MB Quart MBQ-STG3-1 Manual

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MBQ-STG3-1
STAGE 3, 800 WATT FIVE SPEAKER
RZR Tuned Audio Package
Installation Manual
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INTRODUCTION
MB QUART STAGE 3 RZR TUNED AUDIO SYSTEM
Thanks for choosing MB QUART. This RZR Tuned Audio System has been meticulously
engineered to install into your vehicle. We have made the process so simple you will be in and
out of the installation in about 3.5 hours.
This manual is laid out in CHAPTERS, for the STAGE 5 there are 20 CHAPTERS. Within each
CHAPTER there may or not be STEPS. Do them in the order presented to avoid mistakes
and frustration.
UPGRADES
The up-arrow denotes an upgrade to your
STAGE system is available. Different STAGE
systems will be denoted within the CHAPTERS.
You can always upgrade STAGE 3 and 2 to add
rear pods or the subwoofer to a STAGE 5.
INSTALL VIDEO
We strive to create a companion “how to” install video for most of our systems. The video will
have additional details on making your installation a breeze.
If available, you can locate your specific video on the website. Just type in your model number
in the search box and then look on the INSTALL & SUPPORT tab.
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WARRANTY
Your audio system is covered by a 1 year warranty from the date of invoice. It is important that
you keep your sales receipt. Furthermore, it is crucial that you record and store a record of the
serial numbers for each of the components that are included in your system. In the rare instance
that a warranty claim is needed both proof of purchase and serial numbers are required.
Additional information is on the back page.
A) Sales Receipts show: the seller, date of purchase, model and price paid
B) Serial numbers for the components
INCLUDED
The STG5 system ships in two boxes. Make sure to account for all components before
attempting installation.
Box 1
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AM/FM, Bluetooth Source Unit with a mounting adapter
Compact 2 channel amplifier
Dual Amplifier Harness with mounting hardware
Dual Amplifier Mounting Plate
Kick Panel Pods
Two cage mounted 8 inch Compression Horn Tower Speakers
Two 8 inch compression horns (kick panel speakers)
Two compression element diaphragm covers with instructional manual
USB and 3.5mm dash mount input accessory
2 black swivel mount brackets for cage mounting tower speakers
Box 2
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Compact mono subwoofer amplifier
10 inch subwoofer
Glove box replacement vented subwoofer enclosure
If you feel something is missing, please contact Maxxsonics directly via email –
[email protected]
NOTE – Hardware for mounting components to enclosures and other items you
will need are packed within the packaging for each piece. Do not dispose of any
packaging until you have completely installed your system and certain you have
accounted for every piece.
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SAFETY
Prepare your machine to safely work on it and add accessories.
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Turn the ignition off and remove the key
Remove the negative terminal of the battery (FIG S-1)
Use a packing blanket other soft material to protect your machine
Safety Glasses - always wear eye protection
(FIG S – 1)
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TIME & TOOLS
You will need about 3.5 HOURS to complete this installation depending on who is “helping.”
The following are a list of tools you will need for any of the MB Quart UTV/RZR Tuned Audio
packages. Depending on which system you are installing, you may or may not need all of them.
You might also find you own more specialized tools to get the job done. Share the pics of your
installation on our social channels to help others.
Besides the tools listed, you will also find it helpful to have some music ready for the TEST &
TUNE step. We recommend:
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USB with Music pre-loaded
Bluetooth Device like a phone with music or music app
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
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Wire Strippers and Crimpers
5/16” Drill Bit
Drill
Blue Painters Tape
Marker
½” Open Box Wrench
½” Socket (preferably deep)
10mm Socket
Ratchet
T25 Torx Driver
T40 Torx Driver
Bojo Tools (Pry Tools)
Flush cut wire cutters (Zip Ties snipping)
1 Friend
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CHAPTER 1 – PREPARATION FOR INSTALLATION
Before you start dismantling your machine, we suggest you prepare all your components,
enclosures and harnesses.
These steps will follow the CHAPTERS of the Installation Videos when completed. Additionally,
it will make life less stressful to have everything ready when you are ready to put each
component into the machine.
STEP 1 – CONFIRMING POWER TO BUS BAR
The Polaris RZR and our Tuned Audio System requires a harness that connects the battery
under the seat to the busbar harness that is located under the hood.
