ENT).
  • Page 12 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), select the system, then press 2 (ENT). SYSTEM SEL Displays the SYSTEM currently set item. When one PXI-H990 is connected When two PXI-H990 are connected SYSTEM SEL SYSTEM 1 SYSTEM 2 SYSTEM 3 SYSTEM 4 (FRONT) SYSTEM 4 (REAR) System 1...
  • Page 13 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 CH SELECT Front TW Left ON Front TW Right ON...

  • Page 14: Supplementary Information

    This page includes supplementary information for pages 5 to 10. Supplementary Please refer to these pages. information TITLE Description Related page Setting the speakers 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 15: Automatic Adjustments

    Automatic Adjustments Preparations for automatic adjustments The PXI-H990 is equipped with two automatic adjustment functions: “Road Equalizer” and “Automated Time Correction”. The preparations described below must be made in order to perform these automatic adjustments. After making these preparations, refer to “Automatic adjustments (Using the Road Equalizer function)”...
  • Page 16 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 17 Automatic Adjustments Preparations for automatic adjustments (continued) Hints on using the Road Equalizer function The Road Equalizer compensates for constantly changing noise, so always keep the microphones connected. The following three places are recommended to place the microphones. Also, when combining with the separately sold monitor, the built-in microphone can be used.

  • Page 18: Using The Road Equalizer Function

    A. PROC. 1( ) 2(ENT) ENTER/ Joystick MENU SETUP RETURN 5( ) 6(RTN) SETUP • Using the Road Equalizer function Road Equalizer (REAL-TIME OPTIMIZED ADAPTIVE DRIVING EQUALIZER) is a function that automatically adjusts the equalizer settings during driving according to the amount of road noise.
  • Page 19 Automatic Adjustments Using the Road Equalizer function (continued) 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 20 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). MIC SELECT EXTERNAL MIC EXTERNAL MIC [External Microphone]:...
  • Page 21 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). 2) Press 2 (ENT).
  • Page 22 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 23 Automatic Adjustments Using the Road Equalizer function (continued) Selecting the Mode 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).

  • Page 24: Performing Time Correction Automatically (Automated Time Correction)

    1( ) 2(ENT) A. PROC. ENTER/ Joystick MENU SETUP RETURN 5( ) 6(RTN) SETUP • Performing time correction automatically (Automated Time Correction) Due to the particular conditions inside the vehicle, there is a major difference between the distances of the various speakers and the listening position. This function uses the included measurement microphone to automatically measure and analyse the distances between the speakers and the listening position and perform the optimum time correction.
  • Page 25 Automatic Adjustments Performing time correction automatically (Automated Time Correction) (continued) 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 26 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 “AUTO TCR [Auto Time Correction]”, then press 2 (ENT).
  • Page 27 Automatic Adjustments Performing time correction automatically (Automated Time Correction) (continued) The automatic adjustment procedure consists of the operations described below and requires about a few minutes to be completed. Perform the time correction. When the automatic adjustment is com- pleted, a system reset will be performed. Strong sounds are produced during the automatic adjustment procedure (except for TW, Sub WF).

  • Page 28: Supplementary Information

    Supplementary This page includes supplementary information for pages 12 to 24. Please refer to these pages. information TITLE Description Related page Using the Road Connect both microphones if two PXI-H990s are connected. Page 15 Equalizer function If the microphone does not pick up the sound or the speakers are not working or are connected or wired improperly, the automatic adjustments are not performed Page 15...

  • Page 29: Settings/Adjustments

    This manual adjustment requires sufficient knowledge and experience, however, so we suggest you have it performed at your authorized Alpine dealer. Check that the head unit defeat mode is off.
  • Page 30 Divide the distances calculated for the different speakers by the speed of sound (343 m/s temperature 20°C). This value is the time correction value for the different speakers. • The speed of sound fluctuates according to the temperature. The accurate speed of sound can be achieved with the formula shown below.
  • Page 31 Settings/Adjustments Performing time correction manually (Time Correction) (continued) A. PROC. 1( ) 2(ENT) ENTER/ Joystick MENU SETUP RETURN 5( ) 6(RTN) SETUP • 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 32 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 33 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. L+R: Sets the same adjustment values for the left and right channels.
  • Page 34 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. 00 ADJ ( F TW L ) Delay Time 0.15ms To adjust another channel, repeat steps 14 to Once the settings are completed, press and hold F SETUP for at least 3 seconds.

