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MX (Media Xpander) makes vocals or instruments sound distinct
regardless of the music source. The CD and iPod, etc. will be able to
reproduce the music clearly even in cars with a lot of road noise.
Setting item:
MX SETTING
1
Turn the
Rotary encoder
to select the source to which you
want to apply Media Xpander, and then press
ENTER
.
FM
CD
*1
CMPM
*1/*2
USB
iPod
BT AUDIO
PANDORA
AUX
*1
CDE-163EBT only.
*2
Be applied for MP3/WMA/AAC files in disc.
2
Turn the
Rotary encoder
to select the Media Xpander
level, and then press
ENTER
.
OFF
LEVEL 1
LEVEL 2
LEVEL 3
Note
• There is no MX mode for AM radio.
BASS ENGINE SQ Function
With the BASS ENGINE SQ function on this unit, several parameters
affecting Bass performance are adjusted simultaneously. The Bass Level
adjustment varies these parameters uniformly for optimum Bass effect
at different levels.
Press and hold
BASS
for at least 2 seconds to switch the
sound mode.
BASS ENGINE SQ
MANUAL SET (Initial setting)
BASS ENGINE SQ:
Adjust the relevant Bass parameters uniformly and automatically.
MANUAL SET:
Adjust each audio effect setting separately and manually.
Notes
• This operation can also be performed by selecting BASS ENGIN in
Audio Setup mode. Refer to “Setting BASS ENGINE SQ ON/OFF” on
page 15.
• You can access the Sound menu mode directly by pressing
BASS
when
BASS ENGIN is set to OFF.
• You can set this item via the Alpine TuneIt App on a Smartphone.
Refer to “Adjusting the sound via the Smartphone” on page 23.
• If you switch the 2WAY/3WAY system (page 21) to 3WAY mode, you
cannot adjust this item.
With BASS ENGINE SQ ON, adjusting the Bass Level uniformly effects
various sound parameters for optimum Bass effect.
1
Press
BASS
to display the BASS ENGINE SQ Level
adjustment screen.
The unit’s back lighting changes during this period.
2
Turn the
Rotary encoder
to select the desired level
(+0 - +6).
The initial level is +3.
Notes
• Adjustable only when DEFEAT is OFF.
• Adjustable when 2WAY/3WAY system mode is set to 2WAY.
• The Bass parameters affected contain EQ PRESETS, 9BAND EQ,
SUBWOOFER (when set this item via Alpine TuneIt App), X-OVER,
SUBW SYS and MX SETTING. These items are set automatically in
BASS ENGINE SQ mode and cannot be adjusted separately.
• From Level 0 to Level 6, the effect of BASS ENGINE SQ Enhance
increases level by level.
• If no operation is performed for 5 seconds, the unit automatically
returns to normal mode.
About Time Correction
The distance between the listener and the speakers in a car vary widely
due to the complex speaker placement. This difference in the distances
from the speakers to the listener creates a shift in the sounds image and
frequency characteristics. This is caused by the time delay between the
sound reaching the listener’s right versus the left ear.
To correct this, this unit is able to delay the audio signal to the speakers
closest to the listener. This effectively creates a perception of increased
distance for those speakers. The listener can be placed at an equal
distance between the left and right speakers for optimum staging.
The adjustment will be made for each speaker in 3.4cm steps.
Adjust the time correction level of the front left speaker to a high value
and the rear right to zero or a low value.
The sound is not balanced because the distance between the listening
position and the various speakers is different.
The difference in distance between the front left speaker and the rear
right speaker is 1.75 m (68-7/8").
Here we calculate the time correction value for the front left speaker in
the diagram on the above.
Setting the Media Xpander mode
Switching BASS ENGINE SQ mode
Adjusting BASS ENGINE SQ Level
About Setup when the external power amplifier is connected.
In order to optimize the BASS ENGINE SQ, we recommend the
following power amplifier setup.
After setting up, you can adjust the BASS ENGINE SQ Level
according to the music.
1 Set gain of the power amplifier to “MIN”.
2 Set the Crossover Mode Sector switch to “OFF”.
3 Set the BASS ENGINE SQ of this unit to “ON”, and the BASS
ENGINE SQ Level to “+3”.
4 Play a song of the genre you frequently listen to, and
adjust gain of the power amplifier.
Example 1. Listening Position: Front Left
Seat
5.1ms
2.25m
0.5m
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