The harness is shown in FIG 1-1. Check that your machine has this harness installed. If not, you
can purchase from your dealer or Polaris online. The part numbers are 2881551 or 2881646
depending on which machine you own.
(FIG 1-1)
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PREPARATION
CHAPTER 2 – PREPARE YOUR KICK PANEL COMPRESSION HORNS
NOTE - Do not proceed with CHAPTER 3 until you have properly prepared the
speakers with their compression diaphragm covers. Refer to the manual called
MBQ-POD. You can also find this manual on-line by searching the model number.
Shown in FIG 2-1 is one picture from the MBQ-POD manual which will guide you step-by-step
through preparing the kick panel compression horn speakers for installation into the kick panel
enclosure and the RZR.
(FIG 2-1)
Removing the large back plate and installing the special compression horn diaphragm covers
dramatically reduces the depth of the compression horns which ultimately allows our overall kick
panel enclosure to be shallower than you would think. This assures maximum leg room for
driver and passenger in the vehicle.
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PREPARATION
CHAPTER 3 - PREP SUBWOOFER ENCLOSURE & MOUNT
If your subwoofer is not preinstalled in the enclosure, you will need to prepare the unit by
installing the clips that will hold the door from your OEM glove box.
Next you will wire the subwoofers two voice coils and screw the subwoofer to the enclosure.
STEP 1 – MOUNT CLIPS
Mount the included hinge brackets for the OEM glove box door to be fitted on to
your subwoofer as shown in FIG 3-1 through 3-4.
(FIG 3-1)
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PREPARATION
Use the provided nuts to secure the hinge brackets from the inside of the subwoofer.
Do not over tighten.
(FIG 3-2)
The clip with the closed hole mounts on the driver side with the screws on the inside where the
glove box door will cover the screws.
(FIG 3-3)
(FIG 3-4)
The hinge clip with the open hole mounts on the passenger side with the screws on the
inside where the door will cover the screws shown above.
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PREPARATION
CHAPTER 4 – SUBWOOFER INSTALL INTO ENCLOSURE
STEP 1 – INSTALL THE SUBWOOFER
Set your subwoofer enclosure on a flat surface as shown in FIG 4-1. Put the subwoofer
enclosure on its back and extend the harness from inside the enclosure as shown
in FIG 4-1.
(FIG 4-1)
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PREPARATION
If your subwoofer was not preinstalled, you will wire the woofer with the dual voice coils to 2
ohms (indicated with the Ω symbol) as pictured in FIG 4-2. We have prepared the internal
harness so you cannot make a mistake. Wiring the subwoofer for 2 ohms (2Ω) will allow the
subwoofer to develop maxximum power from the amplifier by perfectly balancing the impedance
with the amplifiers power output.
(FIG 4-2)
Use the connection where two wires will insert into one voice coil connector and then route the
other end of the wire to opposite connector, shown in FIG 4-3 and FIG 4-4.
NOTE – Wiring code is solid white connects to the (+) Red terminal
and White/Black Stripe connects to the (-) Negative
To open the terminals push down on the connector to open, push the soldered ends through the
hole and release the connector to establish a good electrical connection.
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DUAL WIRE ON
ONE CONNECTOR
(FIG 4-3)
SINGLE WIRE
OPPOSITE CONNECTOR
(FIG 4-4)
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PREPARATION
STEP 2 – SECURE THE SUBWOOFER TO THE ENCLOSURE
Due to the shape of the enclosure it can be very difficult to balance the subwoofer enclosure
and screw in the speaker for one person shown in FIG 4-6.
Consider having a friend hold the enclosure steady while you mount the subwoofer using HAND
TOOLS with the screws provided.
(FIG 4-6)
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PREPARATION
CHAPTER 5 – REMOVE & REINSTALL THE GLOVE BOX DOOR
With a small amount of pressure you can bend up on the center portion of your OEM glove box
door and remove it from the brackets.
In a reverse movement you can now reinstall this door onto your new subwoofer glove box to
give your subwoofer a stealth appearance as shown in FIG 5-1.
The subwoofer is now complete. Set aside until installation and wiring.
