Alpine IVA-W502E owner manual External Audio Processor Optional, 40-EN

External Audio Processor (Optional)

A compatible, external audio processor is operable from this unit when connected. Some audio processors may require a wired controller. The explanations below use the PXA-H700/PXA-H701 as an example.

Refer to the operating instructions of the audio processor for more details.

•The adjustments or settings performed on the connected audio processor cannot be operated properly from this unit.

•The setting “Setting the Speakers”, “Setting Bass Sound Control”, and “Graphic Equalizer Adjustments” are not available if the MRA- D550 is connected. Additionally, if the MRA-F350 is connected, the following setting “Setting the MX mode of the External Audio processor” is not available. Also, the setting content differs between the PXA-H700 and PXA-H701.

•This unit cannot be connected to the PXA-H510 and PXA-H900.

The Parking Brake must be engaged to access the Audio Processor mode screen. Attempting to access this screen while driving will display the warning-CAN’T OPERATE WHILE DRIVING.

Adjustment Procedure for Dolby Surround

Make the adjustments described below in order to reproduce Dolby Digital and DTS sound with greater accuracy.

Adjustment procedure

1	Speaker Setup (page 45)
	(Turning the speakers to be used on and off and
	setting their response)
2	Adjusting the speaker levels (page 45)
	(Adjusting the signal output level to the various
	speakers)
3	Mixing bass sound to the rear channel
	(page 44)
	(Achieving smooth sound in the rear seat by mixing
	the front audio signals with the rear speaker signals)
4	Adjusting the acoustic image (page 44)
	(Adjusting the acoustic image to achieve a sound as
	if the centre speaker were directly in front of the
	listener)
5	Achieving powerful high volume sound
	(page 45)
	(Achieving energetic sound with even greater power,
	like the sound in a movie theater)
6	Adjusting the DVD Level (page 45)
	(Adjust the volume (signal level) in the Dolby Digital,
	Pro Logic II, DTS and PCM modes)
7	Storing Settings in the Memory (page 46)
	(Storing all the settings and adjustments made on the
	IVA-W502E (not only the above settings/adjusts) in
	the memory)

In case of combining the Automatic adjustments etc.

We recommend to make the Automatic adjustments before the Dolby Surround adjustments.

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