Alpine PXE-0850X User manual

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PXE-0850X
Advanced Digital Wireless
Sound Processor
Installation Manual
Note
zDesign and specifications are subject to change without notice for improvement.
To Ensure Safe Use,Always Follow These Precautions
zThe installation of this product requires specialized skills and experience. We recommend that you have the
product installed by an Alpine authorized dealer.
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so that you can use the product correctly. Alpine Electronics bears no responsibility for problems that arise as
a result of failure to follow the instructions in the manuals.
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harm to you and others, and to protect against damage to property. These symbols and their meanings are
listed below. Make sure you fully understand these symbols before you begin reading the main text.
Explanations of Injury and Damage That May Result from Incorrect Use
Warning Ignoring the content marked by this indication and using the product incorrectly is
expected to lead to death or serious injury.
Caution Ignoring the content marked by this indication and using the product incorrectly is only
expected to lead to injury or property damage.
* The specified vehicles have been tested and have met compatibility specs at the time of testing. Compatibility is
not guaranteed if the manufacturer has made production changes to the listed vehicles above.
Warning: Before you begin wiring, remove the ground wire from the negative
terminal of the battery. Failing to do so can lead to electric shock, injury or damage
to equipment.
Introduction
zCongratulations on purchasing the PXE-0850X. This installation manual is designed to take you through the
installation of PXE-0850X. Please familiarize yourself with the owners manual and if you still have additional
questions please call 1-800-TECH-101.
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WARNING
Types Of Precautions................................................3
Tools Required
Tools Possibly Required...........................................4
Accessory List
List of Accessories...................................................4
Download the App
Downloading the App...............................................5
Pairing the Device
Pairing the Device....................................................5
Component Locations
Component Locations...............................................6
Wire Harness Pinouts
Wire Harness Pinouts...............................................7
Installation Examples
6-Channel In/6-Channel Out (With Aftermarket
Head Unit)...............................................................................8
Mixer Setup- 4-Channel In/6-Channel Out
(With OEM Head Unit).............................................................9
4-Channel In/6-Channel Out (With OEM Head
Unit)......................................................................................10
Mixer Setup- 4-Channel In/6-Channel Out
(With OEM Head Unit)...........................................................11
5-Channel In/10-Channel Out Using High
Level Out (With OEM Head Unit)...........................................12
Mixer Setup- 5-Channel In/10-Channel Out
Using High Level Out (With OEM Head Unit)........................13
4-Channel In/6-Channel Out Using High
Level Out (With OEM Head Unit)...........................................14
Mixer Setup- 4-Channel In/6-Channel Out Using
High Level Out (With OEM Head Unit)...................................15
5-Channel In/10-Channel Out Using
High Level Out (With OEM Head Unit)...................................16
Mixer Setup- 5-Channel In/10-Channel Out
Using High Level Out (With OEM Head ................................17
Mobile Phone App Instructions
Home Screen.........................................................18
EQ ........................................................................19
Mixer.......................................................................20
Delay.......................................................................21
Output.....................................................................22
PC App Overview
PC App Overview....................................................23
PC App Overview Continued...................................24
Controller Interface
Controller Interface.................................................25
Specifications
Specifications.........................................................26
Specifications Continued........................................27
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting......................................................27
Table Of Contents

