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5 MINUTE
EASY SETUP GUIDE
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STEP 8:
When position 1measurement is complete,
the
LED will start flashing and the display
will read "MEASURE
POS 2". Move the
microphone
to where the passenger's
head will be, and close the doors. Press
"front" on the remote
to start measuring
position
2, and the LED will go steady.
STEP 7:
Press the "front" button on the remote
to start measuring position
1. The LED
will change from flashing to steady, and
you will hear the log chirps calibrating
each speaker
in the car.
STEP 9:
Measure at least 2more positions in the
car(maximum
8) using the same
procedure. Choose additional mic
positions based
on user preference.
After at least 4mic positions total, press
the "right" button
on the remote to
finish calibration. YOU'RE DONE!
STEP 6:
The PXE-H650's display will now read
"ENTER
TO START MULTEQ".
Press enter, now the display will read
"MEASURE
POS 1 ".
Place the microphone where the driver's
head will be, pointing straight up. Exit the
vehicle and close all doors and windows.
STEP 5:
The PXE-H650's display will now read
"ADJUST XOVER+AMP LEVELS".
Turn all
amp Xovers off, then roughly set
amp gains. Use track3on the calibration
disc for this. With Alpine amps,1/2 gain for
front/rear and 3/4 gain forsub works fine.
When finished, press enter.
STEP 1:
Insert included calibration disc, set factory
volume
to 3/4, play track 1. Make sure
factory bass/treble/balance/fadercontrols
are set flat.
STEP 4:
Press "enter" to start AntEQ. This will take
about 20-30 seconds. AfterAntEQ is done,
the PXE-H650's display will read "2-WAY
OUTPUT, Yor N". Choose "N" if only the
front 2output is being used; select "Y" if
both front 1and front 2outputs are being
used. Press enter to select.
STEP 3:
Switch to track 2 on the included
calibration disc.
STEP 2:
Power up the PXE-H650; the display will read
"ENTER TO SETUP" so press "enter" to start
the Auto Ranging/Auto Summing procedure.
If the display reads something different refer to
pg.15
of the owners manual for Factory Reset
procedure. The display will
read "CHECKING
INPUTS"; and after 10-15 seconds the display
will
read "ENTER TO START ANTEQ".
PXE-H650
5 MINUTE EZ SETUP GUIDE

PXE-H650 INSTALLATION &USAGE TIPS -
Output channels configuration:
•Amp gains must be set so that speaker levels (SPL) are matched prior to MultEQ
calibration. This will help assure that one
or more channels do not clip the MIC input
during measurements.
•
To assist with setting proper amp gains, the AUX input clip LED functions as aMIC
input clip indicator during MultEQ calibration. The clip LED must not illuminate at
any time during the calibration procedure for if it does, the acoustic measurements will
not be accurate.
•The
SUB channel is the most likely to clip the MIC input due to high SPL compared
with FRONT
and REAR channels. Check to make sure that the SUB level is matched
to the FRONT
and REAR speakers and that the clip LED is not illuminating during
calibration.
•Recommended starting amp gain levels prior to MultEQ calibration:
-FRONT and
REAR amp gains are set to 1/
2positions (nominal)
-SUBWOOFER amp gain
is set to 1/4position (9 o'clock)
Once MultEQ calibration is completed, final adjustment of amp gains
should be carried
out to suit the taste of the system user.
•
If MIC input clip LED illuminates at any time during 1st MIC position measurement,
amp levels
must reduced and 1st MIC position must be repeated.
MAIN (speaker level) input configuration:
Input channels:
•One pair
of full-range stereo inputs (L & R) is all that is needed by the PXE-H650 for
proper operation. If full range stereo inputs are available from the factory system, they
should be connected to the L2IR2 channels of the MAIN (speaker level) input harness.
•
If the vehicle has factory crossed over speaker outputs, both high pass (tweeter) and
low pass (midrange) signals must be connected to the MAIN inputs for proper full-
range signal input. The factory subwoofer
output may also need to be connected to
achieve afull-range signal.
Polarity:
•
All OEM head units that are connected to the MAIN input harness must be wired in
phase, observing correct polarity.
•Reversed polarity on MAIN
input channel connections can be detected during the
"ADJUST XOVER+AMP
LEVELS" step using Track 3 - Pink Noise prior to MultEQ
calibration.
If low or no speaker output is detected on LEFT or RIGHT channels, check
the polarity of the speaker level inputs
on that channel.
•After correcting any incorrect wiring polarity, afactory reset should be
done and the
PXE-H650 setup procedure
should be repeated from the beginning.
Setting OEM head unit volume level
•The OEM head unit volume level must be set so that it is high enough to allow
maximum system output yet low enough to avoid adistorted input level to the PXE-
H650. 2/3 to 3/4 of maximum volume scale
on the OEM head unit is recommended.
Storing custom settings permanently in memory
•After changing any Custom Tuning parameters, you must remember to navigate to
SAVE SETTINGS and press "ENTER" in order to store these settings permanently
in memory.

