iDataLink Maestro AR User manual

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OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
HRN-AR-EXT2
HRN-AR-EXT4
PROGRAMMED FIRMWARE
ADS-AR-FOR02
PRODUCTS REQUIRED
iDatalink Maestro AR Amplifier Replacement Interface
iDatalink Maestro AR-FO2 Installation Harness
INSTALL GUIDE
FORD EDGE
20112017
ENABLE A SEAMLESS AFTERMARKET AMPLIFIER INSTALLATION,
WITHOUT CHANGING YOUR RADIO.
NOTICE: Automotive Data Solutions Inc. (ADS) recommends having this installation performed by a certified technician. Logos and trademarks used here
in are the properties of their respective owners.

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WELCOME
NEED HELP?
Congratulations on the purchase of
your iDatalink Maestro AR Amplifier
replacement solution. You are
now a few simple steps away from
enjoying your new car amplifier.
Before starting your installation,
please ensure that your iDatalink
Maestro module is programmed
with the correct firmware for your
vehicle and that you carefully review
the install guide.
1 866 427-2999
[email protected]
maestro.idatalink.com/support
www.12voltdata.com/forum
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Settings and Features 3
Installation Instructions 4
Wiring Diagram 5
Vehicle Wire Reference Chart 6

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SETTINGS AND FEATURES
CHIME ADJUSTMENT
Chime volume adjustment will only work if the chimes
are played by the vehicle speakers (some Ford vehicles
generate the chime in the cluster or with dedicated
speakers in the back of the vehicle).
CHIME ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE:
• Set the audio source to OFF.
• Activate door or parking assist chime.
• Adjust the chime volume using the volume knob.
SCREEN & PANEL TOUCH BEEP ADJUSTMENT
PROCEDURE:
• Set the audio source to OFF.
• Push any button on the panel or on the screen to generate
the beep.
• Turn the volume knob quickly to adjust the sound.
• Repeat until the desired volume is set.
MAESTRO AR PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES
These tone control features can be adjusted in the settings
of the radio.
FACTORY CONTROL FEATURES:
• Bass Tone Control
Subwoofer Volume
• Mid Tone Control
Mid Frequency Output Gain
• Treble Tone Control
High Frequency Output Gain
• Surround Control
Bass Boost On/Off
• Speed Compensated Volume
Preset Selection
AUDIO FEATURES:
• Center Channel Speaker
Not Used
• Prompt Location
All Front Speakers
• Optical Input
On (R3 or higher only)
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE INSTALLING
• Update the aftermarket amplifier with special firmware
to make it compatible with Maestro RR.
STEP 1
• Remove the factory amplifier (refer to wire chart for
amplifier location).
• Configure the 2 pin connectors on the AR-FO2 T-harness
as shown on the wiring diagram.
STEP 2
• Connect the factory amplifier harnesses to the AR-FO2
T-harness.
STEP 3
• Connect the wires from the AR-FO2 T-harness to the
aftermarket amplifier.
Note 1:
If you are running your own speaker wires from the
amplifier to the speakers, this step is not necessary.
Note 2:
The amplifier output colors and labels on the FO2 T-harness
do not correspond to the vehicle. For vehicle specific wiring
designation, see the wiring chart.
• Plug the connector from the AR-FO2 T-Harness into the
female adapter (supplied by Audison). Plus the adapter into
the aftermarket amplifier.
• Plug the Data cable (supplied by Audison) to the data port
of the aftermarket amplifier.
STEP 4
• Connect all the harnesses to the Maestro AR module.
Note 3:
The aftermarket amplifier will not turn OFF with the key, it
will shut down when the vehicle goes to sleep.
Note 4:
The optical input source will be disabled when connected
to Maestro AR for Prima amplifiers that have hardware
revision R2 or lower.
The optical input of the Prima Amplifier will be used for
audio when the OEM radio source “AVINPUT” is used. The
volume knob will change the optical volume in the Prima
amplifier in vR3 or higher.
• For technical assistance call 1-866-427-2999 or e-mail
“[email protected]”. Visit us at “maestro.idatalink.
com/support” and “www.12voltdata.com/forum/”
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LF SPEAKER
RF SPEAKER
LR SPEAKER
RR SPEAKER
LF TWEETER
RF TWEETER
CENTER CH
REAR CNTR CH
SUB 1
SUB 2
A B D
B
D
A
WIRING DIAGRAM
STEP 1
STEP 2STEP 3
AR-FO2 T-HARNESS
FACTORY AMPLIFIER
HARNESSES
AUDISON AMPLIFIER
WIRES FROM
VEHICLE
WHITEWHITE
GREENGREEN
GRAYGRAY
BLUE
PURPLEPURPLE
RED RED
WHITE
WHITE
WHITE/BLACK
GRAY
GRAY/BLACK
GREEN
GREEN/BLACK
PURPLE/BLACK
WHITE
WHITE/BLACK
GRAY
PURPLE
GRAY/BLACK
RED
RED/BLACK
RED
RED/BLACK
BLACK
BLACK/WHITE
BLACK
BLACK/WHITE
(1) NOTE:
IF AN EXTENSION HARNESS IS BEING USED:
THE WHITE 2-PIN ADAPTER SHOULD BE PLUGGED INTO THE EXTENSION HARNESS INSTEAD OF THE FO2 T-HARNESS.
STEP 4 MAESTRO AR MODULE
DATA
CABLE
INPUT
ADAPTER
CABLES SUPPLIED
BY AUDISON
DATA
CABLE
CONNECTIONS NOT REQUIRED