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Forbidden
Indicates actions that are
forbidden (must not be
performed)
Forbidden
Indicates that disassembly is
forbidden.
Mandatory
Indicates actions that are
mandatory (must be performed)
Marks content that should receive
your full attention.
Warning
Do not disassemble or modify the product.
Doing so could lead to an accident, fire, or
electric shock.
Forbidden
Store screws and other small objects where
children cannot reach them. If one of thse
small objects is swallowed, consult with a
doctor immediately.
When replacing fuses be sure to
use the fuses with the specified current
rating. Failing to do so could lead to
an accident or fire.
Forbidden
Only connect the product to a 12 VDC negative
ground car. Failing to do so could lead to an
accident or fire.
Mandatory
Before you begin wiring, remove the ground
wire from the negative terminal of the battery.
Failing to do so could lead to electric shock or
injury.
Do not cut the insulation on a cord and take
power from another device. Doing so could
lead to fire or electric shock.
Forbidden
Do not install the product in a location where
it willl obstruct the driver’s forward view;
interfere with the operation of the steering
wheel, gear shift, or the like; or pose a threat
to passengers. Doing so could lead to an ac-
cident or injury.
Forbidden
When making a hole in the vehicle body, be
careful to avoid damaging pipes, the fuel tank,
electrical wiring, and the like. This kind of
damage could lead to an accident or fire.
When installing and grounding the product, do
not use any of the bolts or nuts of the steering
wheel, brakes, fuel tank, or the like. Doing so
could make the brakes stop working or could
lead to fire.
Forbidden
Do not install athe product near the passen-
ger-side airbag. Doing so could interfere with
the operation of the airbag and lead to an
accident or injury.
Forbidden
Bundle cords so that they don’t interfere with
driving. Wrapping cords around the steer-
ing wheel, gearshift, brake pedal, or the like
could lead to an accident or damage equip-
ment.
Caution
Connect the product properly according to the
instructions. Failing to do so could lead to fire
or an accident.
Forbidden
Do not sandwich cords between the seat
railing or allow them to touch protrusions. Re-
sulting breaks or shorts could lead to electric
shock or fire.
Do not block vents or heat sinks. Doing so
could lead to fire or damage equipment.
Use the accessories according to the instruc-
tions, and attach them securely. Failing to
do so could lead to an accident or damage
equipment.
Forbidden
Do not install the product where it may be ex-
posed to water or in a place with high levels
of humidity or dust. Doing so could lead to fire
or damage equipment.
Forbidden
The installation and wiring of this product re-
quires specialized skills and experience. Have
the product installed by an Alpine authorized
dealer.
Types of Precautions
Mandatory

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Tools Possibly Required (This Will Vary Depending On The Vehicle)
Panel Removing Tool Sockets Torx Screwdriver Power Drill
Wire Cutters Extension Phillips Screwdriver Ratchet
Crimpers Pliers RTA Oscilloscope
Accessory List
Installation Kit Parts
Wired Controller Bluetooth Adapter USB 3.0 Cable
REMOTE COMMANDER PXE-0850S
External Bluetooth
Speaker Harness x 2 Stand Mount x 4 High Level Input Connector
Processor Screws x 10 Screws x 4

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Download The App
Pairing The Device
1 For Android users the PXE-0850X app is available on the Google Play store. The name of the app is PXE-
DSPAPP.
2 For iphone users the PXE-0850X app is available through iTunes. The name of the app is PXE-DSP-APP.
3 The PC App is located on the Alpine web site in the Knowlege Center. Go to www.alpine-usa.com. Click on
Support, then Knowledge Center, and type PXE-0850X in the search bar. Download the zip file, unzip, and
double click on the app.
1 Open the settings menu of the smart device.
2 Go to the Bluetooth settings and make sure it is turned on.
3 Scan for devices.
4 The tablet or phone will find DSP-HD-AXXXXX. Click to connect to it.
Note: The light on the Bluetooth adapter will flash until a device has been paired. Once a device is paired it will
remain steady.

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POWER
ACC
HOST
IN3 IN1
IN6 IN4 IN2
Coaxial
Optical
External
Bluetooth
USB
IN5
CH11 CH9 CH7 CH5 CH3 CH1
CH12 CH10 CH8 CH6 CH4 CH2
SPK OUTPUTSPK OUTPUT
Component Name Component Definition
1 USB Input
The USB 3.0 cable is used to connect to a Windows PC to
tune with software. The cable also has the connection for
the wired controller.
2 External Bluetooth Input
The Bluetooth interface is used for streaming lossless
music and for tuning with the phone app. After a phone is
paired the indicator light turns on.
3 Optical Input Optical Output.
4 Coaxial Input Optical Coaxial Input.
5 RCA Inputs 6-channels of low level inputs.
6 Remote Input Switch
If ACC is selected then ACC will power on the processor. If
Host is selected the processor will run on by signal sensing
with the high level input.
7 Power Indicator Light Power Indicator Light.
8 High Level Input Harness Used to input speaker level signals up to 10W or 30V.
9 & 10 High Level Output Each channel is rated at 18W RMS.
11 RCA Outputs 6 RCA low level outputs to go to aftermarket amplifiers.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
9 10 11
Component Locations

