Massive Audio BLUELINE FLATLINE II User manual

BLUELINE
FLATLINE II
12 CHANNEL HI-LEVEL TO RCA SUMMING CONVERTOR

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1 INTRODUCTION.
2. FEATURES:
Thank you for purchasing the MASSIVE BLUELINE/FLATLINE II, A
twelve- channel high performance audio signal processor. These
unique products will accept two, four, six, eight or twelve
channels of Speaker Hi-Level signal from an OEM source unit and
will convert it to a high-quality, Low noise pre-amp signal. Now you
own an ideal interface component which will allow you to use your
OEM source unit and enjoy better music experience Achievable by
the af termarket amplifier(s) and processor(s). MASSIVE products
are the result of advanced craftsmanship which uses the highest
quality components and strict quality control standards in order
to provide you with a long joyful listening journey. Please read
this manual thoroughly to ensure that you get the maximum benefit
from this new component. Proper installation will help ensure
years of trouble-free performance.
It is recommended that you have our product installed by an
authorized MASSIVE retailer. However, if you decide to install it
yourself, please carefully read through this manual and take your
time for a careful installation.
D/A converter with D/A sampling 44.1KHz
Connect phone or porta ble device via Bluetooth® for music playback
(Blueline)
Automatic priority pairing and intelligent connection function
(Blueline)
Two summing network groups for full control of front and rear
channels
Auto music sensing turn on/off with remote out
Adjustable outp ut levels
Bl uetooth® module auto turn on/off function (Bl ueline)
Synchronous Remote Outp ut for controlling af termarket equipment
3. SPECIFICATIONS
No. of Channels: 12
Inp ut Level: 50mV ~ 35V
Gain range: - 14dB ~ 0dB
Power supply: PWM Switching Power Regulator
Working Voltage Range: 8.2 ~ 16V DC
Standby current:<8 mA
Working Current：0.2A <
Recommended fuse values：1A
Sampling Frequency: 44.1K Hz(Only for BLUELINE)
Wireless transmission range: >10m ( Bluetooth SIG) ( only for
BLUELINE )
Bl uetooth Operating Frequency: 2.4-2.48GHz ( only for
BLUELINE )
Receiver Sensitivity: < -80dbm ( only for )BLUELINE
Maximum outp ut level >4.8V RMS (1KHz 1% THD ) each channel
S/N Ratio: >105 dB
THD+N: < 0.05% ( 1KHz, referred to 3V outp ut )
BLUELINE/FLATLINE II
Built-in high quality Audio decoder

1
1 INTRODUCTION.
2. FEATURES:
Thank you for purchasing the MASSIVE BLUELINE/FLATLINE II, A
twelve- channel high performance audio signal processor. These
unique products will accept two, four, six, eight or twelve
channels of Speaker Hi-Level signal from an OEM source unit and
will convert it to a high-quality, Low noise pre-amp signal. Now you
own an ideal interface component which will allow you to use your
OEM source unit and enjoy better music experience Achievable by
the af termarket amplifier(s) and processor(s). MASSIVE products
are the result of advanced craftsmanship which uses the highest
quality components and strict quality control standards in order
to provide you with a long joyful listening journey. Please read
this manual thoroughly to ensure that you get the maximum benefit
from this new component. Proper installation will help ensure
years of trouble-free performance.
It is recommended that you have our product installed by an
authorized MASSIVE retailer. However, if you decide to install it
yourself, please carefully read through this manual and take your
time for a careful installation.
D/A converter with D/A sampling 44.1KHz
Connect phone or porta ble device via Bluetooth® for music playback
(Blueline)
Automatic priority pairing and intelligent connection function
(Blueline)
Two summing network groups for full control of front and rear
channels
Auto music sensing turn on/off with remote out
Adjustable outp ut levels
Bl uetooth® module auto turn on/off function (Bl ueline)
Synchronous Remote Outp ut for controlling af termarket equipment
3. SPECIFICATIONS
No. of Channels: 12
Inp ut Level: 50mV ~ 35V
Gain range: - 14dB ~ 0dB
Power supply: PWM Switching Power Regulator
Working Voltage Range: 8.2 ~ 16V DC
Standby current:<8 mA
Working Current：0.2A <
Recommended fuse val ues：1A
Sampling Frequency: 44.1K Hz(Only for BLUELINE)
Wireless transmission range: >10m ( Bluetooth SIG) ( only for
BLUELINE )
Bl uetooth Operating Frequency: 2.4-2.48GHz ( only for
BLUELINE )
Receiver Sensitivity: < -80dbm ( only for )BLUELINE
Maximum outp ut level >4.8V RMS (1KHz 1% THD ) each channel
S/N Ratio: >105 dB
THD+N: < 0.05% ( 1KHz, referred to 3V outp ut )
BLUELINE/FLATLINE II
Built-in high quality Audio decoder

