Metra AFDI-THX-01 Installation guide

Metra
Brand
Metra
Model
AFDI-THX-01
Category
Car kits
Type
Installation guide

Metra AFDI-THX-01 is an interface designed to retain the THX audio system in specific vehicles when replacing the OEM radio with an aftermarket one. It provides a 12-volt accessory output for the aftermarket radio, retains the overhead video system, and allows audio from the overhead or 3.5mm aux jack to be played through the aftermarket radio. Additionally, it offers navigation outputs like VSS, Parking Brake, and Reverse for radios with built-in navigation.

Metra AFDI-THX-01 is an interface designed to retain the THX audio system in specific vehicles when replacing the OEM radio with an aftermarket one. It provides a 12-volt accessory output for the aftermarket radio, retains the overhead video system, and allows audio from the overhead or 3.5mm aux jack to be played through the aftermarket radio. Additionally, it offers navigation outputs like VSS, Parking Brake, and Reverse for radios with built-in navigation.

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©Copyright 2010 Metra Electronics Corporation
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AFDI-THX-01
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
©Copyright 2010 Metra Electronics Corporation
1-800-221-0932
www.axxessinterface.com
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AFDI-THX-01 AFDI-THX-01
INTERFACE COMPONENTS
• AFDI-THX-01 interface
• 14 way radio side harness with rca’s
• 12 way to 24 and 16 way vehicle side harness
• 8 way harness with rca’s
Rev. 03/11/10 INSTAFDI-THX-01
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READ IMPORTANT WARNING ON PAGE 2
BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY INSTALLATION
The AFDI-THX-01 is designed to retain the THX audio sys-
tem in the applications listed when replacing the OEM
radio with an aftermarket one. Instead of using a turn on
wire in the OEM harness, the OEM radio uses CAN data to
turn the amplifier on and off. The CAN data also tells the
OEM radio when the vehicle is on and off. Because of this,
these vehicles do not have a traditional 12 volt accessory
wire in the OEM harness. By reading the CAN data the
AFDI-THX-01 will know when the vehicle is on and off and
will provide a 12 volt 10 amp accessory output to be used
by the aftermarket radio.
Another feature of the AFDI-THX-01 is if the vehicle has
the overhead video system the AFDI-THX-01 will keep that
option active and allow the audio from that overhead to be
played through the aftermarket radio; however the radio
you install must have an auxiliary input to hear the audio
from the overhead. Also if the vehicle has the 3.5mm aux
jack the AFDI-THX-01 will retain that feature by providing
a RCA output.
If you are installing a radio that has navigation built in, the
AFDI-THX-01 will provide the necessary navigation out-
puts like VSS (Speed Sense), Parking Brake, and Reverse.
This will save installation time so the installer does not
have to search through the vehicle to get these wires.
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AUDIO LEVEL CONTROL
If the audio level of the sound system is too low or high, you can adjust the input
level to the amplifier. To do this, follow these steps:
1. Locate the potentiometer next to the 14 way Molex connector on the end of
the AFDI-THX-01.
2. Using a small flat head screwdriver turn the potentiometer clockwise to
increase the input level.
3. Turn the potentiometer counterclockwise to lower the input level.
With audio only AUX in “Dual” play mode:
The audio of the auxiliary input (located on the side of the overhead console) will
play through the wireless headphones and the wired headphones (if used) and not
through the audio system. The rear speakers are muted to make listening through
the headphones easier.
With video/audio AUX in
“Single play mode:
The audio of the auxiliary input (located on the side of the overhead console) will
play through the audio system via the RSE rca jacks in AFDI-THX-01 harness. The
video will play on the overhead screen.
With video/audio AUX in
“Dual” play mode:
The audio of the auxiliary input (located on the side of the overhead console) will
play through the wireless headphones and the wired headphones (if used) and not
through the audio system. The rear speakers are muted to make listening through
the headphones
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AFDI-THX-01
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION
• Cutting Tool • Small Blade Screwdriver • Tape • Crimping Tool • Connectors
(I.E. butt-connectors, bell caps, etc…)
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CONNECTIONS TO BE MADE ON THE CAR SIDE HARNESS
1. Connect the Yellow wire to the radio’s 12 volt battery or memory wire.
2. Connect the Black wire to the radio’s ground wire.
3. Connect the Blue wire to the radio’s antenna turn on wire. If your radio does
not have this wire, connect the Blue wire the radio’s amplifier turn on wire.
4. Connect the Orange/White wire to the radio’s illumination wire. If the radio
