Alpine PXE-X800 User manual

PXE-X800
12-sound track high quality audio processor
For users of iPhone, please search the tone-tuning APP for PXE-X800 in APP Store, download and install it;
for users of Android phone, please scan the QR code on the right to download and install the APP.
The wired controller sold separately may also be used to control the device in a simple way.
Tone-tuning
APP

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Table of Contents
Operating instructions
Types of precautions .....................................2
Copyright notice
Copyright notice.............................................2
Repair tool
Tools potentially needed (depending on
the car) ..........................................................3
Accessory list
Accessory list.................................................3
Description of device
Diagrams of device interfaces........................4
Description of device interfaces and
their functions ................................................5
Description of indicator lamps on the
device ............................................................6
Description of Bluetooth indicator lamp..........7
Arrangement of wire pins
Arrangement of wire pins ...............................8
Example of installation
Package I: 4 channel input / 6 channel
output (low level to low level) .........................9
Package II: 4 channel input / 6 channel
output (high level to low level)......................11
Package III: digital input / 6 channel
output ..........................................................13
Package IV: 4 channel input / 6 channel
output (high level to high level) ....................15
Package V: 7 channel input / 10 channel
output (high level to high level) ....................17
Description of APP
Description of mobile phone APP -
Homepage...................................................19
Description of mobile phone APP -
Delay ...........................................................20
Description of mobile phone APP -
Channel .......................................................21
Description of mobile phone APP - EQ ........22
Description of mobile phone APP -
Combined Frequency ..................................23
Description of computer software
Computer software interface........................24
Description of computer software.................25
Technical parameters
Specification parameters .............................26
Functional parameters .................................27
Information
Hazardous substances ................................28
Information of maintenance stations ............28

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Operating instructions
Types of precautions
Forbid
Represents forbidden actions (must not
do).
Forbid
Represents that dismounting is forbidden
Compulsory
Represents compulsory operations
(must do).
Represents that you should pay close
attention to it.
Warning
In case of problems, please stop using the device
immediately.
Otherwise, it may result in personal injury or damaged product.
Please return the product to the authorized Alpine dealer or
nearby Alpine service center for repair.
The product is only suitable for the 12V negative
-
grounded vehicles.
Otherwise, it may lead to an accident like fire, etc.
Please call the professionals to wire and install.
It needs professional expertise and experiences to wire and install
the product.
For safety, please contact the dealer from whom you
bought the product to install it.
Please do not disassemble or re
-fit.
Otherwise, it may result in an accident, fire or electric shock.
Small items like bolts or screws should be kept
out of the reach of child.
If ingested, it may result in severe injury. Once ingested, please seek
medical attention immediately.
Please do not use any function that may distract
you when driving.
Any function that may influence your attention should be used only
when the vehicle is stopped completely.
To use these functions,
please firs
t stop your vehicle in a safe area. Otherwise, it may result in
an accident.
When driving, you must maintain the volume
at a level such that the noise outside can still
be heard.
It is very dangerous not to clearly hear an emergency vehicle alarm
and road warning signal (such as railway crossing) and may result in
an accident. Moreover, a too loud volume may damage your hearing.
Caution
Product cleaning
Please clean the product regularly with a dry soft cloth.
For any dirt
difficult to clean, only water can be used to soak the cloth.
Any other
solvents may lead to dissolution.
Temperature
Before starting the device, please ensure that the temperature inside
the vehicle is between +60°C and -20°C.
Repair
In case of problems, please do not repair by yourself.
Please return
the product to the authorized Alpine dealer or nearby Alpine service
center to repair.
System matching
When using PXE-X800 to distribute signal to DP-653/DP-65C by
active frequency division mode, please make sure that the cross
-over
frequency of the treble is above 1500 Hz to avoid damage to the treble
loudspeaker.
Installation site
The device cannot be installed at the following locations:

Under direct sunlight and near a heat source.

With high humidity and near a water source.

Dusty sites.

Environments with violent vibration.
Copyright notice
The text mark and logo of Bluetooth® are the registered trademarks held by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Alpine Electronics has
been authorized to use these text mark and logo. Other trademarks and names all belong to their holders.
*The electronic products should be discarded via an appropriate recycling channel to reduce electronic waste pollution.