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5A :Connection interface function
5B 4 Pin Terminals: Connect to the OEM source unit high level
signal outp ut terminals.
L+
3 Pin Te rminal Wir ing Diagra m
5D Signal inp ut : Remote control outp ut and power supply
1 2
(1) High level signal input
Connect the factory- installed OEM source unit audio output
terminals to the high level signal input terminals of BLUELINE/
FLATLINE II ; Input sensitivity adjustable from 50mV to 35V.
(2) Power supply and remote control terminal
(2a) 12V Connet to the 12V positive power supply terminal of
car battery.
+：
+12V and ground terminals are for the main power
of BLUELINE/FLATLINE II. Connect the +12V terminal to the
positive terminal of battery by a dedicated cable. The power
cable must be connected with a 1A fuse in series within 20CM
of the batteries positive terminal.
5. FUNCTIONS
3 Pin Terminals: 5C Connect 12V car batteries + and – terminals
(remote out is the BLULINE/FLATLINEII's remote control output
terminal.)
of your vehicle which should be metal to metal ground point
connection. Please take appropriate measures to prevent
oxidation.
The ground wire should be connected directly with the chassis
(2b) GND：Negative power supply terminal.
4 Pin Te rminal Wir ing Diagra m
L-
R+
R-
OU T
12 V
GN D
RE MO TE
PO WE R
2
4x15mm / 0,16”x0.5 9”
4. DIMENSIONS AND INSTALLATION
13 0.0 mm/5.12"
22 7.0 mm/8.94"
75 .0 mm/2.95"
BLUELINE/FLATLINE II BLUELINE/FLATLINE II

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5A :Connection interface function
5B 4 Pin Terminals: Connect to the OEM source unit high level
signal outp ut terminals.
L+
3 Pin Te rminal Wir ing Diagra m
5D Signal inp ut : Remote control outp ut and power supply
1 2
(1) High level signal input
Connect the factory- installed OEM source unit audio output
terminals to the high level signal input terminals of BLUELINE/
FLATLINE II ; Input sensitivity adjustable from 50mV to 35V.
(2) Power supply and remote control terminal
(2a) 12V Connet to the 12V positive power supply terminal of
car battery.
+：
+12V and ground terminals are for the main power
of BLUELINE/FLATLINE II. Connect the +12V terminal to the
positive terminal of battery by a dedicated cable. The power
cable must be connected with a 1A fuse in series within 20CM
of the batteries positive terminal.
5. FUNCTIONS
3 Pin Terminals: 5C Connect 12V car batteries + and – terminals
(remote out is the BLULINE/FLATLINEII's remote control output
terminal.)
of your vehicle which should be metal to metal ground point
connection. Please take appropriate measures to prevent
oxidation.
The ground wire should be connected directly with the chassis
(2b) GND：Negative power supply terminal.
4 Pin Te rminal Wir ing Diagra m
L-
R+
R-
OU T
12 V
GN D
RE MO TE
PO WE R
2
4x15mm / 0,16”x0.59”
4. DIMENSIONS AND INSTALLATION
13 0.0 mm/5.12"
22 7.0 mm/8.94"
75 .0 mm/2.95"
BLUELINE/FLATLINE II BLUELINE/FLATLINE II