does not have illumination wires just tape up the wire.
CONNECTIONS TO BE MADE ON THE 8 W
AY HARNESS
1. Connect the Blue/White wire to the radio’s amplifier turn on wire.
CONNECTIONS TO BE MADE ON THE RADIO SIDE HARNESS
1. Connect the Red wire to the radio’s 12 volt accessory wire.
2. Connect the Blue/White wire to the radio’s amplifier turn on wire.
3. Connect the Brown wire to the radio’s mute wire. If the radio has no mute
wires just tape up the wire.
The following wires are for radios that have navigation built in:
1. Connect the Green wire to the radio’s Parking Brake wire.
2. Connect the Blue/Pink wire to the radio’s VSS (Speed Sense) wire.
3. Connect the Green/Purple wire to the radio’s Reverse wire.
RCA CONNECTIONS TO BE MADE
On the radio side harness:
1. Connect the White rca to the radio’s left front rca output.
2. Connect the Gray rca to the radio’s right front rca output.
3. Connect the Green rca to the radio’s left rear rca output.
4. Connect the Purple rca to the radio’s right rear rca output.
If the radio does not have rca’s or only a single pair, the use of the Axxess
ALOC648 or ALOC608 line level convertor is recommended (each sold separately).
WIRING THE AFDI-THX-01
*Important: Before beginning any of the following, disconnect the negative
battery terminal to prevent an accidental short circuit.
APPLICA
TIONS
LINCOLN
MKX 2007-2010
MKZ 2007-2010
NAVIGATOR 2007-2010
LINCOLN
FLEX 2009-2010
* IMPORTANT WARNING
THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION WHICH
MUST BE CAREFULLY FOLLOWED. THE INSTRUCTIONS ARE WORDED
IN SUCH A MANNER TO ASSUME THAT THE INSTALLER IS CAPABLE
OF COMPLETING THESE TYPE OF ELECTRONIC INSTALLATIONS. IF YOU
ARE UNCLEAR AS TO WHAT YOU ARE INSTRUCTED TO DO OR BELIEVE
THAT YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND THE INSTRUCTIONS SO AS TO
PROPERLY AND SAFELY COMPLETE THE INSTALLATION YOU SHOULD
CONSULT A TECHNICIAN WHO DOES HAVE THIS KNOWLEDGE AND
UNDERSTANDING. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY AND TO INSTALL THE INTERFACE AS DESCRIBED COULD
CAUSE HARM TO THE VEHICLE OR TO SAFETY SYSTEMS ON THE
VEHICLE. INTERFERENCE WITH CERTAIN SAFETY SYSTEMS COULD
CAUSE HARM TO PERSONS AS WELL. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS
IN THIS REGARD PLEASE CALL THE HELP LINE OR THE METRA AT
1-800-221-0932 FOR ASSISTANCE.
On the 8 way harness:
1. Connect the White and Red rca’s to the radio’s subwoofer output.
If the radio does not have a subwoofer output, then the use of rca “Y” splitters
will be required (sold separately) and used on the rear outputs of the radio.
On the 16 way vehicle side harness:
• If your vehicle is equipped with the overhead video system you can listen to the
audio from the video system through your radio provided your radio has an rca
aux in. The audio from the overhead comes through the rca’s with the “RSE”
label on them.
• If your vehicle has a 3.5mm jack for MP3 players you can retain that. The rca’s
labeled “AUX” will provide the audio from the 3.5mm jack through your radio
provided your radio has an rca aux in.
INST
ALLING AND TESTING THE AFDI-THX-01
1. With all connections completed plug the connectors into their corresponding
mating connectors.
2. Cycle the key by turning the ignition on, off, then back on to test the radio.
3. Check fading controls to make sure the radio fades correctly. If not double
check tha
t the rca’s are in the correct location.
NOTE:
We have found that using some aftermarket radios auxiliary input may cause dis-
tortion to the audio from the RSE. If your radio does distort the audio from the
RSE we recommend the use of a ground loop isolator like our Axxess AGL610.
Install the ground loop isolator in between the radios auxiliary input and the RSE
rca jacks on the harness of the AFDI-THX-01
OPERA
TING THE RSE
With a DVD playing in “Single” play mode:
The audio of the DVD will play through the audio system via the RSE rca jacks in
AFDI-THX-01 harness.
With a DVD playing in “Dual” play mode:
The audio of the DVD will play through the wireless headphones and the wired
headphones (if used) and not through the audio system. The rear speakers are
muted to make listening through the headphones easier
.
With audio only AUX in “Single” play mode:
The audio of the auxiliary input (located on the side of the overhead console) will
play through the audio system via the RSE rca jacks in
AFDI-THX-01 harness.
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Metra AFDI-THX-01 Installation guide

Metra
Brand
Metra
Model
AFDI-THX-01
Category
Car kits
Type
Installation guide

Metra AFDI-THX-01 is an interface designed to retain the THX audio system in specific vehicles when replacing the OEM radio with an aftermarket one. It provides a 12-volt accessory output for the aftermarket radio, retains the overhead video system, and allows audio from the overhead or 3.5mm aux jack to be played through the aftermarket radio. Additionally, it offers navigation outputs like VSS, Parking Brake, and Reverse for radios with built-in navigation.

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