  • Page 35: Equalizer Adjustments

    • This adjustment is easier when test signals such as pink noise are used. For information on test signals, consult your authorized Alpine dealer. • Check the playable frequency ranges of the connected speakers before making the equalizer adjustments. If the speaker’s playable frequency range is 55 Hz to 30 kHz, for example, adjusting the 40 Hz or 20 Hz band has no effect.
  • Page 36 Check that the head unit defeat mode is off. 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 37 Settings/Adjustments Equalizer adjustments (continued) Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), select “EQ TYPE SEL [EQ Type Select]”, then press 2 (ENT). Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), select the Equalizer type, then press 2 (ENT). GRAPHIC. EQ PARAMET.

  • Page 38: 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 39 Settings/Adjustments Graphic Equalizer Adjustments (continued) 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 40 Parametric 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 41 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 then press 2 (ENT).
  • Page 42 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). Q-Factor 0.5 Level 1.5dB BAND 1...

  • Page 43: Crossover Network

    This adjustment requires special knowledge and experience. Should problems arise, please see your authorized Alpine dealer. Adjust the high pass filter (H.P.F.) and low pass filter (L.P.F.) and set the slope (filter response attenuation slope) for the different bands.
  • Page 44 Output signals with these frequencies Slope off Slope adjustment 20 Hz 10 kHz 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 channel. • The crossover network is a filter that divides specific frequency bands. •...

  • Page 45: Crossover Adjustment/Switching The Phase

    Settings/Adjustments A. PROC. 1( ) 2(ENT) ENTER/ Joystick 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 46 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 (ENT). Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), select “CROSSOVER [Crossover]”, then press 2 (ENT).
  • Page 47 Settings/Adjustments Crossover adjustment/Switching the phase (continued) Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), select “CH SELECT [Channel Select]”, then press 2 (ENT). Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), select the channel (speaker) to be adjusted, then press 2 (ENT). The channels that can be selected depend on the system settings (page 9).
  • Page 48 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), select “LOW.SL [Low 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).
  • Page 49 Settings/Adjustments Crossover adjustment/Switching the phase (continued) To adjust another channel, after pressing 6 (RTN), repeat steps 8 to 18. 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.

  • Page 50: Mx Settings

    A. PROC. 1( ) 2(ENT) ENTER/ Joystick MENU SETUP RETURN SETUP • 5( ) 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.
  • Page 51 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 52 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). Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), select “MX SELECT [MX Select]”, then press 2 (ENT).
  • Page 53 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 The medium to high frequencies become MX 1 MX 2...

  • Page 54: Supplementary Information

    This page includes supplementary information for pages 26 to 50. Supplementary Please refer to these pages. information TITLE Description Related page Time correction cannot be performed for speakers set to Performing time Page 26 “OFF” at the speaker settings (page 7). correction manually (Time Correction) In reality the time difference depends not only on the...

  • Page 55: 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) Adjusting the acoustic image (BI PHANTOM) (Page 60) Mixing the Bass Sound of the Centre Channel with the Sound of...

  • Page 56: Speaker Setup (Dolby Sp)

    A. PROC. 1( ) 2(ENT) ENTER/ Joystick MENU SETUP RETURN 5( ) 6(RTN) SETUP • 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 57 Using the multi-channel function Speaker setup (Dolby SP) (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). Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), select “Dolby SP [Dolby Speaker Setup]”, then press 2 (ENT).
  • Page 58 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 SETUP is connected LARGE...
  • Page 59 Using the multi-channel function Speaker setup (Dolby SP) (continued) To adjust another speaker, repeat steps 6 to Cut-off frequency setting Set the cut-off frequency to restrict the playback when the speaker settings are set to “SMALL”. Perform this setting after selecting the speaker setting of every speaker.

  • Page 60: Adjusting The Speaker Levels (Output Level)

    A. PROC. 1( ) 2(ENT) ENTER/ Joystick MENU SETUP RETURN 5( ) 6(RTN) SETUP • 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.
  • Page 61 Using the multi-channel function Adjusting the speaker levels (OUTPUT LEVEL) (continued) 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).
  • Page 62 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 63: Adjusting The Acoustic Image (Bi Phantom)

    Using the multi-channel function A. PROC. 1( ) 2(ENT) ENTER/ Joystick MENU SETUP RETURN SETUP • 5( ) Adjusting the acoustic image (BI PHANTOM) To achieve sound with a sense of presence, the centre speaker must be placed directly in front of the driver’s seat and the passenger’s seat.
  • Page 64 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 65 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 centre speaker is shifted to the sides.

