R ® PXE-H660 Audio Processor OWNER’S MANUAL
! WARNING It is dangerous and illegal for the driver to watch the TV/Video while driving the vehicle. The driver may be distracted from looking ahead and an accident could occur. 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.
! CAUTION This symbol means important instructions. Failure to heed them can result in injury or material property damage. Temperature Be sure the temperature inside the vehicle is between +60°C (+140°F) and –10°C (+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.
CONTENTS Warnings..........................................................................................2 Features/Description........................................................................5 Input Level Adjustment.....................................................................7 SETUP CD - Contents......................................................................7 Remote Control................................................................................8 Main Chassis.................
Features/Description The Alpine PXE-H660 is a versatile processor that takes an OK sounding factory system turns it into a high-end, audiophile system. The PXE-H660 utilizes advanced sound tuning of the factory equipment to correct the acoustical problems inherent in any vehicle. It’s equipped with Alpine's Imprint technology.
Features/Description Features: • • • • • • • • • • 6 AntEQ™ and MultEQ® (Imprint technology) AUX Input (Audio) 5-Channel Factory Head Unit Input (Speaker or Line Level) 6.
Input Level Adjustment The overall sound quality of the PXE-H660 is determined by the adjustments made by the Dig- ital 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-H660 receives the correct audio level (not so high that it's distorted and not so low that it's noisy).
REMOTE CONTROL 2 4 3 1 5 6 7 8 9 10 Remote Function Call-outs 1 AUX Source Select 2 Factory H/U Select 3 Volume UP 4 User Preset 1 5 User Preset 2 6 Volume DN 7 Treble EQ UP/DN 8 Subwoofer UP 9 Subwoofer DN 10 Fader Front 11 Midrange EQ UP/DN 12 Bass EQ UP/DN 13 Fader Rear (CANCEL) 14 Balance Left (CLEAR) 15 Balance Right (DONE) C 15 NOTE: There 11 8 12 14 13 Mute Center (BAL, FAD, Treble EQ, Midrange EQ, Bass EQ, MEASURE) is an insulator tab under the remote battery that needs to be remove
MAIN CHASSIS Auto-Ranging Inputs RCA OUTPUT AUTO RANGING INPUT + Green - Green/Black + White L1 L2 - White/Black + Violet - Violet/Black + Gray - Gray/Black + Brown - Brown/Black R1 R2 S INPUT (L) (L) CLIP MIC (+) (R) FR ONT 2 REAR SUBWOOFER L1 L2 R1 R2 S AUX PRIMARY SOURCE WIRED REMOTE INPUT REMOTE IR INPUT (R) (-) FRONT 1 AUX AUX INPUT LEVEL OFF ON PO WER SUPPLY Blue/ White • Remote OUT cable Blue/ White • Remote ON cable White/ Brown Black Fuse (3A) Yello
Wiring/Connections Front Panel Chassis 1 USB Port - USB cable required for PC setup (PC software on included Imprint Setup CD) 2 MULTEQ LED - Output for included LED; EQ Status indicator during setup 3 RESET - Press & Release button for: Factory Reset, or Redo MultEQ™ setup (see page 20) Rear Panel Chassis 4 POWER SUPPLY Harness (6-Pin) • Ground (BLK) Connect this lead to a good chassis ground on the vehicle. Make sure the connection is made to bare metal and is securely fastened using a sheet metal screw.
BEFORE SETUP The following guidelines will ensure a smooth and accurate setup procedure. Have the MultEQ CD, microphone and MultEQ LED available and take a note of the conditions below as they are needed in the next section. 1. The PXE-H660 has the ability to drive a full-range or two-way front speaker output system configuration.
BEFORE SETUP 2. The PXE-H660's included microphone must be placed in four different positions inside the car, allowing the unit to automatically optimize the system's sound quality. A microphone stand or camera tripod can be used to hold the microphone in position. MIC position 1 should be taken at the drivers seat, as close to the driver's normal head position as possible. MIC position 2 should be taken at the passengers seat, as close to the passenger's normal head position as possible.
SETUP PROCEDURE 3. PREPARE vehicle for calibrationMake sure the MultEQ LED and microphone are connected. The MultEQ LED illuminates a steady Green when LED and Microphone are properly connected. The microphone should be placed in position 1 as shown in the diagram above. The MultEQ LED blinks once per second during normal operation. If there is an error it will blink rapidly. When the PXE-H660 is busy it will go solid. The MultEQ LED will not light up if the PXE-H660 is off or in a normal run mode. 4.
