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INTERFACE COMPONENTS
• AXDSPX-FD3 interface
• AXDSPX-FD3 interface harness
• AXDSPX-FD3 vehicle T-harness • Bass knob
APPLICATIONS
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Ford DSPX Interface for Non-Amplified
Vehicles with Pre-Wired Harness 2020-Up
INTERFACE FEATURES
• Includes a DSP (Digital Signal Processor)
• Selectable 31 Band Graphic EQ or 5 Band Parametric EQ
• 10 individually assignable outputs
• Independent equalization on each of the 10 outputs
• Independent high pass, low pass, and bandpass filters
• Each channel can be delayed independently up to 10ms
• Designed for non-amplified models
• Easy behind the radio installation with pre-wired harness
• Bass knob included for level control of subwoofer amp
• Settings adjusted via Bluetooth
in a smart device application (tablet
®
or mobile phone), compatible with both Android and Apple devices
• Read, write, and store configurations for future recall
• Password protect feature available in the mobile app
• USB Micro B updatable
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AXDSPX-FD3
I N S T A L L A T I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Installation Options ...............................................2
Installation .............................................................2
Connections ........................................................ 3-4
Mobile App ........................................................5-14
Specifications ........................................................15
TOOLS & INSTALLATION ACCESSORIES REQUIRED
• Crimping tool and connectors, or solder gun,
solder, and heat shrink • Tape • Wire cutter
• Zip-ties • Multimeter
Apple App Store
Google Play Store
iOS 12.1 or higher
REV. 11/2/21 INSTAXDSPX-FD3
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Summary of Contents for Axxess AXDSPX-FD3
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Android and Apple devices iOS 12.1 or higher • AXDSPX-FD3 interface harness • Read, write, and store configurations for future recall • AXDSPX-FD3 vehicle T-harness • Bass knob • Password protect feature available in the mobile app • USB Micro B updatable APPLICATIONS Visit AxxessInterfaces.com for current application list... -
Page 2: Installation Options
1. Disassemble the dash, unplug all connectors, and then remove the factory radio.† The diagram on Page 3 shows the connections that need to be made to add a subwoofer to the 2. Install the AXDSPX-FD3 vehicle T-harness to the vehicle and make all necessary factory system. -
Page 3: Connections
ADDING A SUBWOOFER TO A FACTORY SYSTEM Factory Radio Bass Knob Black - Ground Orange - Control Any remaining wires tape off and disregard Factory Radio Harness Vehicle T-Harness These outputs can be used for Interface additional sub amps, or for adding onto the system at a later date Keep Connected RCA Jacks... - Page 4 ADDING A FULL-RANGE AMP & SUB TO A FACTORY SYSTEM RCA Jacks (sold separately) Factory Radio Bass Knob Black - Ground Any remaining wires Orange - Control tape off and disregard Assignable Outputs Labeled CH 6-10 An SPDT relay, Metra part number E-123, is required if the amp turn-on current of all amps exceeds 1-amp.
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Page 5: Mobile App
MOBILE APP Setup Instructions • General information tab for installing the interface. Continued on the next page REV. 11/2/21 INSTAXDSPX-FD3... - Page 6 MOBILE APP (CONT.) Bluetooth Connection • Scan - Press this button to start the Bluetooth pairing process, then select the Available Note: The ignition must be cycled on during this process. Device once it is found. “Connected” will appear in the top left corner of the app once •...
- Page 7 MOBILE APP (CONT.) Configuration IDENTIFY: Click this button to confirm that the interface is connected properly. If it is, a chime will RESET TO DEFAULTS: Resets the interface to factory settings. During the reset process the be heard from the front left speaker.* amplifiers will shut off for 5-10 seconds.
- Page 8 MOBILE APP (CONT.) Outputs Output Channels • Location - Location of speaker. • Invert - Will invert the phase of the speaker. • Group - Used to join channels together for simple equalization. Example, left front • Mute - Will mute desired channel(s) for tuning individual channels. woofer/midrange and left front tweeter will be considered simply left front.
- Page 9 MOBILE APP (CONT.) Crossover Adjust • Selecting High Pass and Low Pass will provide one crossover frequency adjustment. Note: The front and rear channels default to a 100Hz high pass filter to keep the low Selecting Band Pass will provide two crossover frequency adjustments: one for low pass, frequency signals out.
- Page 10 MOBILE APP (CONT.) Equalizer Adjust Graphic EQ • All channels can be adjusted independently within this tab with 31 bands of available equalization. It is best to tune this by using an RTA (Real Time Analyzer). • The Gain slider on the far left is for the channel selected. Continued on the next page...
- Page 11 MOBILE APP (CONT.) Parametric EQ Each output has a 5 Band parametric EQ per channel. Each band will give the user the ability to adjust: Q Factor Frequency Gain The FLAT button above Filter #1 will reset all curves back to flat. Continued on the next page REV. 11/2/21 INSTAXDSPX-FD3...
- Page 12 MOBILE APP (CONT.) Delay Adjust • Allows a delay of each channel. If a delay is desired, first measure the distance (in inches) from each speaker to the listening position, then enter those values to the corresponding speaker. Add (in inches) to the desired speaker to delay it. Continued on the next page...
- Page 13 MOBILE APP (CONT.) Inputs/Levels • Chime Volume - Not applicable in this application. • Amp Turn On • Signal Sense - Will turn the amp(s) on when an audio signal is detected, and keep on for (10) • Clipping Level - Use this feature to protect sensitive speakers like tweeters from being seconds after the last signal.
- Page 14 MOBILE APP (CONT.) Locking Down Data Last and the most important. You must lock down your configuration and cycle the key!!!
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Page 15: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Input Impedance 1M Ohm <0.03% Input Channels Frequency Response 20Hz - 20kHz Input Options High Level or Low Level Crossover 3-Way LPF, BPF, HPF THP per channel Input Type Differential balanced Crossover Type Linkwitz-Riley 24db slope Input Voltage 0 - 28-volts (peak-to-peak) Sampling 48kHz (high level range) - Page 16 AXDSPX-FD3 I N S T A L L A T I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S Having difficulties? We’re here to help. Contact our Tech Support line at: 386-257-1187 Or via email at: techsupport@metra-autosound.com...