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Wire Harness Pinouts
3
1
12
13
11
Main Harness
Yellow 16AWG....................................
Black 16AWG......................................
SPK Output
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Yellow 16AWG.....................................
Black 16AWG......................................
Yellow 16AWG.....................................
Black 16AWG......................................
Blue/White 22AWG.............................
Red 22AWG.........................................
White/Black 22AWG...........................
White 22AWG......................................
Grey/Black 22AWG.............................
Grey 22AWG........................................
Green/Black 22AWG...........................
Green 22AWG.....................................
Violet/Black 22AWG...........................
Violet 22AWG......................................
Pink/Black 22AWG..............................
Pink 22AWG........................................
Orange/Black 22AWG.........................
Orange 22AWG...................................
Purple/Black 22AWG (High Level Output Channel 8 -)
Purple 22AWG (High Level Output Channel 8 +)
2
6
4
15
16
14
5
9
7
18
19
17
8
10 20
Green/Black 22AWG (High Level Output Channel 7 -)
Green 22AWG (High Level Output Channel 7 +)
Grey/Black 22AWG (High Level Output Channel 6 -)
Grey 22AWG (High Level Output Channel 6 +)
White/Black 22AWG (High Level Output Channel 5 -)
White 22AWG (High Level Output Channel 5 +)
CH1
CH2
CH3
CH4
CH5
CH6
CH7
CH8
CH9
CH10
CH11
CH12
SPK OUTPUTSPK OUTPUT
POWER
ACCHOST
IN1
IN2
IN3
IN4
IN5
IN6
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
EXTERNAL
BLUETOOTH
USB
SPK Output
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Purple/Black 22AWG (High Level Output Channel 4 -)
Purple 22AWG (High Level Output Channel 4 +)
Green/Black 22AWG (High Level Output Channel 3 -)
Green 22AWG (High Level Output Channel 3 +)
Grey/Black 22AWG (High Level Output Channel 2 -)
Grey 22AWG (High Level Output Channel 2 +)
White/Black 22AWG (High Level Output Channel 1 -)
White 22AWG (High Level Output Channel 1 +)
(+12V Constant)
(Ground)
(+12V Constant)
(Ground)
(+12V Constant)
(Ground)
(Remote Output To External Amplifier)
(+12V Switched)
(High-Level Input Channel 1 -)
(High-Level Input Channel 1 +)
(High-Level Input Channel 2 -)
(High-Level Input Channel 2 +)
(High-Level Input Channel 3 -)
(High-Level Input Channel 3 +)
(High-Level Input Channel 4 -)
(High-Level Input Channel 4 +)
(High-Level Input Channel 5 -)
(High-Level Input Channel 5 +)
(High-Level Input Channel 6 -)
(High-Level Input Channel 6 +)

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Front RCA (Channels 1 & 2)
PXE-0850X
External Bluetooth
Module
PXE-0850X
Main Harness
CAN I/F
GPS
USB
EXT. KEY W.REMOTE POWER
SXM/DAB
PRE OUT
DISP. OUT
HDMI IN HDMI OUT
ANTENNA
Rear RCA (Channels 3 & 4)
Sub RCA (Channels 5 & 6)
Red - +12V Ignition
Yellow - +12V Constant x 3
Black - Ground x 3
Aftermarket Head Unit
White
4-Channel Amp
Sub Amp
White/Black
Gray
Gray/Black
Green
GreenBlack
Violet
Violet/Black
Pink
Pink/Black
Orange
Orange/Black
**Not Used**
Blue/White - Remote
External Bluetooth
Not Used Not Used
Controller
POWER
ACCHOST
IN1
IN2
IN3
IN4
IN5
IN6
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
EXTERNAL
BLUETOOTH
USB
CH1
CH2
CH3
CH4
CH5
CH6
CH7
CH8
CH9
CH10
CH11
CH12
SPK OUTPUTSPK OUTPUT
REMOTE COMMANDER PXE-0850S
If
the
USB
is
plugged
in
backwards
the
controller
will
not
work
Installation Example- 6-Channel In/6-Channel Out (With Aftermarket Head Unit)

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Channel 4 Channel 5 Channel 6
Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3
Mixer Setup- 6-Channel In/6-Channel Out (With Aftermarket Head Unit)
Before
After

