PWDX5 - Subwoofer ALPINE - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL PWDX5 ALPINE

PWD-X5 DSP Subwoofer with built-in 4 Channel Amplifier Owner's Manual

Operating Instructions WARNING WARNING This symbol means important instructions. Failure to heed them can result in serious injury or death.

APPEARS. Return it to your authorized Alpine dealer or the nearest Alpine Service Center for repairing.

SAFELY DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE. Any function that requires your prolonged attention should only be performed after coming to a complete stop. Always stop the vehicle in a safe location before performing these functions. Failure to do so may result in an accident. KEEP THE VOLUME AT A LEVEL WHERE

YOU CAN STILL HEAR OUTSIDE NOISES

WHILE DRIVING. Excessive volume levels that obscure sounds such as emergency vehicle sirens or road warning signals (train crossings, etc.) can be dangerous and may result in an accident. LISTENING AT LOUD VOLUME LEVELS IN A CAR MAY ALSO CAUSE HEARING DAMAGE. DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR ALTER. Doing so may result in an accident, fire or electric shock.

KEEP SMALL OBJECTS SUCH AS BOLTS

AND SCREWS OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. Swallowing them may result in serious injury. If swallowed, consult a physician immediately.

USE THIS PRODUCT FOR MOBILE 12V

APPLICATIONS. Use for other than its designed application may result in fire, electric shock or other injury. CAUTION This symbol means important instructions. Failure to heed them can result in injury or material property damage. PRECAUTIONS PRODUCT CLEANING Use a soft dry cloth for periodic cleaning of the product. For more severe stains, please dampen the cloth with water only. Anything else has the chance of dissolving the paint or damaging the plastic. TEMPERATURE Be sure the temperature inside the vehicle is between +60°C and -20°C before turning your unit on. MAINTENANCE If you have problems, do not attempt to repair the unit yourself. Return it to your Alpine dealer or the nearest Alpine Service Station for servicing. INSTALLATION LOCATION Make sure PWD-X5 will not be installed in a location subjected to: ● Direct sun and heat ● High humidity and water ● Excessive dust ● Excessive vibrations CAUTION Alpine accepts no responsibility for lost data, etc., even if data, etc. is lost while using this product.

The BLUETOOTH® word mark and logos are owned by the BLUETOOTH SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Alpine Electronics, Inc. is under license.4 How To Read This Manual Getting Started PWD-X5 machine is supplied with the wired controller. Using the wired controller could easily control PWD-X5 machine, or using the mobile phone app or software to adjust or set the audio effect of PWD-X5 machine. These three control methods are varied and thus they will be described individually in the following chapters. Functions are listed as follows: Function List Item Page Phone App

Basic Operation Switch Input Source 4 10 13 Adjust Volume 4 11 13 Presets 4 11 13 Pro Mode 5 - - Channel Operation Switch Output Channel 5 11 - Set Equalizer 6 11 - Set Crossover 7 11 - Time Correction 7 11 - Balance and Fader 7 11 - Note: Priority: Music Play: Bluetooth>High Level, Low Level; Data Connections: Mobile Phone App, Software for PC > Wired Controller. Accessory List Accessory Quantity Mount × 4 Mounting Screws×4 USB3.0 extension cable×1 Remote Commander × 1 USB Bluetooth×1 Amplifier screws×4 Mount and Screws 4 (pieces) USB3.0 extension cable 1 (piece) Remote Commander 1 (set) USB Bluetooth 1 (set) Owner's Manual 1(booklet) EN5

Mobile Phone App Instructions Android users can search and download the PWD-X5 app from the Google Play store For iPhone users can search and download PWD-X5 app from iPhone App Store.

3. Turn Bluetooth ON on the smartphone.

6. Launch the Alpine PWD-X5 APP on your

smartphone Go to Alpine page →Read the Disclaimer carefully and click “Accept” to go to the homepage.

Adjust the Volume ● Master volume, Subwoofer level, source select, mute button.

1. Click the [Source BT] source setting to

flexibly select the type of input source.

Hi-Level, Aux, Bluetooth Preset (Save and Recall) Save to a preset by selecting a preset number

1. Select the [ ] to begin pairing to the

PWD-X5. [ ] will show when paired, which represents that app could control the main machine to play music and set data.

2. If you are a general user, click [ ] to enter

[Share Sound Effects] [About] or [Exit]. ● Share Sound Effects: Share your existing sound effects with your friends through the mobile phone app. ● About: View the version of the machine. ● Exit: Close the mobile phone app.

3. If you are a professional user, click [ ] to

enter [Share Sound Effects] [Save Sound Effects] [Local Sound Effects] [One-click Recovery] [About] or [Exit]. ● Share Sound Effects: Share your existing sound effects with your friends through the mobile phone app. ● Save Sound Effects: Save the adjusted EQ to your mobile phone. ● Local Sound Effects: Open the saved file and use it in your current device. ● One-click Recovery: Restore to factory settings. ● About: View the version of the machine. ● Exit: Close the mobile phone app.

User Password: 8888 Change Output Channel

1. Select the desired output channel along

and Q-factor. Gain can also be adjusted with the slider

1. Click [Reset EQ] to reset all EQ

parameters to the default values

2. Click [Restore EQ] to toggle between

Output Level, Phase and Mute

1. Set levels by pressing the channel volume,

Then +/- to adjust the output level

2. Change the phase from 0° to 180°

3. Press the speaker to MUTE the channel

2. Use the slider to change the HPF/LPF

crossover frequency.