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VEHICLE WIRE REFERENCE CHART
T-Harness Wires Vehicle Wires
Wire
Tag
Wire
Color Speaker Wire Description Component
Position
LF SPEAKER White Left Front Speaker (+) ~
White/Black Left Front Speaker (-)
LF TWEETER White Left Front Tweeter (+) ~
White/Black Left Front Tweeter (-)
RF SPEAKER Gray Right Front Speaker (+) ~
Gray/Black Right Front Speaker (-)
RF TWEETER Gray Right Front Tweeter (+) ~
Gray/Black Right Front Tweeter (-)
LR SPEAKER Green Left Rear Speaker (+) ~
Green/Black Left Rear Speaker (-)
RR SPEAKER Purple Right Rear Speaker (+) ~
Purple/Black Right Rear Speaker (-)
REAR CNTR CH Red Rear Tweeter (+) ~
Red/Black Rear Tweeter (-)
CENTER CH Orange Center Channel (+) ~
Orange/Black Center Channel (-)
SUB 1 Black Left Rear Subwoofer (+) ~
Black/White Left Rear Subwoofer (-)
SUB 2 Black Right Rear Subwoofer (+) ~
Black/White Right Rear Subwoofer (-)
Amplifier location
(2011-2014): Right C-pillar
(2015-2017): Behind left quarter panel
Note: The amplifier output colors and labels on the AR-FO2 T-harness do not correspond to the vehicle. For vehicle specific wiring
designation, follow this wiring chart.

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
HRN-AR-EXT2
HRN-AR-EXT4
PROGRAMMED FIRMWARE
ADS-AR-FOR02
PRODUCTS REQUIRED
iDatalink Maestro AR Amplifier Replacement Interface
iDatalink Maestro AR-FO2 Installation Harness
INSTALL GUIDE
FORD ESCAPE
20132016
ENABLE A SEAMLESS AFTERMARKET AMPLIFIER INSTALLATION,
WITHOUT CHANGING YOUR RADIO.
NOTICE: Automotive Data Solutions Inc. (ADS) recommends having this installation performed by a certified technician. Logos and trademarks used here
in are the properties of their respective owners.

ADS-AR-FOR02 maestro.idatalink.com
FORD ESCAPE 2013-2016
Automotive Data Solutions Inc. © 2017 2
WELCOME
NEED HELP?
Congratulations on the purchase of
your iDatalink Maestro AR Amplifier
replacement solution. You are
now a few simple steps away from
enjoying your new car amplifier.
Before starting your installation,
please ensure that your iDatalink
Maestro module is programmed
with the correct firmware for your
vehicle and that you carefully review
the install guide.
1 866 427-2999
[email protected]
maestro.idatalink.com/support
www.12voltdata.com/forum
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Settings and Features 3
Installation Instructions 4
Wiring Diagram 5
Vehicle Wire Reference Chart 6

