Alpine PWD-X5 User manual

PWD-X5
Advanced 8” Powered Subwoofer with
Built-in 4 Channel DSP Amplier
Owner’s Manual

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Table of Contents
Operating Instructions
WARNING
WARNING........................................................ 3
CAUTION......................................................... 3
PRECAUTIONS............................................... 3
Getting Started
How To Read This Manual ................................. 4
Function List .................................................... 4
Accessory List.................................................. 4
Mobile Phone App
Mobile Phone App Instructions........................... 5
Home Screen................................................... 5
Adjust the Volume............................................ 5
Switch Input Source......................................... 5
Preset (Save and Recall)................................. 5
App Sync ......................................................... 6
Professional User Interface ............................. 6
Change Output Channel .................................. 6
Set Equalizer .................................................. 6
Reset / Restore Equalizer................................ 7
Output Level, Phase and Mute ........................ 7
Set Crossover (XOver) .................................... 7
Channel Linking .............................................. 7
Time Correction ............................................... 8
Balance/Fader ................................................. 8
Software for PC
Software Instructions.......................................... 9
PC Software System Requirements................... 9
PC Interface ....................................................... 9
Control Interface .............................................. 9
PC Connection............................................... 10
Mine, Save, Open .......................................... 10
Call and Store Preset......................................11
Adjust the Master Volume...............................11
Time Correction ..............................................11
Set Output Channel EQ ..................................11
Wired Controller
Remote Commander Operating Instructions.... 13
Adjusting Volume and Subwoofer Level ........ 13
Switching Sources ......................................... 13
Selecting Preset............................................. 13
Connection Diagram..................................... 14, 15
Technical Parameter
Technical Specications................................... 16
Functional Parameters..................................... 16

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Operating Instructions
WARNING
WARNING
This symbol means important instructions.
Failure to heed them can result in serious injury
or death.
HALT USE IMMEDIATELY IF A PROBLEM
APPEARS.
Return it to your authorized Alpine dealer or the nearest
Alpine Service Center for repairing.
DO NOT OPERATE ANY FUNCTION THAT
TAKES YOUR ATTENTION AWAY FROM
SAFELY DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE.
Any function that requires your prolonged attention
should only be performed after coming to a complete
stop. Always stop the vehicle in a safe location before
performing these functions. Failure to do so may result
in an accident.
KEEP THE VOLUME AT A LEVEL WHERE
YOU CAN STILL HEAR OUTSIDE NOISES
WHILE DRIVING.
Excessive volume levels that obscure sounds such as
emergency vehicle sirens or road warning signals (train
crossings, etc.) can be dangerous and may result in
an accident.
LISTENING AT LOUD VOLUME LEVELS IN A CAR
MAY ALSO CAUSE HEARING DAMAGE.
DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR ALTER.
Doing so may result in an accident, re or electric
shock.
KEEP SMALL OBJECTS SUCH AS BOLTS
AND SCREWS OUT OF THE REACH OF
CHILDREN.
Swallowing them may result in serious injury. If
swallowed, consult a physician immediately.
USE THIS PRODUCT FOR MOBILE 12V
APPLICATIONS.
Use for other than its designed application may result
in re, electric shock or other injury.
CAUTION
This symbol means important instructions.
Failure to heed them can result in injury or
material property damage.
PRECAUTIONS
PRODUCT CLEANING
Use a soft dry cloth for periodic cleaning of the product.
For more severe stains, please dampen the cloth with
water only. Anything else has the chance of dissolving
the paint or damaging the plastic.
TEMPERATURE
Be sure the temperature inside the vehicle is between
+60°C and -20°C before turning your unit on.
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 PWD-X5 will not be installed in a location
subjected to:
●Direct sun and heat
●High humidity and water
●Excessive dust
●Excessive vibrations
CAUTION
Alpine accepts no responsibility for lost data,
etc., even if data, etc. is lost while using this
product.
The BLUETOOTH®word mark and logos are owned by
the BLUETOOTH SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks
by Alpine Electronics, Inc. is under license.