SETUP PROCEDURE 6. "AMP INPUT CENTER GAIN" Set the amplifier gains for the mids and highs at one-half. Set the subwoofer gain to one-quarter. Press "ENTER" to continue. 7. "PLAY TRK #1 PRESS ENTER" Play track 1, "Autorange Setup," of the Setup CD loaded in Step 2 above. Press "ENTER" to continue. "ERROR! CHECK VOL & INPUTS" If the PXE-H660 displays this error display on the LCD the MultEQ LED will blink quickly.
SETUP PROCEDURE 8. "PLAY TRK #2 PRESS ENTER" Move the track forward to track 2, "AntEq™ Calibration," and play it. Press "ENTER" to continue. "ERROR! FULL FREQ MISSING" If the PXE-H660 displays this error display on the LCD the MultEQ LED will blink quickly. This error is generated if the PXE-H660 is not receiving the full audible frequency range from the factory audio system. Troubleshoot the system by making sure that the correct wires in the vehicle have been used and nothing came disconnected.
SETUP PROCEDURE 10. "SUB AMP DOWN PRESS ENTER" Make sure the level of the subwoofer amplifier is turned down to 1/4 gain. You may adjust the subwoofer gain after the Imprint process is complete. Press "ENTER" to continue. "LAPTOP SETUP MODE" If you wish to use a PC for the remainder of the setup process, plug the PC into the PXE-H660's USB input and launch the IMPRINT setup program included with this unit. "LAPTOP SETUP MODE" will be displayed.
SETUP PROCEDURE 11. "REM CONTROL PRESS C" At this point, the PXE-H660 has optimized the input from the factory sound sytem. Next, the unit will use the included microphone to automatically tune the aftermarket sound system. Point the remote control at the PXE-H660's external remote eye. There is an insulator tab under the remote battery that needs to be removed before use. Press "C" on the remote control to continue. 12. "PUT MIC POS 1 PRESS C " Prepare to run the calibration test.
SETUP PROCEDURE 13. "ERROR! CABIN NOISE-NO MIC" - Speaker detection Error If the PXE-H660 displays this error display on the LCD and the MultEQ LED will blink quickly. Troubleshoot the system by making sure that nothing has become disconnected or turned off and the MIC is plugged in. Also make sure the vehicle is in a noise free environment. Excessive background noise can cause issues with the process. Press the "C" button on the remote once the issue has been corrected. The MultEQ LED blinks slowly again.
SETUP PROCEDURE 16. "PUT MIC POS3 PRESS C" Reposition the microphone to position 3 in the vehicle. When ready, exit the vehicle. Press "C" on the remote control to continue. The MultEQ LED will be illuminated steady green while measuring position 3. When the MultEQ LED starts to blink slowly again, Position 3 measurement is complete; continue to the next step. Continue this process for the 4th MIC position. Four calibrated positions are required for proper MultEQ response.
SETUP PROCEDURE 17. "SUB AMP UP PRESS ENTER" This is a reminder to turn the subwoofer amplifier gain back up (from step 10) once all the measurements have been taken. It is recommended to listen to the system to determine the proper subwoofer amplifier gain level. Press "ENTER" to continue. 18. Done After completing the 4 MIC positions, MultEQ setup will be complete. Unplug and remove the microphone from the car. Press "ENTER" to continue.
SETUP PROCEDURE VIDEO Click to watch setup video. Be sure the computers Adobe Acrobat Reader and Flash player programs are up to date. If you are using a Mac be sure to use the Adobe Reader and not the Preview program. Adobe Reader can be downloaded for free at www.adobe.com.
DEMO MODE Demo Mode Overview • Demo mode will allow the user to audition MultEQ ON and OFF with the press of a single button on the remote control. Demo Mode • Press the MODE button once on the PXE-H660 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 turn OFF MultEQ/ AntEQ™ , while pressing the Fader "FRONT" button turns MultEQ/AntEQ ON.
OPTIONAL SETTINGS Introduction The PXE-H660's automatic setup process is now complete. If you wish to further tune the system's sound quality, follow the steps below. Each output of the PXE-H660 has a 3-Band, parametric equalizer, up to 10 ms of time correction and customizable crossover points for High-pass, Low-pass and Subwoofer. Follow the procedures below to customize the Parametric EQ, Time Delay and Crossover. Use the same procedure described below, for each of the channels being modified.
