Alpine PXE-H650 - System Integration Audio... User manual

PXE-H650
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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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PXE·H650
SYSTEM INTERGRATION AUDIO PROCESSOR
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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)
~ Mute
CCenter (both BAL and
FAD)
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