Mobridge DA-G2 MOST150 User manual

BRIDGING MEDIA, COMMUNICATION & LIFESTYLE WITH YOUR VEHICLE
INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE
DA-G2 MOST150
OPTICAL MERCEDES

CONTENTS
DISCLAIMER 4
WELCOME 5
OVERVIEW 6
Vehicle Compatibility 6
Kit Contents 7
DA-G2.Entry MOST150 Optical Kit 7
DA-G2.Standard MOST150 Optical and 7
DA-G2.Pro MOST150 Optical Kits
Technical Specifications 8
HARDWARE INSTALLATION 9
System Layout 9
DA-G2.Entry MOST150 9
DA-G2.Standard MOST150 and DA-G2.Pro MOST150 10
Installation Guide 11
Wiring Harness 11
Remote Wakeup 11
DIP Switches 12
LED Status 12
GRAPHICAL INTERFACE OPERATION 12
Software Update 13
Speaker Mapping 15
Saving Setups & Presets 16
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DISCLAIMER
mObridge makes every effort to try and keep the support
and installation documentation up to date.
We do not reimburse or bear costs arising from installations
should installation issues occur. mObridge can be contacted
via email and also via its worldwide distribution network.
We always recommend contacting the local distributor
first, and although we endeavour to answer emails we
receive in a timely manner, due to time zone differences
we may not be able to respond immediately.
mObridge always recommends professional installation
of these products as they are technically complex, involving
optical fiber across multiple vehicle configurations and
software versions within these vehicles.
In some cases, vehicles may require coding by specialist
workshops and diagnostic equipment. mObridge always
recommends allocating a number of hours to any installation,
just in case any issues should arise.
2021 FIBERDYNE SYSTEMS PTY LTD

WELCOME
Congratulations on your purchase of a mObridge MOST150 DA-G2 Optical
Preamp. mObridge prides itself on striving to develop and manufacture
products to the highest engineering quality standards and seamlessly
integrating these products with factory audiovisual systems.
The mObridge MOST150 DA-G2 series are some of the most advanced DSP
aftermarket audio integration interfaces available for MOST150 based
vehicles and come with an easy to use Windows and macOS Graphical
Interface for setting up and tuning the DA-G2 systems. This can be
downloaded free from our www.mobridge.us website.
Features, depending on the DA-G2 MOST150 model, include TOSLINK output,
channel mapping to 10 RCA output channels, 1024 point parametric graphic
equalizer for each channel, as well as a ‘master EQ’, crossover type and
crossover points for each speaker, crossover slope, individual speaker time
alignment, phase adjustment, Q factor (both left and right), summing for
subwoofers and centre channel upmixing. The user can also use the radio
controls to change preset settings in the DA-G2 for different tuning profiles.
We have included a USB port for software updates, allowing for new
features to be added as they become available. The DA-G2 MOST150
series can be updated by simply loading the latest software from our
website and through the use of the mObridge DSP user interface.
The DA-G2 MOST150 series may also have system function upgrades
available for purchase and download from time to time. These will also
be available on our website.
We hope you enjoy your new enhanced listening experience!
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OVERVIEW
VEHICLE COMPATIBILITY
The mObridge DA-G2 MOST150 unit is compatible with any Mercedes-Benz vehicles equipped with an NTG5.x
head unit. Please check our website for the most up to date compatibility www.mobridge.us/support.
