Audison Prima apsp tacoma User manual

APSP TOYOTA TACOMA

rev. 1.1

INSTALLATION

MANUAL

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INSTALLATION MANUAL

Table of Contents

1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION .......................................................................................................................................................5

2. PACKAGING CONTENTS ........................................................................................................................................................6

3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ..............................................................................................................................................7

4. CONNECTIONS LAYOUT FOR LEFT-HAND DRIVE VEHICLES ......................................................................................8

5. REMOVAL OF DASH SPEAKERS ...........................................................................................................................................9

6. REMOVAL OF FRONT LEFT SEAT, LEFT DOOR SILL AND LEFT KICK PANEL .........................................................10

7. AP TACOMA P&P HARNESS CABLES ROUTING ............................................................................................................ 11

8. INSTALLATION OF AP5.9 bit................................................................................................................................................13

9. INSTALLATION OF APBX 8 DS SUBWOOFER ..................................................................................................................14

10. INSTALLATION OF AP 2 WIDE RANGE .............................................................................................................................. 15

11. INSTALLATION OF AP 690 WOOFER .................................................................................................................................16

12. RE-ASSEMBLY OF UNINSTALLED COMPONENTS ........................................................................................................18

13. UPLOAD OF THE TUNING FILE............................................................................................................................................18

14. NOTES ......................................................................................................................................................................................18

15. TROUBLESHOOTING..............................................................................................................................................................19

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Introduction

Congratulations for purchasing an Audison product. Your satisfaction is the rst requirement that

our products must meet: the same satisfaction felt by those who long for experiencing the car audio

emotion. This manual was drawn up to provide the main instructions required to install and use the

system properly.

Before the installation, carefully read all the instructions in this manual and in the manuals included

in the packaging of the individual components. Failure to comply with these instructions may cause

unintentional harm or damage to the system components or to the vehicle.

Warranty

For the warranty conditions please visit our website www.audison.eu or contact your Audison specialized centre.

Safe sound

USE COMMON SENSE AND PRACTICE SAFE SOUND. PLEASE REMEMBER THAT LONG EXPOSURE TO

EXCESSIVELY HIGH SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS MAY DAMAGE YOUR HEARING. SAFETY MUST BE AT

THE FOREFRONT WHILE DRIVING.

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1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

The APSP TACOMA was specifically designed for TOYOTA TACOMA (*), it allows the correct installation of the

AP5.9 bit** (Amplifier with DSP), AP 690 (Front Woofer), AP 2 (Front Wide range), APBX 8 DS (Rear Subwoofer)

and comprises:

1. a pair of Front Woofers adapters, connectors and gaskets for a perfect integration.

2. a pair of Front Wide range adapters, connectors and gaskets for a perfect integration.

3. Tacoma P&P Harness, a specific cable for the car and the kit, designed according to the Plug&Play philosophy

to be connected to the original connectors supplied with the car, without needing to change the original wiring.

4. a pair of specific subwoofer brackets for a perfect and safe installation of the APBX 8 DS (optional).

WARNING: before starting the installation make sure the kit APSP TACOMA is compatible with your

TOYOTA TACOMA version.

All the information contained in this manual refer to the left-hand drive Gen 3 Toyota Tacomas from 2016.

Remark:•Allthekitcomponentshavebeendesignedtobesecuredtotheoriginalxingpointsofthevehicle.

• The removal of the car upholstery may cause damage to the metal clips, making it necessary to replace them.

• Make sure all the gaskets supplied with the speakers are correctly positioned and working perfectly.

• Connectors are fragile components and must be handled with care.

• After installation and before restarting the system, make sure the equalization of the vehicle’s radio is flat.

• Install the kit components by following the instructions provided to ensure they do not prevent airbags or other

safety devices of the vehicle from working correctly.

• Use suitable quality equipment to simplify, speed up and achieve optimal installation.

These installation instructions are updated to revision 01. Additional documents can be downloaded from the website www.audison.eu.

