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79. hOw tO reMOve the enclOsure

To remove the enclosure, simply disconnect the Neutrik connec-
tor, unscrew the Rosette Thumbscrews, and remove.

80. recOnnect the BatterY & install fuse

Reconnect the Battery Negative Terminal and install the fuse in 
the fuse holder. 

81. test fOr cOrrect OperatiOn

Turn on the system and check for correct operation.  Once you 
have confirmed that everything is operating correctly, proceed 
with settings and tuning described below. 

DO NOT REINSTALL ANY PANELS UNTIL YOU HAVE CONFIRMED 
THAT EVERYTHING IS OPERATING PROPERLY.  YOU WILL NEED 
TO PUT THE SEATS IN THE VEHICLE AND RECONNECT THE AIR-
BAG WIRING, BUT DO NOT DO ANYTHING ELSE!

82. recOMMended initial settings

The following steps list initial recommended settings.  Use these 
settings as a starting point and adjust from there.  
IMPORTANT:  Depending on the source input/material the head 
unit is capable of delivering voltages that can drive the amp to 
clipping and damage the speakers and/or subwoofer - excercise 
caution and listen for signs of distortion or distress at high vol-
umes, especially with overly synthsized or bass-intensive music.

83. aMplifier frOnt channel settings

Autosense: Off (4ch only) 
BX2: Off (2ch only)
Gain: Minimum 
[Soundstage only] Output: FULL (all-pass crossover)
[Soun sub] Output: HIGH (high-pass x-over)
[Soun sub] Crossover: 65 Hz
Bass Boost: 0 [THIS MUST BE ZERO!]
Input: High (4ch) or High Level (2ch, button should be IN)

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Summary of Contents for 2007-2009 R56 JCW

Page 1: ...You Begin 2 What s In The Box Soundstage 3 What s In The Box Subwoofer 4 Tools You Will Need 5 installation A Prep Vehicle 6 B Power Ground Wiring 7 C Signal Wiring 8 D Amplifier Installation Speaker...

Page 2: ...f the vehicle has tweeters in the A pillar near the bottom outer corners of the windshield you have the HIFI or HK systems SUB ONLY apply only if you are installing the Integral Audio Subwoofer System...

Page 3: ...8 Tweeter Pigtail Pair V Soundstage Hardware 9 Midrange Mounting Adapter Pair 10 Midwoofer Mounting Adapter Pair 11 8 x 1 2 Midwoofer Mounting Screws 12 12 6 x 3 8 Midrange Mounting Screws 12 13 Integ...

Page 4: ...crew 8 27 4 x 1 2 Black Flathead Screw 2 28 Threaded Insert 3 29 Threaded Insert Installation Wrench 30 Cup Washer 6 31 Rubber Stand off 9 32 Subwoofer Mounting Bracket 2 33 Rosette Thumbscrew 2 34 Co...

Page 5: ...0 III Drill IV Drill bit 5 7 16 MUST be correct size V Wrenches or Sockets 6 7 16 7 8mm 8 10mm 9 10mm Deep optional 10 19mm VI Electrician s Wire Fish VII Scissors VIII Utility Knife IX Pliers X Cente...

Page 6: ...isconnect the seat heater wiring if equipped DO NOT put the key FOB in the ignition or in the vehicle if you have Comfort Access while this plug is disconnected Remove the seat from the vehicle 3 Remo...

Page 7: ...lip locations Remove the small trim piece 1 by pulling it toward the rear of the vehicle releasing spring clip 8 Remove right door sill trim Repeat the previous three steps for the Right Side of the v...

Page 8: ...ket and attach the ring ter minal on the end of the power wire Cut the end off of the spare wiring nipple at arrow and feed the red Power Wire into the cabin From inside the vehicle locate the wire co...

Page 9: ...clockwise turn and pulling outwards Separate the X9331 from the X15 by releasing the locking tabs on the connector joining them 18 Connect X9331 T Harness Unplug the factory X9331 connector and connec...

Page 10: ...w exact ly where you d like the control You will find that you can place it more toward the front of the recess for easier access or toward the rear for a more hidden look 23 cut release mid midwoofer...

Page 11: ...cut and mark with tape Cut the carpet and foam backing with a utility knife Cut CAREFULLY there are wires running along the front edge of the compartment The carpet should be cut SMALLER than the cove...

Page 12: ...moved from the rest of the harness in step 23 32 Access R57 8 9 Factory Amp Wiring Loom R57 8 9 w HIFI HK ONLY Under the driver seat remove the wire bundle and rubber bush ing leading to the amplifier...

Page 13: ...e speaker connections 38 Amplifier to Speaker Output Connections Connect BOTH the Left Tweeter wire AND the Left Midrange Midwoofer wires to the Left channel of the ARC amplfier Repeat for the right c...

Page 14: ...g tab Slide the inner connectors out of the housing You will see the pin numbers marked on the housing Verify with the chart above 42 Amplifier Power Signal Connections Connect the Power Ground and Re...

Page 15: ...r on the top rear when removing the door panel lift the panel up and over to clear the indicator 46 Remove Mirror Control Carefully pry the Mirror Control 2 up at the bottom rear Once it releases wigg...

Page 16: ...en pre fabricated Connector 1 will plug directly into the factory midrange connector The 18 branch 3 connects to the midrange driver The 36 branch 4 connects to the woofer The stripped ends 2 connect...

Page 17: ...he 18 tweeter pigtail connects to crossover to the tweeter 6SPK ONLY The new A pillar trim is included 56 RRemove A Pillar Trim R56 JCW ONLY Carefully lever pry out screw cap cover 1 Remove the T 20 T...

Page 18: ...panel removal tool lever open the plastic cover on the side of the dashboard Run the tweeter wire coming from the amp up the side of the door jam and into this compartment 62 Install Connect Tweeter...

Page 19: ...portion of the Neutrik connector Remove the blue portion and strain relief and insert the speaker wire through both Loosen the terminal clamping screws insert each wire observing the polarity marking...

Page 20: ...center of the Self Sealing Threaded Inserts as shown Insert the 1 Hex Bolt through the Installation Tool Then thread the 1 Hex Bolt into the Threaded Insert Be sure the nubs on the Instal lation Tool...

Page 21: ...a few turns of electrical tape around them at the seam Remove after installation 76 Mount the Floor Supports part 2 Mount the Stand offs in the pre drilled pilot holes as indicated IMPORTANT Tighten...

Page 22: ...ect the air bag wiring but do not do anything else 82 Recommended Initial Settings The following steps list initial recommended settings Use these settings as a starting point and adjust from there IM...

Page 23: ...essed by pressing and holding the right side of the 4th button from the right The factory default is 2 We recommend a start ing setting of 4 Please refer to the MINI Manual for setting the Aux level o...

Page 24: ...CEPT 2010 with HK Remove the paper backing and affix the adhesive Integral Audio badges in the location of your choice We recommend placing them on the lower section of the woofers as indicated 1 The...

Page 25: ...rcially obtained music especially downloaded via P2P file sharing recordings are often re mixed by third par ties and will have been compressed in an unknown and uncontrolled manner If you want good q...

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