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PXE-0850X
PXE-0850X
Main Harness
Red - +12V Ignition
Yellow - +12V Constant x 3
Black - Ground x 3
OEM Head Unit
White to Front Left Speaker +
4-Channel Amp
Sub Amp
White/Black to Front Left Speaker -
Gray to Front Right Speaker +
Gray/Black to Front Right Speaker -
Green to Rear Left Speaker +
Green/Black to Rear Left Speaker -
Violet to Rear Right Speaker +
Violet/Black to Rear Right Speaker -
Pink
Pink/Black
Orange
Orange/Black
Blue/White - Remote
Not Used Not Used
**Not Used**
Note: These are all full-range outputs
from the OEM head unit.
POWER
ACCHOST
IN1
IN2
IN3
IN4
IN5
IN6
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
EXTERNAL
BLUETOOTH
USB
CH1
CH2
CH3
CH4
CH5
CH6
CH7
CH8
CH9
CH10
CH11
CH12
SPK OUTPUTSPK OUTPUT
External Bluetooth
Module
Main Harness
External Bluetooth
Controller
REMOTE COMMANDER PXE-0850X
If
the
USB
is
plugged
in
backwards
the
controller
will
not
work
Installation Example- 4-Channel In/6-Channel Out (With OEM Head Unit)

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MIxer Setup- 4-Channel In/6-Channel Out (With OEM Head Unit)
Channel 4 Channel 5 Channel 6
Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3
Before
After

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Installation Example- Digital In/6-Channel Out Using Aftermarket Amplifiers (With Aftermarket
Head Unit)
PXE-0850X
PXE-0850X
Main Harness
CAN I/F
GPS
USB
EXT. KEY W.REMOTE POWER
SXM/DAB
DISP. OUT
HDMI IN HDMI OUT
ANTENNA
Optical Cable (Not Included)
Red - +12V Ignition
Yellow - +12V Constant x 3
Black - Ground x 3
Aftermarket Head Unit
White
4-Channel Amp
Sub Amp
White/Black
Gray
Gray/Black
Green
GreenBlack
Violet
Violet/Black
Pink
Pink/Black
Orange
Orange/Black
**Not Used**
Blue/White - Remote
Not Used Not Used
OPTICAL
POWER
ACCHOST
IN1
IN2
IN3
IN4
IN5
IN6
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
EXTERNAL
BLUETOOTH
USB
CH1
CH2
CH3
CH4
CH5
CH6
CH7
CH8
CH9
CH10
CH11
CH12
SPK OUTPUTSPK OUTPUT
External Bluetooth
Module
Controller
External Bluetooth
REMOTE COMMANDER PXE-0850X
Optical Cable
If
the
USB
is
plugged
in
backwards
the
controller
will
not
work

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Mixer Setup- Digital In/6-Channel Out Using Aftermarket Amplifiers (With Aftermarket Head Unit)
Channel 4 Channel 5 Channel 6
Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3
Before
After

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Installation Example- 4-Channel In/6-Channel Out Using High Level Out (With OEM Head Unit)
PXE-0850X
PXE-0850X
Main Harness
OEM Head Unit
Sub Amp
Not Used
White to Front Left Speaker +
White/Black to Front Left Speaker -
Gray to Right Front Speaker +
Gray/Black to Right Front Speaker -
Green to Rear Left Speaker +
Green/Black to Rear Left Speaker -
Violet to Rear Right Speaker +
Violet/Black to Rear Right Speaker -
Red - +12V Ignition
Yellow - +12V Constant x 3
Black - Ground x 3
White to Front Left Speaker +
White/Black to Front Left Speaker -
Gray to Front Right Speaker +
Gray/Black to Front Right Speaker -
Green to Rear Left Speaker +
Green/Black to Rear Left Speaker -
Violet to Rear Right Speaker +
Violet/Black to Rear Right Speaker -
Pink
Pink/Black
Orange
Orange/Black
Blue/White - Remote
**Not Used**
Note: These are all full-range outputs
from the OEM head unit.
POWER
ACCHOST
IN1
IN2
IN3
IN4
IN5
IN6
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
EXTERNAL
BLUETOOTH
USB
CH1
CH2
CH3
CH4
CH5
CH6
CH7
CH8
CH9
CH10
CH11
CH12
SPK OUTPUTSPK OUTPUT
External Bluetooth
Module
Main Harness
External Bluetooth
Controller
REMOTE COMMANDER PXE-0850X
If
the
USB
is
plugged
in
backwards
the
controller
will
not
work

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Mixer Setup- 4-Channel In/6-Channel Out Using High Level Out (With OEM Head Unit)
Channel 4 Channel 5 Channel 6
Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3
Before
After