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FORD ESCAPE 2013-2016
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SETTINGS AND FEATURES
CHIME ADJUSTMENT
Chime volume adjustment will only work if the chimes
are played by the vehicle speakers (some Ford vehicles
generate the chime in the cluster or with dedicated
speakers in the back of the vehicle).
CHIME ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE:
• Set the audio source to OFF.
• Activate door or parking assist chime.
• Adjust the chime volume using the volume knob.
SCREEN & PANEL TOUCH BEEP ADJUSTMENT
PROCEDURE:
• Set the audio source to OFF.
• Push any button on the panel or on the screen to generate
the beep.
• Turn the volume knob quickly to adjust the sound.
• Repeat until the desired volume is set.
MAESTRO AR PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES
These tone control features can be adjusted in the settings
of the radio.
FACTORY CONTROL FEATURES:
• Bass Tone Control
Subwoofer Volume
• Mid Tone Control
Mid Frequency Output Gain
• Treble Tone Control
High Frequency Output Gain
• Surround Control
Bass Boost On/Off
• Speed Compensated Volume
Preset Selection
AUDIO FEATURES:
• Center Channel Speaker
Not Used
• Prompt Location
All Front Speakers
• Optical Input
On (R3 or higher only)
1

ADS-AR-FOR02 maestro.idatalink.com
FORD ESCAPE 2013-2016
Automotive Data Solutions Inc. © 2017 4
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE INSTALLING
• Update the aftermarket amplifier with special firmware
to make it compatible with Maestro RR.
STEP 1
• Remove the factory amplifier (refer to wire chart for
amplifier location).
• Configure the 2 pin connectors on the AR-FO2 T-harness
as shown on the wiring diagram.
STEP 2
• Connect the factory amplifier harnesses to the AR-FO2
T-harness.
STEP 3
• Connect the wires from the AR-FO2 T-harness to the
aftermarket amplifier.
Note 1:
If you are running your own speaker wires from the
amplifier to the speakers, this step is not necessary.
Note 2:
The amplifier output colors and labels on the FO2 T-harness
do not correspond to the vehicle. For vehicle specific wiring
designation, see the wiring chart.
• Plug the connector from the AR-FO2 T-Harness into the
female adapter (supplied by Audison). Plus the adapter into
the aftermarket amplifier.
• Plug the Data cable (supplied by Audison) to the data port
of the aftermarket amplifier.
STEP 4
• Connect all the harnesses to the Maestro AR module.
Note 3:
The aftermarket amplifier will not turn OFF with the key, it
will shut down when the vehicle goes to sleep.
Note 4:
The optical input source will be disabled when connected
to Maestro AR for Prima amplifiers that have hardware
revision R2 or lower.
The optical input of the Prima Amplifier will be used for
audio when the OEM radio source “AVINPUT” is used. The
volume knob will change the optical volume in the Prima
amplifier in vR3 or higher.
• For technical assistance call 1-866-427-2999 or e-mail
“[email protected]”. Visit us at “maestro.idatalink.
com/support” and “www.12voltdata.com/forum/”
1

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1
LF SPEAKER
RF SPEAKER
LR SPEAKER
RR SPEAKER
LF TWEETER
RF TWEETER
CENTER CH
REAR CNTR CH
SUB 1
SUB 2
A B D
B
D
A
WIRING DIAGRAM
STEP 1
STEP 2STEP 3
AR-FO2 T-HARNESS
FACTORY AMPLIFIER
HARNESSES
AUDISON AMPLIFIER
WIRES FROM
VEHICLE
WHITEWHITE
GREENGREEN
GRAYGRAY
BLUE
PURPLEPURPLE
RED RED
WHITE
WHITE
WHITE/BLACK
GRAY
GRAY/BLACK
GREEN
GREEN/BLACK
PURPLE/BLACK
WHITE
WHITE/BLACK
GRAY
PURPLE
GRAY/BLACK
RED
RED/BLACK
RED
RED/BLACK
BLACK
BLACK/WHITE
BLACK
BLACK/WHITE
(1) NOTE:
IF AN EXTENSION HARNESS IS BEING USED:
THE WHITE 2-PIN ADAPTER SHOULD BE PLUGGED INTO THE EXTENSION HARNESS INSTEAD OF THE FO2 T-HARNESS.
STEP 4 MAESTRO AR MODULE
DATA
CABLE
INPUT
ADAPTER
CABLES SUPPLIED
BY AUDISON
DATA
CABLE
CONNECTIONS NOT REQUIRED