  • Page 66: Mixing The Bass Sound Of The Centre Channel With The Sound Of The Front Left And Right Channels (C.bass Split)

    A. PROC. 1( ) 2(ENT) ENTER/ Joystick MENU SETUP RETURN SETUP • 5( ) Mixing the Bass Sound of the Centre Channel with the Sound of the Front Left and Right Channels (C.BASS SPLIT) The (bass) audio signals of the centre channel are mixed into the audio signals output from the front left and right speakers.
  • Page 67 Using the multi-channel function Mixing the Bass Sound of the Centre 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). Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), select “MULTI.CH.MGR [Multi Channel Manager]”, then press 2 (ENT).
  • Page 68 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). Frequency 315Hz Possible frequency setting 200Hz/225Hz/250Hz/280Hz/315Hz/...

  • Page 69: Mixing Bass Sound To The Rear Channel (Rear Mix)

    Using the multi-channel function A. PROC. 1( ) 2(ENT) ENTER/ Joystick MENU SETUP RETURN SETUP • 5( ) 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.
  • Page 70 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 71 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 72: Outputting The Front Channel Signals From The Rear Channels (Rear Fill)

    A. PROC. 1( ) 2(ENT) ENTER/ Joystick MENU SETUP RETURN SETUP • 5( ) 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.
  • Page 73 Using the multi-channel function Outputting the Front Channel Signals from the Rear Channels (REAR FILL) (continued) 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 74 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 75: Achieving Powerful High Volume Sound (Listen Mode)

    Using the multi-channel function A. PROC. 1( ) 2(ENT) ENTER/ Joystick MENU SETUP RETURN 5( ) 6(RTN) SETUP • Achieving powerful high volume sound (LISTEN MODE) With Dolby Digital, the dynamic range is compressed so that powerful sound can be achieved at regular volume levels.
  • Page 76 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 77: Adjusting The Dvd Level (Dvd Level)

    Using the multi-channel function A. PROC. 1( ) 2(ENT) ENTER/ Joystick MENU SETUP RETURN 5( ) 6(RTN) 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.
  • Page 78 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), select “MEDIA.S.MGR [Media Sound Manager]”, then press 2 (ENT). Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), select “DVD LEVEL [DVD Volume Level Setup]”, then press 2 (ENT). Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), select “MODE SELECT [Mode Select]”, then press 2 (ENT).
  • Page 79 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). VOLUME LEVEL VOLUME LEVEL LEVEL...

  • Page 80: Channel Settings (6.1Ch Mode)

    A. PROC. 1( ) 2(ENT) ENTER/ Joystick MENU SETUP RETURN SETUP • 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 81 Using the multi-channel function 6.1-Channel Settings (6.1CH MODE) (continued) Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), select “MULTI.CH.MGR [Multi Channel Manager]”, then press 2 (ENT). Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), select “6.1CH MODE [6.1ch Mode]” then press 2 (ENT). Cannot select 6.1CH MODE when “SYSTEM 1”...
  • Page 82 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 83: Pcm Output Settings (Pcm Out Mode)

    Using the multi-channel function A. PROC. 1( ) 2(ENT) ENTER/ Joystick MENU SETUP RETURN 5( ) 6(RTN) SETUP • PCM Output Settings (PCM OUT MODE) Dolby Pro Logic II processes music signals recorded in two channels and plays them in the Surround mode.
  • Page 84 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 85 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 PCM STEREO : 2ch output (L/R) PCM SELECT PCM 3ch...
  • Page 86 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. • Centre width adjustment (CENTER WIDTH) The vocal position between the centre speaker and the L/R speaker can be optimized. In PCM OUT MODE, press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), select “Dolby PL II [Dolby Pro Logic II]”, then press 2 (ENT).
  • Page 87 Using the multi-channel function PCM Output Settings (PCM OUT MODE) (continued) • 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 88 • 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 Mode ON/OFF]”, then press 2 (ENT).
  • Page 89 Using the multi-channel function PCM Output Settings (PCM OUT MODE) (continued) 1( ) 2(ENT) ENTER/ Joystick MENU SETUP RETURN SETUP • 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.
  • Page 90 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), select “LEVEL”, then press 2 (ENT). (Level adjustment) DTS Neo:6 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), adjusted 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 91: Supplementary Information

