Installation Instructions

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CAUTION!

All accessories, switches, climate

controls panels, and especially air bag indicator

lights must be connected before cycling the

ignition. Also, do not remove the factory radio

with the key in the on position, or while the

vehicle is running.

AX-DSP

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

INTERFACE FEATURES

INTERFACE COMPONENTS

TOOLS REQUIRED

• Cutting tool • Crimping tool • Tape

• Connectors (example: butt-connectors, bell

caps, etc.)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Installation Options ...............................................2

Installing the AX-DSP .............................................2

Wire Description

(20-pin Microﬁt)..................................................3

(16-pin Microﬁt) ..................................................4

DSP application .................................................4-10

Axxess Digital Signal Processor

• 31 Band graphic EQ

• 6 Inputs and 6 Outputs, including front, rear and subwoofer

• Selectable High and Low level inputs

•

Front, rear and subwoofer outputs have an independent two-way

crossover in-line with the EQ

• Front and rear outputs can be delayed independently up to 10ms

• Easy behind the radio installation

• Can be used with OE and aftermarket radios

• Chime control for vehicles with amp-generated chimes (When

retaining OEM radio)

• Retains Sonar sensors in vehicles where the tone is provided by the

ampliﬁer(when retaining OEM radio)

• Clipping detection and limiting circuits

• Retains OE voice prompts (SYNC and OnStar)

• Settings adjusted via Bluetooth application, compatible with both

Android and Apple devices

• Read, Write, and Store your conﬁguration for future recall

• DSP interface

• Universal harness

Summary of content (10 pages)

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AX-DSP I N S TA L L AT I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S Axxess Digital Signal Processor INTERFACE FEATURES • 31 Band graphic EQ • 6 Inputs and 6 Outputs, including front, rear and subwoofer • Selectable High and Low level inputs • Front, rear and subwoofer outputs have an independent two-way crossover in-line with the EQ • Front and rear outputs can be delayed independently up to 10ms • Easy behind the radio installation • Can be used with OE and aftermarket radios • Chime control for vehicles with amp-gene
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INSTALLATION OPTIONS INSTALLING THE AX-DSP Attention!: Axxess has created a line of vehicle specific T-harnesses for the AX-DSP. We highly recommend that you purchase the T-Harness to cut down on installation time and mistakes. Please visit www.axxessinterfaces.com for T-harness options. It is highly advisable to read the following steps beforehand, to ensure a clear understanding of what is to be expected. The following steps must be done in the order that they are numbered.
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WIRE DESCRIPTION Pin 1 - RED - Accessory 12-volt • Connect this wire to 12-volt accessory that comes on when the key is in the run position. Note: If your vehicle does not have an accessory wire at the radio, cap off and disregard the wire. Pin 2 - BROWN - Not in use Pin 3 - PINK - CAN High (CAN +) • This wire is connected to the CAN Bus wire in the radio connector. Consult the vehicle specific manual to the wire locations.
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WIRE DESCRIPTION (16-PIN MICROFIT) DSP APPLICATION The AX-DSP is a free application that can be found in the Google Play Store and iTunes. We recommend download on a tablet with a larger screen for easier viewing. Bluetooth Connection - Set-up and Disconnect from the AX-DSP device.
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DSP APPLICATION (CONT) Configuration - Select your vehicle and save your configured files for future recall. • Identify - Click this button to confirm the AX-DSP is connected properly. Chimes will be generated from the front left speaker confirming the AX-DSP is working. • Reset to defaults - Resets the DSP customization settings, will not reset vehicle type. During the reset process, the amplifiers will shut off for 5-10 seconds, and then turn back on once completed.
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DSP APPLICATION (CONT) Configuration (Cont) • Save Configuration - Saves the current configuration to the smart device memory stored on tablet. • Recall Configuration - Recalls a configuration from the smart device from the smart device and into the app. • Apply Configuration - Applies the recently recalled configuration to the AX-DSP. This process will shut the amplifier off between 5-10 seconds while the setting are being loaded into the AX-DSP.
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DSP APPLICATION (CONT) Inputs - Adjusting the way the inputs are installed. • Subwoofer Input: Front + Rear - When using an OE radio, the subwoofer signal will be summed from the front and rear signals. Subwoofer - Select this option to use the subwoofer output signal when using an aftermarket unit. • Input Level Select - Use this section to indicate the option that was used for installation, low level (RCAS) or high level (wire-to-wire). If using a T-harness the option will be high level.
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DSP APPLICATION Crossover Adjust - If a subwoofer is being installed, the front and rear outputs are set up with a 100Hz high pass filter, to keep the low bass out of the mid-range speakers. If a subwoofer is not being used, drag the front and rear crossover points down to 20Hz for full range. The crossover points can be moved around to fit the installations specific needs. 8 (CONT) Equalizer Adjust - The fronts, rears, and subwoofer can be adjusted independently within this tab.
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DSP APPLICATION (CONT) Levels Delay Adjust - Allows for the user to adjust the delay of each speaker, up to 10 milliseconds. Measure the distance from each speaker to the listening position and enter those values in inches into the corresponding locations on the app. • Clipping Level - This is designed to protect tweeters, which get damaged when the volume of the audio is driven past the capabilities of the electronics.
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AX-DSP I N S TA L L AT I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S DSP APPLICATION (CONT.) • Chime Volume The best way to identify if the vehicle requires the AX-DSP to generate the chimes is to leave the OE amplifier connected and disconnect the OE radio, with ignition off and the driver’s door open, turn-on the headlights. If chimes are heard coming through the factory speakers, there is a digital amplifier and the chime feature will be required to maintain that feature in the vehicle.