(FIG 5-1)
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VEHICLE DISMANTLE
CHAPTER 6 - VEHICLE DISASSEMBLY
STEP 1 – REMOVE HOOD
Start with removing the hood. This is where you will access the bus bar (FIG 6-1). Confirm that
your machine has the busbar installed by the dealer or by you. If your busbar harness has not
been installed, see Chapter 1 of this manual for clarification
(FIG 6-1)
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VEHICLE DISMANTLE
STEP 2 - REMOVE TOP OF DASH
Remove the top of the dash shown in FIG 6-2 by removing the screws.
(FIG 6-2)
STEP 3 – REMOVE THE GRAB BAR
Remove the grab bar shown in FIG 6-3 by removing the retaining clip and pin and firmly pulling
the grip toward the rear of the vehicle.
(FIG 6-3)
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VEHICLE DISMANTLE
STEP 6 – REMOVE SEATS
Remove seats by pulling on the lock clip (FIG 6-4) located between the bottom and upright
portion of the seat.
(FIG 6-4)
Behind the seats in the center of the machine is the panel where you access the oil filter. You
will need to remove this in order to feed and secure the rear speaker harness
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VEHICLE DISMANTLE
STEP 7 – REMOVE CENTER CONSOLE
Use the painters tape to mark where you remove each of the push pins and/or T-40 screws
shown in FIG 6-5.
It is wise to get some small disposable cups or sandwich bags to label the different screws to
keep track of them.
USE TAPE TO MARK WHERE
PUSH-PINS AND TORX
SHOULD BE REPLACED
(FIG 6-5)
There is a T-40 at the front of the center console in the dark. Don’t miss it. FIG 6-6.
REMOVE TORX AT FRONT
(FIG 6-6)
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VEHICLE DISMANTLE
Gently push the shifter and seat belt boots back through the console as show as
shown in FIG 6-7.
(FIG 6-7)
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VEHICLE DISMANTLE
STEP 8 - PULLING DASH BOX
To remove the DIN dash box from the dash, there are three points to address. First, locate the
rear support bracket the down bracket at the rear of the pocket and remove the
T-40 Torx screw.
PHILLIPS SCREW
T-40 TORX
REMOVE CLIP
(FIG 6-8)
Remove the clip shown on the right from the back of this pocket
and set aside for re-use when mounting your new dash source
unit. You will reuse the screw that was in the OEM piece shown in
FIG 6-8.
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VEHICLE DISMANTLE
STEP 9 – PULLING FRONT DASH
Remove 4 Torx screws from the front of the dash
REMOVE TORX
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VEHICLE DISMANTLE
STEP 10
Using a large panel popper to release X clips from the front dash assembly
PANEL POPPER TO POP THE DASH
SLOWLY ACCOUNT FOR ALL DASH CLIPS
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VEHICLE DISMANTLE
STEP 11 – REMOVING THE GLOVE BOX
Remove 2 - 10mm bolts on the top of the subwoofer where it is fastened to the internal
framework. See holes in FIG 6-9. The glove box will easily slide out.
We will use a different mounting method for the new subwoofer.
REMOVE GLOVE
BOX BOLTS
(FIG 6-9)
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PREPARATION
CHAPTER 7 – PREPARE VEHCILE FOR AMPLIFIER MOUNTING PLATE
NOTE - Before installing the amplifier plate with the amplifier in position, you must prepare the
mounting area in the vehicle.
STEP 1 - Loosen the 16mm nuts that secure the steering column to the support frame shown in
FIG 7.1. These nuts are very hard to loosen. Be careful.
Do not remove these steering column nuts, only loosen to create an 1/8 inch gap between the
nut and the frame shown in FIG 7-2. You will not retighten these nuts until the Chapter 18
section of the installation manual.
LOOSEN
DO NOT REMOVE
(FIG 7-1)
CREATE A GAP
(FIG 7-2)
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PREPARATION
CHAPTER 8 – SOURCE UNIT & DASH ADAPTER PREP
NOTE - Make sure you have removed the metal clip from the OEM dash pocket
mentioned in the “dismantle” chapter. You will need this metal clip for mounting
the new dash pocket to the RZR. Shown in FIG 8-1 and 8-2.
MOVE METAL CLIP TO
NEW ADAPTER
(FIG 8-1)
(FIG 8-2)
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PREPARATION
STEP 1 – Working on your bench or another flat surface, install your new source unit into the
dash plate adapter shown in FIG 8-3
Refer to the manual included in the source unit to mount and secure the unit into the adapter.