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How To Read This Manual
Getting Started
PWD-X5 machine is supplied with the wired controller. Using the wired controller could easily control
PWD-X5 machine, or using the mobile phone app or software to adjust or set the audio effect of PWD-X5
machine. These three control methods are varied and thus they will be described individually in the
following chapters. Functions are listed as follows:
Function List
Item Page
Phone App PC Wired
Controller
Basic Operation
Switch Input Source 5 10 13
Adjust Volume 5 11 13
Presets 5 11 13
Pro Mode 6 - -
Channel Operation
Switch Output Channel 6 11 -
Set Equalizer 6 11 -
Set Crossover 7 11 -
Time Correction 8 11 -
Balance and Fader 8 11 -
Note: Priority: Music Play: Bluetooth>High Level, Low Level;
Data Connections: Mobile Phone App, Software for PC > Wired Controller.
Accessory List
Mounting plate
(4pcs)
Mounting plate
(4pcs)
USB extension cable
(1 pc)
Power Cable
(1 pc)
Remote Commander
(1 pc)
USB Bluetooth
(1 pcs)
Amplier screws
(4pcs)

Mobile Phone App
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Mobile Phone App Instructions
Android users can search and download the
PWD-X5 app from the Google Play store.
For iPhone users can search and download
PWD-X5 app from iPhone App Store.
1. Connect the USB Bluetooth (pg17).
2. Turn On the PWD-X5 unit.
3. Turn Bluetooth ON on the smartphone.
4. Search for DSP-HD-XXXXX.
5. Select DSP-HD-XXXXX.
6. Launch the Alpine PWD-X5 APP on your
smartphone.
Go to Alpine page →Read the Disclaimer
carefully and click “Accept” to go to the
homepage.
Home Screen
Adjust the Volume
●Master volume, Subwoofer level, source
select, mute button.
Switch Input Source
1. Click the [Bluetooth] source setting to exibly
select the type of input source.
Preset (Save and Recall)
Save to a preset by selecting a preset number.
Hi-Level, Aux, Bluetooth

Mobile Phone App
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App Sync
1. Select the [ ] to begin pairing to the
PWD-X5. [ ] will show when paired, which
represents that app could control the main
machine to play music and set data.
2. If you are a general user, click [ ] to enter
[Share Sound Effects] [About] or [Exit].
●Share Sound Effects: Share your existing
sound effects with your friends through the
mobile phone app.
●About: View the version of the machine.
●Exit: Close the mobile phone app.
3. If you are a professional user, click [ ] to
enter [Share Sound Effects] [Save Sound
Effects] [Local Sound Effects] [Recovery]
[About] or [Exit].
●Share Sound Effects: Share your existing
sound effects with your friends through the
mobile phone app.
●Save Sound Effects: Save the adjusted EQ to
your mobile phone.
● Local Sound Effects: Open the saved le and
use it in your current device.
●Recovery: Restore to factory settings.
●About: View the version of the machine.
●Exit: Close the mobile phone app.
Professional User Interface
1. Click [Pro users] to change DSP functions.
User Password: 8888
Change Output Channel
1. Select the desired output channel along the
top.
Set Equalizer
1. Press the values to adjust the frequency and
Q-factor. Gain can also be adjusted with the
slider.

Mobile Phone App
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Reset / Restore Equalizer
1. Click [Reset EQ] to reset all EQ parameters to
the default values.
2. Click [Restore EQ] to toggle between EQ on/
off.
Output Level, Phase and Mute
1. Set levels by pressing the channel volume,
then +/- to adjust the output level.
2. Change the phase from 0º to 180º.
3. Press the speaker to MUTE the channel.
Set Crossover (XOver)
1. Select XOver from the settings menu.
2. Use the slider to change the HPF/LPF
crossover frequency.
3. Select a slope (ch1-4 6/12db/oct, ch 5
6/12/18/24 db/oct)
Channel Linking
1. Select the link button to link left and right
channels.
2. Select which channel to copy to/from.

Mobile Phone App
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Time Correction
1. Select Delay.
2. Select Delay.
3. Select unit of measure (ms, inch, cm).
4. Use the +/- buttons to change the value.
Balance/Fader
1. Press the dot and slide to change the balance
and fader.

Software for PC
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Software Instructions
Download PWD-X5 software for PC from Alpine Electronics website. After PWD-X5 software is installed,
tune PWD-X5 machine via the PC.
Note: The functions of app are the same as software. So, please refer to the instructions for
software for mobile devices.
PC Software System Requirements
●Software is run on a Microsoft®Windows®system.
Recommended Speci cations
Operating System: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10.
CPU: 1.6GHz or higher.
Memory Card: 1GB or higher.
Hard Disk: 512MB or more space.
PC Resolution: 1280*768 or higher.
●Before connecting PWD-X5 main machine to PC, please install PWD-X5 software.
PC Interface
Control Interface
PWD-X5 PC software has two interfaces for controlling master tuning: EQ and crossover.
Click on the EQ curve graph to enter the EQ and crossover interface.