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Caution
• Read this manual thoroughly before starting installation and operation. You will find a number of Safety Warnings in this
manual to tell you about things that could hurt you or other people if you were to ignore the Warnings. We cannot be
responsible for problems resulting from failure to observe the Warnings in this manual.
• This manual uses a symbol to show how to use this product safely and to avoid harm to yourself and others and damage
to your property. Here is what this symbol means. Understanding it is important for reading the Manual.
• Meaning of Symbol:
WARNING This symbol means there is something that could cause serious injury or
death to ou or other people.
DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR ALTER
Attempts to disassemble or alter this product can lead to accidental fires or electrical shock.
KEEP SMALL ARTICLES OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN
Keep small articles (wire-ties, etc.) out of reach of children. If swallowed, consult a physician immediately.
USE ONLY IN CARS WITH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUND
Use only in cars with a 12 volt negative (-) ground electrical system. (Check with your dealer if you are not sure.) Failure to
do so may result in fire, etc.
BEFORE WIRING, DISCONNECT THE CABLE FROM THE NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
Before doing any electrical wiring, disconnect the cable from the negative (-) terminal of the battery. Failure to do so may
result in electric shock or injury due to electrical shorts.
KEEP ELECTRICAL CABLES TOGETHER TO AVOID OPERATING HAZARDS
Dress the wiring to keep them from interfering with the operation of the steering wheel, gear lever, brake pedals, etc.
DO NOT CUT AWAY INSULATION FROM ANY WIRE TO POWER OTHER EQUIPMENT
Tapping power from wiring to supply voltage to another piece of equipment could exceed the current carrying capacity of
that wire. This could result in fire or electric shock.
DO NOT INSTALL IN LOCATIONS WHICH MIGHT HINDER VEHICLE OPERATION
Do not install in locations which might create hazards for the vehicle occupants or hinder vehicle operation (such as the
steering wheel or gear shift) by obstructing forward vision or hampering movement etc.
DO NOT DAMAGE PIPES OR WIRING WHEN DRILLING HOLES
When drilling holes in the chassis for installation, take precautions so as not to contact, damage or obstruct pipes, tanks or
electrical wiring. Failure to take such precautions may result in fire.
DO NOT USE NUTS OR BOLTS IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM FOR INSTALLATION OR GROUND CONNECTIONS
Never use safety-related parts such as bolts or nuts in the steering or brake systems or tanks to make wiring installations or
ground connections. Using such parts could disable control of the vehicle and cause fire etc.
HALT USE IMMEDIATELY IF A PROBLEM APPEARS
When problems appear, stop using the system immediately and contact the dealer from whom you purchased the
equipment. Some problems which may warrant immediate attention include a lack of sound, noxious odors or smoke being
emitted from the unit, or foreign objects dropped inside the unit.
DO NOT OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT OR LOOK AT THE SCREEN WHILE DRIVING
Do not change settings while driving. If operation requiring a prolonged view of the display is required, stop the vehicle in a
safe location before attempting operation.
HAVE THE WIRING AND INSTALLATION DONE BY EXPERTS
The wiring and installation of this unit requires special technical skill and experience. To ensure safety, always contact the
dealer where you purchased this unit to have the work done.
DO NOT INSTALL IN LOCATIONS WITH HIGH MOISTURE OR DUST
Avoid installing the unit in locations with high incidence of moisture or dust. Moisture or dust that penetrates into this unit
may cause smoke or fire.
MAKE THE CORRECT CONNECTIONS
Failure to make the correct connections can cause fire or accident to occur.
ARRANGE THE WIRING SO IT IS NOT CRIMPED OR PINCHED
Route the cables and wiring so as not to be crimped by moving parts like seat rails or to make contact with sharp spots
which could damage the wiring.
DO NOT RAISE THE VOLUME EXCESSIVELY
Keep the volume at a level where you can still hear outside noises while driving. Driving while unable to hear outside sounds
could cause an accident.

