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Ford A²B®to 12-channel Analog & Digital sound processor
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3950 NW 120th Ave, Coral Springs, FL 33065 TEL [phone] FAX [phone]
A²B®is a registered trademark of Analog Devices Inc.

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ZEN-A2B Interface
NTV-ASY272
ZEN RCA Harness
NTV-HAR315
NOTE: All vehicles require SYNC3, this
interface only applies to vehicles equipped
with A²B (B&O or Revel Amplifiers)
The ZEN-A2B processor seamlessly converts 2018+ Ford factory A²B® (Automotive Audio Bus) to 12-channel
analog RCA and TOSLink output. Adding aftermarket amplifiers to the OE B&O or Revel amplified SYNC3
system has never been so simple and seamless. This kit integrates with the OEM A²B® bus to retain volume
control, full fade and balance (analog only), treble, mid-range, bass control & Bluetooth voice calls with no
external speaker (true OEM integration). NOTE: 2018 vehicles not equipped with a factory B&O or Revel
amplified system are not equipped with A²B®bus and do not require this interface.
ZEN-A2B overview
ZEN-A2B Compatibility SYNC3)
Overview
Kit Content
Year(s)
Make
Model
NOTE:
2017+
Ford
F150, Escape, Raptor
With B&O
2018+
Ford
Expedition
With B&O
A2B-ZEN Adapter
NTV-HAR318
USB Cable (updates)
NTV-CAB009
Power/A²B ®
USB (updates)
TOSLink output
Analog RCA outputs
WARNING: Do not connect any RCA cables to the ZEN-A2B interface or
additional processors prior to properly grounding aftermarket amplifier(s)!
DIP switches
Status LED
--NOT USED--

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Wire Side
(HAR318)
*This remote wire must be used for aftermarket amplifier remote for proper functionality. If installing more than one
amplifier/DSP, a relay must be used for reliable turn-on (500mA max).
*Remote wire note: the ZEN-A2B (green LED) will turn on after the car is unlocked, but the blue remote wire will not output
until the key and radio are ON.
ZEN-A2B Installation
1. For ZEN-A2B installations, the factory amplifier must be removed and the ZEN-A2B can be installed into
its place. If this vehicle is not amplified from factory then this interface is not needed.
2. After locating the factory amplifier, disconnect it entirely as it will no longer be in use. Connect the
following wires to the vehicle (wires can be found at the amplifier connectors):
3. Connect the blue wire to the remote input on the amplifier*.
4. Adjust dip-switch settings for the desired options:
5. If using analog RCAs for signal to the amplifier, connect according to the reference chart below.
WARNING: Do not connect RCA cables to this interface until all amplifiers/external processors are
properly grounded. Failure to do this may cause damage to the interface and VOID the warranty!
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Left
Front
Right
Front
Left
Front
Right
Front
Left
Front
Right
Front
Left Rear
Door
Right Rear
Door
Left Rear
Center
Right Rear
Center
Center
Sub
6. If using TOSLink for signal to the amplifier, connect the cable to the TOSLink port shown on page 2.
NOTE: both Analog and Digital output sound simultaneously, regardless of which type is used.
Pin #
Description
Color
Connect to
Amplifier PIN #
4
CAN LO
Violet
Amp (gray connector)
11 (white/green)
5
CAN HI
Violet/White
Amp (gray connector)
1 (green/blue)
6
Ground (-)
Black
Amp (black connector)
1 (black/violet)
7
A²B (pos)
Green
--From USB connector--
--N/A--
8
A²B (neg)
White
--From USB connector--
--N/A--
11
Remote Output
Blue
Aftermarket Amp remote
--N/A--
12
Constant 12v (+)
Yellow
Amp (black connector)
4 (brown/red)
Time Alignment
Attenuation
Loudness
Vehicle Settings
Position
DIP 1
DIP 2
DIP 3
DIP 4
DIP 5
DIP 6
UP
(off)
Front Row
Full Scale
output (0 dB)
N/A
Loudness
OFF
OFF
OFF
DOWN
(on)
Driver Focused
-12 dB output
N/A
Loudness ON
OFF
OFF

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ZEN-A2B General Installation Notes
•Tuning tips:
1. Before beginning tuning process (especially with external EQ/Processors), set Bass & Treble on
the head unit for each source to flat (0).
2. Begin with amplifier/EQ gains all the way down.
3. With dynamic music playing, adjust the radio volume to maximum.
4. Adjust the amplifier/EQ gains to desired maximum level.
Multi-Color LED Status Indication
OEM Ford B&O amplifier connector pin out
LED Status
Indication
Solid Red
A²B Active
Solid Green
CAN Active
Green + Red (yellow)
A²B + CAN Active
Blue/Violet/White
Amp command
Blinking Red
Clipping (beyond maximum digital signal level achieved)
Blinking Blue
PC Link with app (future use)
Pin #
Description
Color
1
CAN HI
Green/Blue
4
Center Channel (-)
Gray/Yellow
5
Subwoofer COIL 1 (-)
Gray
6
Right Front Door (-)
White/Orange
7
Left Front Door (-)
White/Brown
8
Right Rear Door (-)
Brown/Blue
9
Subwoofer COIL 2 (-)
Yellow
10
Left Rear Door (-)
Brown/Yellow
11
CAN LO
White/Green
14
Center Channel (+)
Green
15
Subwoofer COIL 1 (+)
Green/Violet
16
Right Front Door (+)
White/Violet
17
Left Front Door (+)
White
18
Right Rear Door (+)
Brown/White
19
Subwoofer COIL 2 (+)
Violet/Orange
20
Left Rear Door (+)
White/Green
Pin #
Description
Color
1
Ground (-)
Black/Violet
2
--Not Used--
--
3
--Not Used--
Brown
4
Constant 12v (+)
Brown/Red
5
Ground (-)
Black/Violet
6
--Not Used--
--
7
--Not Used--
--
8
Constant 12v (+)
Brown/Red
Pin Side View
1
11
20
10
Pin Side View
1
5
8
4

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For ZEN-A2B installations, the
factory amplifier MUST be
removed or disconnected.
ZEN-A2B System Layout (analog)

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For ZEN-A2B installations,
the factory amplifier MUST
be removed or disconnected.
ZEN-A2B System Layout (digital TOSLink)

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ZEN-A2B Technical Specifications
Hardware & Software
Current HW version:
--1r0--
Current SW version:
ZEN-A2B-1.2.27-5-23-18.enc
Compatible SW (update) OS:
Windows 7 (64 bit), 8, 10
INPUT
Digital Input
A²B Twisted Pair
OUTPUT
Digital Outputs:
TOSLink
Digital Outputs supported:
24bit/48kHz
Frequency Response (digital):
18Hz –24kHz
Analog Outputs:
12 channels (RCA)
Output Voltage Peak:
6v
Output Voltage RMS:
2.1v
Analog Output Type:
Single-Ended
S/N Ratio (analog):
114dB
Frequency Response (analog):
18Hz –24kHz
THD+N @ -1dBFS
-94dB
DAC
48kHz 32bit
DSP
128bit Floating Point
Delay (Time Alignment)
Selectable
Power Supply
Current Consumption Stand-by
<1 mA
Current Consumption Operational
350 mA MAX
Operational Voltage
7V –20V DC
Amp Turn-On Output
Automatic
Amp Turn-On Voltage
V-batt
Amp Turn-On Current Limitation
500mA
Other
Dimensions:
4”x5”x1 3/8”
Weight:
10 oz
Country of Origin:
USA

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