MB QUART MBQR-STG5-2, Installation Manual

Page 1: ...STAGE 5 800 WATT FIVE SPEAKER RZR Tuned Audio Package for Polaris RZR Vehicles Installation Manual MBQR STG5 2 MBQR STG5 RC1 ...

Page 2: ...mplifier Power and Speaker Harness Two RCA Audio Patch Cables Dual Amplifier Vehicle Specific Mounting Plates with Hardware Two Kick Panel Mounted 8 inch Compression Horn Speakers in Vehicle Specific Enclosures Two Roll Cage Mounted 8 inch Compression Horn Speakers with Swivel Mount Brackets Glove Box Replacement Vented Subwoofer Enclosure w 10 Subwoofer Rear Speaker Extension Harness intended for...

Page 3: ...r a music app SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Safely prepare your machine for the installation before proceeding Turn the ignition off and remove the key Remove the negative terminal of the battery Figure 1 1 Use a packing blanket other soft material to protect your machine Safety Glasses always wear eye protection PREPARATION FOR INSTALLATION Before dismantling your vehicle we suggest you prepare all your com...

Page 4: ...em the MBQR STG5 2 is the correct Stage 5 audio system for your vehicle This system includes the MBQR RAD 2 digital media source unit in a vehicle specific housing intended to fit in the storage pocket space at the center of the dash once the pocket is removed Throughout this installation manual ensure the instructions you follow for installation applies to your non Ride Command RZR vehicle Ride C...

Page 5: ...VE TOP OF DASH Remove 2 T40 screws as shown in Figure 5 2 Slide dash forward to access back of dash and unplug gauges and switches one at a time Set dash aside in a safe location STEP 3 REMOVE THE GRAB BAR Remove the grab bar as shown in Figure 5 3 by removing the retaining clip and pin and firmly pulling the grip toward the rear of the vehicle STEP 4 REMOVING DASH POCKET REAR MOUNT To remove the ...

Page 6: ...e 5 7 STEP 6 REMOVE DASH FASCIA HARDWARE Using a large panel removal tool release the side clips from the passenger s side front dash assembly as shown in Figures 5 8 and 5 9 Slowly ensure you account for all clips removed STEP 7 REMOVE THE GLOVE BOX Remove 2 10mm bolts on the top of the glove box where it is fastened to the grab bar framework See holes in Figure 5 10 The glove box will easily sli...

Page 7: ...toward the rear of the vehicle STEP 2 REMOVE CENTER SHROUD Remove 2 plastic push clips behind the center shroud as shown in Figure 7 2a to remove the Ride Command cover or pocket depending on your vehicle Cover removed shown in Figure 7 2b STEP 3 REMOVE FULL FRONT COVER DASH TOP ASSEMBLY Remove 2 T40 screws located by the A pillars as shown in Figure 7 3a Next remove the 2 T40 screws holding the f...

Page 8: ... 7 4b STEP 5 REMOVE LOWER POCKET AND PASSENGER SIDE CUBBY Remove the lower pocket by pulling forward as shown in Figure 7 5a If you have Ride Command you will also have to disconnect the USB cable If you don t have Ride Command the pocket area is where the MB Quart source unit installs Next remove 2 plastic push clips in the passenger side cubby as shown in Figure 7 5b Then remove cubby and set as...

Page 9: ... for reassembly purposes STEP 8 REMOVE DASH FASCIA Gently pull dash fascia toward seat to remove as shown in Figure 7 8 Set aside in a safe location until it s time for reassembly STEP 9 REMOVE THE GLOVE BOX Remove 2 10mm bolts on the top of the glove box where it is fastened to the grab bar framework See holes in Figure 7 9 The glove box will easily slide out A different mounting method is used f...

Page 10: ... the body panels STEP 2 UNBOLT AND MARK CENTER CONSOLE HARDWARE Use the painters tape to mark where you remove each of the push pins and or T40 screws in the seat side and seatbelt area as shown in Figure 8 2a Remove and mark the final T40 screw at the front of the console We recommend using small disposable cups or sealable sandwich bags to label the different screws in order keep track of them f...

