Installation Instructions

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MPS-DPSL-BT

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Google Play Store

Apple App Store

iOS 12.1 or higher

INTERFACE FEATURES

INTERFACE COMPONENTS

TOOLS & INSTALLATION ACCESSORIES REQUIRED

• Crimping tool and connectors, or solder gun,

solder, and heat shrink • Tape • Wire cutter

• Zip ties • Multimeter

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Preface ....................................................................2

Installing bluetooth board ....................................3

Pinout .....................................................................4

Installation .............................................................5

Stand-alone bluetooth diagram ..........................6

Quick setup guide ..............................................7-12

Advanced DSP features & control options .....13-14

Other installation options ....................................15

Speciﬁcations ....................................................... 16

Marine & Powersports Bluetooth Streaming

Audio Interface w/ DSP Controls

No Source Needed.

• 15 Band graphic EQ

• Bluetooth streaming from your smart device

• 4 inputs and 6 outputs, including front, rear, and subwoofer

• Independent equalization for front, rear, and sub

• Independent crossover for front, rear, and sub

• Selectable slope (12, 24, 36, or 48db per octave)

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

• Water resistant enclosure with zip tie mounts included

• Clipping detection and limiting circuits

• Bluetooth interface module included

• Volume knob & Bass knob included

•

Settings adjusted via Bluetooth® in a smart device application (tablet

or mobile phone), compatible with both Android and Apple devices

• Read, write, and store conﬁgurations for future recall

• Password protect feature available in the mobile app

• Micro-B USB updatable

• MPS-DSPL-BT circuit board

• Bluetooth streaming audio circuit board

• Volume and Subwoofer knobs

• MPS-DPSL-BT harness (16-pin & 20-pin, with gaskets)

• MPS-DPSL-BT enclosure

• Case

• Cap (with O-ring)

Summary of content (16 pages)