Temperature
Be sure the temperature inside the vehicle is between +600e(+140° F) and -10
0e(+14°
F) before
turning your unit on.
Fuse Replacement
When replacing the fuse(s), the replacement must be of the same amperage as shown on the fuse
holder. If the fuse(s) blows more than once, carefully check all electrical connections for shorted
circuitry. Also have your vehicle's voltage regulator checked.
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.
Installation Location
Make sure the PXE-H650 will not be exposed to:
•Direct sun and heat
•High humidity
•Excessive dust
•Excessive vibrations

Warnings 2
Features/Description 5
SETUP CD -Contents 6
CAUTION -Input Level Adjustment. 6
Remote Control 7
Main Chassis 8
Wiring/Connections 9
Basic Operation
Initial Setup &AntEQ 11
MultEQ 13
Demo Mode 15
-,
Sound Customization
Equalizer 16
Crossover 17
Time Delay 19
Mounting 20
Adjustments and Ranges
21
Specifications 22

The Alpine PXE-H650 is aversatile processor that takes an OK sounding factory system
turns it into ahigh-end, audiophile system. The PXE-H650 utilizes advanced sound
tuning
of the factory equipment to correct the acoustical problems inherent in the vehicle.
Using
AntEQTM to remove any factory pre-equalization, Audyssey MultEQTM flattens the
frequency response inside the vehicle's interior and adjusts the overall response to apre-
selected target curve.
Once sound levels are balanced, and the system is tuned for optimum response, the
addition
of Alpine amplifiers and speakers give significant improvement over your factory
hardware. Additional amps for tweeters and subwoofers provide aquality, bi-amped system
extending the system's response far beyond what anormal factory system
is capable of. It's
easy to upgrade from factory to Alpine!
£ WARNING
It is dangerous and illegal for the driver to watch VideorrV while driving
any vehicle. The driver may be distracted from looking ahead and an ac-
cident could occur.
Features:
•AntEQ and MultEQ (Imprint technology)
•AUX Input (Audio)
•5-Channel Factory Head Unit Input (Speaker
or Line Level)
•
6.1 Channel Analog Line Level Outputs (Front 1/2, Rear, Subwoofer)
• 3 Custom Parametric EQ Bands
•Crossover: Front 1/2 HP, Front 2
LP, Rear HP, Sub LP
• 7-Channel Time Correction
•Source-Tone Memory
• 2 User Presets
•IR Remote Control for Source, Sub Level, Muting, Bal/Fad and User Presets

Input Level Adjustment
The overall sound quality of the PXE-H650 is determined by the adjustments made by the Digital
Signal Processor. The accuracy of these adjustments are directly affected by the input to the
processor. Therefore, it is very important that the output from the factory radio be properly set so
the PXE-H650 receives the correct audio level (not
so high that it's distorted and not so low that
it's noisy). This ensures that the DSPchip
in the unit can see every detail of the audio signal. This
important step is done during the initial stages of the Set Up sequence.
The input to the PXE-H650 is equipped with an auto-ranging circuit. This keeps the DSP input at
aconstant level for better noise immunity and signal processing. It is suggested that the factory
head unit volume level be set at about
2/
3to
3/
4of its maximum volume. This position should be
remembered (mark the control in some way or remember the Volume number in the display) so if
it is ever moved, it can be returned easily to the same position. Other functions such as factory EQ
settings or position settings must also be turned off. Balance and Fader positions must be centered.
H650 Setup Disc
1. Track -Auto range setup
This track is used with auto ranging to set input levels
2. Track -AntEQ setup
This track is used with AntEQ for factory pre-equalization removal
3. Track -Adjust Amp Levels
This track is used by the installer to make coarse adjustments to amplifier levels.

Remote Function Call-outs
1AUX Source Select
2Factory
H/U Select
3Volume
UP
4User Preset 1
5Subwoofer
DN
6Subwoofer UP
7Volume DN
8User Preset 2
9Treble
EO UP/DN
10 Midrange EO UP/DN
11 Bass EO UP/DN
12 Balance Left (CLEAR)
13 Balance Right (DONE)
14 Fader Rear (CANCEL)
15 Fader Front (MEASURE)
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CCenter (both BAL and
FAD)
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Front Panel Chassis
1
USB Port -USB cable required for PC control/setup (PC software on supplied CD)
2MULTEQ LED -Output for included LED; EQ Status indicator during setup
3RESET -Press &Release button for: Clear settings, Factory Reset, or Redo MultEQ setup
RearPanel Chassis
4POWER SUPPLY Harness (6-Pin)
•Ground (BLK)
Connect this lead to agood chassis ground on the vehicle. Make sure the connection is
made to bare metal and is securely fastened using asheet metal screw.
•Battery (YEL)
This is aconstant +12V for the main unit.
It will remain powered even when the Ignition
key position
is OFF. It draws minimal current to maintain processor memory.
•Remote OUT (BLU/WHT)
This output can tum on external amplifiers. The signal goes high after the PXE-H650
audio mute is OFF.
•Remote ON (BLU/WHT)
If the OEM head unit is not turning on the EQ using the AUTO RANGING INPUT,
use this wire. Connect this wire to the 'Auto Tum On' lead
of the Factory head unit or a
switched
12 VDC source (Ignition).
•Remote Control (WHT/BRN)
This input provides ameans by which an external source, connected to AUX, is controlled.
5REMOTE IR INPUT (2.5mm mini-phono) -Input for external remote eye (included)
6WIRED REMOTE INPUT (3.5mm mini-phono) -Input for steering wheel control (factory
option); Note: Using this input disables the factory head unit steering wheel controls.
7 AUX PRIMARY SOURCE -Tum this switch ON, ifafactory radio source is not being used.
This accommodates an aftermarket radio using the AUX INPUT.
8CLIP -This LED is ON whenever the AUX source is over the input limit.
9 AUX INPUT LEVEL -Use this trimmer control to adjust theAUX INPUT below clipping.
10 AUX INPUT -Use this input for an auxiliary source or an aftermarket head with line outputs.
11 MIC -3.5mmTIS jack for included microphone
12 AUTO RANGING INPUT -Use this input for the factory head unit. This input is 'auto
ranging' to handle awide range
of factory head unit outputs. It will accept speaker or line level
outputs.
It has 5input pairs for Front &Rear Left +1-, Right +1-, and Subwoofer +1-.
13 RCA OUTPUT -2Front L/R Pairs, 1Rear L/R Pair, 1Subwoofer Mono
Front Ll/RI For Factory High-pass Output
Front L2/R2 For Factory Low-pass Output (or Full Range Output)
Rear L/R For Factory Rear, Full Range Output
Subwoofer For Factory Subwoofer Output
Note: OUTPUT: For full-range only, use outputs FRONT l21R2
INPUT: If there is a UR pair of full range outputs available from the factory system (FRONT or REAR)
these should
be used first and connected to inputs L21R2 on the H650. If the factory 2-way
output must be used, connect Tweeter Left to
Ll, Woofer Left to L2, Tweeter Right to RI, and
Woofer Right to R2.

Before Running AntEQ
The following guidelines will ensure asmooth and accurate setup procedure. Have the
MultEQ CD, microphone and LED available and take anote
of the conditions below
as they are needed in the next section. Some type
of stand is also needed to place the
microphone at different locations in the vehicle. Aclip
or tape is not always agood
idea as not everyone's ear can
be stuck to the headliner or clipped to the visor. The best
locations are where ahead is most likely to be found (along with its accompanying
body).
1. Determine the factory system's output type (full-range or two-way). If you know
that your vehicle has tweeters mounted in the dash or door panels, the Factory Radio
probably has two-way outputs.
In the case
of atwo-way system, make sure the tweeter output goes to the Ll/R1
inputs and the low output goes to the L2/R2 inputs.
At this time, decide the crossover
point for the high-pass speakers. Find the low cut-off point
of the tweeters and
use that as the HPcut-off
(5 kHz by default). The mid-bass low-pass cut-off is
determined by tweeter high-pass.
If there is asubwoofer in the system, the low pass
cut-off will be set automatically by MultEQ.
If the output is full range, the factory radio output must go to the L2/R2 inputs.
2. It is recommended to start MultEQ calibration with the 1st MIC position in the
driver's seat and the 2nd MIC position in either the passenger's seat or in between the
two front seats. Just remember, the more positions that are included in the calibration,
the better the results will sound. MultEQ requires aminimum
of 4MIC positions and
has alimit
of 8. The number and location of the MIC positions is left up to the user.
However, following the guidelines described here have been found to give the best
results.
3. PRESET 1settings are derived from MIC position 1and PRESET 2settings are
derived from MIC position
2. The 3rd through 6th MIC positions should be grouped
where the driver's head would be positioned. The 7th and 8th MIC positions should
be in the rear seats.
NOTES:
•It is possible that poor MIC positioning could cause anomalies in the calculated
response curve.
If this happens during the first calibration run, try moving the MIC
positions 3through 8to more favorable positions.
•If using the AUX Input as the primary source for the EQ, the REMOTE ON wire
must be used. Otherwise, there is no way for the EQ to turn on. Use the Remote On
wire from the head unit or asource
of switched ACC voltage (Ignition).

Initial Setup &AntEQ
Initially, ablank display is shown during sleep mode (before head unit powers up).
1. TURN ON Vehicle Ignition Switch
2. TURN ON Factory Radio Power and insert the H650 Setup CD.
If properly connected, the Factory Radio Power should automatically turn ON the
PXE-H650. The PXE-H650 display ="ALPINE PXE-H650" ifalready setup.
If this is the very first time the PXE-H650 is being used, the system will enter the
SETUP mode automatically. When it does so, follow the steps below.
If you don't
enter the setup mode automatically please refer to page
15 and FACTORY RESET.
3. Adjust Factory Head Unit.
Head unit controls such as TONE, EQ or other special processing must be turned
OFF. Set BALANCE and FADER controls to their center position. Make sure that the
volume control on the factory head unit is set at about 2/3
to 3/
4
of its maximum output.
This will ensure that any automatic frequency compensation circuitry in the head
unit is off.
It also ensures that the output is not distorted but at ahigh enough level to
provide agood signal for accurate processing to take place.
The PXE-H650 utilizes an auto-ranging circuit for the Factory Head Unit input. This
enables considerable flexibility in making output adjustments
of the factory head unit.
Once the level is set, the factory volume control (and others) should not be changed.
Volume will
be controlled through the PXE-H650 using the supplied remote control.
Play Track
1, "Autorange Setup," of the Setup CD loaded in Step 2above.
4. "ENTER TO SETUP"
This is displayed when the PXE-H650 is Powered UPfor the first time (or after a
'FACTORY RESET' is performed). Press "ENTER" to initiate SETUP sequence.
SETUPcontinues with Auto Ranging level setting ("CHECKING INPUTS").
5. "CHECKING INPUTS" -Checking and setting input levels from the head unit
Before AntEQ begins analyzing the factory radio's output, proper signal levels are
required. TheAuto-ranging process is completed when "ENTER TO START ANTEQ"
is displayed.
Play Track 2, "AntEQ Setup",
of the Setup CD loaded in Step 2above.
6. "ENTER TO START ANTEQ" -Continue with AntEQ processing
Press ENTER to continue to the AntEQ procedure. Whatever levels were set during
auto-ranging are now used as the baseline response for AntEQ.