Software for PC
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PC Interface
PC Connection
1. Connect the USB and launch program.
2. Press Connect.
Mine, Save, Open
1. Select Mine to show language and input mode.
3. Select [Upgrade] to perform new updates
provided by Alpine Electronics.
4. Click [About] to view the device version.
2. Switch between Chinese and English.

Software for PC
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Call and Store Preset
1. Call and store preset sound effect. Click
[Save] to set 15 preset sound effects.
Adjust the Master Volume
1. Adjust the master volume.
2. Select Balance to drag the desired balance
and fader position.
3. Adjust the output level of each channel,
phase or mute channel.
Time Correction
1. Select Delay.
2. A window will popup where you can adjust the
units, and value per channel.
Set Output Channel EQ
1. Select the channel to adjust by clicking on the
speaker.
2. Click on the EQ graph to reveal the EQ menu.

Software for PC
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3. Adjust EQ Gain, Frequency, Q factor by
entering the desired values.
4. Adjust HPF/LPF and Slope (ch1-4 6/12db/oct,
ch 5 6/12/18/24 db/oct) for the channel output
signals.

Wired Controller
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Connect PWD-X5 wired controller to PWD-X5
machine and power on properly.
Note: The controller will not work if PC/BT is
connected
Adjusting Volume and Subwoofer
Level
1. Turn the knob to adjust the master volume,
press the knob once to change subwoofer
level.
Switching Sources
1. Press the knob to change input source active.
2. Turn to select and press once to select.
2. Select the preset and press once to load.
2. Press and hold 2-3s to mute the output.
Selecting Preset
1. Long press the knob (≥5S) to select preset.
Remote Commander Operating Instructions

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Connection Diagram
Power
Ground
USB Bluetooth
NOTE: ENSURE THE USB ADAPTER DOES NOT PINCH OR INTERFERE WITH ANY FACTORY PARTS
Remote
Commander

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Connection Diagram Details
1Main machine USB port connects to the
computer via USB3.0 cord. Start PWD-X5
software to switch sound sources of main
machine and perform such functions as data
storage, calling and EQ. USB port connects
to the wired controller via USB3.0 cord and
perform functions including switching sound
source, data calling and adjusting master
volume via the wired controller.
2The main machine is equipped with an external
Bluetooth interface to play lossless music via
the external digital Bluetooth and connect to
PWD-X5 app. After the Bluetooth is connected,
the indicator light will be on.
3AUX input interface connects to in-vehicle CD
or DVD low-level output, switches the machine
sound source to AUX input and plays low-level
signals.
4REM input switch. When the switch is placed
on the “REM”-end, REM will start the machine.
If the switch is placed on the “DC”- end, the
high-level input signal will start the machine.
5In-vehicle CD or DVD main machine.
6High-level input and power input interface
connects to in-vehicle CD or DVD. If the sound
source switches to high-level, the machine will
play high-level signals.
FCC information:
Changes or modications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules
and Industry Canada license-exempt RSS
standard(s). Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation of this device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux la partie
15 des règles de la FCC et CNR d’Industrie
Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts
de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux
conditions suivantes :
(1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage,
et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter
tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le
brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre
le fonctionnement.
IC Information:
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-
exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference
(2) this device must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR
d’Industrie Canada applicables auxappareils radio
exempts de licence.
L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions
suivantes :
(1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et
(2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout
brouillage
radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est
susceptible d’en compromettre lefonctionnement.
7The amplifier output of the main machine
connects to the speaker.
8The machine is connected to the power supply.
Notes:
●Original cables for designated vehicles only.
●High-level REM input (HOST): for these two
high-level input cables of H1+/H3+.
BATT BATT BATT REM
IN RR+ RL+ FR+ FL+ FL+ FR+ RL+ RR+
GND GND GND RR- RL- FR- FL- FL- FR- RL- RR-
POWER INPUT HIGH INPUT OUTPUT

