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PXE-0850X
Advanced Digital Wireless
Sound Processor
Installation Manual
* The specified vehicles have been tested and have met compatibility specs at the time of testing. Compatibility is
not guaranteed if the manufacturer has made production changes to the listed vehicles above.
Warning: Before you begin wiring, remove the ground wire from the negative
terminal of the battery. Failing to do so can lead to electric shock, injury or damage
to equipment.
Introduction
Congratulations on purchasing the PXE-0850X. This installation manual is designed to take you through the
installation of PXE-0850X. Please familiarize yourself with the owners manual and if you still have additional
questions please call 1-800-TECH-101.
Note
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice for improvement.
To Ensure Safe Use, Always Follow These Precautions
The installation of this product requires specialized skills and experience. We recommend that you have the
product installed by an Alpine authorized dealer.
Before you use this product, be sure to carefully read this installation manual and the separate user's manual
so that you can use the product correctly. Alpine Electronics bears no responsibility for problems that arise as
a result of failure to follow the instructions in the manuals.
This manual includes a number of symbols that are intended to help you use the product safely, to prevent
harm to you and others, and to protect against damage to property. These symbols and their meanings are
listed below. Make sure you fully understand these symbols before you begin reading the main text.
Explanations of Injury and Damage That May Result from Incorrect Use
Ignoring the content marked by this indication and using the product incorrectly is
Warning
expected to lead to death or serious injury.
Ignoring the content marked by this indication and using the product incorrectly is only
Caution
expected to lead to injury or property damage.
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- Page 1 Before you use this product, be sure to carefully read this installation manual and the separate user's manual so that you can use the product correctly. Alpine Electronics bears no responsibility for problems that arise as a result of failure to follow the instructions in the manuals.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Sound Processor Sound Processor PXE-0850X PXE-0850S 20201201v1 2/27 2/28 Table Of Contents WARNING Mobile Phone App Instructions Types Of Precautions..........3 Home Screen............18 EQ ................19 Tools Required Mixer...............20 Delay...............21 Tools Possibly Required...........4 Output..............22 Accessory List PC App Overview List of Accessories...........4 PC App Overview............23... -
Page 3: Warning
The installation and wiring of this product re- wheel, gear shift, or the like; or pose a threat quires specialized skills and experience. Have to passengers. Doing so could lead to an ac- the product installed by an Alpine authorized cident or injury. dealer. -
Page 4: Tools Possibly Required
Sound Processor PXE-0850X 20201201v1 4/28 Tools Possibly Required (This Will Vary Depending On The Vehicle) Panel Removing Tool Sockets Torx Screwdriver Power Drill Wire Cutters Extension Phillips Screwdriver Ratchet Crimpers Pliers Oscilloscope Accessory List Installation Kit Parts Wired Controller Bluetooth Adapter USB 3.0 Cable... -
Page 5: Download The App
5/28 Download The App For Android users the PXE-0850X app is available on the Google Play store. The name of the app is PXE- DSPAPP. For iphone users the PXE-0850X app is available through iTunes. The name of the app is PXE-DSP-APP. -
Page 6: Component Locations
Sound Processor PXE-0850X 20201201v1 6/28 Component Locations HOST Coaxial POWER Optical External Bluetooth CH11 CH12 CH10 SPK OUTPUT SPK OUTPUT Component Name Component Definition The USB 3.0 cable is used to connect to a Windows PC to USB Input tune with software. The cable also has the connection for the wired controller. -
Page 7: Wire Harness Pinouts
Sound Processor PXE-0850X 20201201v1 7/28 Wire Harness Pinouts HOST COAXIAL POWER OPTICAL EXTERNAL BLUETOOTH Main Harness Orange/Black 22AWG......(High-Level Input Channel 6 -) Orange 22AWG........(High-Level Input Channel 6 +) Pink/Black 22AWG......(High-Level Input Channel 5 -) Pink 22AWG........(High-Level Input Channel 5 +) Violet/Black 22AWG...... -
Page 8: Head Unit)
Sound Processor PXE-0850X 20201201v1 8/28 Installation Example- 6-Channel In/6-Channel Out (With Aftermarket Head Unit) PXE-0850X Aftermarket Head Unit DISP. OUT CAN I/F HOST COAXIAL HDMI IN HDMI OUT POWER SXM/DAB OPTICAL EXTERNAL BLUETOOTH PRE OUT EXT. KEY W.REMOTE POWER Main Harness... -
Page 9: Mixer Setup- 4-Channel In/6-Channel Out (With Oem Head Unit)
Sound Processor PXE-0850X 20201201v1 9/28 Mixer Setup- 6-Channel In/6-Channel Out (With Aftermarket Head Unit) Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 Before After Channel 4 Channel 5 Channel 6... - Page 10 White to Front Left Speaker + Blue/White - Remote Red - +12V Ignition Yellow - +12V Constant x 3 Black - Ground x 3 REMOTE COMMANDER PXE-0850X Note: These are all full-range outputs Controller from the OEM head unit. 4-Channel Amp...