7. "AntEQ SAVING" -AntEQ completes and saves the resulting filters.
AntEQ has flattened out any equalization that is inherent in the factory radio. This
is
in preparation for the MultEQ process in the upcoming steps. After completing this
process, the settings are saved and recalled when required for new settings.
2- Way Output Settings
8. "2-WAY OUTPUT" -Following "AntEQ SAVING"
If the FRONT Output is configured as a2-
Way system, select 'Y' at the prompt and
press "ENTER." The default 'N' assumes only asingle, full range Front (Front L2/R2).
If 'Y' is selected, the crossover is set in Step 9below.
If 'N' is selected, skip to the AMP LEVELS adjustments. FRONT 1 is turned OFF and
FRONT 2is set as aFull Bandwidth output.
WARNING: Output of the PXE-H650 is not muted at this point. Make sure volume
levels are at reasonable levels.
9. "FRONT 1HPF" -Set the High-pass crossover point
The FRONT 1high-pass crossover is set to 5kHz by default. This also selects the
FRONT 2Low-pass crossover at the same point.
Use the
Tor. button to change the value in the HPF field. Values available for each
crossover are listed in the "ADJUSTMENTS &RANGES" section.
Press "ENTER" to continue.
WARNING: Output
of the PXE-H650 is not muted at this point. Make sure volume
levels are at reasonable levels.
Amplifier Levels
10. "ADJUST XOVER + AMP LEVELS" -Make adjustments to match amp levels
Play Track 3
of the PXE-H650 Setup Disc in the Factory Head unit. This is aPink
Noise signal to facilitate the trimming
of the amplifier level controls.
WARNING: Output
of the PXE-H650 is not muted at this point. Make sure volume
levels are at reasonable levels.
While listening to the system, use the amp's level controls to match the output
of each
of the speakers. Level matching does not have to be exact as the MultEQ processing
will make the final tweaks to the system. Matching levels as closely as possible makes
MultEQ's
job alittle easier and faster. Typical coarse amp levels are:
12 o'clock (middle position on gain controls) for Front and Rear amp input levels,
9o'clock (or 1/4 position) for Subwoofer amp input level.
11. After all adjustments have been made, press "ENTER" to continue to MultEQ
calibration.

MultEQ Calibration
At this point in the process, abaseline response curve has been created and stored for
your specific vehicle. This curve ensures that the MultEQ algorithms are working with
areasonably neutral sounding curve. This eliminates all the peaks and dips in the source
unit, making MultEQs
job much easier.
1. "ENTER TO START MULTEQ" -Prepare vehicle for calibration
Make sure the MultEQ LED and microphone are connected (TIP: LED is
OFF if
no mic connected). The MultEQ LED is Green and blinks at 1Hz when LED and
Microphone are properly connected.
The microphone should be placed in the primary listening position (normally the
driver's seat). This position is saved as PRESET 1and is used as the reference for
all further DSPcalculations. Plan to use at least 6different positions for optimum
performance (minimum is 4and maximum is 8positions)
Press "ENTER" to start the MultEQ calibration procedure. The MultEQ LED blinks
slowly
(1 Hz) during normal operation.
2. "CONNECT LED &MIC"
If the PXE-H650 does not detect the microphone, "CONNECT LED &MIC" is
displayed and the MultEQ LED blinks quickly. Troubleshoot the microphone to ensure
proper operation and connection. The system will continue automatically when the
microphone is detected.
3. "MEASURE POS I" -Prepare to run the calibration test
If the Mic checks out in Step 2above, the MultEQ LED is blinking slowly.
Position the Mic in location 1and exit the vehicle. Close all windows.
Press MEASURE on the remote control to begin (see Page 7).
4. "CHK OUTPUTS &MIC" -Speaker detection Error
If there was aproblem during the Speaker Detection process, the PXE-H650 displays
the above error display on the LCD and the LED will blink quickly. Troubleshoot the
system
by making sure that nothing has become disconnected or turned off.
Press the reset button after correcting any problems. Navigate to "RECALIBRATE
MULTEQ" in the display. Press "DONE" on the remote control to finalize MultEQ
filter calibration or "MEASURE" to the next mic position
of calibration. The LED
blinks slowly between position measurements.

