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...must also be set for the maximum undistorted level. Back the volume down to the PXE-H660 is used by the input to amplifier levels. 7 Remember this setting during the intital stages of the setup procedure. It is suggested that the DSP chip in the unit can see every detail... of the PXE-H660 is done during steps 5-9 of the Set Up sequence. Contents Imprint Setup Disc 1. This important step is determined by the adjustments made by the Digital Signal Processor. Therefore, it 's noisy). Other ...
...must also be set for the maximum undistorted level. Back the volume down to the PXE-H660 is used by the input to amplifier levels. 7 Remember this setting during the intital stages of the setup procedure. It is suggested that the DSP chip in the unit can see every detail... of the PXE-H660 is done during steps 5-9 of the Set Up sequence. Contents Imprint Setup Disc 1. This important step is determined by the adjustments made by the Digital Signal Processor. Therefore, it 's noisy). Other ...
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... • AFT head unit on AUX input • AUX trim level clip LED • AUX input level trim • AUX audio input jacks • MultEQ setup microphone • Subwoofer output • Rear output • Front 2 output • Front 1 output U SB M U LTEQ LED RESET • Reset button • MultEQ calibration LED •...
... • AFT head unit on AUX input • AUX trim level clip LED • AUX input level trim • AUX audio input jacks • MultEQ setup microphone • Subwoofer output • Rear output • Front 2 output • Front 1 output U SB M U LTEQ LED RESET • Reset button • MultEQ calibration LED •...
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... head unit outputs. It has 5 input pairs for the factory head unit. Output for steering wheel control (factory op- The signal supplies 12 volts PXE-H660 is on. • Remote ON (BLU/WHT) If the OEM head unit is not turning on the EQ using the AUTO RANGING INPUT, use... maintain processor memory. • Remote OUT (BLU/WHT) This output can turn on included Imprint Setup CD) 2 MULTEQ LED - EQ Status indicator during setup 3 RESET - It draws minimal current to a good chassis ground on the PXE-H660. Use this switch ON, if a factory radio source is over the input limit. Turn this...
... head unit outputs. It has 5 input pairs for the factory head unit. Output for steering wheel control (factory op- The signal supplies 12 volts PXE-H660 is on. • Remote ON (BLU/WHT) If the OEM head unit is not turning on the EQ using the AUTO RANGING INPUT, use... maintain processor memory. • Remote OUT (BLU/WHT) This output can turn on included Imprint Setup CD) 2 MULTEQ LED - EQ Status indicator during setup 3 RESET - It draws minimal current to a good chassis ground on the PXE-H660. Use this switch ON, if a factory radio source is over the input limit. Turn this...
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The PXE-H660 has the ability to the midrange amplifier channels Front Speaker Amp Tweeter Amp Front Midrange Amp Front Speakers Front ... a set of the conditions below as they are needed in the system, the low pass cut-off will ensure a smooth and accurate setup procedure. The mid-bass lowpass cut-off is a subwoofer in the next section. 1. If there is determined by MultEQ. Have the ... of a full-range system, the front speaker amplifier channels must connect to the L2/R2 RCA outputs. BEFORE SETUP The following guidelines will be set automatically by tweeter high-pass.
The PXE-H660 has the ability to the midrange amplifier channels Front Speaker Amp Tweeter Amp Front Midrange Amp Front Speakers Front ... a set of the conditions below as they are needed in the system, the low pass cut-off will ensure a smooth and accurate setup procedure. The mid-bass lowpass cut-off is a subwoofer in the next section. 1. If there is determined by MultEQ. Have the ... of a full-range system, the front speaker amplifier channels must connect to the L2/R2 RCA outputs. BEFORE SETUP The following guidelines will be set automatically by tweeter high-pass.
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...If the unit displays "ALPINE PXE-H660" on the display after the reset procedure is being used to hold the "reset" button for at least 6 seconds to reset the PXE-H660 to its factory settings (refer to the driver's normal head position as possible. The PXE-H660's included microphone must be...and PRESET 2 settings are derived from MIC position 2. TURN ON Vehicle Ignition Switch 2. TURN ON Factory Radio Power and insert the MultEQ Setup CD. SETUP PROCEDURE 1. This means PRESET 1 will be optimized for the driver and PRESET 2 will be taken at the drivers seat, as close...
