IMPRINT Operation (Optional)

Alpine introduces IMPRINT - the world’s first technology that thoroughly eliminates in-car acoustic problems that normally degrade sound quality, which enables us to experience music the way the artist intended, refer to “About IMPRINT” (page 34).

When the IMPRINT audio processor (PXA-H100) (sold separately) is connected to this unit, MultEQ and the following sound adjustment can be performed.

SOURCE/ Rotary encoder

BAND/ENT

/ESC

Preset buttons IMPRINT

 

(1 through 6)

Changing MultEQ mode

MultEQ, developed by Audyssey Labs, automatically corrects the audio for the listening environment. The system is optimized for selected positions in the vehicle. To accomplish this, MultEQ must take measurements of the vehicles response characteristics. For details on the set up procedure, consult your authorized Alpine dealer.

Press and hold IMPRINT for at least 2 seconds to change MultEQ mode.

MULTEQ OFF (Manual Mode)CURVE 1 (MultEQ-1) CURVE 2 (MultEQ-2)MULTEQ OFF (Manual Mode)

•The Curve mode can be selected only when curve 1 and curve 2 are stored.

•When using MultEQ, MEDIAXPANDER, MX LEV MODE,

CROSSOVER, T.CORR PARA, FACTORY’S EQ. SUBW PHASE, SUBW CHANNEL, TW SETUP, EQ MODE, FILTER TYPE and PARAMETER EQ/GRAPHIC EQ are set automatically. They are no longer user adjustable.

•When an external audio processor is connected, the MultEQ function cannot be used.

Adjusting Subwoofer Level/Bass Level/ Treble Level/Fader (Between Front and Rear)/Balance (Between Left and Right) in MultEQ mode

You can change these settings to create your own preference in MultEQ (CURVE 1 or CURVE 2) mode.

1 Press IMPRINT to activate the MultEQ adjustment mode.

2 Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired item, and then press /ENT.

SUBW LEVEL*1 BASS LEVEL TREBLE LEVEL FADER*2 BALANCE SUBW LEVEL

3 Turn the Rotary encoder to change the setting as below, and then press /ENT.

Subwoofer level: 0 ~ +15

Bass level: -7~+7

Treble level: -7~+7

Fader: R15 ~ F15

Balance: L15 ~ R15

•If no operation is performed for 60 seconds after selecting the SUBW LEVEL, BASS LEVEL, TREBLE LEVEL, FADER or BALANCE mode the unit automatically returns to normal mode.

*1 When the SUBWOOFER mode is set to OFF, its level cannot be adjusted, and the SUBWOOFER ON/OFF cannot be adjusted in MultEQ (CURVE 1 or CURVE 2) mode.

*2 If you set the 2.2ch (3WAY)/4.2ch (FRONT/REAR/SUBW.) switch of the IMPRINT audio processor (PXA-H100) to 2.2ch (3WAY), you cannot adjust the FADER mode. For details, refer to the Owner’s Manual of PXA-H100.

•Depending on the connected devices, some functions and display indications do not work.

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