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Tools potentially needed (depending on the
car)
Panel removal tools Socket Electric drill Six-angle screwdriver
Cross screwdriver Socket spanner Spanner Wire cutter
Wire crimper Wire stripper
Frequency spectrum
analyzer Oscilloscope
Accessory list
2×12P speaker and power cord 2×10P input line USB 2.0 cable
Mounting bracket
Machine screw
Self-tapping screw
Main device Bluetooth

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Diagrams of device interfaces
PC
External Bluetooth
On-vehicle CD/DVD player
On-vehicle CD/DVD player
External power amplifier

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Description of device interfaces and their
functions
1 USB 2.0 interface A USB2.0 cable can be used to connect the computer and perform
tone tuning and setting in detail.
2 Wired controller interface System extension interface.
3 External Bluetooth input
interface
Select high definition Bluetooth as the input signal or connect to
the PXE-X800 tone-tuning application on a mobile phone.
After successful connection, the Bluetooth indicator lamp is
constantly on.
4 Fiber input interface
Connect the fiber cable of the on-vehicle CD/DVD player and
switch the audio source of the device to digital signal input,
then it can play a fiber digital signal.
5 Coaxial input interface
Connect the coaxial cable of the on-vehicle CD/DVD player,
and switch the audio source of the device to digital signal input,
then it can play coaxial digital signals.
6 RCA audio input interface Two sets of RCA audio signal input which can connect the RCA
audio signal output of the on-vehicle CD/DVD player.
7 Input select switch interface
When the switch is put to “ACC,” the device will be started by ACC;
if put to “HOST,” the device will be started by the high voltage level
input signal H1-/H1+.
8 Power lamp interface Power lamp.
9 High voltage level input
interface
Connect to the high voltage level output of the on-vehicle CD/DVD
player.
10~15 RCA audio output interface Six sets of RCA audio signal outputs which can be connected to
the external power amplifier.
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High voltage level output and
power input interface Power amplifier output of the device connecting the loudspeaker.
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On-vehicle CD/DVD player
Connect the on-vehicle CD/DVD player.
18 External power amplifier Connect the external power amplifier.

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Description of indicator lamps on the device
1 Power amplifier AMP switch
indicator lamp
When the power amplifier AMP output is turned off or the device is
shut down, the indicator lamp is off;
When the power amplifier output is turned on, the indicator lamp is
constantly on.
2 Software connection indicator
lamp
When the PC software or tone-tuning application on mobile phone is
connected, the indicator lamp is flashing;
When the PC software or tone-tuning application on mobile phone is
not connected, the indicator lamp is constantly on;
When the device is shut down, the indicator lamp is off.
3 POWER indicator lamp When the device is turned on, the indicator lamp is constantly on;
When the device is shut down, the indicator lamp is off.

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Description of Bluetooth indicator lamp
1 POWER indicator lamp
When the external Bluetooth is connected to PXE-X800 normally,
when the device is turned on, the indicator lamp is constantly on;
When the device is shut down, the indicator lamp is off.
2 ACCESS indicator lamp
When the external Bluetooth is successfully connected for
communication, the indicator lamp is constantly on;
When it is not successfully connected, the indicator lamp is flashing.

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Arrangement of wire pins
Input line
Speaker and power cord
W hit e/Bl ac k 20 AW G
.................................. high level input channel 8 -
White 20AWG
............................................ high level input channel 8+
W hit e/Bl ac k 20 AW G
.................................. high level input channel 7 -
White 20AWG
............................................ high level input channel 7+
W hit e/Bl ac k 20 AW G
.................................. high level input channel 6 -
White 20AWG
............................................ high level input channel 6+
W hit e/Bl ac k 20 AW G
.................................. high level input channel 5 -
White 20AWG
............................................ high level input channel 5+
W hit e/Bl ac k 20 AW G
.................................. high level input channel 4 -
White 20AWG
............................................ high level input channel 4+
W hit e/Bl ac k 20 AW G
.................................. high level input channel 3 -
White 20AWG
............................................ high level input channel 3+
W hit e/Bl ac k 20 AW G
.................................. high level input channel 2 -
White 20AWG
............................................ high level input channel 2+
W hit e/Bl ac k 20 AW G
.................................. high level input channel 1 -
White 20AWG
............................................ high level input channel 1+
Blue/White 20AW G
................................... REM output external power amplifier
NC
Red 20AW G
.............................................. ACC
NC
W hit e/Bl ac k 20 AW G ................................. high level output channel 8 -
White 20AWG ........................................... high level output channel 8+
W hit e/Bl ac k 20 AW G ................................. high level output channel 7 -
White 20AWG ........................................... high level output channel 7+
W hit e/Bl ac k 20 AW G ................................. high level output channel 6 -
White 20AWG ........................................... high level output channel 6+
W hit e/Bl ac k 20 AW G ................................. high level output channel 5 -
White 20AWG ........................................... high level output channel 5+
W hit e/Bl ac k 16 AW G ................................. high level output channel 4 -
White 16AWG ........................................... high level output channel 4+
W hit e/Bl ac k 16 AW G ................................. high level output channel 3 -
White 16AWG ........................................... high level output channel 3+
W hit e/Bl ac k 16 AW G ................................. high level output channel 2 -
White 16AWG ........................................... high level output channel 2+
W hit e/Bl ac k 16 AW G ................................. high level output channel 1 -
White 16AWG ........................................... high level output channel 1+
Yellow 16AWG .......................................... +12V
Black 16AWG............................................ GND
Yellow 16AWG .......................................... +12V
Black 16AWG............................................ GND
Yellow 16AWG .......................................... +12V
Black 16AWG............................................ GND
Yellow 16AWG .......................................... +12V
Black 20AWG............................................ GND

