MPS-DSPL-BT - Audio/video converter Metra - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Audio/Video Converter
Brand	Metra
Model	MPS-DSPL-BT
Dimensions (approx)	4.5 x 2.5 x 1.0 inches
Weight (approx)	0.3 lbs
Power Supply	5V DC via USB (cable included)
Input Interfaces	Composite video (RCA), Stereo audio (RCA)
Output Interfaces	HDMI (type A), USB power
Video Support	NTSC/PAL, up to 480i/576i
Audio Support	Stereo analog, up to 48 kHz
Main Functions	Converts analog audio/video signals to digital HDMI; plug-and-play; no driver required
Compatible Devices	VCRs, camcorders, DVD players, game consoles with composite output
LED Indicators	Power and signal status
Cleaning and Maintenance	Wipe with a soft, dry cloth; avoid liquids
Safety Precautions	Do not expose to moisture or extreme temperatures; use only with provided power source
Spare Parts and Reparability	No user-serviceable parts; contact Metra support for repairs
Operating Temperature	32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
Storage Temperature	-4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C)
Package Contents	Converter unit, USB power cable, user manual

Frequently Asked Questions - MPS-DSPL-BT Metra

How do I connect the Metra MPS-DSPL-BT converter?

Connect your analog source (e.g., VCR) to the converter using RCA cables (yellow for video, red/white for audio). Then connect the converter to your TV or monitor via an HDMI cable. Finally, plug the USB power cable into a USB power adapter or TV USB port.

Does the converter support both NTSC and PAL?

Yes, the MPS-DSPL-BT supports both NTSC and PAL video formats automatically.

Why is there no picture on my TV?

Ensure all connections are secure and the source device is powered on. Check that the TV input is set to the correct HDMI channel. Also verify that the source is outputting a supported video format (NTSC/PAL).

Can I use this converter with a camcorder?

Yes, as long as the camcorder has composite video and stereo audio output (RCA jacks). Some camcorders may require an adapter.

What power source is required?

The converter requires 5V DC power via the included USB cable. Use a standard USB power adapter (not included) or a USB port on a TV or computer.

Does the converter support HD video?

No, this converter is designed for standard definition analog signals (up to 480i/576i). It does not upscale to HD.

Can I connect multiple devices at once?

The MPS-DSPL-BT has only one set of RCA inputs. To switch between multiple sources, you would need an external switch or disconnect/reconnect cables.

What do the LEDs indicate?

A green LED indicates power is on. A blue LED indicates a valid video signal is detected.

Is the converter compatible with all TVs?

It works with any TV or monitor that has an HDMI input. No special drivers are needed.

How do I clean the converter?

Unplug the device and wipe the exterior with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use any liquids or abrasive cleaners.

USER MANUAL MPS-DSPL-BT Metra

Collection of electronic components including a black rectangular device, multiple black connectors with colored wires, and a circuit board (no visible text or symbols)

Marine & Powersports Bluetooth Streaming Audio Interface w/ DSP Controls No Source Needed.

INTERFACE COMPONENTS

• MPS-DSPL-BT circuit board
• Bluetooth streaming audio circuit board
  • Volume and Subwoofer knobs
• MPS-DPSL-BT harness (16-pin & 20-pin, with gaskets)
• MPS-DPSL-BT enclosure
  • Case
• Cap (with 0-ring)

INTERFACE FEATURES

• 15 Band graphic EQ
- Bluetooth streaming from your smart device
• 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
• Water resistant enclosure with zip tie mounts included

• Clipping detection and limiting circuits
• Bluetooth interface module included
  • Volume knob & Bass knob included
• 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

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Preface 2
Installing bluetooth board ....3
Pinout 4
Installation 5
Stand-alone bluetooth diagram 6
Quick setup guide 7-12
Advanced DSP features & control options .....13-14
Other installation options ....15
Specifications 16

TOOLS & INSTALLATION ACCESSORIES REQUIRED

• Crimping tool and connectors, or solder gun, solder, and heat shrink • Tape • Wire cutter
• Zip ties • Multimeter

Google Play Store

Apple App Store iOS 12.1 or higher

PREFACE

The MPS-DSPL-BT is designed for UTV, Marine and Motorcycle applications when a source is not required. The interface includes the AXDSPL-BT Bluetooth Streaming circuit board. This board plugs directly into the DSP's circuit board and will allow your phone or tablet to stream music directly to your aftermarket amplifiers. The MPS-DSP-BT is housed in a water tight case making it perfect for ON/OFF road vehicles that are exposed to the elements. We recommend matching the MPS-DSPL-BT with our MPS-RZKIT for 2014-2020 Polaris RZR.

The MPS-DSPL-BT provides 6 outputs that are assignable to match your systems requirements. Outputs are commonly assigned as Front, Rear, and Subwoofer, which are all setup through the free Axxess AX-DSP-XL application. Included with interface are two separate knobs that are used as an overall system volume control and a subwoofer's volume control. The interface provides a 12-volt 1-amp output to turn on aftermarket amp(s). If installing multiple amps, an SPDT automotive relay will be required if the amp turn-on current of all amps combined exceeds 1-amp. Use Metra part number E-123 (sold separately) for best results.