(FIG 8-3)
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PREPARATION
STEP 2 – Insert the long threaded bolts with the molded bolt closest to the source unit
When set face down, the source unit should look like FIG 8-4.
(FIG 8-4)
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CHAPTER 9 - INSTALL POWER HARNESS AT BUSBAR
Before we position the system harness and wire everything up we need to prepare the power
portion of the harness.
NOTE – For any audio system and in fact electrical accessory for RZR you must
have a busbar installed. The busbar brings power from the battery up to the back
side of the dash. See Chapter 1 for busbar details.
STEP 1 - You will start at the bus bar. Lay the Power, Ground and Accessory portion of the
harness in the vehicle and you begin to run each of the connectors to the appropriate
component. The harness will run through the grommet shown in FIG 9-1.
GROMMET
(FIG 9-1)
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Slice the firewall grommet on the top side to the rubber as shown in FIG 9-2.
This will allow you to move the required harnesses from the Busbar to the dash and up to the
amplifiers. You can use black electrical tape to seal the slice in the grommet now or during final
inspection.
(FIG 9-2)
STEP 2 – Push the radio and amplifier connections through the grommet. Leave them
accessible while you complete the connections at the busbar shown in FIG 9-2.
DO NOT USE
PASSENGER SIDE GROMMET
(FIG 9-3)
NOTE – In some vehicles there is an unused grommet near the passenger foot
well shown in FIG 9-3. DO NOT use this due to the placement of the subwoofer
enclosure. Use the grommet picture that has a wire look present shown in FIG 9-2.
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STEP 3 – Complete the connection at the busbar as shown in FIG 9-4. Mount the audio harness
first, with the OEM RZR connections on top. This allows you to use the red boot on the
powerline, keeping your install clean and looking factory installed.
SECURE THE RED
BOOT ON THE POWER WIRE
(FIG 9-4)
Zip-tie this power portion of the harness into place. Assure that no added wiring is near any
moving parts or components that generate large amounts of heat.
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CHAPTER 10 – MOUNT THE SUBWOOFER ENCLOSURE
With the glove box door in position and the subwoofer installed in the enclosure, you are ready
to mount the subwoofer back into the glove box location.
Sitting on the floor of the RZR, hold the subwoofer enclosure up to the grab bar pipe.
GRAB BAR PIPE
STEEL PLATES & NYLON NUTS
(FIG 10-1)
Mount the subwoofer to the RZR using the supplied steel plates (2), the (8) nuts, and (8)
washers shown in FIG 10-1. Use your ½ inch socket with a small ratchet tool to start to tighten
the nuts. Space is tight for any larger tools, a smaller ratchet will work best.
NOTE – Make sure the wiring harness from the subwoofer does not get pinched
behind the enclosure. This will prevent the enclosure from seating properly and
will not allow the front dash to snap into place properly.
The harness should be routed over the top of the push bar frame to the subwoofer
amplifier connector.
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Tighten a few threads at a time on each bolt to allow the subwoofer to rise up against the pull
bar frame evenly. This will allow the subwoofer to seat properly against the frame of the vehicle.
As the subwoofer comes up against the bar, before it is finally secure, make sure that the
speaker wire is not behind the enclosure.
PUSH ENCLOSURE FORWARD
AS YOU TIGHTEN
NOTE - When the subwoofer starts to seat into place, push the subwoofer firmly
forward as you tighten the last thread with the mounting nuts.
This forward pressure will be critical when you reassemble the front dash for
fitment into all the clips.
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CHAPTER 11 – MOUNTING AMPLIFIERS & INSTALLATION
Mount your amplifier as pictures in FIG 11-1 on the dual amplifier plate.
NOTE - These instructions are always written with the assumption that both
amplifiers and all speakers are present. This is because, everyone will want to
upgrade to more sound with speakers and subwoofers.
STEP 1 - With the amplifiers mounted to the plate, slide the Dual Amp Plate into position with
the double groove portion of the bracket sliding between the steering column support shown in
FIG 11-2 and the 16mm nuts and washers. Do not tighten down yet.
POWER & SPEAKER
CONNECTIONS
AUDIO CONNECTIONS
AND ACCESS
MOUNTING POINTS
(FIG 11-1)
NOTICE THE GAP
(FIG 11-2)
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NOTE - The Dual Amplifier Harness is designed and laid out to perfectly connect
power and speaker connections on the driver’s side of the amplifiers while the
RCA audio connections are on the passenger side of the RZR.
