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AXDSP-L

I N S T A L L A T I O N   I N S T R U C T I O N S

AxxessInterfaces.com 

© COPYRIGHT 2020 METRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION 

REV. 3/2/20 INSTAXDSP-L

Google Play Store

Apple App Store

iOS 12.1 or higher

INTERFACE FEATURES

INTERFACE COMPONENTS

TOOLS & INSTALLATION ACCESSORIES REQUIRED

• Crimping tool and connectors, or solder gun, 

  solder, and heat shrink • Tape • Wire cutter

• Zip ties • Multimeter

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Preface ....................................................................2
Installation Options ...............................................3
Installation .............................................................3
Connections ........................................................ 4-7
AXDSPL-BT Installation ..........................................8
AXDSPL-SP Installation ..........................................9
Mobile App ...................................................... 10-19
Pinout ...................................................................20
Specifications ........................................................21

Axxess 6-Channel Digital Signal Processor

•  15 Band graphic EQ
•  4 inputs and 6 outputs, including front, rear, and subwoofer
•  Independent equalization for front, rear, and sub
•  Independent crossover for front, rear, and sub
•  Selectable slope (12, 24, 36, or 48db per octave)
•  Front and rear channels can be delayed independently up to 10ms
•  Easy behind the radio installation in most applications
•  Can be used with OE and aftermarket radios
•  Chime control for GM/Chrysler vehicles
•  Clipping detection and limiting circuits

•  Internal header port for adding interface modules
•  Bass knob included
•  Retains OE voice prompts (SYNC® and OnStar®)
•  Retains factory chimes including parking sensor and cross path 

detection alerts

•  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
•  Micro-B USB updatable

• AXDSP-L interface
• AXDSP-L harness (16-pin & 20-pin)

Summary of Contents for AXDSP-L

Page 1: ...ndependent equalization for front rear and sub Independent crossover for front rear and sub Selectable slope 12 24 36 or 48db per octave Front and rear channels can be delayed independently up to 10ms Easy behind the radio installation in most applications Can be used with OE and aftermarket radios Chime control for GM Chrysler vehicles Clipping detection and limiting circuits Internal header port...

Page 2: ...in that manner Certain connections to the vehicle are unique per vehicle and will require the pre wired harness to reference to The AXDSP L provides a 12v 1 amp output to turn on an aftermarket amplifier If installing multiple amplifiers an SPDT automotive relay will be required if the current exceeds that amount Use Metra part number E 123 sold separately for best results If installing the AXDSP ...

Page 3: ...about any 12V DC application Perfect applications would be classic car installations where the dashboard cannot be altered or in UTV vehicles This can even be used inside a home with a 12v DC power supply The options are endless and only limited by ones creativity refer to page 7 Aftermarket Radio Systems 1 Complete all necessary connections to the radio and vehicle but leave the amp turn on wire ...

Page 4: ...tape off and disregard Blue White Amp Turn On Wire INPUT 5 INPUT6 Do Not Use Black Chassis Ground Yellow Battery Power Red Accessory Power An SPDT relay Metra part number E 123 must be used if more than one amplifier will be installed 5 5 4 3 2 1 RCA Jacks sold separately Black Chassis Ground Orange Control Wire AFTERMARKET RADIO SYSTEM ...

Page 5: ...for wire connections AX DSP LITE pre wired harness sold separately These outputs can be used for additional sub amps or for adding onto the system at a later date 5 5 4 3 2 1 RCA Jacks sold separately BASSKNOB included AXDSP L included Keep Connected Any remaining wires tape off and disregard Blue White Amp Turn On Wire ...

Page 6: ...adio Harness RCA Jacks sold separately An SPDT relay Metra part number E 123 must be used if more than one amplifier will be installed Cut the male connector off and connect speaker wires to amp White Front Left White Black Front Left Gray Front Right Gray Black Front Right Green Rear Left Green Black Rear Left Purple Rear Right Purple Black Rear Right Blue White Amp Turn On Wire Any remaining wir...

Page 7: ...INPUT 5 INPUT6 Black Chassis Ground Yellow Battery Power Red Accessory Power An SPDT relay Metra part number E 123 must be used if more than one amplifier will be installed 5 5 4 3 2 1 RCA Jacks sold separately Black Chassis Ground Orange Control Wire Black Chassis Ground Brown Control Wire BASSKNOB included BASSKNOB sold separately Sub Control Volume Control ...