INSTALLING BLUETOOTH BOARD

• The AXDSPL-BT Bluetooth interface will be used for adding a Bluetooth interface to the MPS-DPSL-BT for playing music from your smart device.

• While playing music the volume can be controlled from your streaming device or from the included volume knob.

• Important! Make sure the 16 pin and 20 pin plugs are disconnected from the circuit board before installing the ASDSPL-BT.

• Locate the 16-pin header on the circuit board.
• Important! Referencing how the Bluetooth interface is laid out in the picture, carefully line up the header pins to the AXDSPL-BT Bluetooth interface. Gently press down to secure.

Volume Knob Installation:

- Connect the Brown wire (Volume Control Wire) from the MPS-DPSL-BT harness, to the Orange wire from the volume knob you want controlling the overall volume of your system. The black wire from your volume control will need to be grounded. Tapping into the ground wire from the MPS-DSPL-BT harness is recommended.

Subwoofer Knob installation

- Connect the Orange wire from the MPS-DSPL-BT harness, to the Orange wire from the bass knob. The black wire from your volume control will need to be grounded. Tapping into the ground wire from the MPS-DSPL-BT harness is recommended.

PINOUT

Input 6 - N/A Black - Chassis Ground
Input 5 - N/A Pink - N/A
Purple RCA Jack - Not Required Blue/Pink - N/A
Green RCA Jack - Not Required Brown - Control Wire for BT Volume Knob
Gray RCA Jack - Not Required Orange - Control Wire for Bass Knob
White RCA Jack - Not Required Red - Accessory Power
Black/Yellow - N/A Yellow - Battery Power
* Cut off RCA jack for speaker level input

Blue/White - Amp Turn-On RCA Jack 1 - User Assignable Output
Red/White - N/A RCA Jack 2 - User Assignable Output
White/Red - N/A RCA Jack 3 - User Assignable Output
White/Green - N/A RCA Jack 4 - User Assignable Output
RCA Jack 5 - User Assignable Output

INSTALLATION

1. Install the MPS-DPSL-BT harness and make all necessary connections but leave the amp turn-on wire disconnected.
2. With the arrow stamped onto the cap facing upwards, push the 16-pin connector from the MPS-DPSL-BT harness harness into the left 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)
3. With the arrow stamped onto the cap still facing upwards, push the 20-pin connector from the MPS-DPSL-BT 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 MPS-DPSL-BT harness into the circuit board. (Figure A)
5. Slide the assembly into the case, then click it shut. Zip-tie the enclosure to a secure location. Make sure the harnesses are pointing down to ensure that no outside elements can enter the enclosure.

(Figure A)

STAND-ALONE BLUETOOTH DIAGRAM

graph TD
    A["Interface w/ BT board"] -->|No| B["Black - Chassis Ground Yellow - Battery Power Red - Accessory Power"]
    A -->|Yes| C["Any remaining wires tape off and disregard"]
    B --> D["Master Volume Knob"]
    B --> E["Bass Knob"]
    D --> F["Volume Control"]
    E --> G["Sub Control"]
    F --> H["Black - Chassis Ground Brown - Control Wire"]
    G --> I["Black - Chassis Ground Orange - Control Wire"]
    H --> J["RCA Jacks (sold separately)"]
    I --> J
    J --> K["Blue/White - Amp Turn-On Wire"]
    style A fill:#000,stroke:#fff,color:#fff
    style K fill:#000,stroke:#fff,color:#fff
    note1["Do Not Connect"] --> A
    note2["Input 5"] --> A
    note3["Input 6"] --> A
    note4["Input 7"] --> A
    note5["Input 8"] --> A
    note6["Input 9"] --> A
    note7["Input 10"] --> A
    note8["Input 11"] --> A
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    note12["Input 15"] --> A
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    note17["Input 20"] --> A
    note18["Input 21"] --> A
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    note20["Input 23"] --> A
    note21["Input 24"] --> A
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    note57["Input 60"] --> A
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    note65["Input 68"] --> A
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    note73["Input 76"] --> A
    note74["Input 77"] --> A
    note75["Input 78"] --> A
    note76["Input 79"] --> A
    note77["Input 80"] --> A

QUICK SETUP GUIDE

DSP Setup & Controls

The MPS-DSPL-BT uses the Axxess DSP XL application to control and setup your DSP. Only items pertaining to the MPS-DPSL-BT will be shown.

Download and install the AXDSP-XL app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.

Below are the quick steps to get your MPS-DSPL-BT system configured and playing. The AXDSP-XL app is powerful and offers many features.

To find out more about these advanced feature review the Advanced features page.

Open the app then select the Bluetooth Connection tab.

Google Play Store

Apple App Store iOS 12.1 or higher

With your MPS-DSPL-BT powered on, select the SCAN button. The app will start searching for available DSP's. Once found select your device. In the top left corner of the app you will see it change from Not Connected to Connected.

Continued on the next page

QUICK SETUP GUIDE (CONT.)