Page 11: ...CUT OPENING IN GROMMET AND RUN WIRING THROUGH Using a razor knife carefully slice the rubber grommet on the top side as shown in Figure 9 3a This allows you to move the harnesses into the dash and to the amplifiers Push the radio rear speaker illumination and amplifier connections through the grommet as in Figure 9 3b Leave accessible from the inside of the vehicle Use black electrical tape or sil...

Page 12: ...ier plate as shown in Figure 10 2 below This configuration is critical to make sure you can access your fine tune adjustments for crossover and bass boost STEP 3 MOUNTING PLATE INSTALLATION With the amplifiers mounted to the plate slide it into position with the double groove portion of the bracket sliding between the steering column support shown in 10 1b above and the 16mm nuts and washers Do no...

Page 13: ...nsuring the wiring intended for the amplifier harness is routed through the gap area at the forward section of the bracket Loosely reattach only the two 2 10mm rear bolts for the ECU bracket nearest the dashboard as shown in Figure 10 4 It is only important the ECU bracket is back in place for trial fitting of the dual amplifier plate It will not have its final reassembly at this step Factory Inst...

Page 14: ...ng at this point as the dual amp plate will not have its final reassembly until after the system has completed the steps in the INITIAL TESTING and FINE TUNING sections STEP 4 REMOVE DUAL AMP PLATE FROM ITS LOCATION AND FLIP OVER With the amplifiers connected to the wiring harness place a towel or blanket over the open hood area If you have the Dynamix ECU and or OEM amplifier bracket Remove the f...

Page 15: ...g 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 STEP 3 FINISH SUBWOOFER MOUNTING 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 ...

Page 16: ...T SPEAKER HARNESS Make sure your front left and front right kick panel harnesses are set into place The left front harness for the kick panel should be routed down the left side of the steering column to the kick panel area The right front harness for the kick panel needs to be routed over the subwoofer not behind and then to the kick panel area The kick panel pod installation will take place at a...

Page 17: ...on so it s even on both sides Figures 13 2a and 13 2b show potential mounting options to try out Once the general mounting position is chosen do not fully tighten the pods as you may want to do final adjustments for your ear height after the seat is in position and the system is playing music STEP 2 CONNECT WIRING Make two 2 crimped speaker wiring connections as indicated in Figure 13 3 for the dr...

Page 18: ... kick panel area Remove any tape in the drilling area from the interior kick panels STEP 3 PLACE DRIVER S SIDE KICK PANEL Place driver s side kick panel pod in its location as shown in Figure 14 3 Ensure the positioning lines up with the holes you ve drilled STEP 4 PUSH OUTER BOLTS THROUGH FENDER AND MOUNT DRIVER S SIDE KICK PANEL With the included hardware push 1 bolt and 1 washer through the dri...

Page 19: ...hreaded in insert and thread the second bolt and washer for a total of two bolts washers attaching the kick panel pod to the passenger side fender well as shown in Figure 14 6 NOTE Make sure that the wires behind the subwoofer enclosure on the passenger side remain accessible for connecting to the amplifier harness Use some painters tape to keep them from getting blocked by the enclosure if necess...

Page 20: ...gs accordingly STEP 1 ADJUST TWO CHANNEL AMPLIFIER Looking at the NA2 400 2RC shown in Figure 15 1 make the following initial adjustments LEVEL Rotate control to slightly past halfway about the 1 o clock position This represents an input level that will closely match the source unit s output at full volume allowing the amplifier to achieve full power without notable distortion STEP 2 ADJUST MONO A...

Page 21: ...NNECT REMOTE AMP TURN ON Route and connect AMP1 blue wire remote amp turn on from the adapter to the blue wire in audio system s four wire source unit harness Only the blue wire connects The three remaining wires are not used in a Ride Command application See Figure 20 4 Remove bullet connector tape up or otherwise insulate the blue wire from the AMP3 adapter as this is not used This will protect ...

Page 22: ...he switch opening in the vehicle specific panel where the source unit is already mounted Press the adapter into place to ensure the snaps lock it in STEP 2 CONNECT TO SOURCE There is an 18 inch 0 5 meter cable that extends the USB and AUX input from your source unit After mounting the adapter run the cable to the source unit and connect the USB to the source unit connector and the 3 5mm RCA connec...

