Alpine DVA-9861 External Audio Processor Optional, Adjustment Procedure for Dolby Surround, 35-EN

External Audio Processor (Optional)

MUTE BAND Rotary encoder

MODE	Preset buttons
	(1 through 6)

When an external audio processor is connected to this unit, you can operate it from this unit. Some audio processors may not be operated. When PXA-H900 is connected, some of the operations may not be performed from this unit. In this case, operate them in the connected product. Explanations below is the case when PXA-H700 or PXA-H701 is connected for example.

Refer also to the operating instructions of the connected audio processor.

•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" is not available. Also, the setting content differs between the PXA-H700 and PXA-H701.

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

•If no operation is performed for approximately 15 seconds when setting the external audio processor, the audio processor control mode is canceled, and the normal mode returns.

Adjustment Procedure for Dolby Surround

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

Adjustment procedure

1Speaker Setup (page 40)

(Turning the speakers to be used on and off and setting their response)

2Adjusting the speaker levels (page 41)

(Adjusting the signal output level to the various speakers)

3Mixing bass sound to the rear channel (page 41)

(Achieving smooth sound in the rear seat by mixing the front audio signals with the rear speaker signals)

4Adjusting the acoustic image (page 41)

(Adjusting the acoustic image to achieve a sound as if the center speaker were directly in front of the listener)

5Achieving powerful high volume sound (page 42)

(Achieving energetic sound with even greater power, like the sound in a movie theatre)

6Adjusting the DVD Level (page 42)

(Adjust the volume (signal level) in the Dolby Digital, Pro Logic II, DTS and PCM modes.)

7Storing Settings in the Memory (page 43)

(Storing all the settings and adjustments made on the DVA-9861 (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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