Should a malfunction occur during the kit installation, check the “TROUBLESHOOTING” section at the end of this manual. If you

have consulted the aforesaid section and are still unable to solve the problem, please visit the www.audison.eu website or contact

yourAudisonauthorizedspecializedcentreortheofcialassistanceviaemail:[email protected].

*Tacoma is a registered Toyota trademark.

** We recommend the use of Prima Tower Kit for a perfect and safe installation.

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2. PACKAGING CONTENTS

Optional

x 2x 2

x 2 x 2 x 8

APBX 8 DS TACOMA SUB BRACKETS

SR TOYOTA TACOMA 2016-> FRONT WFFOAM RINGS FOR TACOMA AP 690

FOAM RINGS FOR TACOMA AP 2 SR TOYOTA TACOMA 2016-> FRONT WIDE RANGE

SCREWS FOR AP 2

AP TACOMA P&P HARNESS

SC TOYOTA TACOMA FRONT WF

x 1

x 2

x 1

APBX 8 DS

AP5.9 bit

x 1

SCREWS

4,2 mm x 50 mm

0.17 in. x 1.97 in.

FUSE 30A

x 1

1,8 m / 70.87 in.

USB CABLE

x 1

x 2

x 4

x 1

x 2

AP 5.9 bit

30 A

x 2

AP 2

AP5.9 bit

PRIMA TOWER KIT

AP 690

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3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Remark:

Please refer to the user’s manual of the AP5.9 bit for detailed information about the product, its installation and for the use of the “AP Prima PC

Software”. All information is available on the website www.audison.eu.

Channel Mode Speaker Power

1-2 Stereo AP 2 2x20WRMS@4Ω

3-4 Stereo AP 690 2x50WRMS@4Ω

5Mono APBX 8 DS 1x350WRMS@2Ω

Component AP 690 (optional)

Front Woofer

AP 2 (optional)

Wide Range

APBX 8 Ds (optional)

Subwoofer

Size Inches 6x9 2 8

Power Handling

W (peak) 300 50 500

W (continuous) 100 25 250

Impedance Ω4 4 4 + 4

Fequency

Response Hz 40 ÷ 5k 150 ÷ 20k -

Crossover Digital Digital Digital

AP5.9 bit OUTPUT CHANNEL MAP

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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OEM CONNECTOR

AP5.9 bit

APBX 8 DS

AP 690

OEM CONNECTOR

AP 690

AP 5.9 bit

USB OPTICAL IN DSP OUT

INPUTS

30A

1 2 3 4 5 6

DRC

ASP

REM OUT

MASTER ENABLE

UPGRADE

PRESETS

OFF ON

POWER - 12V

AP5.9 bit

SC TOYOTA TACOMA

FRONT WOOFER

OEM CONNECTOR

provided

SC TOYOTA TACOMA

FRONT WOOFER

OEM CONNECTOR

provided

AP 2

AP Tacoma P&P Harness

4. CONNECTIONS LAYOUT FOR LEFT-HAND DRIVE VEHICLES

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5. REMOVAL OF DASH SPEAKERS

WARNING: the information below refers to the left-hand drive 4-door version. Remove the key from the car’s

ignition and pull the lever to release the bonnet. Close the doors and wait for 5 minutes, then open the

bonnet and disconnect the negative pole from the vehicle’s battery.

Fig. 1b

Fig. 2b

Fig. 1a

Fig. 2a

5.1.1 Remove the A-pillar trim and then remove dash speaker grilles (g.1a/1b).

5.1.2 Unplug dash speakers and remove from vehicle (g.2a / 2b).

5.1 Removal of dash speakers

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6. REMOVAL OF FRONT LEFT SEAT, LEFT DOOR SILL AND LEFT KICK PANEL

6.1.1 Lift the cover and pull it out. (Fig.3a/3b).

6.2.1 Pull the footrest straight out (g.4a) and lift the Kick Panel and pull it out (g.4b).

6.3.1 Remove seat track cover (g.5a), remove the 4 bolts and front seat assembly (g.5b).

6.1 Remove Front Left Door sill

6.2 Remove Front Left Kick Panel

6.3 Remove Front Left Seat

Fig. 3bFig. 3a

Fig. 4b

Fig. 5b

Fig. 4a

Fig. 5a

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7. AP TACOMA P&P HARNESS CABLES ROUTING