Make sure your amplifiers are mounted in the position shown in FIG 11-1. This
configuration is critical to make sure you can access your fine tune adjustments
for crossover and bass boost.
STEP 2 - On the front edge you will secure the plate with the 10mm bolt you removed from the
dash pocket which will also hold the bracket then will ultimately support the new dash pocket
with the source unit also shown in FIG 11-3.
10mm BOLT
DUAL AMP PLATE
DOWN STRAP
(FIG 11-3)
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NOTE – Once the amplifiers are connected, make the following adjustments to the
setting. See CHAPTER 16 – TEST & TUNE for additional information on final
system adjustments and best-settings.
TUNED PACKAGE
TWO CHANNEL AMPLIFIER
MONO AMPLIFIER
MBQ-STG-5-1
HP-OFF-LP/BP
Switch to HP - High Pass
Bass Boost to 0dB
MBQ-STG-3-1
HP-OFF-LP/BP
Switch to HP - High Pass
Bass Boost to 0dB
MBQ-STG-2-1
HP-OFF-LP/BP
Switch to – OFF
N/A
MBQ-SUBSYS-1
N/A
Bass Boost to 0dB
NA2-400.2 AMPLIFIER
SEE CHART TO ADJUST
NA2-400.1 AMPLIFIER
SEE CHART TO ADJUST
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CHAPTER 12 – DUAL AMPLIFIER & SPEAKER HARNESS CONNECTIONS
With your amplifier(s) mounted, we can now start laying in the speaker harness and plugging in
all the connectors.
NOTE – While you are working on your system, we recommend covering the
amplifiers to avoid scratching them or inadvertently hitting the crossovers with a
wrench or screw driver.
STEP 1 – Plug in the power/ground connector of the two channel and the mono amplifier. At the
same time, if you have illumination, connect the red/black. Additionally, you can connect the
subwoofer and full range speaker connectors. See FIG 12-1.
NOTE – The following shows the radio in place, this is only reference for the
amplifier connections that are mounted on the dual amplifier plate.
Review the full system wiring harness on Chapter 20.
(FIG 12-1)
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STEP 2 – Position front kick panel speaker harnesses
Make sure your front left and front right kick panel harnesses are set into place. The front cable
will be routed down the left side of the steering column to the kick panel. We will mount and wire
the pods in an upcoming step.
NOTE – The harness that will go to the Right Front kick panel needs to be routed over
the subwoofer, not behind. This will cause the subwoofer enclosure to not fit properly
against the front wall of the RZR.
STEP 3 – Push the rear harness (with the illumination wires) through grommet toward the bus
bar and down into to the center console.
NOTE – Consider using a fish tape or wire coat hanger to help you secure your rear
speaker pod harnessing with electrical tape as shown in FIG 12-2. This will make
routing the rear pod harness simple.
ELECTRICAL TAPE
REAR POD HARNESS
&
ILLUMINATION
FISH TAPE
(FIG 12-2)
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UPGRADE – The following step only applies to those systems with rear compression
horn speakers. Skip to CHAPTER 14.
STEP 4 – Route the rear pods harness
Now that you have run the rear speaker wire harness through the grommet near the bus bar
from the top of the dash, we can route the rear pods harness the rear of the vehicle as shown in
FIG 12-3.
NOTE - Make sure that you avoid all moving parts I the suspension and avoid all
heat generating components in the engine area.
REAR SPEAKER HARNESS
RIGHT SPEAKER HARNESS
OIL FILTER
ACCESS DOOR
LEFT SPEAKER HARNESS
(FIG 12-3)
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You can route the harness to the rear pods by either removing the oil filter cover on the back
wall or route your wires through small gaps in the body panels.
ACCESS DOOR CLOSED
ACCESS DOOR REMOVED
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NOTE – On a four seat RZR (4P RZR) you will need to include the 4P jumper to
extend the rear speaker harness, past the rear seats and then to the pods.
Refer to the wiring diagram on page Chapter 20 for proper placement in the signal chain. See
FIG 12-4 for quick reference.
INSERT 4P HARNESS HERE
ILLUMINATION
JUMPER/SPLITTER
INSERT 4P HARNESS HERE
INSERT 4P HARNESS HERE
(FIG 12-4)
STEP 5 – Wire up illumination
For speakers that include illumination, there is a small red/black jumper wire and splitter that
connects the rear speakers harness illumination wire to the left and right rear pod illumination.