DSP Setup & Controls (Cont'd)

From the configurations page you should first test your system to make sure everything is connected properly after the DSP. To test your setup select the IDENTIFY button. This will play a chime thought your setup to confirm your system is ready to pass audio. (Figure 1)

(Figure 1)

Next select your VEHICLE TYPE (Figure 1)

The MPS-DSPL-BT interface will be using the Bluetooth circuit board as the source select General under the "Select Vehicle Type and OE Amp Options" menu. Keep "Without OE Amp" selected. Then select Apply. (Figure 2)

(Figure 2)

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QUICK SETUP GUIDE (CONT.)

DSP Setup & Controls (Cont'd)

Next Select the OUTPUTS tab – This screen is where you setup your speaker's output channels. Under the GROUP menu, select the first drop down arrow to the right of the word NONE. Select the name from the dropdown menu that matches the location listed on the far left of the screen.

Example: #1 - Location - Left Front, under the Groups dropdown menu select Left Front. (Figure 3)

• Location - Location of speaker.
• Group - Used to 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.

Continued on the next page

(Figure 3)

QUICK SETUP GUIDE (CONT.)

DSP Setup & Controls (Cont'd)

Next Screen will allow you to set your crossover points, filter type, and slope. If you would like to pass full frequency range to your amps set all filters to High Pass and drag the slider all the way to the left making sure the entire frequency bar is green. (Figure 4)

• 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.
• If you have a specific frequency you would like, select the number above the slider and enter in your exact frequency.
• Select the desired crossover slope, 24db, 36db, or 48 db. Higher is steeper.

Continued on the next page

(Figure 4)

QUICK SETUP GUIDE (CONT.)

DSP Setup & Controls (Cont'd)

The Equalizer Adjustment tab will allow you to independently set your preferred audio curve for each channel. It is recommended that a Real Time Analyzer (RTA) be used to adjust these settings. If you choose to leave your EQ settings flat is will not affect the output signal. The purpose of the EQ setting is to offer the user the ability to tune the system to their listening style. (Figure 5)

- The front, rear, and sub channels can be adjusted independently within this tab with 15 bands of equalization available.

• The Gain slider on the far left is for the channel selected.

Continued on the next page

(Figure 5)

QUICK SETUP GUIDE (CONT.)

DSP Setup & Controls (Cont'd)

The final step to getting your MPS-DSPL-BT setup is to save all your settings to the DSP. To do this select your CONFIGURATIONS tab and select LOCK DOWN. This will write all your setting to the DSP and save them.

Note: If you turn the ignition off or close the app before LOCKING DOWN all your information will be lost and you will need to go through the setup steps again. (Figure 6)

(Figure 6)

ADVANCED DSP FEATURES & CONTROL OPTIONS

Configuration (Figure 7)

• Identify - Click this button to confirm that the interface is connected properly. If so, a chime will be heard from the front left speaker ^* .
  * Only installations where the interface is connected to a front left speaker.
• Reset to Defaults - Resets the interface to factory settings. 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 Configuration - Saves the current configuration to the mobile device.
• Recall Configuration - Recalls a configuration from the mobile device.
• About - Displays information about the app, vehicle, interface, and mobile device.
• 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.

Connected to AX-DSPL Metra 38115948 (-81)
SETTINSTRUCTIONS	BLUESTOOTH CONNECTION	CONFIGURATION	OUTPUTS
CROSSOVER ADJUST	EQUALIZER ADJUST	DELAY ADJUST	INPUT/LEVELS
IDENTIFY	Click this button to identify the AX-DSP; the chimes will play
RESET TO DEFAULTS	Resets the DSP customization settings, will not reset vehicle type. During the reset process, the amplifiers will shut off for 5-10 seconds, and then turn back on once completed.
VEHICLE TYPE	Select the type of vehicle the AX-DSP is installed in
LOCK DOWN	Stores the current configuration into the AX-DSP
SAVE CONFIG	Saves the current configuration to your device
RECALL CONFIG	Recalls a configuration from your device
ABOUT	Displays Information about this App and the AX-DSP
SET PASSWORD	Changes password for accessing the AX-DSP
CLEAR PHONES	Clears list of Phones that are paired for Bluetooth Streaming

(Figure 7)

Continued on the next page

ADVANCED DSP FEATURES & CONTROL OPTIONS (CONT.)

Delay Adjust (Figure 8)

- 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.

DON'T FORGET TO LOCK DOWN!!! (Figure 9)

(Figure 9)

(Figure 8)

OTHER INSTALLATION OPTIONS

REV. 9/24/2020 INSTMPS-DPSL-BT

MPS-DPSL-BT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Input Impedance 1M Ohm

Input Channels 4

Input Options High-level or Low-level selectable

Input Type Differential-Balanced

Input Voltage

High Level Range 0 - 28-volts (peak-to-peak)

Input Voltage

Low Level Range 0 - 4.9-voils (peak-to-peak)

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 Selectable

Sampling 48kHz

S/N Ratio 105dB @ 5-volts RMS

Operating Voltage

Standby Current Draw

Operation Current Draw

Adjustments/Controls

Remote Output

10-16-volts DC

7mA

150mA

Application via Bluetooth

12-volts DC (signal sense or with ignition)

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