BHM
04/30/18
NTV-DOC320
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*This remote wire must be used for aftermarket amplifier remote for proper functionality.
If installing more than one
amplifier/DSP, a relay must be used for reliable turn-on (500mA max).
*Remote wire note: the ZEN-A2B (green LED) will turn on after the car is unlocked, but the blue remote wire will not output
until the key and radio are ON.
*NOTE: DownMix ON mixes vocals from center channel into Front and Rear L+R output channels.
ZEN-A2B Installation
1.
For ZEN A²B installations, the factory amplifier must be removed and the ZEN-A2B can be installed into
its place. If this vehicle is not amplified from factory then this interface is not needed.
2.
After locating the factory amplifier, disconnect it entirely as it will no longer be in use. Connect the
white, 10-pin plug removed from the amp (houses the A²B wires) and connect to the ZEN A2B
connector labeled
‘
A
²
B
’
. This connector provides power and ground to the ZEN interface as well.
3.
Connect the
blue
wire to the remote input on the amplifier*.
4.
Adjust dip-switch settings for the desired options:
5.
If using analog RCAs for signal to the amplifier, connect according to the reference chart below.
WARNING: Do not connect RCA cables to this interface until all amplifiers/external processors are
properly grounded. Failure to do this may cause damage to the interface and VOID the warranty!
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Left
Front
Right
Front
Left
Front
Right
Front
Left
Front
Right
Front
Left Rear
Door
Right Rear
Door
Left Rear
Center
Right Rear
Center
Center
Sub
6.
If using TOSLink for signal to the amplifier, connect the cable to the TOSLink port shown on page 2.
NOTE: both Analog and Digital output sound simultaneously, regardless of which type is used.
Time
Alignment
Attenuation
TOSLink
DownMix*
Loudness
Vehicle Settings
Position
DIP 1
DIP 2
DIP 3
DIP 4*
DIP 5
DIP 6
UP
(off)
Front Row
Full Scale
output (0 dB)
DownMix ON
Loudness
OFF
OFF
OFF
DOWN
(on)
Driver Focused
-12 dB output
DownMix OFF
Loudness ON
OFF
OFF