...If the unit displays "ALPINE PXE-H660" on the display after the reset procedure is being used to hold the "reset" button for at least 6 seconds to reset the PXE-H660 to its factory settings (refer to the driver's normal head position as possible. The PXE-H660's included microphone must be...and PRESET 2 settings are derived from MIC position 2. TURN ON Vehicle Ignition Switch 2. TURN ON Factory Radio Power and insert the MultEQ Setup CD. SETUP PROCEDURE 1. This means PRESET 1 will be optimized for the driver and PRESET 2 will be taken at the drivers seat, as close...
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SETUP PROCEDURE 3. "START SETUP PRESS ENTER" This is displayed when the PXE-H660 is Powered UP for calibrationMake sure the MultEQ LED and microphone are ...mode. 4. If there is an error it will blink rapidly. The MultEQ LED will not light up if the PXE-H660 is busy it will go solid. "MAX H/U VOLUME PRESS ENTER" Head unit controls such as TONE, EQ ... on page page 7, then press "ENTER" to continue. 13 When the PXE-H660 is off or in the diagram above. Set BALANCE and FADER controls to initiate SETUP sequence. 5. The microphone should be turned OFF. The MultEQ LED illuminates a...
SETUP PROCEDURE 3. "START SETUP PRESS ENTER" This is displayed when the PXE-H660 is Powered UP for calibrationMake sure the MultEQ LED and microphone are ...mode. 4. If there is an error it will blink rapidly. The MultEQ LED will not light up if the PXE-H660 is busy it will go solid. "MAX H/U VOLUME PRESS ENTER" Head unit controls such as TONE, EQ ... on page page 7, then press "ENTER" to continue. 13 When the PXE-H660 is off or in the diagram above. Set BALANCE and FADER controls to initiate SETUP sequence. 5. The microphone should be turned OFF. The MultEQ LED illuminates a...
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... loaded in the vehicle were connected to one -half. Also this error display on the remote once the issue has been corrected. SETUP PROCEDURE 6. "ERROR! Press the "ENTER" button on the LCD the MultEQ LED will blink quickly. Press "ENTER" to continue. 7. The MultEQ LED blinks slowly ... the system by making sure that there are no incorrect connections at one -quarter. Set the subwoofer gain to . CHECK VOL & INPUTS" If the PXE-H660 displays this could be due to not having the volume turned up to the maximum undistorted level as stated in step 5. "AMP INPUT CENTER GAIN...
... loaded in the vehicle were connected to one -half. Also this error display on the remote once the issue has been corrected. SETUP PROCEDURE 6. "ERROR! Press the "ENTER" button on the LCD the MultEQ LED will blink quickly. Press "ENTER" to continue. 7. The MultEQ LED blinks slowly ... the system by making sure that there are no incorrect connections at one -quarter. Set the subwoofer gain to . CHECK VOL & INPUTS" If the PXE-H660 displays this could be due to not having the volume turned up to the maximum undistorted level as stated in step 5. "AMP INPUT CENTER GAIN...
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... has a 2-Way output. "ERROR! If the FRONT Output is not receiving the full audible frequency range from the factory audio system. SETUP PROCEDURE 8. FULL FREQ MISSING" If the PXE-H660 displays this point. The MultEQ LED blinks slowly again. 9. Refer to page 11 to continue. Press the "ENTER" button on the ...LED will not be muted after this error display on the remote once the issue has been corrected. This error is generated if the PXE-H660 is configured as a 2-Way system, use the q or p button to change the value in the vehicle have been used and nothing came disconnected...
... has a 2-Way output. "ERROR! If the FRONT Output is not receiving the full audible frequency range from the factory audio system. SETUP PROCEDURE 8. FULL FREQ MISSING" If the PXE-H660 displays this point. The MultEQ LED blinks slowly again. 9. Refer to page 11 to continue. Press the "ENTER" button on the ...LED will not be muted after this error display on the remote once the issue has been corrected. This error is generated if the PXE-H660 is configured as a 2-Way system, use the q or p button to change the value in the vehicle have been used and nothing came disconnected...
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... a laptop make sure there is complete. You may adjust the subwoofer gain after the Imprint process is nothing plugged into the PXE-H660's USB input and launch the IMPRINT setup program included with this unit. "LAPTOP SETUP MODE" will be displayed. "SUB AMP DOWN PRESS ENTER" Make sure the level of the...PC into the USB port and move on the PC application to the next step. 16 Follow the instructions on to set up the PXE-H660. SETUP PROCEDURE 10. "LAPTOP SETUP MODE" If you do not wish to use a PC for the remainder of the subwoofer amplifier is turned down to continue. Press ...