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Installation Example- 5-Channel In/10-Channel Out Using High Level Out (With OEM Head Unit)
PXE-0850X
External Bluetooth
Module
PXE-0850X
Main Harness
OEM Head Unit
External Bluetooth
White to Front Left Tweeter +
White/Black to Front Left Tweeter -
Gray to Front Right Tweeter +
Gray/Black to Front Right Tweeter -
Green to Front Left Midrange +
Green/Black to Front Left Midrange -
Violet to Front Right Midrange +
Violet/Black to Front Right Midrange -
Red - +12V Ignition
Yellow - +12V Constant x 3
Black - Ground x 3
White to Front Left Tweeter +
White/Black to Front Left Tweeter -
Gray to Front Right Tweeter +
Gray/Black to Front Right Tweeter -
Green to Rear Left Mid-Range +
Green/Black to Rear Left Mid-Range -
Violet to Rear Right Mid-Range +
Violet/Black to Rear Right Mid-Range -
Pink to Sub +
Pink/Black to Sub -
Orange
Orange/Black
Blue/White - Remote
**Not Used**
Note: These are all crossed over outputs
from the OEM head unit.
POWER
ACCHOST
IN1
IN2
IN3
IN4
IN5
IN6
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
EXTERNAL
BLUETOOTH
USB
CH1
CH2
CH3
CH4
CH5
CH6
CH7
CH8
CH9
CH10
CH11
CH12
SPK OUTPUTSPK OUTPUT
White to Front Left Woofer +
White/Black to Front Left Woofer -
Gray to Front Right Woofer+
Gray/Black to Front Right Woofer -
Green to Rear Left Speaker +
Green/Black to Rear Left Speaker -
Violet to Rear Right Speaker +
Violet/Black to Rear Right Speaker -
Sub Amp
Controller
REMOTE COMMANDER PXE-0850X
If
the
USB
is
plugged
in
backwards
the
controller
will
not
work

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Mixer Setup- 5-Channel In/10-Channel Out Using High Level Out (With OEM Head Unit)
Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3
Channel 4 Channel 5 Channel 6
Channel 8 Channel 9 Channel 10Channel 7
Before
After

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Mobile Phone App Instructions- Home Screen
1 Mute Button Mutes the audio.
2 Master Volume Adjusts the system volume up and down.
3 Main Source Select input source (Hi-level, Aux, Bluetooth, and S/PDIF).
4Connections
Indicator
If the Bluetooth icon is red then there is no phone paired. If the icon is green that indicates a phone
is currently paired. If a phone has been previously paired then just start the app and the icon will turn
green. Pressing on the icon will allow selection of streaming audio and data operation.
5 Files Tab User is able to Save, Share, and Load presets; along with viewing the software version.
6 Mix Source Mixes the audio in from a 2nd source (external GPS, radar detector, DVD player, etc).
7 Preset Buttons Store and recall up to 6 preset sound settings. Only 4 presets can display on the screen at a time.
Slide from left to right to select the different presets.
8 Tuning Interface Switches between the app tuning screens.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

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Mobile Phone App Instructions- EQ
1 Output Channel The 12 output channels can be selected by sliding left or right.
2 EQ Curve Displays the current curve of the EQ adjustments.
3Frequency, Q
Value, Gain
Adjust the Frequency, Q-Value, and Level. Note: Q and Frequency can only be adjusted when using
the Parametric EQ. Only Level can be adjusted in Graphic EQ mode.
4 Gain Slide up or down to increase or decrease the gain between -12dB and +12dB.
5 Band On/Off Press to bypass the EQ band. Press again to put the setting back to where it was.
6 P. EQ/G. EQ Mode Selects either the Parametric EQ mode or the Graphic EQ mode. Switching the mode will result in a
loss of all settings.
7 Reset EQ Reset the EQ settings.
8Restore/Bypass
EQ Press to temporarily bypass the EQ settings. Press again to restore the settings.
1
4
5
2
3
6
7
8

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Mobile Phone App Instructions- Mixer
1 Mixer Channel The 12 channels for mixing can be selected by sliding left or right. Matrix mixing allows routing
any of the 6 Passive or Active inputs to any of the 12 Low Level or 8 High Level (25W) outputs.
2Active/Passive
Input
Not used. Leave in the default setting of Passive. Warning: If this gets changed you will lose the
mixer settings for that channel.
3 Input Level Adjust the slider left to right to move from 0 to 100% of the signal to mix in from that specifc
channel.
Note: It is highly recommended that the total for one channel equal 100 to prevent clipping.
2
1
3