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The user can also use the radio controls to change preset settings in the DA-G2 for different tuning profiles. As with all mObridge products, we have included a USB for software updates, allowing for new features to be added as they become available. The DA-G2 A2B series can be updated by simply loading the latest software from our website and through the use of the mObridge DSP user interface.
O V E R V IE W VEHICLE COMPATIBILIT Y The mObridge DA-G2 A2B Ford series is compatible with Ford vehicles that use the Sync 3 Infotainment system with a B&O or Revel amplifier. This includes most Ford models from 2018 onwards, including the Escape, Expedition, Explorer, F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, Raptor, Everest, Endura, EcoSport, Focus, Puma and Fiesta.
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RCA CONNECTION CAN & SPEAKER 8 Channel RCA WIRING HARNESS connection (pro only) D A - G 2 A 2 B F O R D G U I D E PA G E 7...
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS I N P U T Digital Input ® Twisted Pair O U T P U T Digital Outputs TOSLINK (24bit 48kHz) Frequency Response (Digital) 20Hz - 24KHz Analog Outputs 10 Channels (RCA) Output Voltage (Peak) 5.09 Output Voltage (RMS) 3.6V Analog Output Type Single-Ended...
FOR DA-G2 INSTALLATIONS, THE FACTORY AMPLIFIER MUST BE BE REMOVED OR DISCONNECTED TOSLINK OEM Amp connectors OEM Ford B&O or Revel amplifier: Disconnect OEM A2B (USB plug) and plug into mObridge DA-G2 unit From vehicle amp harness EQ | Processor Aftermarket 12v (...
SYSTEM LAYOUT | DA-G2.STANDARD A2B FORD & DA-G2.PRO A2B FORD OEM Ford B&O OEM A2B FOR DA-G2 or Revel amplifier: INSTALLATIONS, THE Disconnect OEM A2B (USB plug) and FACTORY AMPLIFIER plug into mObridge MUST BE BE REMOVED DA-G2 unit OR DISCONNECTED OEM Amp connectors Aftermarket Amplifier From vehicle...
WIRING HARNESS REMOTE WAKEUP For DA-G2 A2B installations, the factory The DA-G2 A2B Ford kits come with remote amplifier must be removed and the DA-G2 unit wake-up functionality. The remote wake-up wire can be installed in its place. After locating the...
DIP SWITCHES There are 6 dip switches on the DA-G2 A2B unit which are used to select which vehicle variant you are installing the unit in. For the default setting, ensure that all switches are in the down position as shown below. S W I TC H S E T TI N G S V E H I C L E MODEL YEAR...
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P I N N U M B E R D E S C R I P T I O N C O L O U R CAN High Green/Blue *Not Used – *Not Used – Centre Channel (-) Gray/Yellow Subwoofer 1 (-) Gray Front Right Door (-) White/Orange...
POWER HARNESS FIG 03 Power Harness P I N N U M B E R D E S C R I P T I O N C O L O U R Ground Black/Violet CAN High (Lincoln only) Green/Blue CAN Low (Lincoln only) White/Green Constant 12v (+) Brown/Red...
GRAPHICAL INTERFACE OPERATION The mObridge DSP GUI (Graphical User Interface) can be downloaded from www.mobridge.us/mobridge- dsp-pc-application 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 A2B with power connected. Offline mode allows you to configure Graphic EQ settings and store them for later fine-tuning in the car if desired.
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C L EA R FIG 04 DA-G2 A2B is connected to the mObridge DSP GUI Once the DA-G2 A2B is connected via the GUI we can just click on the ‘Connected” button in the top right-hand corner and this will bring us to the update page as seen on the following page (FIG 05).
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‘Check Online for Updates’ option is ticked and will open a window where you can select the new then press the ‘Firmware Update’ button. This DA-G2 A2B Ford firmware file to update to and will automatically check for the latest software the update procedure will begin.
SPEAKER MAPPING Once the DA-G2 A2B unit is connected to the mObridge DSP application, you will see the below screen (FIG 06). 0.00Hz Default Preset 01 C O N F I G U R A T I O N C H A N N E L E Q...
When running a component speaker system with Next, you will need to allocate the appropriate a passive crossover, only select one of the speakers input mappings to each speaker. For each speaker, in the cluster. It is not important which speaker is simply select the speaker image in the top left chosen, as this is only the mapping stage.
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PRESET File Options Tools Help NUMBER Save 0.00Hz Default Preset 01 Save As Open SAVE C O N F I G U R A T I O N C H A N N E L E Q C O N N E C T E D Fullscreen On SETTINGS Exit...
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It is also possible to pull these presets up by using the “Adaptive volume” setting in the Ford head unit as shown on the screens below (FIG 08 & 09). This will allow you to switch presets as follows: Off = Preset 1 Low = Preset 2 Medium = Preset 3 High = Preset 4...
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a vehicle features not operate as intended. circuit different from that to which the receiver Please be aware that mObridge does not have is connected. access to OEM vehicle data bases. When fitting...
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