7.1.1 Ground to Toyota OEM ground bolt in kick panel (Fig6).

7.1.2 Positive from battery direct (Fig7).

7.1 Ampliﬁer power wiring (not included) routing

7.2 Instructions for cables routing from the Driver seat to the left and right side of the dashboard (Fig.8).

Fig. 7

Fig. 8

Fig. 6

GROUNDGROUND

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7.2.1 Route sections Dand Eof the P&P HARNESS cable from under the seat to the left side of the dashboard

passing through the door sill.

7.2.2 Drive the cable E to the housing of the left speaker.

7.2.3 Connect the 4 pin connector with the one belonging to the OEM TW g. 9.

7.2.4 Drive the cable Dup to the right side of the dashboard. To facilitate this operation it is possible to remove

the source and the glove compartment.

7.2.5 Connect the 4 pin connector with the one belonging to the OEM TW.

7.2.6 Route wire “C” under running board trim and bottom of rear wall trim.

Fig. 9

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8. INSTALLATION OF AP5.9 bit

8.1.1 Pull the carpet up.

8.1.2 Remove underseat heater duct temporarily.

8.1.3 Position Prima Tower Kit under carpet, centered on the duct location.

8.1.4 Make small cuts in the carpet to allow threaded studs on the plate to protrude up through the carpet.

8.1.5 Reinsert duct.

8.1.6 Put carpet back down on top of plate.

8.2.1 Placetheamplierontheplateandsecureitwiththeincludedthreadednuts.g. 10

8.2.2 Plug the connectors “A”, “B”andthepowercablestotheamplier.g. 11

8.1 INSTALLATION of Prima Tower Kit

8.2 INSTALLATION of AP5.9 bit

Fig. 11Fig. 10

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9. INSTALLATION OF APBX 8 DS SUBWOOFER

9.1.1 Fold the rear seats (Fig 12).

9.1.2 Unplug 4-pin square connector on subwoofer between binding posts, and plug cable C4-pin connector.

(Fig 13).

9.1.3 Pull two 10mm bolts from back wall of truck. Screw brackets to subwoofer using hardware included with

subwoofer enclosure. Bolt brackets to truck using provided longer bolts. (Fig 14)

9.1 APBX 8 DS INSTALLATION

Fig. 12

Fig. 13

Fig. 14

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10. INSTALLATION OF AP 2 WIDE RANGE

10.1.1 FixtheAP2speakerstomountingadaptersfromunderneathusingsuppliedhardwareandthe

FOAM GASKET over the mounting adapters. (Fig. 15).

10.1.2 Connect the cable “F” to left AP2 and the “G” to the right one. g.16.

10.1.3 Mount the AP2 using the OEM hardware. g.17.

10.1 AP 2 INSTALLATION

Fig. 15

Fig. 16

Fig. 17

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11. INSTALLATION OF AP690 WOOFER

11.1.1 Remove left and right door panels. (Fig 18).

11.2.1 Unplug and remove OEM speakers. Retain hardware to use to install new speaker (Fig 19).

11.3.1 Secure the speaker using the fastening screws provided with the KIT (Fig 20).

11.1 REMOVAL OF FRONT DOOR PANELS

11.2 REMOVAL OF FRONT DOOR SPEAKERS

11.3 MOUNTING THE WOOFER IN ITS HOUSING

Fig. 18

Fig. 19

Fig. 20

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11.4 SECURE WIRING ADAPTER TO AP690 WOOFER (Fig. 21)

11.5 BOLT SPEAKER AND MOUNT TO DOOR, AND PLUG INTO SPEAKER CONNECTOR HARNESS (Fig. 22)

11.6 FIX THE FOAM RING TO THE BACK OF THE DOOR PANEL AROUND THE GRILL (Fig. 23)

Fig. 21

Fig. 22

Fig. 23

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12. RE-ASSEMBLY OF UNINSTALLED COMPONENTS

13. UPLOAD OF THE TUNING FILE

14. NOTES

12.1.1Beforereinstallingtheseatcheckiftheamplierturnsonwiththeradio.Updatermwareifneeded

(see the manual of the AP5.9bit).Onceamplierisupdated,conrmthatitpowersup.

Then reinstall front seat.

13.1.1Downloadthesetuplefromhttps://www.audison.eu/sound-pack-congurator/#start_now

13.1.2Open AP5.9 bit software. Connect PC to USB cable (already plugged into AP5.9 bit).

13.1.3Loadprovidedtuningle.

13.1.4Finalize Device.

13.1.5CloseSoftwareandunplugUSBcablefromtheamplier.Ensurealltonesettingsintheheadunitarecentered

for all sources.

14.1.1Use the hi-level outputs of the aftermarket Head Unit by connecting them to the OEM speaker cable with

  thespecicharness.

14.1.2OpentheAudisonsoftwareandloadthesetuple.

14.1.3Disable De-EQ in Settings and change the value for the distance to the left front door woofer (Channel 3)

to the actual distance.

14.1.4Save and Finalize.

JBL-equippedvehicleshavetheOEMsubwooferandtheJBLamplieronthebackwall,underadifferenttrimpanel.

Youwillhavetotakeresponsibilityforttingasubwooferenclosureintothevehicle,sincethepocketthisenclosure

tsintoisnotpresent.TheAP5.9bitisoptimizedfora2-ohmloadonthesubwooferchannel.

Use the Maestro AR interface and the iDatalink optional integration harness for this vehicle. Connect the Audison

speakers directly to the OEM speaker leads, as you would in a traditional installation. Modify the Integration Harness -

Connectthespeaker-wireharnessfromiDatalinktotheIntegrationHarness(usingtheIntegrationHarnesstoextend

totheJBLamplierlocation).TheIntegrationHarnessnolongerconnectsdirectlytothevehicleinthisscenario.A

differenttunelewillneedtobecreated.

This will require modication to the input (https://www.audison.eu/products/ap-f-in-adp/) and output portions of the P&P

Harness.Itwillalsorequiremodicationtothesubwooferharnesssothatthetwovoicecoilscanbedrivenby2pairs

ofbridgedchannels.Adifferenttunelewillneedtobecreated.

12.1 RE-ASSEMBLY OF THE VEHICLE’S COMPONENTS PERFORMING INVERSE OPERATIONS COMPARED TO

THE ONES DESCRIBED IN THE DISASSEMBLY SECTIONS

13.1 UPLOAD OF THE TUNING FILE

14.1 WHAT IF I AM USING THE SOUND PACK WITH AN AFTERMARKET HEAD UNIT?

14.2 WHAT IF I WANT TO INSTALL THE SOUND PACK INTO A JBL-EQUIPPED VEHICLE?

14.3 WHAT IF I WANT TO USE THE SOUND PACK WITH APF8.9BIT?

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15. TROUBLESHOOTING

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

The car radio is

turned on but no

sound can be heard

The AP5.9 bit logo is off.

Check the power supply fuse. If necessary, replace it

with a new one of the same type and value.

Check that the power supply terminals have a

voltage of 12V. Make sure connector Bhas been

installed correctly.

The AP8.9 bit G7 logo flashes

blue,blue/red, red.

The “Status Logo” indicates the operating status of

the product and any malfunctions. Refer to the user’s

manual of the AP5.9 bit, sec. 4.12. The user’s manual

is loaded in the CD-ROM provided or available for

download from the website ww.audison.eu.

The AP8.9 bit G7 logo is correctly

on. The Head Unit volume is too low.

The sound is not

natural and does not

come from all the

speakers

Incorrect setting of volume /

balance / fader controls. Adjust the OEM source controls.

Connections are not correct or not

well secured. Check the connections and secure them rmly.

All the specications herein are subject to change wihout prior notice

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