Graphic equalizer adjustments – Alpine DVA-9861 User Manual
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In other words, setting the time correction value for the front left 
speaker to 5.1 (ms) sets a virtual distance matching the 
distance to the farthest speaker.
4
Check that Defeat mode is off (page 21).
5
Press and hold MUTE for at least 2 seconds.
The audio processor control mode is activated.
6
Select the TCR/PHASE mode by pressing MUTE
repeatedly.
7
Select L+R or L/R by pressing and holding BAND for 
at least 2 seconds.
8
Select the desired channel by pressing
or
,
then press MODE.
When L+R is selected :
FRONT 1 
FRONT 2
REAR
CENTER
SUBWOOFER
FRONT 1
When L/R is selected :
FRONT 1L 
FRONT 1R
FRONT 2L
FRONT 2R
REAR L
REAR R
CENTER
SUBWOOFER
FRONT 1L
• The speakers display differs, depending on the connected speakers.
9
Adjust the calculated time correction value (0.00 to 
20.00ms) by turning the Rotary encoder, then 
press MODE.
10
Switch the phase (PHASE 0° or 180°) by turning the 
Rotary encoder, then press MODE.
11
To adjust other channels, repeat steps 8 to 10.
12
When the setting is complete, press and hold MUTE
for at least 2 seconds. 
The unit returns to the normal mode.
• When the speaker is set to the “OFF” mode, the TCR for that
speaker cannot be set. Refer to “Setting the Speakers” (page 36).
• The adjustment value for FRONT2 (Speakers) which is adjusted in
time correction, is also applied to the front speakers in “Setting Bass 
Focus” (page 40).
• The adjustment (AUTO TCR) cannot be automatically set on this
unit.
• When the setting is complete, it is recommended to store the setting
contents. For storing, refer to page 43.
Graphic Equalizer Adjustments
The graphic equalizer allows you to modify the sound using 31 bands 
each for the front (left and right), rear (left and right) and center 
speakers. An additional 10 bands are available for the subwoofer. This 
allows you to customize the sound to suit your taste.
1
Check that Defeat mode is off (page 21).
2
Press and hold MUTE for at least 2 seconds.
The audio processor control mode is activated.
3
Select the G-EQ mode by pressing MUTE
repeatedly.
4
Select L+R or L/R by pressing and holding BAND for 
at least 2 seconds.
When parametric EQ is adjusted, this setting will be turned 
off.
5
Select the desired channel by pressing
or
,
then press MODE.
When L+R is selected :
FRONT 
REAR
CENTER
SUBWOOFER
FRONT
When L/R is selected :
FRONT L 
FRONT R
REAR L
REAR R
CENTER
SUBWOOFER
FRONT L
• The speakers display differs, depending on the connected speakers.
Inputting the Time Correction
L+R: Sets the same adjustment values for the left and right
channels.
L/R:
Different adjustment values can be set for the left and 
right channels.
2.25m
0.5m
5.1ms
The sound is uneven because 
the distance between the 
listening position and the 
different speakers is different.
The difference in the distance 
between the front left and rear 
right speakers is 1.75 meters 
(68-3/4").
Time correction eliminates 
the difference between the 
time required for the sound 
from the different speakers to 
reach the listening position.
Setting the time correction of 
the front left speaker to 5.1 
ms makes it possible to 
coordinate the distance from 
the listening position to the 
speaker.
Switching the Phase
L+R: Sets the same adjustment values for the left and right
channels.
L/R:
Different adjustment values can be set for the left and 
right channels.