YEAR MAKE MODEL CHASSIS
09
/
2015
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>2018 Mercedes A-Class W176
11
/
2014
-
>2018 Mercedes B-Class W246
Any 2014
-
>2021 Mercedes C-Class Sedan W205
Any 2015
-
>2021 Mercedes C-Class Coupe C205
03
/
2015
-
>2018 Mercedes CLA C118
08
/
2014
-
>2019 Mercedes CLS Coupe W218
11
/
2014
-
2016 Mercedes E-Class Sedan W212
02
/
2016
-
>2020 Mercedes E-Class Sedan W213
06
/
2015
-
>2016 Mercedes E-Class Coupe C207
02
/
2016
-
>2020 Mercedes E-Class Coupe C238
10
/
2016+ Mercedes G-Class W463
09
/
2016
-
>2019 Mercedes GL X166
09
/
2015
-
>2019 Mercedes GLA X156
Any 2016
-
>2020 Mercedes GLC X253
Any 2016
-
>2019 Mercedes GLE W166
Any 2015+ Mercedes GT AMG C190
Any 2016
-
>2020 Mercedes SLC R172
Any 2016
-
>2021 Mercedes SL R231
Any 2016
-
>2020 Mercedes CL W216
Any 2014
-
>2020 Mercedes S-Class C217, W222, X222
Any 2014
-
>2020 Mercedes Vito W447
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KIT CONTENTS
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DA-G2 MOST150 unit
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Power, Ground & Remote wiring harness
/
MOST ‘T’ piece harness
/
Male 2+0 shell for harness extension
DA-G2.Standard MOST150 and DA-G2.Pro MOST150 Kits
The DA-G2.Standard MOST150 and DA-G2.Pro MOST150 kits include everything that is in the DA-G2.Entry
MOST150 Kit but adds an 8x RCA output cable for Analog Outputs.
/
Female 2+0 MOST connector for harness
extension
/
Free software download from mObridge DSP PC
Application on our website www.mobridge.us
(This is not provided in the package contents)
MOST
CABLE
POWER
LOOM
RCA CONNECTION
8 Channel RCA
connection
FEMALE 2+0 MOST
CONNECTOR
MALE 2+0
MOST SHELL
DA-G2.Entry MOST150 Kit
The mObridge DA-G2.Entry MOST150 kit contains the following items:
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
INPUT
Digital Input MOST150 Optical
OUTPUT
Digital Outputs TOSLINK (24bit 48kHz)
Frequency Response (Digital) 20Hz - 24KHz
Analog Outputs 10 Channels (RCA)
Output Voltage (Peak) 7.2V
Output Voltage (RMS) 3.6V
Analog Output Type Single-Ended
Signal-to-noise Ratio (Analog) 112dB
Frequency Response (Analog) 20Hz - 24KHz
THD+N @ -1dBFS -107dbFS
Digital-Analog Converter 32bit 48kHz
Digital Signal Processor 32bit Blackfin Processor
POWER SUPPLY
Current Consumption (Stand-by)
<
3mA
Current Consumption (Operational) 300mA
Operational Voltage 8-22 Volts
Remote Turn on Output Automatic
Remote Turn on Voltage 12V
Remote Turn on Current 500mA
OTHER
Dimension 110mm x 80mm x 30mm
Weight 200g
Country of Origin Australia
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HARDWARE INSTALLATION
SYSTEM LAYOUT | DA-G2.ENTRY MOST150
12v (+)
Ground (-)
Amplifier turn-on
From other MOST
Components (if applicable)
FOR DA-G2 INSTALLATIONS,
THE FACTORY AMPLIFIER MUST BE
DISCONNECTED (IF EQUIPPED)
Aftermarket
Amplifier
Fiber Optic
TOSlink
Analog RCA
From OEM MOST radio
or amplifier (removed)
EQ | Processor
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SYSTEM LAYOUT | DA-G2.STANDARD MOST150 & DA-G2.PRO MOST150
Channel 1
From other MOST
Components (if applicable)
12v (+)
Ground (-)
Amplifier turn-on
Channel 2
Channel 3
Channel 5
Channel 7
Channel 8
Channel 9
Channel 10
Channel 6
Channel 4
Aftermarket
Amplifier
Fiber Optic
Analog RCA
From OEM MOST radio
or amplifier (removed)
FOR DA-G2 INSTALLATIONS,THE FACTORY AMPLIFIER
MUST BE DISCONNECTED (IF EQUIPPED)
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WIRING HARNESS
01 For MOST150 DA-G2 installations, the
installation process changes depending on
whether the vehicle has an amplifier, and also
if it has MOST fiber optic presently installed.
a For vehicles with a fiber amplifier, the factory
amplifier must be removed and the DA-G2 unit
can be installed in its place. Connect the OEM
fiber previously connected to the amp, directly
into the DA-G2 MOST150 unit.
b For vehicles without an OEM amplifier or
MOST fiber, use the supplied optic extension
and connect from the fiber port behind the
radio to the MOST fiber port on the DA-G2.
c For vehicles without an OEM amplifier but still
equipped with MOST fiber, disconnect the fiber
from the radio and connect it to the supplied
‘T’ piece harness. Connect one side of the ‘T’
piece harness to the DA-G2 MOST150 and then
connect the remaining plug back to the radio unit
to add the DA-G2 MOST150 to the MOST loop.