5. "MEASURE POS 2"
Reposition the microphone to the secondary position in the vehicle. When ready, exit
the vehicle and press "MEASURE" on the remote control to begin. The MultEQ LED
illuminates asteady green. .
6. "CHK OUTPUTS &MIC"
If the MultEQ LED is blinking fast, something may have happened to the mic during
the user's exit. Make any necessary corrections to position, etc.
It will then be
necessary to restart the calibration sequence.
At this point, press the reset button and
navigate to the "RECALIBRATE MULTEQ" option screen. Press "ENTER" to select
this option. The "2-WAY OUTPUT" screen is displayed. Configure this setting the
same as previous MultEQ sequence. Press "ENTER" and re-check amp and crossover
levels with Track 3-Pink Noise. Press "ENTER" when ready to restart the MultEQ
calibration sequence. Resume the first MIC position measurement (and speaker
detection) by jumping back to step 3when ready.
7. Next MIC Position
At the "MEASURE pas 3" display, reposition the microphone to another position.
Repeat Step 5above for this new position.
Continue this process for up to 5more microphone positions. 4calibrated positions is
the minimum for proper MultEQ response. 6positions is recommended for optimal
results. Normally, the more locations used, the more accurate the final EQ curve.
NOTE:
Mic Position 1is stored in PRESET
1. Mic Position 2is stored in PRESET 2.
Equalization and Time Delay will
be optimized for these two positions.
8. Done
After completing the desired number
of MIC positions, press "DONE" while
"MEASURE
pas X" (Where Xis either 5,6,or 7) is showing on the display. When
calibration is completed in the last step, "CALCULATING FILTERS" then "SAVING
FILTERS" is displayed on the LCD and finally "ALPINE PXE-H650" is displayed.

NOTE:
Press the "RESET" button on the main chassis, any time during the calibration process, to
return to the Main Menu. From the Main Menu, four options are available.
•
RECALIBRATE MULTEQ: Press ENTER at this display to clear the previous MultEQ
settings. The current levels and AntEQ settings are not changed.
•
CLEAR SETTINGS: Press ENTER at this display to clear all Customization settings.
This returns the processor to the last MultEQ baseline response.
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FACTORY RESET: Press ENTER at this display to return the PXE-H650 to its original
factory condition. The entire calibration procedure must be redone.
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CANCEL: Press ENTER at this display to return to PXE-H650 STANDBY mode.
Demo
Mode Overview
•Demo mode will allow the user to audition MultEQ/AntEQ ON and OFF with the press
of asingle button on the remote control.
Demo Mode
•Press the MODE button once on the PXE-H650 to reach the Demo mode screen on the
LCD. Press the "ENTER" button once to enter the Demo mode. At this time, "DEMO
MODE ON" appears in the display. Press the Fader "REAR" button to tum OFF MultEQ/
AntEQ, while pressing the Fader "FRONT" button turns MultEQ/AntEQ ON.
•While in the Demo mode, all remote controller buttons are locked out except: Volume
UP, Volume DOWN, HU andAUX source switch buttons, and MUTE (ifAUX
PRIMARY SOURCE switch is ON then HU source switch button is also locked out).
•Press the "ENTER" button again to tum off the Demo mode and resume normal
operation.
At this time, "DEMO MODE OFF" appears in the display.

