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AXDSPL-WR

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AxxessInterfaces.com 

© COPYRIGHT 2020 METRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION 

REV. 11/3/20 INSTAXDSPL-WR

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 ...............................................2
Installation ......................................................... 3-4
Connections ........................................................5-6
AXDSPL-BT Installation ..........................................7
Mobile App ........................................................ 8-17
Pinout ....................................................................18
Specifications ....................................................... 19

Axxess 6-Channel Digital Signal Processor 

with Water Resistant Enclosure

•  15 Band graphic EQ
•  4 inputs and 6 individually assignable outputs
•  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
•  Water resistant enclosure with zip tie mounts included
•  Can be used with OE and aftermarket radios
•  Chime control for GM/Chrysler vehicles
•  Clipping detection and limiting circuits

•  Internal header port for adding a Bluetooth interface module
•  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 circuit board
• AXDSPL-WR harness (16-pin & 20-pin, with gaskets)
• AXDSPL-WR enclosure 
  • Case
  • Cap (with O-ring)

Summary of Contents for AXDSPL-WR

Page 1: ...sover 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 Water resistant enclosure with zip tie mounts included Can be used with OE and aftermarket radios Chime control for GM Chrysler vehicles Clipping detection and limiting circuits Internal header port for add...

Page 2: ...add on from there Simply reference the Installation Options page to change the interface to the new system All 6 channels of the interface can be assigned however needed for the installation at hand If 6 channels of a subwoofer signal is needed the interface can do it In the following section Installation Options choose the installation type then either click on the hyperlink or reference that pag...

Page 3: ...l facing upwards push the 20 pin connector from the AXDSPL WR harness into the right side of the cap The locking clip on the connector should face upward Make sure the gasket is seating properly in the cap Figure A 4 Plug the 16 pin and 20 pin connectors from the AXDSPL WR harness into the AXDSP L circuit board Figure A 5 Slide the assembly into the case then click it shut Zip tie the enclosure to...

Page 4: ... Refer to page 9 for more information Figure B 7 Scroll to the Configuration tab then select the vehicle type Press the Lock Down button to save the configuration Refer to pages 10 11 for more information Figure C 8 Connect the amp turn on wire 10 Adjust the settings in the app as desired Press the Lock Down button to save any new configurations INSTALLATION CONT Continued on the next page Figure ...

Page 5: ...d 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 Interface Enclosure AFTERMARKET RADIO SYSTEM ...

Page 6: ...is 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 ABK 1 sold separately Sub Control Volume Control Interface Enclosure Bass Knob ...

Page 7: ...ded with the AXDSPL WR can also be used if it will not be used to control a subwoofer 1 Important Unplug the AXDSPL WR from the vehicle 2 Locate the 16 pin header on the circuit board 3 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 damaged i...

Page 8: ...ILE APP Setup Instructions The AXDSPL WR uses the same app as the AXDSP X Only items pertaining to the AXDSPL WR will be shown General information tab for installing the interface Continued on the next page ...

Page 9: ...tton to start the Bluetooth pairing process then select the interface once it is found Connected will appear in the top left corner of the app once paired Note The interface must be powered during this process Disconnect Disconnects the interface from the app Continued on the next page ...

Page 10: ... During 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 Conf...

Page 11: ...Set Password Assign a 4 digit password to lock the interface If no password is desired use 0000 This will clear out any currently set password It is not necessary to lock down the interface when setting a password Note A 4 digit only password must be chosen otherwise the interface will show password not valid for this device Clear Phones Clears phones paired from memory ...

Page 12: ... 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 13: ...crossover 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 14: ...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 15: ...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 16: ...hime Volume Allows the factory warning chimes to be adjusted up or down when interfacing factory systems Note In newer Ford vehicles chimes will be heard through the gauge cluster if the factory amp is removed Continued on the next page ...

Page 17: ...17 REV 11 3 2020 INSTAXDSPL WR Locking Down Data Last and the most important You must lock down your configuration MOBILE APP CONT ...

Page 18: ... 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 19: ...uput 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 Operating Voltage 10 16 volts DC Standby Current Draw 7mA Operation Current Draw 150mA Adjustments Controls ...

Page 20: ...better tomorrow Metra recommends MECP certified technicians AxxessInterfaces com COPYRIGHT 2020 METRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION REV 11 3 20 INSTAXDSPL WR I N S TA L L AT I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S AXDSPL WR 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 ...

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