... a laptop make sure there is complete. You may adjust the subwoofer gain after the Imprint process is nothing plugged into the PXE-H660's USB input and launch the IMPRINT setup program included with this unit. "LAPTOP SETUP MODE" will be displayed. "SUB AMP DOWN PRESS ENTER" Make sure the level of the...PC into the USB port and move on the PC application to the next step. 16 Follow the instructions on to set up the PXE-H660. SETUP PROCEDURE 10. "LAPTOP SETUP MODE" If you do not wish to use a PC for the remainder of the subwoofer amplifier is turned down to continue. Press ...
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...needs to be a noise free environment. Press "C" on the remote control to the next step. 17 Point the remote control at the PXE-H660's external remote eye. The MultEQ LED will negatively affect the tuning process and may generate an error code. Point the remote control at the... PXE-H660's external remote eye. "REM CONTROL PRESS C" At this point, the PXE-H660 has optimized the input from the factory sound sytem. Close all windows, doors, and the trunk. Next, ...
...needs to be a noise free environment. Press "C" on the remote control to the next step. 17 Point the remote control at the PXE-H660's external remote eye. The MultEQ LED will negatively affect the tuning process and may generate an error code. Point the remote control at the... PXE-H660's external remote eye. "REM CONTROL PRESS C" At this point, the PXE-H660 has optimized the input from the factory sound sytem. Close all windows, doors, and the trunk. Next, ...
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SETUP PROCEDURE 13. The MultEQ LED will blink quickly. Troubleshoot the system by making sure that nothing has become disconnected or turned off and the MIC ...™ next step. 18 CABIN NOISE-NO MIC" - Press "C" on the remote control to the secondary position in the vehicle. Speaker detection Error If the PXE-H660 displays this error display on the remote once the issue has been corrected. "PUT MIC POS2 PRESS C" Reposition the microphone to continue. Excessive background noise...
SETUP PROCEDURE 13. The MultEQ LED will blink quickly. Troubleshoot the system by making sure that nothing has become disconnected or turned off and the MIC ...™ next step. 18 CABIN NOISE-NO MIC" - Press "C" on the remote control to the secondary position in the vehicle. Speaker detection Error If the PXE-H660 displays this error display on the remote once the issue has been corrected. "PUT MIC POS2 PRESS C" Reposition the microphone to continue. Excessive background noise...
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SETUP PROCEDURE 16. "PUT MIC POS3 PRESS C" Reposition the microphone to the next step. When ready, exit the vehicle. continue to position 3 in the vehicle. Four calibrated positions are required for the 4th MIC position. Press "C" on the remote control to blink slowly again, Position 3 measurement is complete; Continue this process for proper MultEQ response. 19 The MultEQ LED will be illuminated steady green while measuring position 3. When the MultEQ LED starts to continue.
SETUP PROCEDURE 16. "PUT MIC POS3 PRESS C" Reposition the microphone to the next step. When ready, exit the vehicle. continue to position 3 in the vehicle. Four calibrated positions are required for the 4th MIC position. Press "C" on the remote control to blink slowly again, Position 3 measurement is complete; Continue this process for proper MultEQ response. 19 The MultEQ LED will be illuminated steady green while measuring position 3. When the MultEQ LED starts to continue.
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...continue. 18. Press "ENTER" to turn the subwoofer amplifier gain back up (from the car. Done After completing the 4 MIC positions, MultEQ setup will be redone after reset). 20 "SUB AMP UP PRESS ENTER" This is recommended to listen to the system to be redone after reset). 2)...less than 6 seconds. Unplug and remove the microphone from step 10) once all settings, restoring the unit to factory default settings (All setup steps need to determine the proper subwoofer amplifier gain level. Press "ENTER" to continue. This resets MultEQ settings (calibration of MultEQ must be complete...
...continue. 18. Press "ENTER" to turn the subwoofer amplifier gain back up (from the car. Done After completing the 4 MIC positions, MultEQ setup will be redone after reset). 20 "SUB AMP UP PRESS ENTER" This is recommended to listen to the system to be redone after reset). 2)...less than 6 seconds. Unplug and remove the microphone from step 10) once all settings, restoring the unit to factory default settings (All setup steps need to determine the proper subwoofer amplifier gain level. Press "ENTER" to continue. This resets MultEQ settings (calibration of MultEQ must be complete...
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SETUP PROCEDURE VIDEO Click to date. Adobe Reader can be sure to use the Adobe Reader and not the Preview program. Be sure the computers Adobe Acrobat Reader and Flash player programs are using a Mac be downloaded for free at www.adobe.com. 21 If you are up to watch setup video.
SETUP PROCEDURE VIDEO Click to date. Adobe Reader can be sure to use the Adobe Reader and not the Preview program. Be sure the computers Adobe Acrobat Reader and Flash player programs are using a Mac be downloaded for free at www.adobe.com. 21 If you are up to watch setup video.