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Package I: 4 channel input / 6 channel output
(low level to low level)
Before
After

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Package I: 4 channel input / 6 channel output
(low level to low level)

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Package II: 4 channel input / 6 channel output
(high level to low level)
Before
After

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Package II: 4 channel input / 6 channel output
(high level to low level)
4-Channel Amp
Sub Amp
OEM Head Unit
Main Harness
H1+ connecting front left full-frequency +
H1- connecting front left full-frequency -
H2+ connecting front right full-frequency +
H2- connecting front right full-frequency -
H3+ connecting rear left full-frequency +
H3- connecting rear left full-frequency -
H4+ connecting rear right full-frequency +
H4- connecting rear right full-frequency -

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Package III: digital input / 6 channel output
Before
After

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Package III: digital input / 6 channel output
4-Channel Amp
Sub Amp
Aftermarket Head Unit
Optical Cable (Not Included)
Optical Cable

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Package IV: 4 channel input / 6 channel
output (high level to high level)
Before
After

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Package IV: 4 channel input / 6 channel
output (high level to high level)
Sub Amp
H1+ connecting front left full-frequency +
H1
- connecting front left full-frequency -
H2+ connecting
front right full-frequency +
H2
- connecting front right full-frequency -
H3+ connecting rear left full
-frequency +
H3
- connecting rear left full-frequency -
H4+ connecting rear right full
-frequency +
H4
- connecting rear right full-frequency -
Main Harness
OEM Head Unit
H1+ connecting front left full-frequency +
H1- connecting front left full-frequency -
H2+ connecting front right full-frequency +
H2- connecting front right full-frequency -
H3+ connecting rear left full-frequency +
H3- connecting rear left full-frequency -
H4+ connecting rear right full-frequency +
H4- connecting rear right full-frequency -

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Package V: 7 channel input / 10 channel
output (high level to high level)
Before
After

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Package V: 7 channel input / 10 channel
output (high level to high level)
Sub Amp
H1+ connecting front left high-frequency +
H1- connecting front left high-frequency -
H2+ connecting front right high-frequency +
H2- connecting front right high-frequency -
H3+ connecting front left medium-frequency +
H3- connecting front left medium-frequency -
H4+ connecting front right medium-frequency +
H4- connecting front right medium-frequency -
H5+ connecting rear left full-frequency +
H5- connecting rear left full-frequency -
H6+ connecting rear right full-frequency +
H6- connecting rear right full-frequency -
H7+ connecting ultra-low +
H7- connecting ultra-low -
Main Harness
OEM Head Unit
H1+ connecting front left low-frequency +
H1- connecting front left low-frequency -
H2+ connecting front right low-frequency +
H2- connecting front right low-frequency -
H3+ connecting rear left full-frequency +
H3- connecting rear left full-frequency -
H4+ connecting rear right full-frequency +
H4- connecting rear right full-frequency -
H5+ connecting front left high-frequency +
H5- connecting front left high-frequency -
H6+ connecting front right high-frequency +
H6- connecting front right high-frequency -
H7+ connecting front left medium-frequency +
H7- connecting front left medium-frequency -
H8+ connecting front right medium-frequency +
H8- connecting front right medium-frequency -

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Description of mobile phone APP - Homepage
1 Mute button Master volume set to mute.
2 Master volume Drag the fader up and down to adjust the volume.
3 Master sound
source Select the master sound source (digital, high level, Bluetooth and low level).
4 Connection
indication
When the Bluetooth icon is red, the Bluetooth of the mobile phone is not connected;
when it is green, the Bluetooth of the mobile phone is connected.
5 Menu bar
The user can switch built-in power amplifier, encrypt data, set EQ gain step size
and shutdown delay, share sound effects, save sound effects, play online and local
sound effects and view device temperature and version number.
6 Auxiliary sound
source Select the auxiliary sound source (digital, high level, Bluetooth, low level and off).
7 Pre-set sound
effects
Save and call pre-set sound effect settings, slide from left to right to choose from
different pre-set sound effects.
8 Interface selection Five interfaces with different functions are available, Delay, Channel, Homepage,
EQ and Combined Frequency and the default one is the Homepage interface.