    Using the multi-channel function The following pages include supplementary information for pages 52 Supplementary to 87. Please refer to these pages. information TITLE Description Related page Speaker setup The operations performed with the remote control unit in (Dolby SP) step 1 can also be performed by pressing and holding Page 53 MENU (SETUP) for at least 3 seconds, moving the joystick up or down to select “AP SETUP”, then pressing the joystick.
  • Page 92 TITLE Description Related page Mixing the Bass The operations performed with the remote control unit in Sound of the Centre step 1 can also be performed by pressing and holding Page 63 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.
  • Page 93 Using the multi-channel function Supplementary This page includes supplementary information for pages 52 to 87. information Please refer to these pages. TITLE Description Related page 6.1-Channel The operations performed with the remote control unit in Settings (6.1CH step 1 can also be performed by pressing and holding Page 77 MODE) MENU (SETUP) for at least 3 seconds, moving the joystick...

  • Page 94: Convenient Functions

    Convenient Functions A. PROC. SOURCE/POWER 1( ) 2(ENT) ENTER/ Joystick MENU SETUP 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 •...
  • Page 95 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 96: Storing Settings In The Memory

    A. PROC. ENTER/ Joystick MENU SETUP RETURN SETUP • 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. Adjustment/Setting Items See page Setting the speakers...
  • Page 97 Convenient Functions Storing settings in the memory (continued) 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 98 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), select “STORE [Store]”, then press 2 (ENT). Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), select “PRESET NO [Preset No.]”, then press 2 (ENT). Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), select the preset number at which the settings are to be stored, then press 2 (ENT).

  • Page 99: Calling Out Stored Values

    Convenient Functions A. PROC. ENTER/ Joystick MENU SETUP RETURN SETUP • Function Indicator 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 100 Press 1 ( ) or 5 ( ), select “PRESET [Pre- set]”, 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 101 Convenient Functions Calling out stored values (continued) 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 102: Equalizer Adjustment (When Dvi-9990R Or Dvi-9990E/Tmi-M990 Is Connected)

    A. PROC. ENTER/ Joystick MENU SETUP RETURN Equalizer adjustment (when DVI-9990R or DVI- 9990E/TMI-M990 is connected) When using the (DVI-9990R/DVI-9990E) 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.
  • Page 103 Convenient Functions Equalizer adjustment (when DVI-9990R or DVI-9990E/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 L/R: Independent adjustment values can be FRONT L...
  • Page 104 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 105 Convenient Functions Equalizer adjustment (when DVI-9990R or DVI-9990E/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 select L/R: Independent adjustment values can be set...
  • Page 106 Use Joystick to select the “Freq” P A R A M E T R I C E Q (frequency), “Width” (bandwidth (Q)), and FRONT R L / R F r e q W i d t h L e v e l “Level”...

  • Page 107: Supplementary Information

    Convenient Functions Supplementary This page includes supplementary information for pages 91 to 103. information Please refer to these pages. TITLE Description Related page External input The operations performed with the remote control unit in settings steps 1 can also be performed by pressing and holding Page 91 MENU (SETUP) for at least 3 seconds, moving the joystick up or down to select “AP SETUP”, then pressing the joystick.

  • Page 108: 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 109: Terminology

    Information Terminology This is a home-use digital sound format of the DTS Sound System. This Dolby Digital is a high quality sound system, Dolby Digital is a digital audio developed by Digital Theater Systems, compression technology developed by Inc. for use in movie theaters. Dolby Laboratories that allows large DTS has six independent sound tracks.
  • Page 110 Dolby Digital EX Dolby Digital EX is a technology that creates full-bandwidth output in programs from 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...

  • Page 111: 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.

  • Page 112: Specifications

    Specifications Graphic EQ number of bands: Front (left and right) 31 bands Rear (left and right) 31 bands Centre 31 bands Subwoofer 10 bands Graphic EQ boost cut ±9 dB range: Parametric EQ number of bands: Front/rear/centre 10 bands Subwoofer 2 bands Parametric EQ frequency: Front, Rear and Centre...
  • Page 113 Information Specifications (continued) 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) S/N ratio: 110 dB (IHF-A) Channel separation: 90 dB Input sensitivity: 1.2V (analog)

  • Page 114: Directory Menu

    Directory Menu Some menu cannot be selected depending on the displayed condition. Directory: 1 Directory: 2 Directory: 3 Directory: 4 Directory: 5 . M.M.Manager . AP SETUP . MOBILE.S.MGR . CROSSOVER . CH SELECT [Channel Select] . ADJUST [Adjust] [Crossover] [Multi Media [Mobile Sound .

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