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FORD ESCAPE 2013-2016
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VEHICLE WIRE REFERENCE CHART
T-Harness Wires Vehicle Wires
Wire
Tag
Wire
Color Speaker Wire Description Component
Position
LF SPEAKER White Left Front Speaker (+) ~
White/Black Left Front Speaker (-)
LF TWEETER White Left Front Tweeter (+) ~
White/Black Left Front Tweeter (-)
RF SPEAKER Gray Right Front Speaker (+) ~
Gray/Black Right Front Speaker (-)
RF TWEETER Gray Right Front Tweeter (+) ~
Gray/Black Right Front Tweeter (-)
LR SPEAKER Green Left Rear Speaker (+) ~
Green/Black Left Rear Speaker (-)
RR SPEAKER Purple Right Rear Speaker (+) ~
Purple/Black Right Rear Speaker (-)
REAR CNTR CH Red n/a ~
Red/Black n/a
CENTER CH Orange Center Channel (+) ~
Orange/Black Center Channel (-)
SUB 1 Black Left Rear Subwoofer (+) ~
Black/White Left Rear Subwoofer (-)
SUB 2 Black Right Rear Subwoofer (+) ~
Black/White Right Rear Subwoofer (-)
Amplifier location
Left front of luggage compartment
Note: The amplifier output colors and labels on the AR-FO2 T-harness do not correspond to the vehicle. For vehicle specific wiring
designation, follow this wiring chart.

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
HRN-AR-EXT2
HRN-AR-EXT4
PROGRAMMED FIRMWARE
ADS-AR-FOR02
PRODUCTS REQUIRED
iDatalink Maestro AR Amplifier Replacement Interface
iDatalink Maestro AR-FO2 Installation Harness
INSTALL GUIDE
FORD EXPEDITION
20152017
ENABLE A SEAMLESS AFTERMARKET AMPLIFIER INSTALLATION,
WITHOUT CHANGING YOUR RADIO.
NOTICE: Automotive Data Solutions Inc. (ADS) recommends having this installation performed by a certified technician. Logos and trademarks used here
in are the properties of their respective owners.

ADS-AR-FOR02 maestro.idatalink.com
FORD ExPEDITION 2015-2017
Automotive Data Solutions Inc. © 2017 2
WELCOME
NEED HELP?
Congratulations on the purchase of
your iDatalink Maestro AR Amplifier
replacement solution. You are
now a few simple steps away from
enjoying your new car amplifier.
Before starting your installation,
please ensure that your iDatalink
Maestro module is programmed
with the correct firmware for your
vehicle and that you carefully review
the install guide.
1 866 427-2999
[email protected]
maestro.idatalink.com/support
www.12voltdata.com/forum
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Settings and Features 3
Installation Instructions 4
Wiring Diagram 5
Vehicle Wire Reference Chart 6

ADS-AR-FOR02 maestro.idatalink.com
FORD ExPEDITION 2015-2017
Automotive Data Solutions Inc. © 2017 3
SETTINGS AND FEATURES
CHIME ADJUSTMENT
Chime volume adjustment will only work if the chimes
are played by the vehicle speakers (some Ford vehicles
generate the chime in the cluster or with dedicated
speakers in the back of the vehicle).
CHIME ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE:
• Set the audio source to OFF.
• Activate door or parking assist chime.
• Adjust the chime volume using the volume knob.
SCREEN & PANEL TOUCH BEEP ADJUSTMENT
PROCEDURE:
• Set the audio source to OFF.
• Push any button on the panel or on the screen to generate
the beep.
• Turn the volume knob quickly to adjust the sound.
• Repeat until the desired volume is set.
MAESTRO AR PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES
These tone control features can be adjusted in the settings
of the radio.
FACTORY CONTROL FEATURES:
• Bass Tone Control
Subwoofer Volume
• Mid Tone Control
Mid Frequency Output Gain
• Treble Tone Control
High Frequency Output Gain
• Surround Control
Bass Boost On/Off
• Speed Compensated Volume
Preset Selection
AUDIO FEATURES:
• Center Channel Speaker
Not Used
• Prompt Location
All Front Speakers
• Optical Input
On (R3 or higher only)
1