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OPTIONAL SETTINGS Introduction The PXE-H660's automatic setup process is adjusted in the display. 23 Use the same procedure described below . Equalizer 1. Pressing "ENTER" gets you wish to customize the Parametric EQ, Time Delay and Crossover. Press u to the PXE-H660 has its own EQ. PARAMETRIC EQUALIZER The ...Equalizer uses 3 Bands for each of the music. The following steps use the Bass Band as well. Each output of the PXE-H660 has a 3-Band, parametric equalizer, up to current values. Use "SAVE SETTINGS" to permanently store these changes into the program screen ...
OPTIONAL SETTINGS Introduction The PXE-H660's automatic setup process is adjusted in the display. 23 Use the same procedure described below . Equalizer 1. Pressing "ENTER" gets you wish to customize the Parametric EQ, Time Delay and Crossover. Press u to the PXE-H660 has its own EQ. PARAMETRIC EQUALIZER The ...Equalizer uses 3 Bands for each of the music. The following steps use the Bass Band as well. Each output of the PXE-H660 has a 3-Band, parametric equalizer, up to current values. Use "SAVE SETTINGS" to permanently store these changes into the program screen ...
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Adobe Reader can be sure to watch setup video. Parametric equAlizer VIDEO Click to use the Adobe Reader and not the Preview program. If you are up to date. Be sure the computers Adobe Acrobat Reader and Flash player programs are using a Mac be downloaded for free at www.adobe.com. 28
Adobe Reader can be sure to watch setup video. Parametric equAlizer VIDEO Click to use the Adobe Reader and not the Preview program. If you are up to date. Be sure the computers Adobe Acrobat Reader and Flash player programs are using a Mac be downloaded for free at www.adobe.com. 28
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Navigate to enter Custom Tuning mode. \\ 2. It can also be used to handle a much wider audio bandwidth. The PXE-H660 also allows custom cut-off points for less distortion. Press MODE twice to the right with the u button. 29 Crossover settings The system's crossovers are set by the PXE-H660 during its automatic setup process. Crossover 1. This is especially useful when the factory speakers have been upgraded to reduce the bandwidth on the OEM speakers for the high-pass and low-pass filters of the Front and Rear speakers and the Subwoofer.
Navigate to enter Custom Tuning mode. \\ 2. It can also be used to handle a much wider audio bandwidth. The PXE-H660 also allows custom cut-off points for less distortion. Press MODE twice to the right with the u button. 29 Crossover settings The system's crossovers are set by the PXE-H660 during its automatic setup process. Crossover 1. This is especially useful when the factory speakers have been upgraded to reduce the bandwidth on the OEM speakers for the high-pass and low-pass filters of the Front and Rear speakers and the Subwoofer.
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Adobe Reader can be sure to use the Adobe Reader and not the Preview program. If you are up to watch setup video. Be sure the computers Adobe Acrobat Reader and Flash player programs are using a Mac be downloaded for free at www.adobe.com. 34 Crossover settings VIDEO Click to date.
Adobe Reader can be sure to use the Adobe Reader and not the Preview program. If you are up to watch setup video. Be sure the computers Adobe Acrobat Reader and Flash player programs are using a Mac be downloaded for free at www.adobe.com. 34 Crossover settings VIDEO Click to date.
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All channels have delays adjustable from the MultEQ default specs and no longer conforms to enter Custom Tuning mode. 2. Press u to 10ms in the display. 35 Press MODE twice to its ideal sound stage. Be advised, any changes made causes deviation from 0 to get "PRESET 1" in 0.1ms steps. Time Delay 1. 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.
All channels have delays adjustable from the MultEQ default specs and no longer conforms to enter Custom Tuning mode. 2. Press u to 10ms in the display. 35 Press MODE twice to its ideal sound stage. Be advised, any changes made causes deviation from 0 to get "PRESET 1" in 0.1ms steps. Time Delay 1. 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.
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Be sure the computers Adobe Acrobat Reader and Flash player programs are using a Mac be downloaded for free at www.adobe.com. 40 Adobe Reader can be sure to use the Adobe Reader and not the Preview program. Time Correction VIDEO Click to date. If you are up to watch setup video.
Be sure the computers Adobe Acrobat Reader and Flash player programs are using a Mac be downloaded for free at www.adobe.com. 40 Adobe Reader can be sure to use the Adobe Reader and not the Preview program. Time Correction VIDEO Click to date. If you are up to watch setup video.