Parametric equAlizer 3. Use the q or p buttons to choose between PRESET 1, PRESET 2, CUSTOM EQ AUX, and CUSTOM EQ HU. PRESET 1 refers to the Primary Mic position. PRESET 2 refers to the Secondary position. In this example CUSTOM EQ H/U is selected. OR 4. Press u to show the EQ bands. 5. 24 In this example the BASS will be adjusted. Adjusting the MID or TREB is very similiar. Substitute "MID" or "TREB" for "BASS" and perform the same procedure mentioned below for "BASS.
Parametric equAlizer 6. Select the EQ Band to adjust. a) Use the q or p button to scroll through the BASS, MID, and TREB selections. In this example BASS is selected. b) Once the Band has been selected, Press "ENTER" to begin making the adjustments. 7. Modify 3 different EQ parameters: LEVEL, Q, and Fc. Use the u or t buttons to choose the parameter to modify. Use the q or p buttons to change the parameter. a) GAIN is adjustable from -6 dB to +6 dB using the q or p buttons.
Parametric equAlizer b) Q (Q-factor) is adjustable from 0.5 (wide band) to 2.0 (narrow band). The Q determines how much the frequencies below and above the center frequency are affected by the LEVEL adjustment in 'a.' Use the q or p buttons to choose a Q-factor from 0.5 to 2.0 in steps of 0.5. +1 To Fc To Gain -1 c) Fc (center Frequency) is adjustable from 30 to 150 Hz. This is the point of maximum effect for the EQ LEVEL adjustment.
Parametric equAlizer d) Upon completing the adjustment, press the MODE button to exit the menu. Use the q or p button to scroll to "SAVE SETTINGS" to store changes into non-volatile memory. This will keep the settings safe in case +12V constant is removed from the PXE-H660. Press ENTER to continue with the save.
Parametric equAlizer VIDEO Click to watch setup video. Be sure the computers Adobe Acrobat Reader and Flash player programs are up to date. If you are using a Mac be sure to use the Adobe Reader and not the Preview program. Adobe Reader can be downloaded for free at www.adobe.com.
Crossover settings The system's crossovers are set by the PXE-H660 during its automatic setup process. The PXE-H660 also 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 a much wider audio bandwidth. It can also be used to reduce the bandwidth on the OEM speakers for less distortion. Crossover 1. Press MODE twice to enter Custom Tuning mode. \\ 2.
Crossover settings 3. With "PRESET 1" in the display, use the q or p buttons to choose the MIC position to modify. PRESET 1 refers to the Primary Mic position. PRESET 2 refers to the Secondary position. Please note that CUSTOM EQ AUX and CUSTOM EQ HU do not offer crossover menus. Choose either PRESET 1 or PRESET 2. In this example PRESET 1 is selected. OR 4. 30 Upon deciding which MIC position to select, use the u button to move to the next selection mode.
Crossover settings 5. FRONT 1 is displayed. Use the q or p button to choose a channel. In this example FRONT 2 is used. The following FRONT 2 adjustment procedures will be similar in nature to adjustments for the other channels. To make adjustments to the other channels just substitute FRONT 1, REAR, or SUBWOOFER, for FRONT 2. The procedure is the same with only the parameters slightly different, as shown at the end of this section.
Crossover settings 7. Modify 3 different Crossover parameters: L GAIN, R GAIN, and Fc (cut-off Frequency). Use the u or t buttons to choose the parameter to modify. Use the q or p buttons to change the parameter. Change Parameter Choose Parameter a) L GAIN and R GAIN are adjustable from -15 dB to +15 dB using the q or p buttons. This adjustment changes the LEVEL in 1 dB steps. The range for this parameter remains the same for ALL Channels in ALL modes. b) The Fc adjustment depends on the output mode.
Crossover settings c) For the Subwoofer Channel, a third parameter is available. Use the the q or p buttons to toggle between the 12 dB/oct or 24 dB/oct crossover slopes. d) Upon completing the adjustment, press ENTER to exit back to the "CROSSOVER" sub-menu. e) When CROSSOVER adjustments are complete, press the MODE button to exit the menu and get back to the CUSTOM TUNING screen. Use the q or p button to scroll to "SAVE SETTINGS" to store changes into non-volatile memory.
Crossover settings VIDEO Click to watch setup video. Be sure the computers Adobe Acrobat Reader and Flash player programs are up to date. If you are using a Mac be sure to use the Adobe Reader and not the Preview program. Adobe Reader can be downloaded for free at www.adobe.com.
