ALPINE PWD-X5 DSP Subwoofer Owner’s Manual

: June 3, 2024
: Alpine

Table of Contents

Getting Started
Mobile Phone App
Software for PC
Connection Diagram
Technical Parameter Indicators
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**ALPINE PWD-X5 DSP Subwoofer Owner’s Manual

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

HALT USE IMMEDIATELY IF A PROBLEM APPEARS.
Return it to your authorized Alpine dealer or the nearest Alpine Service Center for repairing.

DO NOT OPERATE ANY FUNCTION THAT TAKES YOUR ATTENTION AWAY FROM 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.

Getting Started

How To Read This Manual

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	PC
Basic Operation	Switch Input Source
Adjust Volume	4
Presets	4
Pro Mode	5
Channel Operation	Switch Output Channel
Set Equalizer	6
Set Crossover	7
Time Correction	7
Balance and Fader	7

Note: Priority: Music Play: Bluetooth>High Level, Low Level;
Data Connections: Mobile Phone App, Software for PC > Wired Controller.

Accessory List

Accessory	Quantity
Mount and Screws	4 (pieces)
USB3.0 extension cable	1 (piece)
Remote Commander	1 (set)
USB Bluetooth	1 (set)
Owner’s Manual	1(booklet)

Mount × 4
Remote Commander × 1
Mounting Screws×4
USB Bluetooth×1
USB3.0 extension cable×1
Amplifier screws×4

Mobile Phone App

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.

Connect the USB Bluetooth
Turn On the PWD-X5 unit
Turn Bluetooth ON on the smartphone.
Search for DSP-HD-XXXXX
Select DSP-HD-XXXXX
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.

Home Screen

Adjust the Volume

Master volume, Subwoofer level, source select, mute button.

Switch Input Source

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

App Sync

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
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.
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.

Professional User Interface

Click [Pro users] to change DSP functions

User Password: 8888

Change Output Channel

Select the desired output channel along the top

Set Equalizer

Press the values to adjust the frequency and Q-factor. Gain can also be adjusted with the slider

Reset / Restore Equalizer

Click [Reset EQ] to reset all EQ parameters to the default values
Click [Restore EQ] to toggle between EQ on/off

Output Level, Phase and Mute

Set levels by pressing the channel volume,
Then +/- to adjust the output level
Change the phase from 0° to 180°
Press the speaker to MUTE the channel

Set Crossover (XOver)

Select Xover from the settings menu.
Use the slider to change the HPF/LPF crossover frequency.
Select a slope (ch1-4 6/12db/oct, ch 5 6/12/18/24 db/oct)

Channel Linking

Select the link button to link left and right channels
Select which channel to copy to/from

Time Correction

Select Output
Select Delay
Select unit of measure (ms,inch,cm)
Use the +/- buttons to change the value.

Balance/Fader

Press the dot and slide to change the balance and fader.

Software for PC

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.

Control Interface

PC Connection

Connect the USB and launch program.
Press Connect

Mine, Save, Open

Select Mine to show language and input mode.

a. Switch between Chinese and English

Select [Upgrade] to perform new updates provided by Alpine Electronics.
Click [About] to view the device version.

Call and Store Preset

Call and store preset sound effect. Click [Save] to set 15 preset sound effects.

Adjust the Master Volume

Adjust the master volume
Select Balance to drag the desired balance and fader position.
Adjust the output level of each channel , phase or mute channel

Time Correction

Select Delay
A window will popup where you can adjust the units, and value per channel.

Set Output Channel EQ

Select the channel to adjust by clicking on the speaker
Click on the EQ graph to reveal the EQ menu.
Adjust EQ Gain, Frequency, Q factor by entering the desired values.
Adjust HPF/LPF and Slope (ch1-4 6/12db/oct, ch 5 6/12/18/24 db/oct) for the channel.

output signals.

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

Turn the knob to adjust the master volume, press the knob once to change subwoofer level.
Press and hold 2-3 seconds to mute the output.

Switching Sources

Press the knob to change input source active.
Turn to select and press once to select.

Selecting Preset

Long press the knob (≥5 seconds) to select preset.
Select the preset and press once to load.

Connection Diagram

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.
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.
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.
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.
In-vehicle CD or DVD main machine.
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.
The amplifier output of the main machine connects to the speaker
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+.

Technical Parameter Indicators

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
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.

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: