Axxess AX-DSP-A2B1 User manual

AX-DSP-A2B1
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
AxxessInterfaces.com © COPYRIGHT 2019 METRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION REV. 10/17/19 INSTAX-DSP-A2B1
Product Info
INTERFACE FEATURES
INTERFACE COMPONENTS
TOOLS REQUIRED
• Crimping tool and connectors, or solder gun,
solder, and heat shrink • Tape • Wire cutter
• Zip ties
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Connections ............................................................2
Installation .............................................................3
Troubleshooting .....................................................4
Ford A2B Data Interface with Amplifier
Bypass Harness & DSP 2017
APPLICATIONS
• Designed for Sony A2B
amplifiers
• A2B data interface with AX-DSP-X
(digital signal processor) built-in
• Includes an amplifier bypass
harness
• Retains factory chimes including
parking sensor chimes
• Retains SYNC voice prompts
• All chimes/voice prompts
go through the aftermarket
amplifier and/or cluster
• Adjustable chime level
• Micro-B USB updatable
Ford
Escape 2017 Fusion 2017
• AX-DSP-A2B1 interface
• AX-DSP-A2B1 harness
• AX-DSP-A2B1 interface harness (male connectors: 12-pin, 16-pin)
• Amplifier bypass harness (female connectors: 16-pin, 16-pin)
• AX-BASSKNOB

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CONNECTIONS
Assignable Outputs Labeled
CH 6-10 To Be Used
For Optional Amps
An SPDT relay, Metra part number
E-123, must be used if the amp turn-on
current of all amps exceed 1 amp
AX-BASSKNOB
SUB
Factory Amp
(must be removed)
Factory Amp Harness
Blue/White - Amp Turn-On Wire
Red/White - Do Not Use
RCA Jacks
(sold separately)
USB Connector From
Factory Amp
Gray - Front Right +
Gray/Black - Front Right -
White - Front Left +
White/Black - Front Left -
Purple - Rear Right +
Purple/Black - Rear Right -
Green - Rear Left +
Green/Black - Rear Left -
Yellow/Brown - Subwoofer Right +
Green/Purple - Subwoofer Right -
Pink - Subwoofer Left +
White/Blue - Subwoofer Left -
AX-BASS KNOB
AX-DSP-A2B1
Interface

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I N S TAL L ATI O N
1. Locate the factory amp (†), unplug all connectors, then remove the amp.
2. Install the AX-DSP-A2B1 harness and make all necessary connections, but leave the amp
turn-on wire disconnected.
Note: Ensure the USB connector from the factory amp is connected to the AX-DSP-A2B1.
3. Plug the 12-pin and 16-pin connectors from the AX-DSP-A2B1 harness into the
AX-DSP-A2B1 interface.
4. Download and install the AX-DSP-X app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
5. Open the app and follow the instructions on the Bluetooth Connection tab to pair the
mobile device to the AX-DSP-A2B1. (Figure A)
6. Scroll to the Configuration tab then select the vehicle type. Press the Lock Down button to
save the configuration. (Figure B)
7. Connect the amp turn-on wire from the AX-DSP-A2B1 harness.
8. Click the Identify button to confirm that the AX-DSP-A2B1 is connected properly. If so, a
chime will be heard from the front left speaker or gauge cluster. Test all functions of the
installation for proper operation.
9.
Adjust the DSP settings in the app as desired. Refer to the instructions under the Setup
Instructions tab, or online at Axxessinterfaces.com for an explanation of each tab in the app.
Note: In these vehicles the factory radio powers some speakers.
Escape: Front tweeters / Center channel
Fusion: Front tweeters / Front center channel / Rear center channel
(†) Amplifier Location
Escape: Behind the left rear quarter panel
Fusion: Behind the right rear quarter panel
(Figure A)
(Figure B)

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
AX-DSP-A2B1
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• If the Red light in the AX-DSP-A2B1 interface is blinking, it is not communicating to the vehicle. Remove the key from the
ignition, unplug the connectors from the interface, then inspect all connections made. If everything is proper, connect the
harnesses back into the interface, cycle the key to ignition, then re-inspect. The Red light should be solid.
TROUBLESHOOTING