ADS-AR-FOR02 maestro.idatalink.com
FORD ExPEDITION 2015-2017
Automotive Data Solutions Inc. © 2017 4
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE INSTALLING
• Update the aftermarket amplifier with special firmware
to make it compatible with Maestro RR.
STEP 1
• Remove the factory amplifier (refer to wire chart for
amplifier location).
• Configure the 2 pin connectors on the AR-FO2 T-harness
as shown on the wiring diagram.
STEP 2
• Connect the factory amplifier harnesses to the AR-FO2
T-harness.
STEP 3
• Connect the wires from the AR-FO2 T-harness to the
aftermarket amplifier.
Note 1:
If you are running your own speaker wires from the
amplifier to the speakers, this step is not necessary.
Note 2:
The amplifier output colors and labels on the FO2 T-harness
do not correspond to the vehicle. For vehicle specific wiring
designation, see the wiring chart.
• Plug the connector from the AR-FO2 T-Harness into the
female adapter (supplied by Audison). Plus the adapter into
the aftermarket amplifier.
• Plug the Data cable (supplied by Audison) to the data port
of the aftermarket amplifier.
STEP 4
• Connect all the harnesses to the Maestro AR module.
Note 3:
The aftermarket amplifier will not turn OFF with the key, it
will shut down when the vehicle goes to sleep.
Note 4:
The optical input source will be disabled when connected
to Maestro AR for Prima amplifiers that have hardware
revision R2 or lower.
The optical input of the Prima Amplifier will be used for
audio when the OEM radio source “AVINPUT” is used. The
volume knob will change the optical volume in the Prima
amplifier in vR3 or higher.
• For technical assistance call 1-866-427-2999 or e-mail
“[email protected]”. Visit us at “maestro.idatalink.
com/support” and “www.12voltdata.com/forum/”
1

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1
LF SPEAKER
RF SPEAKER
LR SPEAKER
RR SPEAKER
LF TWEETER
RF TWEETER
CENTER CH
REAR CNTR CH
SUB 1
SUB 2
A B D
B
D
A
WIRING DIAGRAM
STEP 1
STEP 2STEP 3
AR-FO2 T-HARNESS
FACTORY AMPLIFIER
HARNESSES
AUDISON AMPLIFIER
WIRES FROM
VEHICLE
WHITEWHITE
GREENGREEN
GRAYGRAY
BLUE
PURPLEPURPLE
RED RED
WHITE
WHITE
WHITE/BLACK
GRAY
GRAY/BLACK
GREEN
GREEN/BLACK
PURPLE/BLACK
WHITE
WHITE/BLACK
GRAY
PURPLE
GRAY/BLACK
RED
RED/BLACK
RED
RED/BLACK
BLACK
BLACK/WHITE
BLACK
BLACK/WHITE
(1) NOTE:
IF AN EXTENSION HARNESS IS BEING USED:
THE WHITE 2-PIN ADAPTER SHOULD BE PLUGGED INTO THE EXTENSION HARNESS INSTEAD OF THE FO2 T-HARNESS.
STEP 4 MAESTRO AR MODULE
DATA
CABLE
INPUT
ADAPTER
CABLES SUPPLIED
BY AUDISON
DATA
CABLE
CONNECTIONS NOT REQUIRED

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FORD ExPEDITION 2015-2017
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VEHICLE WIRE REFERENCE CHART
T-Harness Wires Vehicle Wires
Wire
Tag
Wire
Color Speaker Wire Description Component
Position
LF SPEAKER White Left Front Speaker (+) ~
White/Black Left Front Speaker (-)
LF TWEETER White Left Front Tweeter (+) ~
White/Black Left Front Tweeter (-)
RF SPEAKER Gray Right Front Speaker (+) ~
Gray/Black Right Front Speaker (-)
RF TWEETER Gray Right Front Tweeter (+) ~
Gray/Black Right Front Tweeter (-)
LR SPEAKER Green Left Rear Speaker (+) ~
Green/Black Left Rear Speaker (-)
RR SPEAKER Purple Right Rear Speaker (+) ~
Purple/Black Right Rear Speaker (-)
REAR CNTR CH Red Mono Rear Tweeters (+) ~
Red/Black Mono Rear Tweeters (-)
CENTER CH Orange Center Channel (+) ~
Orange/Black Center Channel (-)
SUB 1 Black Left Rear Subwoofer (+) ~
Black/White Left Rear Subwoofer (-)
SUB 2 Black Right Rear Subwoofer (+) ~
Black/White Right Rear Subwoofer (-)
Amplifier location
Behind left quarter panel
Note: The amplifier output colors and labels on the AR-FO2 T-harness do not correspond to the vehicle. For vehicle specific wiring
designation, follow this wiring chart.

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
HRN-AR-EXT2
HRN-AR-EXT4
PROGRAMMED FIRMWARE
ADS-AR-FOR02
PRODUCTS REQUIRED
iDatalink Maestro AR Amplifier Replacement Interface
iDatalink Maestro AR-FO2 Installation Harness
INSTALL GUIDE
FORD EXPLORER
20112015
ENABLE A SEAMLESS AFTERMARKET AMPLIFIER INSTALLATION,
WITHOUT CHANGING YOUR RADIO.
NOTICE: Automotive Data Solutions Inc. (ADS) recommends having this installation performed by a certified technician. Logos and trademarks used here
in are the properties of their respective owners.