* NOTE: with options (b) and (c), you must
reprogram the system to use the external
amplifier for the DA-G2 MOST150 to operate
properly. Use the mObridge MOST150 OBD
programmer to reprogram the system.
02 Connect the wiring harness to the POWER
socket on the DA-G2.
03 Connect the desired audio output(s) to the
DA-G2: (Note: both Analog and Digital outputs
can be used simultaneously)
a If using analog RCAs for the signal to the
amplifier, connect the provided RCA output
harness to the ANALOG OUT port on the DA-G2.
a If using the digital TOSLINK for the signal to
the amplifier, connect a TOSLINK cable to the
TOSLINK OUT port on the DA-G2.
REMOTE WAKEUP
The MOST150 DA-G2 kits come with remote
wake-up functionality. The remote wake-up wire
(Blue) is used to power on the amplifier with the
vehicle’s accessory power at the same time as the
rest of the audio system. We recommend this be
installed by a professional installation technician.
INSTALLATION GUIDE
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DIP SWITCHES
There are 6 dip switches on the MOST150 DA-G2 unit. If the vehicle has a Burmester amplifier, then the
DA-G2 MOST150 requires the dip switches to be changed to the Burmester setting to be compatible on
MOST150 as shown in the table below.
LED STATUS
SWITCH SETTINGS VEHICLE RADIO
Mercedes NTG5.x
Mercedes NTG5.x Burmester
LED LED STATUS INDICATION
A (Leftmost) Flashing Audio Processing
B Solid MOST150 Link
C (Rightmost) Solid Master Sync
GRAPHICAL INTERFACE OPERATION
The mObridge Graphical user interface (GUI) can be downloaded from www.mobridge.us and can be used
in both online and offline mode. However, in order to ‘Map the channels,’ you will need to be connected to
the DA-G2 MOST150 with power connected too. Offline mode allows you to configure Graphic EQ settings
and store them for later fine-tuning in the car if desired. We recommend all tuning be done with a ‘Live’
system because this way you can hear all changes being made in real-time.
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CHANNEL EQ CONNECTED
0.00Hz
Default Preset 01
DELETE CLEAR
FREQ 0.00Hz
0.00Hz MAG 0.00Hz 0.00dB
GAIN 0.00Hz
0dB Q-FACTOR 0.00H 0.01
0.00Hz
0.01 Q-L/R
CONFIGURATION
12dB
50Hz 100Hz 500Hz 1KHz 10KHz5KHz 20KHz
6dB
0dB
-6dB
-12dB
-18dB
-24dB
1
3
5
11
7
910
2
4
5
12
8
0.00Hz
Output Channel 3
Output Mapping
Time Alignment
Input Mapping
Left Right
Sink 1 Sink 2
Sink 3 Sink 4
0.00ms 0.00ms
Sink 1 Sink 2
0.00Hz
0 dB
0.00Hz
0 dB
Sink 3 Sink 4
0.00Hz
0 dB
0.00Hz
0 dB
Gains
0.00Hz
1.4 ms
Delay
MONO INPUTS
MUTE
FRONT LEFT TWEETER
FIG 01 DA-G2 MOST150 is connected to the mObridge DSP
CLICK ON
‘CONNECTED’
SOFTWARE UPDATE
The mObridge DA-G2 MOST150 series can be
software updated via its USB connection and
use of mObridge DSP software interface that
runs on Windows and macOS. The mObridge DSP
can be downloaded from support on our website
www.mobridge.us/support
Once the GUI has been installed, the latest DA-G2
MOST150 software can be applied. mObridge DSP
can perform software updates either using the
online updater, or you can download the latest
software for an offline update at www.mobridge.
us/support
The mObridge DA-G2 MOST150 unit will need to be
connected in the car and powered up for the unit
to be updated. Once it has connected to
mObridge DSP the user will be presented with
the following screen (FIG 01).
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Once the DA-G2 MOST150 is connected via the GUI we can just click on the ‘Connected” in the top
right-hand corner and this will bring us to the update page as seen below (FIG 02).
CHANNEL EQ
0.00Hz
Default Preset 01
DELETE CLEAR
FREQ
0.00Hz
0.00Hz
MAG
0.00Hz
0.00dB
GAIN
0.00Hz
0dB
Q-FACTOR
0.00H
0.01
0.00Hz
0.01
Q-L/R
CONFIGURATION
12dB
50Hz 100Hz 500Hz 1KHz 10KHz5KHz 20KHz
6dB
0dB
-6dB
-12dB
-18dB
-24dB
0.00Hz
Output Channel 3
Output Mapping
Time Mapping
Input Mapping
Left Right
Sink 1 Sink 2
Sink 3 Sink 4
FRONT LEFT TWEETER
0.00ms 0.00ms
MONO INPUTS
Sink 1 Sink 2
0.00Hz
0 dB
0.00Hz
0 dB
Sink 3 Sink 4
0.00Hz
0 dB
0.00Hz
0 dB
Gains
1
3
5
11
7
910
2
4
5
12
8
0.00Hz
1.4 ms
Delay
CONNECTED
CHANNEL EQ
0.00Hz
Default Preset 01
CONFIGURATION
FIRMWARE UPDATE
12 Channel Professional DSP
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Serial Number: N/A
Firmware Version: 02.01.00
Vehicle Type: Mercedes NTG5.x
Download Online Updates Automatically
Firmware Update Options
Check Online for Updates
Manual Updates Only
Check for Updates Automatically
FACTORY RESET
RESTART
RESTORE
CONNECTED
Install Guide
Device Support
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User Guide
FIG 02 Update Page
UPDATE
ONLINE
UPDATES
If performing an online update, make sure the
‘Check Online for Updates’ option is ticked and then
press the ‘Firmware Update’ button. This will
automatically check for the latest software update for
the connected device and begin the upgrade process.
If performing an offline update, make sure the
‘Check Online for Updates’ option is unticked and
then press the ‘Firmware Update’ button.
This will open a window where you can select the
new DA-G2 MOST150 firmware file to update to
and the update procedure will begin.
Once the update has completed, the DA-G2 MOST150
unit will reboot and start the system again.
Sometimes it is a good idea to let the car sleep
after the firmware upgrade as some MOST systems
do not like ECU’s resetting on the MOST bus.
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This configuration screen will allow you to
configure the channels for the correct mapping of
your particular system.
First select a speaker from the image of the
vehicle in the top left corner, then select an
output mapping from the drop-down menu in the
middle of the screen to select the channel output
you have connected for that particular speaker.
Repeat this for each speaker and its corresponding
output channel.
When running a component speaker system with
a passive crossover, only select one of the
speakers in the cluster. It is not important which
speaker is chosen, as this is only the mapping
stage. Crossover settings will allow for correct
settings for this type of speaker system.
CHANNEL EQ CONNECTED
0.00Hz
Default Preset 01
DELETE CLEAR
FREQ
0.00Hz
0.00Hz
MAG
0.00Hz
0.00dB
GAIN
0.00Hz
0dB
Q-FACTOR
0.00H
0.01
0.00Hz
0.01
Q-L/R
CONFIGURATION
12dB
50Hz 100Hz 500Hz 1KHz 10KHz5KHz 20KHz
6dB
0dB
-6dB
-12dB
-18dB
-24dB
0.00Hz
Output Channel 1
Output Mapping
Time Alignment
Input Mapping
Left Right
Sink 1 Sink 2
Sink 3 Sink 4
0.00ms 0.00ms
MONO INPUTS
Sink 1 Sink 2
0.00Hz
0 dB
0.00Hz
0 dB
Sink 3 Sink 4
0.00Hz
0 dB
0.00Hz
0 dB
Gains
1
3
5
11
7
910
2
4
5
12
8
0.00Hz
1.4 ms
Delay
MUTE
FRONT LEFT TWEETER
FIG 03 Configuration Page
CONFIGURATION
SETTINGS
SELECTED
SPEAKER
SPEAKER MAPPING
Once the DA-G2 MOST150 unit is connected to the mObridge DSP application, you will see the below
screen (FIG 03).
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Next, you will need to allocate the appropriate input
mappings to each speaker. For each speaker,
simply select the speaker image in the top left
corner, and then click the appropriate ‘Input
Mapping’ options for each speaker. If multiple
input mappings are selected, these sources will
be combined and summed.
SAVING SETUPS & PRESETS
The DA-G2 MOST150 will automatically save setups
upon shutdown of the MOST system. This needs to
happen ‘gracefully’, meaning the car needs to go to
sleep on its own, power cannot be pulled from the unit.
The DA-G2 MOST150 has four different presets and
these can be tuned individually. The channel mapping
will remain across all four presets and will also apply
default filter setups to the speakers to avoid speaker
damage. These can be selected with the drop-down
menu in the top right corner as below (FIG 04).
CHANNEL EQ CONNECTED
0.00Hz
Default Preset 01
DELETE CLEAR
FREQ 0.00Hz
0.00Hz
MAG 0.00Hz
0.00dB
GAIN 0.00Hz
0dB
Q-FACTOR 0.00H
0.01
0.00Hz
0.01
Q-L/R
CONFIGURATION
12dB
50Hz 100Hz 500Hz 1KHz 10KHz5KHz 20KHz
6dB
0dB
-6dB
-12dB
-18dB
-24dB
1
3
5
11
7
910
2
4
5
12
8
New
Save
Save As
Open
Fullscreen On
Exit
File Options Tools Help
0.00Hz
Output Channel 1
Output Mapping
Input Mapping
Left Right
Sink 1 Sink 2
Sink 3 Sink 4
0.00ms 0.00ms
MONO INPUTS
Sink 1 Sink 2
0.00Hz
0 dB
0.00Hz
0 dB
Sink 3 Sink 4
0.00Hz
0 dB
0.00Hz
0 dB
Gains
0.00Hz
1.4 ms
Delay
MUTE
FRONT LEFT TWEETER
Time Alignment
FIG 04 Saving tuned settings
PRESET
NUMBER
SAVE
SETTINGS
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You can save a backup of all of your presets by simply clicking the ‘File Button’ on the top menu bar and
then ‘Save As’ as shown in the screen on the previous page (FIG 04). This will save a backup of your setup
across all four presets and this file can be used to load in saved settings.
It is also possible to pull these presets up by using the Logic7 mode in the Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
You can select on or off to change presets, as shown in the screens below (FIG 05).
ON OFF
ON
Equaliser
Logic7
OFF
ON
Equaliser
Logic7
OFF
FIG 05 Logic 7 mode | Changing presets
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FCC INFORMATION
(FOR US CUSTOMERS ONLY)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interface by one
or more of the following measures:
/
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
/
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
/
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
Warning: Any changes or modifications not
expressly approved by mObridge, Inc. could void
the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
DISCLAIMERS
01 Dolby Digital, DTS and other proprietary digital
formats are not supported by the DA series of
products. These features require licensing
from Dolby, DTS and other manufacturers to
support these features.
02 Vehicle Coding
Some vehicles may require coding. mObridge
endeavours to be aware of which vehicles and
procedures are required for this by producing
vehicle manufacturer installation notes.
However, we will not be responsible should
third party diagnostics tools be required and
nor will we be responsible for the costs
involved in this coding or any monetary costs
incurred either from third party diagnostics
specialists/dealers or directly from consumers
or installation specialists.
03 Vehicle Features
Whilst mObridge endeavours to develop products
that seamlessly integrate to the existing vehicle
infrastructure, we will not be held legally
responsible should some OEM vehicle
features not operate as intended. Please be
aware that mObridge does not have access
to OEM vehicle data bases. When fitting a DA
product to the vehicle some features such as
Bluetooth echo, volumes on specific sources
such as Nav, Voice and Reverse Park distance
may differ from the factory amplifier and this
is due to end of line vehicle configuration at
the manufacturer’s factory.
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