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5h Signal summing instructions ( for high-level input )
2-Way mode(As shown in the following Figure )
(a) Low-frequency signal is connected to inp ut “A” , High-frequency
signal is connected to input B or C.
(b) Use "LEVEL" knob to adjust the outp ut level.
(c) Af ter adjustment, Full range stereo signal will come out from
Outp ut “A” of BLUELINE/FLATLINE II and deliver to other device
(As shown in the following Figure ):
(a)
frequency signal is connected to input “C”, Low-frequency
signal is connected to inp ut “A”;
High-frequency signal is connected to the inp ut “B”, Mid-range
5i 3-Way mode
(As shown in the following Figure )
BLU EL IN E/FLAT LI NE I I Outp ut
Fu ll - Ra nge
20H z 50H z 200 Hz 1K Hz 2K Hz 10 KHz 2 0KH z
“INPU T B” O R “INPU T C”
“INPU T A”
LOW - Pass(wo ofer ) High - Pass(m id/tw eete r)
20H z 50H z 200 Hz 1K Hz 2K Hz 10 KHz 2 0KH z
Fu ll - Ra nge
20H z 50H z 200 Hz 1K Hz 2K Hz 10 KHz 2 0KH z
BLU EL IN E/FLAT LI NE I I Outp ut
(b) Use "LEVEL" knob to adjust the outp ut level;
(d) Use the same method to set D/E/F channel.
(d) Use the same method to set D/E/F channel.
20H z 50H z 200 Hz 1K Hz 2K Hz 10 KHz 2 0KH z
LOW - Pass High - Pass
Bandpass
“INPU T A” “INPU T B” “INPU T C”
(c) Af ter adjustment, Full range stereo signal will come out from
Outp ut A of BLUELINE/FLATLINE II and deliver to other device
(As shown in the following Figure )
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5e Signal outp ut
5f Bluetooth® signal transmission
Low level signal outp ut terminal:
Through this terminal, The
processed low level signals will be
outp ut to other devices.
(2c)REMOTE OUT :
5g summing and selection
(1) Channel summing selector switch (For high-level signal
inp ut) Remove the cover to select the switch on or off as needed
by consulting the instructions on the cover to control the
summing functions of each channel.
(2) Level control and Summing indicator (For high-level signal
inp ut) By tuning level control knobs you can match your
af termarket amplifiers input level with the OEM source unit or
amplifier level. The summing indicator LED's will let you know
which channels are being summed into the main inputs.
(3)Bl uetooth working indicator (Only for BLUELINE)
When the inp ut signal is from OEM source unit and working
properly, The Bluetooth® indicator will light up. When the inp ut
signal is from Bluetooth device and working properly, the
indicator will flash slowly.
BLUELINE/FLATLINE II BLUELINE/FLATLINE II
Connect to the amplifier's remote in for turn ON/OFF Control.
You can also connect the remote out terminal to other
devices. When there's an inp ut audio signal from an audio
source device 'such as a bluetooth® device or OEM source unit'
the BLUELINE/FLATLINE II will turn on automatically and then
will turn on other devices at the same time through remote out
12 volt outp ut. When there's no inp ut audio signal from audio
source device 'such as bluetooth® device or OEM source unit'
the BLUELINE/FLATLINE II will shutdown automatically and
turn off the other devices at the same time by stopping
REMOTE OUT voltage outp ut.
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1
1
(1) Bl uetooth wireless signal reception
antenna: The processor uses the
Bl uetooth® 4GHz high-gain antenna
to ensure the stability of the device
connected to the Bl uetooth® signal
(Only for BLUELINE).