Introduction
Each output of the PXE-H650 has a3-Band, parametric equalizer, up to 10 ms of time
correction and customizable crossover points for High-pass, Low-pass and Subwoofer.
Experimentation with the sound is encouraged, as asimple press
of the RESET button and
selecting "CLEAR SETTINGS" will return all settings back to their original, corrected
levels before customization began.
The following procedure explains the steps necessary to customize the Parametric EQ,
Time Delay and Crossover. Use the same procedure described below, for each of the
channels being modified. Pressing "ENTER" gets you into the program screen mode,
which will allow current values to then be changed. Navigate to
"SAVE SETTINGS"
screen
and press ENTER to store changes in memory.
Parametric Equalizer
The Equalizer uses 3Bands for each of the 7channels to customize the tone of the music.
Each Source Input to the PXE-H650 has its own EQ. Each
of the Bands (Bass, Mid and
Treble) is adjusted in asimilar manner. The following steps use the Bass Band as an
example. Use the same steps to make changes to the Mid and Treble Bands as well.
Equalizer
1. Press MODE to enter Custom Tuning mode.
2. With "PRESET 1" in the display, use the 'Y or Abuttons to choose the MIC position
to modify or to choose the EQ Adjustment mode. (PRESET 1or PRESET 2)
a) PRESET 1refers to the Primary Mic position. PRESET 2refers to the Second mic
position.
b) Upon making the Mic Position selection, use the. button to move to the next
selection mode. The next parameter to modify (Crossover, or Time Delay) is
selected as described following EQ Adjustment.
*Use the ~ button to return to the PRESET selection mode.
3. EQ Adjustment
a) Use the 'Y or Abuttons to select "CUSTOMAUX EQ" or "CUSTOM HU EQ."
b) The user can also use these buttons to select "CROSSOVER" or "TIME DELAY"
when in the PRESET 1or PRESET 2menus (in 2b above).
The following BASS adjustment procedures are similar in nature
to the MID and
TREBLE adjustments. Substitute "MID" or "TREB" for "BASS" and perform the
same procedure mentioned below for "BASS."

4. Select the EQ Band to adjust.
a) Use the
Tor .. button to make the selection. In this example, "BASS" (or "MID"
or "TREB").
b) Once the Band has been selected, Press "ENTER" to begin making the adjustments.
5. Modify 3different EQ parameters: LEVEL, Q, and Fc. Use the ~ or ~ buttons to
choose the parameter to modify. Use the
Tor .. buttons to change the parameter.
a)
LEVEL is adjustable from -6 dB to +6 dB using the Tor .. buttons.
This adjustment will effectively lower by 25% or increase by 400%, the output at
the center frequency. The LEVEL changes in 1dB steps.
b) Q(Q-factor) is adjustable from 0.5 (wide band) to 2.0 (narrow band).
The Qdetermines how much the frequencies below and above the center frequency i
are affected by the LEVEL adjustment in 'a.' Use the Tor .. buttons to choose a
Q-factor from 0.5 to 2.0 in steps
of 0.5.
c) Fc (center Frequency) is adjustable from 30 to 150 Hz.
This is the point
of maximum effect for the EQ LEVEL adjustment. All frequencies
above and below Fc are affected to alesser degree, depending on the Qsetting. The
frequencies are selectable using the Tor
.. buttons. They vary for each band and
are listed below.
BASS EQ: Fc =
30,40,5060,80, 100, 125, 150 (Hz)
MID EQ: Fc =500, 750, 1k, 1.5k, 2k, 3k, 4k, 5k (Hz)
TREB EQ:
Fc =6k, 7.5k, 10k, 12.5k, 15k, 17.5k (Hz)
d) Upon completing the adjustment, press ENTER to save values and exit back to the
"CUSTOM EQ" HU orAUX sub-menu headings
of BASS, MID orTREB EQ.
e) Use the MODE button at any point, to return to the previous sub-menu.
Crossover Overview
The PXE-H650 crossover allows custom cut-off points for the high-pass and low-pass
filters
of the Front and Rear speakers and the Subwoofer. This is especially useful when the
factory speakers have been upgraded to handle amuch wider audio bandwidth.
Crossover
1. Press MODE twice to enter Custom Tuning mode.
2. Navigate to the right with the right cursor button. With "PRESEf 1" in the display, use
the
Tor .. buttons to choose the MIC position to modify.
a) PRESET 1refers to the Primary Mic position. PRESET 2refers to the Secondary
position.
b) Upon making the Mic Position selection, use the ~ button to move to the next
selection mode. The next parameter to modify (Crossover, orTime Delay) is
selected as described below.
*Use the ~ button to return to the PRESET selection mode.