You will make this connection in the same location as you are connecting the rear pods in the
center console.
The connection location is the same for both the 2 and 4 seats RZR. Refer to the wiring
diagram for proper placement. See FIG X-X for quick reference.
NOTE – Any excess wire that is gathered after the system is tested should be wire
tied and secured under the seat. Do not allow any of the wire harness to touch heat
generating or mechanical components of the machine.
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CHAPTER 13 – MOUNT SWIVEL MOUNT ADAPTERS ON REAR PODS
Every roll cage angle is a bit different; therefore you should take the time to install the swivel
mount brackets. We suggest you do this on a flat surface or work bench.
These brackets are designed to allow 180
degree tilt. This guaranties that the speaker
points directly forward. This position will
improve sound quality and overall volume.
Refer to instructions for the swivel bracket.
Also ensure that the adjustment Locking
Screw is at the rear of the assembly.
SWIVEL STRAIGHT
This position offers
MAXX volume
SWIVEL DOWN
This position will have less
volume to the riders in the RZR
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Stock RZR roll cages use the 1.75 inch tube. If you have an aftermarket or custom cage you will
find the correct bushings and mounts included in the box with the pods. Refer to the manual
included with your pods for additional details on mounting and wiring.
Once the speakers are on the pipe you can gently slide your pod up or down on the tube to
determine where your final height will be. Do not fully tight the pods as you may want to adjust
for your ear height after the seat is in position and the system is playing music.
NOTE - You can now wire up the rear speaker pods. Do not zip-tie the wires along
the roll cage or gather up excess wire until the system has been full tested.
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CHAPTER 14 - MOUNTING THE KICK PANEL SPEAKERS
Through hundreds of installations, we have found it smartest to mount speakers and
subwoofers in this order.
1) Driver kick panel
2) Subwoofer
3) Passenger side kick panel
STEP 1 - Using colored painters tape shown in FIG 14-1, you need to mark the fender of the
RZR where you will need to drill. To do this, hold an empty left or right pod in your hand. Hold
the pod into place to approximate the position of the mounting holes on the internal fender.
(FIG 14-1)
Set the unit down and put colors tape onto the fender behind the pod until you can see the tape
through the mounting holes when you hold the pod back into place.
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Next, use your Sharpie to mark the mount holes on the painters tape. Repeat the mounting
process for the other pod Shown in FIG 14-2.
(FIG 14-2)
STEP 2 - Drill (4) 5/16 inch holes into the fender where you marked the tape shown in FIG 14-3.
(FIG 14-3)
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STEP 3 - Remove any tape from the fenders. With the included hardware, mount the pod. The
bolt and 1 washer mount through the fender into the pod. This leaves only the head of the bolt
visible behind the tire shown in FIG 14-4..
NOTE - Make sure that the wires behind the enclosure have remained accessible
for connecting to the harness. Use some painters tape to keep them from getting
blocked by the enclosure.
STEP 4 – Push the included bolt through a washer then through the fender
This will come through the fender and into the kick panel speaker enclosure.
BOLTS
&
WASHERS
(FIG 14-4)
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STEP 5 - Using the 5/16 inch bolts, washers, and nuts, mount the enclosure shown in FIG 14-5.
NUTS & WASHERS
(FIG 14-5)
Make sure you use a washer on the inside of the enclosure against the internal wall of the pod
which you sandwich against the fender of the RZR. Use your ½ inch ratchet and wrench to
secure the pod.
Use a small racket and an open box wrench for convenience.
Wire the speaker and illumination if present and use the supplied screws to mount the speaker
to the enclosure.
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STEP 6 – Identify the harness wires from inside of each pod and connect the wires to the back
of the compression horn speakers.
Connect speaker wires as shown in FIG 14-6.
(FIG 14-6)
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STEP 7 – With the speakers now properly wired, you can mount the speaker to the enclosure.
NOTE – The speakers shown being mounted here have already had their
compression horn covers installed. This dramatically reduces the depth of the
speaker ultimately allowing our kick panel enclosure to be shallower.
Refer to the compression horn diaphragm replacement manual included with the
speakers called MBQ-POD.