5
5h Signal summing instructions ( for high-level input )
2-Way mode(As shown in the following Figure )
(a) Low-frequency signal is connected to inp ut “A” , High-frequency
signal is connected to input B or C.
(b) Use "LEVEL" knob to adjust the outp ut level.
(c) Af ter adjustment, Full range stereo signal will come out from
Outp ut “A” of BLUELINE/FLATLINE II and deliver to other device
(As shown in the following Figure ):
(a)
frequency signal is connected to input “C”, Low-frequency
signal is connected to inp ut “A”;
High-frequency signal is connected to the inp ut “B”, Mid-range
5i 3-Way mode
(As shown in the following Figure )
BLU EL IN E/FLAT LI NE I I Outp ut
Fu ll - Ra nge
20H z 50H z 200 Hz 1K Hz 2K Hz 10 KHz 2 0KH z
“INPU T B” O R “INPU T C”
“INPU T A”
LOW - Pass(wo ofer ) High - Pass(m id/tw eete r)
20H z 50H z 200 Hz 1K Hz 2K Hz 10 KHz 2 0KH z
Fu ll - Ra nge
20H z 50H z 200 Hz 1K Hz 2K Hz 10 KHz 2 0KH z
BLU EL IN E/FLAT LI NE I I Outp ut
(b) Use "LEVEL" knob to adjust the outp ut level;
(d) Use the same method to set D/E/F channel.
(d) Use the same method to set D/E/F channel.
20H z 50H z 200 Hz 1K Hz 2K Hz 10 KHz 2 0KH z
LOW - Pass High - Pass
Bandpass
“INPU T A” “INPU T B” “INPU T C”
(c) Af ter adjustment, Full range stereo signal will come out from
Outp ut A of BLUELINE/FLATLINE II and deliver to other device
(As shown in the following Figure )
4
5e Signal outp ut
5f Bluetooth® signal transmission
Low level signal outp ut terminal:
Through this terminal, The
processed low level signals will be
outp ut to other devices.
(2c)REMOTE OUT :
5g summing and selection
(1) Channel summing selector switch (For high-level signal
inp ut) Remove the cover to select the switch on or off as needed
by consulting the instructions on the cover to control the
summing functions of each channel.
(2) Level control and Summing indicator (For high-level signal
inp ut) By tuning level control knobs you can match your
af termarket amplifiers input level with the OEM source unit or
amplifier level. The summing indicator LED's will let you know
which channels are being summed into the main inputs.
(3)Bl uetooth working indicator (Only for BLUELINE)
When the inp ut signal is from OEM source unit and working
properly, The Bluetooth® indicator will light up. When the input
signal is from Bluetooth device and working properly, the
indicator will flash slowly.
BLUELINE/FLATLINE II BLUELINE/FLATLINE II
Connect to the amplifier's remote in for turn ON/OFF Control.
You can also connect the remote out terminal to other
devices. When there's an inp ut audio signal from an audio
source device 'such as a bluetooth® device or OEM source unit'
the BLUELINE/FLATLINE II will turn on automatically and then
will turn on other devices at the same time through remote out
12 volt outp ut. When there's no inp ut audio signal from audio
source device 'such as bluetooth® device or OEM source unit'
the BLUELINE/FLATLINE II will shutdown automatically and
turn off the other devices at the same time by stopping
REMOTE OUT voltage outp ut.
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1
1
(1) Bl uetooth wireless signal reception
antenna: The processor uses the
Bl uetooth® 4GHz high-gain antenna
to ensure the stability of the device
connected to the Bl uetooth® signal
(Only for BLUELINE).

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8. SIGNAL OUTPUT CONNECTION DIAGRAM
8A Bluetooth mode (BLUELINE)
8B 12 Channels High To Low Signal Summing
Connection Mode (BLUELINE/FL ATLINE II)
9. BLUELINE LINKAGE CHECK LIST
8C “A/B/C Channel” 3 - Way mode (ex ample)
Full
Range Ster eo
Bandpass
High- Pass
Low -Pass
Remote
Status
Low Level S ignal Outp ut The switch of B/C is at the status "ON"
V:BLUELINE working properly X:BLUELINE malfunction
High Level Signal Input
BLUELINE/FLATLINE II BLUELINE/FLATLINE II
High- Pass
Bandpass
8D For 4 channel stereo full range signal output,
use the same method to set channels D/E/F.
Car Power
Supply
Voltage
ON
OFF
Analog
Input
(RCA)
Digita l Inp ut
(Bluetooth
Module)
Pair of
(Bluetooth
Module)
Bl uetooth LED
Display
>11.2VDC
8.5~9.9VDC
>13VDC
( On)ENGINE
<12.7VDC
( Off)ENGINE
(Digital First)
Analog Input :
Consistent Light
Digita l Inp ut : Flash
Slowly
off
Ana log Inp ut :
Con siste nt Light
Dig ital Inp ut : Fl ash
Slo wly
vv
v
v
v
v
x
x
x
xx
x
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BLUELINE/FLATLINE II BLUELINE/FLATLINE II
6. POWER SUPPLY AND REMOTE OUTPUT CONNECTION
DIAGRAM
REMOTE Outp ut
16 AWG
12V
Batt ery
Ground
BLUELINE/FLATLINE II
7. SIGNAL INPUT CONNECTION DIAGRAM
7A Bluetooth® wireless signal input (BLUELINE)
7B High-level signal input
“A/B/C Channel” 3 - Way mode (ex ample)
CD
Ground