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Technical Parameter
1. Technical Specications
Max. output power Rated power: 25W*4+165W; peak power: 50W*4+240W
Signal-to-noise ratio ≥80dB
Bass boost -12dB~+12dB
Frequency response 20Hz~20KHz
Input impedance Low-level input: 20KΩ; high-level input: 100Ω
Phase 0°/180°
Method of activation DC high-level /REM input activation
Operating temperature -10~60°C
Storage temperature -40~85°C
Power source DC 14.4V (9V~16V) negative ground
Activate REM input Options of high-level activation (H1+/H3+) and ACC activation for
selection
Net weight 5.35kg (11.8 lbs)
Dimensions 350mm (L) *245mm (W) *80mm (H)
13-13/16” (L) X 9-11/16” (W) X 3-3/16” (H)
2. Functional Parameters
Type of input signals 4 channel high-level, 4 channel stereophonic low-level, Bluetooth
Output position 4 channel amplier output (4Ω 25W*4)
Output signal gain Master volume: 0~35; ultra-low volume: 0~15
Filter slope CH1~CH4 6dB/Oct~12dB/Oct
CH5 6/12/18/24dB/Oct
Q value 0.404~28.85
Delay 0.000~5.4ms/0.000~187cm/0.000~74in
Scenario operation The machine could save 15 presetting music scenarios.
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AMERICA, INC., 19145 Gramercy Place, Torrance, California 90501, U.S.A.
Do not send products to this address. Call the toll free 1-800-421-2284 or visit the website to locate a service center.

PWD-X5
Altavoz auxiliar de graves avanzado de 8” con
amplicador DSP de 4 canales incorporado
Manual del usuario

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Contenido
Manual de instrucciones
ADVERTENCIA
ADVERTENCIA................................................ 3
ATENCIÓN....................................................... 3
PRECAUTIONES ............................................ 3
Introducción
Cómo leer este manual...................................... 4
Lista de funciones............................................ 4
Lista de accesorios .......................................... 4
Aplicación para teléfonos
Instrucciones de la aplicación para teléfonos
móviles............................................................... 5
Pantalla principal ............................................. 5
Ajuste del volumen .......................................... 5
Cambio de la fuente de entrada ...................... 5
Preprogramación (guardar y aplicar) ............... 5
Sincronización con la aplicación...................... 6
Interfaz de usuario profesional ........................ 6
Cambio del canal de salida.............................. 6
Conguración del ecualizador ......................... 6
Restablecimiento/restauración del
ecualizador ...................................................... 7
Nivel de salida, fase y silencio......................... 7
Conguración del cruce (XOver) ..................... 7
Vinculación de canales .................................... 7
Corrección de tiempo....................................... 8
Equilibrio/atenuación ....................................... 8
Software para PC
Instrucciones del software.................................. 9
Requisitos de sistema del software para PC ..... 9
Interfaz de PC .................................................... 9
Interfaz de control ............................................ 9
Conexión de la PC......................................... 10
Mío, Guardar, Abrir ........................................ 10
Aplicación y almacenamiento de
preprogramaciones.........................................11
Ajuste del volumen maestro ...........................11
Corrección de tiempo......................................11
Conguración del EQ del canal de salida.......11
Controlador con cable
Instrucciones de operación del control
remoto.............................................................. 13
Ajuste del volumen y nivel de graves ............ 13
Cambio de fuentes......................................... 13
Selección de preprogramación ...................... 13
Diagrama de conexiones.............................. 14, 15
Parámetro técnica
Especicaciones técnicas ................................ 16
Parámetros funcionales ................................... 16

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Manual de instrucciones
ADVERTENCIA
ADVERTENCIA
Este símbolo indica que las instrucciones son
importantes. De no tenerse en cuenta, se
podrían ocasionar heridas graves o la muerte.
DETENGA EL FUNCIONAMIENTO
INMEDIATAMENTE SI SURGE UN
PROBLEMA.
Devuelva el producto al distribuidor autorizado de
Alpine o al Centro de Servicio Técnico Alpine más
cercano para que lo reparen.
NO UTILICE NINGUNA FUNCIÓN QUE
DISTRAIGA SU ATENCIÓN DE UNA
CONDUCCIÓN SEGURA DEL VEHÍCULO.
Cualquier función que requiera una atención prolongada
debería realizarse después de detener el vehículo
completamente. Detenga siempre el vehículo en un
lugar seguro antes de realizar estas funciones. De lo
contrario, podría ocasionar un accidente.
MANTENGA EL VOLUMEN EN UN NIVEL EN
EL QUE AÚN PUEDA ESCUCHAR RUIDOS
EXTERNOS DURANTE LA CONDUCCIÓN.
Los niveles de volumen excesivos que ocultan sonidos
como sirenas de vehículos de emergencia o señales
de aviso en la carretera (cruces de trenes, etc.) pueden
ser peligrosos y podrían ocasionar un accidente.
LAS AUDICIONES EN EL VEHÍCULO, CON NIVELES
ALTOS DE VOLUMEN, PUEDEN PROVOCAR DAÑOS
EN EL OÍDO.
NO DESARME NI ALTERE LA UNIDAD.
Si lo hiciera, podría ocasionar un accidente, un incendio
o una descarga eléctrica.
MANTENGA LOS OBJETOS PEQUEÑOS,
COMO PERNOS O TORNILLOS, FUERA DEL
ALCANCE DE LOS NIÑOS.
La ingestión de estos objetos puede provocar lesiones
graves. En caso de ingestión, consulte con un médico
inmediatamente.
UTILICE ESTE PRODUCTO CON
APLICACIONES MÓVILES DE 12 V.
Si se emplea para otra aplicación distinta de la prevista,
podría producirse un incendio, una descarga eléctrica
u otras lesiones.
PRECAUTIONES
LIMPIEZA DEL PRODUCTO
Utilice un paño suave y seco para la limpieza periódica
del producto. Para manchas más difíciles, humedezca
el paño sólo con agua. Cualquier otro producto podría
disolver la pintura o dañar el plástico.
TEMPERATURA
Asegúrese de que la temperatura dentro del vehículo
está entre +60ºC y -20°C antes de encender la unidad.
MANTENIMIENTO
Si tiene problemas, no intente reparar la unidad usted
mismo. Regrésela al distribuidor Alpine o al Servicio
Técnico Alpine más cercano para que la reparen.
UBICACIÓN DE LA INSTALACIÓN
Asegúrese de que el equipo PWD-X5 no se instale en
un lugar en el que esté expuesto a:
●luz solar directa o calor;
●niveles altos de humedad y agua;
●polvo excesivo;
●vibraciones excesivas.
ATENCIÓN
Alpine no acepta ninguna responsabilidad por
la pérdida de datos, incluso si la pérdida ocurre
durante la utilización de este producto.
La marca denominativa BLUETOOTH® y sus logotipos
son propiedad de BLUETOOTH SIG, Inc., y cualquier
uso de estas marcas por parte de Alpine Electronics,
Inc. se efectúa bajo licencia.
ATENCIÓN
Este símbolo indica que las instrucciones
son importantes. De no tenerse en cuenta,
se podrían ocasionar heridas graves o daños
materiales.

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Cómo leer este manual
Introducción
El equipo PWD-X5 se suministra con un controlador con cable. El controlador con cable sirve para
operar fácilmente el equipo PWD-X5, mientras que la aplicación para teléfonos móviles o el software se
utilizan para ajustar o congurar el efecto de sonido del equipo PWD-X5. Estos tres métodos de control
son diferentes y, por lo tanto, se describen por separado en los siguientes capítulos. A continuación,
se enumeran las funciones.
Lista de funciones
Elemento Página
Aplicación
para
teléfono
móvil
PC Controlador
con cable
Funcionamiento básico
Cambio de la fuente de entrada 5 10 13
Ajuste del volumen 5 11 13
Preprogramaciones 5 11 13
Modo Pro 6 - -
Operación de canales
Cambio del canal de salida 6 11 -
Conguración del ecualizador 611 -
Conguración del cruce 711 -
Corrección de tiempo 8 11 -
Equilibrio y atenuación 8 11 -
Nota: Prioridad: Reproducción de música: Bluetooth>alto nivel, bajo nivel;
Conexiones de datos: Aplicación para teléfonos móviles, software para PC > controlador con cable.
Lista de accesorios
Placa de montaje
(4 piezas)
Tornillos de montaje
(4 piezas)
Cable de extensión
USB (1 pieza)
Cable de alimentación
(1 pieza)
Control remoto
(1 pieza)
Bluetooth USB
(1 pieza)
Tornillos para
amplicador
(4 piezas)