PWD-X5 Advanced 8" Powered Subwoofer with Built-in 4 Channel DSP Amplifier Owner's Manual
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... ...............................................
Operating Instructions lbi;UOHd PRECAUTIONS PRODUCT CLEANING Lh 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.
How To Read This Manual Getting Started PWD-XS 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.
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. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Adjust the Volume • Master volume, Subwoofer level, source select, mute button. Connect the USB Bluetooth (pg17). Turn On the PWD-X5 unit. Turn Bluetooth ON on the smartphone. Search for DSP-HD-XXXXX. Select DSP-HD-XXXXX. Launch the Alpine PWD-X5 APP on your smartphone.
App Sync Professional User Interface ] 1. Select the [ ■ to begin pairing to the PWD-X5. [I] will show when paired, which represents that app could control the main machine to play music and set data. 1. Click [Pro users] to change DSP functions. User Password: 8888 2. If you are a general user, click [ 151 ] to enter [Share Sound Effects] [About] or [Exit]. • Share Sound Effects: Share your existing sound effects with your friends through the mobile phone app.
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. - , -- - p,_" ':0 2. Use the slider to change the HPF/LPF crossover frequency. -~ :i,stve EO Output Level, Phase and Mute 1. Set levels by pressing the channel volume, then +/- to adjust the output level. 2. Change the phase from 0° to 180°. 3. Press the speaker to MUTE the channel. - - - -- Channel Linking Set Volume 22 3.
Mobile Phone App 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 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 Specifications Operating System: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10. CPU: 1.6GHz or higher.
Software for PC PC Interface Connect ,,_,~, - ·•~- Fnn-R1ghl Rear-Left Rear-Rigtt 35 35 35 35 y ~ O" PC Connection C-J r y 3. Select [Upgrade] to perform new updates provided by Alpine Electronics. Mine, Save, Open 1. Select Mine to show language and input mode. 4. Click [About] to view the device version. 'Mine Upgrade De.'iee,ersiOn Software version: PPAP-BV1.10 10 9 Ill 1. Connect the USB and launch program. 2. Press Connect. 2. Switch between Chinese and English.
Call and Store Preset Time Correction 1. Call and store preset sound effect. Click [Save] to set 15 preset sound effects. 1. Select Delay. 2. A window will popup where you can adjust the units, and value per channel. Save as computer file .. overall unit .....~ t.nt ~.._ ""':;~ ['.'.j> Save Set Output Channel EQ 1. Select the channel to adjust by clicking on the speaker. Adjust the Master Volume 1. Adjust the master volume. 2. Click on the EQ graph to reveal the EQ menu. 2.
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.
Remote Commander Operating Instructions Connect PWD-X5 wired controller to PWD-X5 machine and power on properly. Note: The controller will not work if PC/BT is connected Switching Sources 1. Press the knob to change input source active. 2. Turn to select and press once to select. Adjusting Volume and Subwoofer Level 1. Turn the knob to adjust the master volume, press the knob once to change subwoofer level. Selecting Preset 1. Long press the knob (~5S) to select preset. 2.
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Connection Diagram Details G) Main 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.
Technical Parameter 1. Technical Specifications Max. output power Signal-to-noise ratio Bass boost Frequency response Rated power: 25W*4+165W; peak power: 50W*4+240W ~80d8 -12dB~+12dB Input impedance 20Hz~20KHz Low-level input: 20KO; high-level input: 1000 Phase Method of activation 0°/180° DC high-level /REM input activation Operating temperature -10~60°C Storage temperature Power source -40~85°C DC 14.
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