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8. SIGNAL OUTPUT CONNECTION DIAGRAM
8A Bluetooth mode (BLUELINE)
8B 12 Channels High To Low Signal Summing
Connection Mode (BLUELINE/FL ATLINE II)
9. BLUELINE LINKAGE CHECK LIST
8C “A/B/C Channel” 3 - Way mode (ex ample)
Full
Range Ster eo
Bandpass
High- Pass
Low -Pass
Remote
Status
Low Level S ignal Outp ut The switch of B/C is at the status "ON"
V:BLUELINE working properly X:BLUELINE malfunction
High Level Signal Input
BLUELINE/FLATLINE II BLUELINE/FLATLINE II
High- Pass
Bandpass
8D For 4 channel stereo full range signal output,
use the same method to set channels D/E/F.
Car Power
Supply
Voltage
ON
OFF
Analog
Input
(RCA)
Digita l Inp ut
(Bluetooth
Module)
Pair of
(Bluetooth
Module)
Bl uetooth LED
Display
>11.2VDC
8.5~9.9VDC
>13VDC
( On)ENGINE
<12.7VDC
( Off)ENGINE
(Digital First)
Analog Input :
Consistent Light
Digita l Inp ut : Flash
Slowly
off
Ana log Inp ut :
Con siste nt Light
Dig ital Inp ut : Fl ash
Slo wly
vv
v
v
v
v
x
x
x
xx
x
6
BLUELINE/FLATLINE II BLUELINE/FLATLINE II
6. POWER SUPPLY AND REMOTE OUTPUT CONNECTION
DIAGRAM
REMOTE Outp ut
16 AWG
12V
Batt ery
Ground
BLUELINE/FLATLINE II
7. SIGNAL INPUT CONNECTION DIAGRAM
7A Bluetooth® wireless signal input (BLUELINE)
7B High-level signal input
“A/B/C Channel” 3 - Way mode (ex ample)
CD
Ground

· Massive Audio, Inc. warrants all manufactured amplifier
products to be free from defect in material and workmanship
for a period not to exceed ONE YEAR* from the date of
original purchase when installed by an authorized “Massive
Audio” dealer. Units that are not installed by an authorized
“Massive Audio” dealer maintain a warranty not to exceed 90
days from the original purchase date by the original purchaser.
· PrOducts that display abuse such as power deficiency, over
driving the amplifier or clipping the input require
purchase of a new PCB for replacement.
· “Massive Audio” obligations under this warranty are limited to
repairing or replacing, at its own sole option, any such
defective products. This warranty does not apply to equipment
that has been damaged by accident, negligence, or
misapplication or has been altered or modified in anyway.
This warranty applies only to the original purchaser who must
have properly registered the product within 30 days of
purchase.
Except as provided herein, Massive Audio, Inc. makes no warranties or
representations, express or implied, including any warranty implied by
law, whether for merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose and
shall be effective only for the period that this express warranty is
effective. SEE THE WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD TO
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

· Massive Audio, Inc. warrants all manufactured amplifier
products to be free from defect in material and workmanship
for a period not to exceed ONE YEAR* from the date of
original purchase when installed by an authorized “Massive
Audio” dealer. Units that are not installed by an authorized
“Massive Audio” dealer maintain a warranty not to exceed 90
days from the original purchase date by the original purchaser.
· PrOducts that display abuse such as power deficiency, over
driving the amplifier or clipping the input require
purchase of a new PCB for replacement.
· “Massive Audio” obligations under this warranty are limited to
repairing or replacing, at its own sole option, any such
defective products. This warranty does not apply to equipment
that has been damaged by accident, negligence, or
misapplication or has been altered or modified in anyway.
This warranty applies only to the original purchaser who must
have properly registered the product within 30 days of
purchase.
Except as provided herein, Massive Audio, Inc. makes no warranties or
representations, express or implied, including any warranty implied by
law, whether for merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose and
shall be effective only for the period that this express warranty is
effective. SEE THE WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD TO
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

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