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Page 11: Mixer Setup- 4-Channel In/6-Channel Out (With Oem Head Unit)
Sound Processor PXE-0850X 20201201v1 11/28 MIxer Setup- 4-Channel In/6-Channel Out (With OEM Head Unit) Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 Before After Channel 4 Channel 5 Channel 6... -
Page 12: Unit)
White will Blue/White - Remote work Red - +12V Ignition Yellow - +12V Constant x 3 Black - Ground x 3 Optical Cable (Not Included) REMOTE COMMANDER PXE-0850X Controller 4-Channel Amp PXE-0850X CH11 CH12 CH10 SPK OUTPUT SPK OUTPUT... -
Page 13: Using High Level Out (With Oem Head Unit)
Sound Processor PXE-0850X 20201201v1 13/28 Mixer Setup- Digital In/6-Channel Out Using Aftermarket Amplifiers (With Aftermarket Head Unit) Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 Before After Channel 4 Channel 5 Channel 6... -
Page 14: 4-Channel In/6-Channel Out Using High Level Out (With Oem Head Unit)
White to Front Left Speaker + Blue/White - Remote Red - +12V Ignition Yellow - +12V Constant x 3 Black - Ground x 3 REMOTE COMMANDER PXE-0850X Note: These are all full-range outputs Controller from the OEM head unit. Sub Amp... -
Page 15: High Level Out (With Oem Head Unit)
Sound Processor PXE-0850X 20201201v1 15/28 Mixer Setup- 4-Channel In/6-Channel Out Using High Level Out (With OEM Head Unit) Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 Before After Channel 4 Channel 5 Channel 6... -
Page 16: 5-Channel In/10-Channel Out Using High Level Out (With Oem Head Unit)
White to Front Left Tweeter + Blue/White - Remote Red - +12V Ignition Yellow - +12V Constant x 3 Black - Ground x 3 REMOTE COMMANDER PXE-0850X Note: These are all crossed over outputs Controller from the OEM head unit. Sub Amp... -
Page 17: Using High Level Out
Sound Processor PXE-0850X 20201201v1 17/28 Mixer Setup- 5-Channel In/10-Channel Out Using High Level Out (With OEM Head Unit) Channel 2 Channel 3 Channel 1 Before Channel 5 Channel 6 Channel 4 After Channel 7 Channel 8 Channel 9 Channel 10... -
Page 18: Home Screen
Sound Processor PXE-0850X 20201201v1 18/28 Mobile Phone App Instructions- Home Screen Mute Button Mutes the audio. Master Volume Adjusts the system volume up and down. Main Source Select input source (Hi-level, Aux, Bluetooth, and S/PDIF). If the Bluetooth icon is red then there is no phone paired. If the icon is green that indicates a phone Connections is currently paired. - Page 19 Sound Processor PXE-0850X 20201201v1 19/28 Mobile Phone App Instructions- EQ Output Channel The 12 output channels can be selected by sliding left or right. EQ Curve Displays the current curve of the EQ adjustments. Frequency, Q Adjust the Frequency, Q-Value, and Level. Note: Q and Frequency can only be adjusted when using Value, Gain the Parametric EQ.
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Page 20: Mixer
Sound Processor PXE-0850X 20201201v1 20/28 Mobile Phone App Instructions- Mixer The 12 channels for mixing can be selected by sliding left or right. Matrix mixing allows routing Mixer Channel any of the 6 Passive or Active inputs to any of the 12 Low Level or 8 High Level (25W) outputs. -
Page 21: Delay
Sound Processor PXE-0850X 20201201v1 21/28 Mobile Phone App Instructions- TCR Delay Group Allows the user to delay multiple linked channels at the same time. Tap the speaker icon of each channel to select the channel to delay. A slider will pop up to enter the Speaker Select value of the delay. -
Page 22: Output
Sound Processor PXE-0850X 20201201v1 22/28 Mobile Phone App Instructions- Channel Channel Selection The 12 output channels can be selected by swiping left or right. Crossover Press to select to turn the H.P.F or the L.P.F on or off. Filter Type Select between 3 filter types: Linkwitz-Riley, Bessel, and Butterworth. -
Page 23: Pc App Overview
Sound Processor PXE-0850X 20201201v1 23/28 PC App Overview... -
Page 24: Pc App Overview Continued
Sound Processor PXE-0850X 20201201v1 24/28 PC App Overview Continued Main Source Select input source (Hi-level, Aux, Bluetooth, and S/PDIF). File Tab Load or Save presets stored on your PC. Input Mix Setting- opens the Mixer popup screen. The 12 channels for mixing can be selected by sliding left or right. Matrix mixing allows routing any of the 6 Passive or Active inputs to any of the 12 Low Level or 8 High Level (25W) outputs. -
Page 25: Controller Interface
Preset will load. The menu will automatically time out if nothing is pressed for 5 seconds and go back to the default Volume screen. Note: If a laptop is connected or the phone app is launched and connected the Controller will be inoperable. It will display the Alpine logo and can’t be used. -
Page 26: Specifications
Sound Processor PXE-0850X 20201201v1 26/28 Specifications Dynamic Range ≥110dB Signal-To-Noise-Ratio ≥100dB Total Harmonic Distortion ≤0.05% Frequency Response 20Hz-20kHz Low-level input: 20K Input Impedance High-level input: 330 Low-Level Output Impedance Scope Of Signal Input And Output RCA Input: 7.5Vpp; High Level: 24Vpp; RCA Output: 7.5Vpp Ambient Temperature -20 - 60°C... -
Page 27: Specifications Continued
The PXE-0850X stays on for 2 This is normal operation. shut off. minutes after the system shuts off. If a device is paired to the PXE-0850X the Bluetooth module is flashing. No devices are paired to the unit. Bluetooth extension light will stop flashing... - Page 28 Limited Warranty ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AMERICA, INC. (“Alpine”), is dedicated to quality craftsmanship and are pleased to o er this Warranty. We suggest that you read it thoroughly. Should you have any questions, please contact your Dealer or contact Alpine at one of the telephone numbers listed below.
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