Page 8: ... AXDSP L from the vehicle 2 Remove 4 Phillips screws securing the AXDSP L interface then remove the top cover exposing the circuit board within 3 Locate the 16 pin header on the circuit board 4 Important Referencing how the Bluetooth interface is laid out in the picture carefully line up the header pins to the AX DSPL BT Bluetooth interface Gently press down to secure Note Both interfaces may be d...

Page 9: ...4 Phillips screws securing the AXDSP L interface then remove the top cover exposing the circuit board within 3 Locate the 16 pin header on the circuit board 4 Important Carefully line up the header pins to the Toslink interface with the Toslink port facing outward Gently press down to secure Note Both interfaces may be damaged if installed wrong 5 Reinstall the top cover provided with the AX DSPL ...

Page 10: ... MOBILE APP Setup Instructions The AXDSP L uses the same app as the AXDSP X Only items pertaining to the AXDSP L will be shown General information tab for installing the AXDSP L Continued on the next page ...

Page 11: ...ion Scan Press this button to start the Bluetooth pairing process then select AXDSP L from the mobile device Confirmation that you are connected will show in the top left corner of the app Disconnect Disconnects the AXDSP L from the app Continued on the next page ...

Page 12: ...ring the reset process the amplifiers will shut off for 5 10 seconds Vehicle Type Select the vehicle type from the drop down box select either Without OE Amplifier or With OE Amplifier then click the apply button Lock Down Click this button to save the selected settings Attention This button must be selected before closing the app or cycling the key otherwise all settings will be lost Save Configu...

Page 13: ...Set Password Assign a 4 digit password to lock the AXDSP L If no password is desired use 0000 This will clear out any currently set password It is not necessary to lock down the AXDSP L when setting a password Note A 4 digit only password must be chosen otherwise the AXDSP L will show password not valid for this device Clear Phones Clears phones paired from memory ...

Page 14: ... join channels together for simple equalization Example left front woofer midrange and left front tweeter will be considered simply left front The letter M denotes the speaker assigned as the master speaker Invert Will invert the phase of the speaker Mute Will mute desired channel s for tuning individual channels ...

Page 15: ...rossover points down to 20Hz for a full range signal or to the lowest frequency the speakers will play down to Selecting High Pass and Low Pass will provide one crossover frequency adjustment Band Pass should only be chosen if installing just front speakers with one dedicated amp for the woofers mids a second dedicated amp for the tweeters along with a subwoofer Select the desired crossover slope ...

Page 16: ...r and sub channels can be adjusted independently within this tab with 15 bands of equalization available 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 17: ...ust Allows a delay of each channel up to 10 milliseconds First measure the distance in inches from each speaker to the listening position then enter those values If a delay is desired add to the desired channel s up to 99 inches Continued on the next page ...

Page 18: ...CONT Inputs Levels Chime Volume Allows the chime volume to be adjusted up or down Note In newer Ford vehicles chimes will be heard through the gauge cluster if the OEM amplifier is removed Continued on the next page ...

Page 19: ...19 REV 3 2 2020 INSTAXDSP L Locking Down Data Last and the most important You must lock down your configuration MOBILE APP CONT ...

Page 20: ... for Bass Knob White RCA Jack Front Left Input Red Accessory Power Black Yellow Future Use Yellow Battery Power 5 4 3 2 1 TBA INPUT6 INPUT 5 Blue White Amp Turn On RCA Jack 1 User Assignable Output Red White Future Use RCA Jack 2 User Assignable Output White Red Future Use RCA Jack 3 User Assignable Output White Green Future Use RCA Jack 4 User Assignable Output RCA Jack 5 User Assignable Output C...

Page 21: ... Ouput Channels 6 Output Voltage Up to 5 volts RMS Output Impedance 50 Ohms Equalizer Type 15 Band Graphic EQ 10dB THD 0 03 Frequency Response 20Hz 20kHz Crossover 2 Way low pass sub high pass front rear Crossover Type Linkwitz Riley 24db slope fixed Sampling 48kHz S N Ratio 105dB 5 volts RMS General Operating Voltage 10 16 volts DC Standby Current Draw 7mA Operation Current Draw 150mA Adjustments...

Page 22: ... a better tomorrow Metra recommends MECP certified technicians AxxessInterfaces com COPYRIGHT 2020 METRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION REV 3 2 20 INSTAXDSP L I N S TA L L AT I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S AXDSP L Having difficulties We re here to help Contact our Tech Support line at 1 800 253 TECH Or via email at techsupport metra autosound com Tech Support Hours Eastern Standard Time Monday Friday 9 00...

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