Audio Authority Car Audio System installation manual Contents

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Orientation

INTRODUCTION	4
DEFINITION OF TERMS	5
HOW THE ACCESS™ SYSTEM WORKS	7
ACCESS SYSTEM COMPONENTS	8

Planning

CHOOSING THE CORRECT SWITCHING MODULES	12
HEAD UNITS	12
PROCESSORS, EQUALIZERS AND BYPASS	12
AMPLIFIERS AND AMP SHARING	13
AMPLIFIER BYPASS	14
SPEAKERS	14

Installation

PREPARATION	15
ADDRESSING	15
INSTALL THE SYSTEM HARDWARE	19
INSTALL THE BUS CABLES	20
CHECK YOUR WORK TO THIS POINT	26
INSTALLING A CONTROL PANEL	28
CONNECT ACCESSORIES TO THE 980 SYSTEM MODULE	31
TESTING NETWORK FUNCTION	32
COMPONENT HOOKUP	34
DEMONSTRATION FEATURES	38

Reference

APPENDIX A: SAMPLE SYSTEMS	40
APPENDIX B: PRODUCT CONNECTION DIAGRAMS	45
ACCESS WARRANTY	52
INDEX	53

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Contents Demonstration Network Car Audio Page Contents Introduction Definition of Terms What is the Access System?Product Select 922 HOW the Access System WorksSelecting Products in the Access System BusesFeatures include Access System ComponentsAccess User Interfaces Control Panels Full-Featured Control PanelSwitching Modules System Module Expander ModulesSystem Specific Components DC Distribution Modules 910 Choosing the Correct Switching ModulesProduct Groups Head UnitsAmp Sharing Amplifier Product GroupsSpeakers Ampifier BypassNumber the Product Groups Begin InstallationAddress and Other Settings PreparationHow to Use These Tables Determine the Module ID settingsSources, EQs and Amplifiers Speakers Set the Address Switches Set the Programming SwitchesProgramming Switch Settings S M B T D Speaker Limit Set the Left-Right SwitchTimeout Minutes and Model SilenTouch and ModelMount the Modules Installing the System HardwareDesignate the Switching Module Locations Determine Other Module LocationsBlue Low-Level Buses Install Speaker BusLow-Level Bus Illustration.Low-Level EQ and Amplifier BypassInstall the DC Power Distribution Cables Power Supply Ventilation Choosing the Power Mode for Your DisplaySetting the Parallel Speaker Limits Check Your Work to This Point Install the RF Antenna Distribution SystemObserve correct polarity for all bus connections Rear view of the 902 Control Panel Installing a Control PanelControl Panel Cutout Sizes Control Panel ExpandersBe careful to maintain PSB Cable polarity at both ends Installing Product Select Buttons and Product IndicatorsSystem Module Accessories Remote Power SwitchTheftAlert Testing Network Function Remote System Reset902 Page Display Component Hookup Install the First ProductsPage Test Your Initial Product Installation Test Product Selection Connect the BatteryInstall the Remaining Products Troubleshooting Noise ProblemsTheftAlert Protection Selecting Additional Speaker Pairs with PSBsDeselecting Products with PSBs B System ComparisonProduct to Switch Module Wiring Diagrams System, DC and Signal Bus Wiring DiagramsExample System Addressing Low-Level BusSystem Bus Speaker Bus DC Bus Amplifier Bypass Addressing System BusAmp Bypass EQ Bypass AMP Shared System 942 916X 932 Ch. High-Level 2-Ch Low-Level Head Unit Example of split Model 910D SetupEQ Bypass Note Channel Signal Processor Or EqualizerPower Expander 915X DCModel 980 System Module / 2- and 6-Channel Hookup Channel Setup for 980EZAmp Bypass Note Amplifiers / 2-Channel HookupChannel Amplifier 916XBAT+ Amplifiers / 4-Channel Hookup942 Shared Amplifier HookupLeft Speaker Right Left/Right and Mono Speaker HookupOut of Warranty Service Access WarrantyLimited Warranty Warranty Service ProceduresIndex