3. Select a slope (ch1-4 6/12db/oct,

2. Select which channel to copy to/from

3. Select unit of measure

1. Press the dot and slide to change the

Software Instructions Download PWD-X5 software for PC from Alpine Electronics website.After PWD-X5 software is installed, tune PWD-X5 machine via the PC. Note: The functions of app are the same as software. So, please refer to the instructions for software for mobile devices. PC Software System Requirements ● Software is run on a Microsoft® Windows® system. Recommended Specifications Operating System: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10. CPU: 1.6GHz or higher. Memory Card: 1GB or higher. Hard Disk: 512MB or more space. PC Resolution: 1280*768 or higher. ● Before connecting PWD-X5 main machine to PC, please install PWD-X5 software PC Interface Control Interface PWD-X5 PC software has two interfaces for controlling master tuning: EQ and crossover. Click on the EQ curve graph to enter the EQ and crossover interface. Software for PC10 PC Interface PC Connection

B and launch program.

1. Select Mine to show

language and input mode. a. Switch between Chinese and English

2. Select [Upgrade] to perform new updates

provided by Alpine Electronics.

3. Click [About] to view the device version.

Software for PC EN11 Call and Store Preset

1. Call and store preset sound effect. Click

[Save] to set 15 preset sound effects. Adjust the Master Volume

1. Adjust the master volume

2. Select Balance to drag the desired balance

3. Adjust the output level of each channel ,

phase or mute channel Time Correction

2. A window will popup where you can adjust

the units, and value per channel. Set Output Channel EQ

1. Select the channel to adjust by clicking on the

2. Click on the EQ graph to reveal the EQ

menu. Software for PC12

3. Adjust EQ Gain, Frequency, Q factor by

entering the desired values. 4, Adjust HPF/LPF and Slope (ch1-4 6/12db/oct, ch 5 6/12/18/24 db/oct) for the channel. output signals. EN13

Remote Commander Operating Instructions Connect PWD-X5 wired controller to PWD-X5 machine and power on properly. Note: The controller will not work if PC/BT is connected

Adjusting Volume and Subwoofer Level

2. Press and hold 2-3 seconds to mute the

1. Press the knob to change input source active.

2. Turn to select and press once to select.

2. Select the preset and press once to load.

Wired Controller14 Connection Diagram EN15

Connection Diagram ① Main machine USB port connects to the computer via USB3.0 cord. Start PWD-X5 software to switch sound sources of main machine and perform such functions as data storage, calling and EQ. USB port connects to the wired controller via USB3.0 cord and perform functions including switching sound source, data calling and adjusting master volume via the wired controller. ➁ The main machine is equipped with an external Bluetooth interface to play lossless music via the external digital Bluetooth and connect to PWD-X5 app. After the Bluetooth is connected, the indicator light will be on. ➂ AUX input interface connects to in-vehicle CD or DVD low-level output, switches the machine sound source to AUX input and plays low-level signals. ➃ REM input switch. When the switch is placed on the “REM”-end, REM will start the machine. If the switch is placed on the “DC”- end, the high-level input signal will start the machine. ➄ In-vehicle CD or DVD main machine.

➅ High-level input and power input interface connects to in-vehicle CD or DVD. If the sound source switches to high-level, the machine will play high-level signals.

➆ The amplifier output of the main machine connects to the speaker ➇ The machine is connected to the power supply. Notes: ● Original cables for designated vehicles only. ● High-level REM input (HOST): for these two high-level input cables of H1+/H3+.16 Technical Parameter Indicators

1. Technical Specifications

Max. output power Rated power: 25W x4 +165W; peak power: 50W x4 +240W Signal-to-noise ratio ≥80dB Bass boost -12dB to +12dB Frequency response 20Hz to 20KHz Input impedance Low-level input: 20kΩ; high-level input: 100Ω Phase 0°/180° Method of activation DC high-level /REM input activation Operating temperature -10 to 60°C Storage temperature -40 to 85°C Power source DC 14.4V (9V to 16V) negative ground Activate REM input Options of high-level activation (H1+/H3+) and ACC activation for selection Activate REM output +12V activation voltage output (0.5A) Stand-by current 750mA Net weight 5.35kg Dimensions (L x W x H) 350 x 245 x 80mm

2. Functional Parameters

Type of input signals Options: 4-channel high-level, 4-channel stereophonic low-level, Bluetooth Output position 4-channel amplifier output (4Ω 25W x4) Output signal gain Master volume: 0~35; ultra-low volume: 0~15 Filter slope CH1 to CH4: 6 or 12 dB/oct CH5: 6,12,18 or 24 dB/oct Q value 0.404 to 28.85 Delay 0.0 to 5.4ms [0.0 to 187cm / 0.0 to 74inch] Scenario operation The machine could save 15 presetting music scenarios. EN17

Information on disposal of old electrical and electronics equipment and batteries (applicable for countries that have adopted separate waste collection systems)

If you want to dispose this product, do not mix it with general household waste. There is a separate collection system for used electronic products in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling. Contact your local authority for details in locating a recycle facility nearest to you. Proper recycling and waste disposal will help conserve resources whilst preventing detrimental effects on our health and the environment.

The BLUETOOTH® word mark and logos are owned by the BLUETOOTH SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Alpine Electronics, Inc. is under license. Hereby, ALPINE declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other provisions of the following EU directives:

• 2014/30/EU (EMC, incl. EN50498: 2010) You can view the Declaration of Conformity at www.alpine-europe.com.