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STEP 8 – With the compression horn wired properly you can position the speaker and mount
with the included hardware. We suggest you mount with hand tools to avoid blowing out the
screws. Final speaker position is shown in FIG 14-7.
(FIG 14-7)
Repeat the process from STEP 1 – 8 for the passenger side kick panel.
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CHAPTER 15 – DASH REASSEMBLY
Now you will do a partial reassembly of the front dash and loosely set into the vehicle.
REPLACE T-40 TORX
This will allow the source unit mount to be to be installed in place so the harness can be finished
in the proper location. You will button up all panels in the last step.
STEP 1 – With the harness routed through the vehicle, the next step will be to bring the source
unit connectors and RCA cables to the dash box.
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NOTE – Make sure you retained the metal clip mentioned in CHAPTER 8. Your
source unit will not mount properly in the dash pocket it without it.
CLIP MOVED FROM
OEM TO NEW MOUNT
The final trim should look perfect with all dash panels in place and your new source unit
mounted in the dash adapter.
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After all your connections have been made, gather all the cables and set into the dash pocket.
Make sure the metal clip stays at the top where you will secure to the bracket coming down from
the dash.
DO NOT LOSE THE CLIP
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STEP 2 – Push the dash assembly into place until you feel and hear a snap as the entire
assembly seats into place.
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STEP 3 – MOUNT THE USB & 3.5mm DASH ADAPTER
Every machine and more importantly every RZR owner is different. With the STAGE Tuned
Audio packages, we include a dual input dash adapter. This means that no matter how you
connect your audio system or which RZR you have, you have plenty of connections.
NOTE – The included USB and 3.5mm will require a 1 inch hole. There is a 10 foot
(3.0 meters) cable that will extend the USB and AUX input from your source unit.
Mount the USB/3.5mm adapter somewhere in the vehicle that it will be accessible but not too
low in the vehicle where it can be submerged in deep water. Due to the rubber gaskets intended
for the front and the back of the mount all you need is a small smooth surface. If you are not
installing a subwoofer in your system, inside the glove box is a good installation location.
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After you have drilled the hole in the mounting surface, make sure to pull all the wires through
the rubber grommet with the small “door” for the front. This seals the USB and 3.5mm input on
the front face. Additionally, there will be a rubber grommet on the rear of the mounting surface,
all secured by the large nut. See FIG 15-1
LARGE NUT
RUBBER GROMMET
FRONT
(FIG 15-1)
NOTE – The large thumb nut only needs to be finger tight. Two rubber grommets
help the unit seal to the mounting surface.
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(FIG 15-2)
Dual Accessory Mounted with after-market
voltage meter mounted above
Once your dual input and USB charge port are installed as shown in FIG 15-2, you can connect
the USB to the source unit connector and the 3.5mm RCA connectors to the source unit AUX-1
input. After the TEST & TUNE chapter has been completed, you should zip tie up any excess
cables.
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CHAPTER 16 - TEST & TUNE
Nearly done, but it is smart to confirm that everything is working before you put the machine
back together. With the harness connected to the busbar, you can now reconnect the negative
terminal of the battery.
RECONNECT BATTERY
Turn the ignition key to the ACC position and push the PWR button on your source unit.
NOTE – The following instructions are for confirming connectivity of the system
you just installed. Refer to the full manual for the source unit to use features like
Bluetooth® pairing, adjusting treble and bass or working with the EQ.
Here is a check list so you know you did not forget something.
With the power “ON” use the list here to check the system for all of the following. Make sure you
are using the controls on the source unit to confirm Left is Left and Right is Right. There will be
no change from Front to Rear as all speakers are on the same 2 channel amplifiers.
o
POWER ON
o
USB
o
BT MUSIC - FOLLOWING THE PAIRING INSTRUCTIONS IN YOUR SOURCE UNIT
o
RADIO - UNLESS YOU HAVE INSTALLED AN ANTENNA, YOU WILL ONLY HEAR STATIC
o
SPEAKERS - CONFIRM ALL YOUR SPEAKERS AND AMPLIFIERS ARE CONNECTED CORRECTLY
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STEP 1 – FINE TUNING AMPLIFIER SETTINGS
Refer to Chapter 12 for baseline settings before proceeding
with this section.
After you have confirmed and tested that all components
are working you will tune the amplifiers. When setting up
your amplifiers you will refer to the manual inside each
amplifier. However, through hundreds of installations we
have determined the following settings are ideal for the
following STAGE Tuned Audio Packages.