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MPS-DPSL-BT INS TAL L ATION INS TRUC TIONS Marine & Powersports Bluetooth Streaming Audio Interface w/ DSP Controls No Source Needed.
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PREFACE The MPS-DSPL-BT is designed for UTV, Marine and Motorcycle applications when a source is not required. The interface includes the AXDSPL-BT Bluetooth Streaming circuit board. This board plugs directly into the DSP’s circuit board and will allow your phone or tablet to stream music directly to your aftermarket amplifiers. The MPS-DSP-BT is housed in a water tight case making it perfect for ON/OFF road vehicles that are exposed to the elements.
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INSTALLING BLUETOOTH BOARD • The AXDSPL-BT Bluetooth interface will be used for adding a Bluetooth interface to the MPS-DPSL-BT for playing music from your smart device. 16-Pin Header AX-DSPL-BT • While playing music the volume can be controlled from your streaming device or from the included volume knob. 1. Important! Make sure the 16 pin and 20 pin plugs are disconnected from the circuit board before installing the ASDSPL-BT. 2. Locate the 16-pin header on the circuit board. 3.
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PINOUT INPUT INP UT 5 2 3 4 5 6 1 TBA Input 6 - N/A Input 5 - N/A Purple RCA Jack - Not Required Green RCA Jack - Not Required Gray RCA Jack - Not Required White RCA Jack - Not Required Black/Yellow - N/A * Cut off RCA jack for speaker level input 4 Black - Chassis Ground Pink - N/A Blue/Pink - N/A Brown - Control Wire for BT Volume Knob Orange - Control Wire for Bass Knob Red - Accessory Power Yellow - Battery Power Blue/White - Amp Turn-On Red/White - N/A White/Red - N/A White/Green - N/A
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INSTALLATION 1. Install the MPS-DPSL-BT harness and make all necessary connections but leave the amp turn-on wire disconnected. 2. With the arrow stamped onto the cap facing upwards, push the 16-pin connector from the MPS-DPSL-BT harness harness into the left side of the cap. The locking clip on the connector should face upward. Make sure the gasket is seating properly in the cap. (Figure A) 3.
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STAND-ALONE BLUETOOTH DIAGRAM Master Volume Knob Bass Knob Black - Chassis Ground Brown - Control Wire Black - Chassis Ground Orange - Control Wire Do Not Connect INPUT 5 T6 INPU Sub Control Volume Control 1 2 3 4 Black - Chassis Ground Yellow - Battery Power Red - Accessory Power RCA Jacks (sold separately) An SPDT relay, Metra part number E-123, must be used if more than one amplifier will be installed 5 Interface w/ BT board 5 Any remaining wires tape off and disregard Blue/White - Amp Tu
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QUICK SETUP GUIDE DSP Setup & Controls The MPS-DSPL-BT uses the Axxess DSP XL application to control and setup your DSP. Only items pertaining to the MPS-DPSL-BT will be shown. Download and install the AXDSP-XL app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store. Google Play Store Apple App Store iOS 12.1 or higher Below are the quick steps to get your MPS-DSPL-BT system configured and playing. The AXDSP-XL app is powerful and offers many features.
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QUICK SETUP GUIDE DSP Setup & Controls (Cont’d) From the configurations page you should first test your system to make sure everything is connected properly after the DSP. To test your setup select the IDENTIFY button. This will play a chime thought your setup to confirm your system is ready to pass audio.
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QUICK SETUP GUIDE (CONT.) DSP Setup & Controls (Cont’d) Next Select the OUTPUTS tab – This screen is where you setup your speaker’s output channels. Under the GROUP menu, select the first drop down arrow to the right of the word NONE. Select the name from the dropdown menu that matches the location listed on the far left of the screen. Example: #1 – Location - Left Front, under the Groups dropdown menu select Left Front. (Figure 3) • Location - Location of speaker.
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QUICK SETUP GUIDE DSP Setup & Controls (Cont’d) Next Screen will allow you to set your crossover points, filter type, and slope. If you would like to pass full frequency range to your amps set all filters to High Pass and drag the slider all the way to the left making sure the entire frequency bar is green. (Figure 4) • Selecting High Pass and Low Pass will provide one crossover frequency adjustment.
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QUICK SETUP GUIDE (CONT.) DSP Setup & Controls (Cont’d) The Equalizer Adjustment tab will allow you to independently set your preferred audio curve for each channel. It is recommended that a Real Time Analyzer (RTA) be used to adjust these settings. If you choose to leave your EQ settings flat is will not affect the output signal. The purpose of the EQ setting is to offer the user the ability to tune the system to their listening style.
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QUICK SETUP GUIDE DSP Setup & Controls (Cont’d) The final step to getting your MPS-DSPL-BT setup is to save all your settings to the DSP. To do this select your CONFIGURATIONS tab and select LOCK DOWN. This will write all your setting to the DSP and save them. Note: If you turn the ignition off or close the app before LOCKING DOWN all your information will be lost and you will need to go through the setup steps again. (Figure 6) (Figure 6) 12 (CONT.
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ADVANCED DSP FEATURES & CONTROL OPTIONS Configuration (Figure 7) • Identify - Click this button to confirm that the interface is connected properly. If so, a chime will be heard from the front left speaker*. * Only installations where the interface is connected to a front left speaker. • Reset to Defaults - Resets the interface to factory settings. During the reset process the amplifiers will shut off for 5-10 seconds.
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ADVANCED DSP FEATURES & CONTROL OPTIONS Delay Adjust (Figure 8) • Allows a delay of each channel. If a delay is desired, first measure the distance (in inches) from each speaker to the listening position, then enter those values to the corresponding speaker. Add (in inches) to the desired speaker to delay it. DON’T FORGET TO LOCK DOWN!!! (Figure 9) (Figure 8) (Figure 9) 14 (CONT.
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OTHER INSTALLATION OPTIONS Aftermarket Radio The MPS-DSPL-BT is compatible with sources that have RCA outputs, like an aftermarket radio. Use the diagram below to add an additional source to your MPS-DSPL-BT.
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MPS-DPSL-BT INS TAL L ATION INS TRUC TIONS Input Impedance Input Channels Input Options Input Type Input Voltage High Level Range Input Voltage Low Level Range 1M Ohm 4 High-level or Low-level selectable Differential-Balanced Ouput Channels Output Voltage Output Impedance Equalizer Type THD Frequency Response Crossover Crossover Type Sampling S/N Ratio 6 Up to 5-volts RMS 50 Ohms 15 Band Graphic EQ, +/- 10dB <0.