Page 23: ...rce unit electrical and RCA audio cable connections in the dash as shown in Figure 17 1 First connect the short Delphi connector with bullet connectors to the four pin main power harness matching color for color with the bullet connectors Raise the completed source unit mount to the dash area Connect the electrical Delphi style connector as shown in Figure 17 2 Connect the front RCA preamp level o...

Page 24: ... unit s SUB OUT level at 35dB for the initial testing A level setting of 35dB will allow the recommended gain control settings on the subwoofer amplifier to perform distortion free while also allowing you to fine tune any bass heavy music by easily reducing the sub level setting from the source unit STEP 3b INITIAL CHECKS Ride Command Equipped With the Ride Command unit power ON check the system f...

Page 25: ...VOLUME CONTROL Level Setting B FRONT L R REAR L R INPUT L R GAIN MIN MAX X OVER LPF FULL 1 INPUT L R LEVEL 9V 0 2V 1 2 GAIN Adjustment BOOST Switch The Subsonic Filter will cut off the frequencies below the setting If using with a subwoofer the setting should be set between 15 25Hz 3 4 SUBSONIC Adjustment 1 2 3 4 BOOST 0dB 12dB INPUT L R LEVEL 9V 0 2V LPF 50Hz 150Hz SUBSONIC 15Hz 50Hz Two Channel ...

Page 26: ...rea at the forward section of the bracket Replace the two 2 10mm rear bolts nearest the dashboard as shown in Figure 20 1 and fully tighten them You will still reuse the remaining 2 10mm bolts to secure the dual amplifier plate with this kit Factory Installed OEM Amplifier AND Dynamix ECU If you have the Dynamix ECU AND the OEM installed amplifier and have chosen to retain the OEM amplifier you mu...

Page 27: ...CU or OEM amplifier bracket Secure the dual amplifier plate Simply substitute the 2 10mm screws in Figure 20 4 and use the two 2 T40 screws provided with the MB Quart Stage 5 kit to securely mount the dual amp plate STEP 3 SECURE WIRING HARNESS Secure the wiring harness with zip ties to complete the installation Ensure the routing of the harness avoids contact with any sources of heat or moving pa...

Page 28: ...TS REINSTALL CENTER CONSOLE REINSTALL SEATS TIGHTEN NUTS ON STEERING WHEEL COLUMN 2013 2018 Models 40 FT LB of TORQUE FRONT OF DASH CHECK ALIGNMENT WHERE THE DASH MEETS THE SUBWOOFER ZIP TIE STAGE 5 WIRING HARNESS WHILE AVOIDING HEAT SOURCES OR MOVING PARTS REASSEMBLE TOP OF DASH REPLACE HOOD NOTE It is critical to the safe operation of your vehicle that the nuts holding the steering column be re ...

Page 29: ...K PANEL ENCLOSURE MOUNT AND WIRING AMPLIFIERS MOUNTED AND ALL 8 NUTS ARE SECURED TO DUAL AMPLIFIER PLATE NUTS ON STEERING WHEEL COLUMN 2013 2018 Models 40 FT LB of TORQUE HARNESSES TO AMPLIFIERS SUBWOOFER SPEAKER HARNESS AT AMPLIFIER FRONT AND REAR SPEAKER HARNESS AT AMPLIFIER HIDE HARNESSES UNDER CENTER CONSOLE SO NOTHING IS SHOWING OR HANGING OUT FROM UNDER SUBWOOFER ENCLOSURE OR KICK PANELS ACC...

Page 30: ...30 2020 Maxxsonics USA Inc WIRING LAYOUT COMPLETE WIRING LAYOUT This is a complete wiring harness layout diagram ...

Page 31: ...o record serial numbers of each product final gain and crossover settings of amplifiers or any other wiring or installation related details that will be helpful if you need to add on to the system or troubleshoot any unforeseen issues ...

Page 32: ...riginal consumer purchaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one 1 year from the date of purchase Maxxsonics USA Inc will at its discretion repair or replace defective products during the warranty period Components that prove to be defective in materials and workmanship under proper installation and use must be returned to the original authorized Maxxsonics USA In...