Time Correction MultEQ determines the default delay during initial Setup. However, there may be times when the delay needs to be tweaked or temporarily modified. Be advised, any changes made causes deviation from the MultEQ default specs and no longer conforms to its ideal sound stage. All channels have delays adjustable from 0 to 10ms in 0.1ms steps. Time Delay 1. Press MODE twice to enter Custom Tuning mode. 2. Press u to get "PRESET 1" in the display.
Time Correction 3. Use the q or p buttons to choose between PRESET 1, PRESET 2, CUSTOM EQ AUX, and CUSTOM EQ HU. PRESET 1 refers to the Primary Mic position. PRESET 2 refers to the Secondary position. In this example PRESET 1 is selected. OR a) PRESET 1 refers to the Primary Mic position. PRESET 2 refers to the Secondary position. b) Upon making the Mic Position selection, use the u button to move to the next selection mode. * Use the t button to return to the PRESET selection mode.
Time Correction c) Use the q or p buttons to choose TIME DELAY. OR d) Press the u button to move to the Channel selection mode. e) Use the q or p buttons to select a Channel to modify (FRONT LEFT, FRONT RIGHT, REAR LEFT, REAR RIGHT, SUBWOOFER). Use the t button to return to the PRESET selection mode.
Time Correction 4. Time Correction a) With the desired channel selected, press ENTER. An arrow will appear indicating the parameter can be adjusted. b) Use the q or p buttons to change the delay (from 0 to 10ms) for each channel. OR c) Upon completing the adjustment, press ENTER. The arrow will disappear to, indicating the parameter can no longer be changed.
Time Correction d) Upon completing the adjustment, press the MODE button twice to exit the menu. Use the q or p button to scroll to "SAVE SETTINGS" to store changes into nonvolatile memory. This will keep the settings safe in case +12V constant is removed from the PXE-H660. Press ENTER to continue with the save. The MODE button can be used at any point, to return to the previous sub-menu. to make additional adjustments.
Time Correction VIDEO Click to watch setup video. Be sure the computers Adobe Acrobat Reader and Flash player programs are up to date. If you are using a Mac be sure to use the Adobe Reader and not the Preview program. Adobe Reader can be downloaded for free at www.adobe.com.
Mounting 114.9 mm 237.
AdjustmentS & Ranges 3 Band Parametric Q.................................................................................0.5 to 2 (0.5 steps) Level...................................................................-6 to +6 dB (1 dB steps) Bass Frequency................................ Fc = 30, 40, 50, 60, 80, 100, 125, 150 Hz Mid................................................ Fc = 0.5, 0.75, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0, 5.0 kHz Treble...................................................... Fc = 5, 6, 7.
Specifications Main Unit Factory Radio Input.......................4.1 Channel Input (Line or Differential Input) BTL..................................................................................... 0.2 - 30 Vrms Line.................................................................................... 0.2 - 4.0 Vrms Auxilliary Input...................................................................................................1 Normal....................................................................
Typical SYSTEM DIAGRAMS Typical OEM System Front Left TW Front Left WF Front Right TW Front Right WF Subwoofer OEM Head Unit 2-Way System with Subwoofer L1 L2 R1 R2 INPUT (L) White Green White/Black Green/Black AUTO RANGING INPUT Grey Violet IR Sensor RCA OUTPUT Gray/Black Violet/Black S To OEM Left Channel (L) CLIP MIC (+) (R) (-) FR ONT 1 FR ONT 2 REAR SUBW OOFER L1 R1 L2 R2 S AUX PRIMARY SOURCE WIRED REMOTE INPUT To OEM Right Channel REMOTE IR INPUT (R) AUX AUX INPUT LEVEL OF
Typical SYSTEM DIAGRAMS Typical Aftermarket System Blue/White Blue/White Remote ON Cable *Remote OUT Cable RCA Connection Cable AFT Head Unit IR Sensor RCA OUTPUT AUTO RANGING INPUT INPUT (L) (L) CLIP MIC (+) (R) FRONT 2 REAR SUBWOOFER L1 L2 R1 R2 S AUX PRIMARY SOURCE WIRED REMOTE INPUT REMOTE IR INPUT (R) (-) FRONT 1 AUX AUX INPUT LEVEL OFF ON PO WER SUPPLY White/Brown Not used in this system Remote Control Cable Blue/White To externalAlpine amplifier remote on cable To External R
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