Alpine VPA-B222 - Manual (Page 34)

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When an external audio processor is connected to this unit, you can
operate it from this unit. Some audio processors may not be operated.
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 MRD-
D550 is connected. Additionally, if the MRD-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.
Adjustment Procedure for Dolby
Surround
Make the adjustments described below in order to reproduce Dolby
Digital and DTS sound with greater accuracy.
Adjustment procedure
In case of combining the Automatic adjustments, etc.
We recommend to make the Automatic adjustments before the Dolby
Surround adjustments.
External Audio
Processor
(Optional)
To display the Audio processor mode screen:
To watch a video source, your vehicle must be parked with the
ignition key in the ACC or ON position. To do this, follow the
procedure below.
1 Bring your vehicle to a complete stop at a safe
location. Engage the parking brake.
2 Keep pushing the foot brake and release the parking
brake once then engage it again.
3 When the parking brake is engaged for the second
time, release the foot brake.
• For automatic transmission vehicles, place the transmission lever
in the Park position.
Now, the locking system for the Audio processor mode operation
has been released. Engaging the parking brake can reactivate
the Audio processor mode, as long as the car's ignition has not
been turned off. It is not necessary to repeat the above
procedure (1 through 3), of “To display the Audio processor
mode screen.”
Each time the ignition is turned OFF, perform the procedure of “To
display the Audio processor mode screen.”
Joystick
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Speaker Setup (page 36)
(Turning the speakers to be used on and off and
setting their response)
Adjusting the speaker levels (page 37)
(Adjusting the signal output level to the various
speakers)
Mixing bass sound to the rear channel
(page 37)
(Achieving smooth sound in the rear seat by mixing
the front audio signals with the rear speaker signals)
Adjusting the acoustic image (page 37)
(Adjusting the acoustic image to achieve a sound as
if the center speaker were directly in front of the
listener)
Achieving powerful high volume sound
(page 37)
(Achieving energetic sound with even greater power,
like the sound in a movie theater)
Adjusting the DVD Level (page 38)
(Adjust the volume (signal level) in the Dolby Digital,
Pro Logic II, DTS and PCM modes)
Storing Settings in the Memory (page 38)
(Storing all the settings and adjustments made on the
VPA-B222 (not only the above settings/adjustments)
in the memory)
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