NOTE – Gain control, it is important to
adjust each amplifier gain as described in
the manual. Remember, these settings are
NOT volume controls. Gain controls,
properly adjusted help properly balance the
system sound between lows, highs and
minimize distortion that comes from the
source unit.
UPGRADES – If you installed the STAGE 5, you are set. However, if you add the subwoofer
system or add rear pods, always check back to this guide to see if your amplifiers should be
readjusted for the new components you have added.
Listen for a clear, crisp audio sound.
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CHAPTER 17 - VEHICLE REASSEMBLY
Follow along the Dual Amplifier audio harness and zip tie the harness to the machine to assure
it doesn’t come loose during rides. Once your harness is secure, you can begin reassembling all
the panels.
Here is a checklist so you do not forget anything:
o
OIL COVER ON ENGINE COMPARTMENT BEHIND THE SEATS
o
CENTER CONSOLE
o
SEATS
o
NUTS ON STEERING WHEEL COLUMN
o
FRONT OF DASH - CHECK YOUR ALIGNMENT ON WHERE THE DASH MEETS TO THE SUBWOOFER
o
TOP OF DASH
o
HOOD
NOTE – It is critical to the safe operation of your vehicle that the nuts holding the
steering column be retightened to 40 foot pounds of torque
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CHAPTER 18 - FINAL INSPECTION
Here is a check list to make sure your vehicle is ready to hit the trails. You should Pull & Tighten
everything so that you know your RZR and your audio equipment are secure.
o
NUTS ON HARNESS AT THE BUS BAR
o
ELECTRICAL TAPE ON THE SPLICE AT THE FIREWALL GROMMET
o
SUBWOOFER MOUNT
o
SUBWOOFER GLOVE BOX DOOR
o
LEFT KICK PANEL ENCLOSURE MOUNT AND WIRED
o
RIGHT KICK PANEL ENCLOSURE MOUNT AND WIRED
o
AMPLIFIERS MOUNTED AND ALL 8 NUTS ARE SECURED TO DUAL AMPLIFIER PLATE
o
NUTS ON STEERING WHEEL COLUMN
o
HARNESSES TO AMPLIFIERS
o
SUBWOOFER SPEAKER HARNESS AT AMPLIFIER
o
FRONT AND REAR SPEAKER HARNESS AT AMPLIFIER
o
HIDE HARNESSES UNDER CENTER CONSOLE SO NOTHING IS SHOWING OR HANGING OUT FROM
UNDER SUBWOOFER ENCLOSURE OR KICK PANELS
o
ACCOUNT FOR ALL YOUR TOOLS.
NOTE – It is critical to the safe operation of your vehicle that the nuts holding the
steering column be retightened to 40 foot pounds of torque.
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CHAPTER 19 - SHOW YOUR FRIENDS
Congrats on a great install and an awesome RZR audio upgrade. Get on the trails, show your
friends and show us too. We’re all over social media, just like you.
We use:
@MBQUART
#MUSICDEFINED
#RZRLIFE
#RZR
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CHAPTER 20 - LAYOUT HARNESS
In our design, you absolutely cannot make a mistake. Speaker connectors are color coded for
front rear, left and right. If you accidently make a mistake, it will not fit into the connector or
bullet plug.
Refer to the harness layout shown on the next page to plug everything into the components.
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For speakers with Illumination,
follow the instructions in the
speaker manual to properly
wire and select the color for the
illumination.
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RECORD RETAILER & PRODUCT INFORMATION HERE
Purchased From
Source Unit
__________________
_________________________
STORE NAME
DATE OF PURCHASE
________________
_________________________
MODEL NUMBER
SERIAL NUMBER
Amplifier (2 channel) ________________
Amplifier (Mono)
Front Speakers (Pr)
Rear Pod (1)
Rear Pod (2)
Subwoofer
_________________________
MODEL NUMBER
SERIAL NUMBER
________________
_________________________
MODEL NUMBER
SERIAL NUMBER
________________
_________________________
MODEL NUMBER
SERIAL NUMBER
________________
_________________________
MODEL NUMBER
SERIAL NUMBER
________________
_________________________
MODEL NUMBER
SERIAL NUMBER
________________
_________________________
MODEL NUMBER
SERIAL NUMBER
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