• Channel separated time alignment (0-15 ms / 0-510 cm)
• Adjustable crossover (HPF / LPF / BPF) in the range of 20 Hz to 20 kHz
• Selectable crossover slope (6 to 48 dB/Oct)
• Selectable phase shift for each channel (0˚ or 180°)
• Memory for 10 user presets (selectable with optional remote control)
• Two optional remote control available (one with LED display or one with LCD color display
with touch screen to adjust main and subwoofer level, select one of the presets and the input
mode
• Power and status indicator (protection circuit)
• High temperature / short circuit / overload protection circuit)
Feature list
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Important safety notes and installation instructions
4
Audio connections
5
ISO harness connection
5
Note about the vehicle´s ISO plug pinout
6
Note about the current requirement
7
PC software installation
8
Connecting the unit with a Windows PC
8-9
USB port selection
9
Wrong COM port error message
10
Software user interface
11
Channel selection
12
Channel configuration (level adjustment and time alignment)
14
Application example (time alignment)
15
Adjustment of the crossover
16
Frequency chart and equalizer
17
File dropdown menu
18
Preset memory saving and loading
18
Remote setting / Application examples of the GZDSP 4.60ISO
19
Technical specifications
20
Error diagnosis
21
Warranty conditions
22
Package contents
• 1 x GZDSP 4.60ISO amplifier
• 1 x Universal ISO harness
• 1 x USB cable (A- to Mini-B connector) 1.5 m / 4.92 ft
• 1 x 4-channel line output harness
• 1 x AUX input harness (incl. remote connection)
• 1 x CD-ROM incl. PC software and driver package (for Windows)
• Owner´s manual (German and English)
Optionally available:
• Remote control unit
• Remote control unit
• Interface
GZDSP BT-Box with connecting cable (for wireless music streaming)
GZDSP Remote with LED display incl. connection wire
GZDSP Touch-Remote with color LCD display incl. connection wire
Table of contents
Channel matrix 13
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WARNING!
• screwdriver
• electric drill, 3 mm / 0.12“ carbide drill bit
• mounting screws
• Disconnect the vehicle battery before starting the installation! (Note the vehicles operating manual)
• Never drill any holes into the fuel tank, brake pipes, wiring or any other sensitive parts of the vehicle!
• Keep the installed wires away from any sharp edges!
Required parts and tools for the installation
IMPORTANT!
High powered audio systems in a vehicle are capable of generating "Live Concert" levels of sound pressure.
Continued exposure to excessively high volume sound levels may cause hearing loss or damage. Also, operation of a
motor vehicle while listening to audio equipment at high volume levels may impair your ability to hear external
sounds such as horns, warning signals or emergency vehicles! This may lead to potential traffic hazards. In the
interest of safety, consumer electronics recommends listening at lower volume levels while driving.
Select a suitable location that is convenient for mounting, is accessible for wiring and has an ample room for air circulation and cooling.
The unit must not be covered or mounted close to heat emitting objects. Because of the high operation temperature (up to 80°C), it is
important to ensure sufficient distance to any heat-sensitive object . Especially the distance between GZDSP 4.60ISO and any plastic part or
electronic component should be at least 3 cm (1.18”).
You may use the unit as a template to mark the mounting holes, then remove it and drill the marked holes. Finally mount the unit with the
mounting screws.
Choose a mounting position where all electric wires are protected from being damaged by sharp edges, heat or other conditions. +12 Volt
DC electrical connections must be fused on the battery side. Make sure your head-unit and all other devices wil l remain turned off while
connecting parts of the system. If it is necessary to replace any fuse make sure to use only an equivalent one. Using inferior fuses may cause
serious damage to your unit, wiring or even your cars electric. Any kind of damage traced back on disregard of these notes will not be
covered by the warranty!
Selecting a mounting position
Mounting the Unit
Caution
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1
LINE OUT socket
To connect the included 4-channel RCA line out harness delivering the audio signal of channel E/F
2
MAIN INPUT socket
To connect the included ISO harness for power and high-level input as well as speaker output
3
POW & PRT stat us
indicator
The amplifier is in operation mode as soon as the POW indicator turns on. When the amplifiers
4
REMOTE socket
To connect one of the optionally available remo te-control units
GZDSP Remote
GZDSP Touch-Remote
5
OPTICAL INPUT
socket
(TOSLINK)
To connect a digital audio source using the optical signal (SPDIF / stereo PCM)
Attention: If the digital audio source has no level control, we strongly recommend using one of the
available remote-control units. Otherwise the audio reproduction will be app lied at max level!
6
PC CONNECT
(MINI USB socket)
and
status indica tor
To adjust the audio setting the unit must be connected to a PC using the included USB cable
7
AUTO TURN ON
switch
Selects the turn-on mode. When ON has been selected the amplifier will turn on automatically as
8
BT BOX socket
To connect the wireless audio interface GZDSP BT-Box or remote control GZDSP Touch-Remote –
9
AUX INPUT socket
(REM IN/OUT)
To connect the 2-channel RCA AUX harness for an additional audio source.AUX can be se lected as
auto-on
130 mA
Audio connections
and G/H for further amplifiers. The signal can be set using the PC software
protection circuit is activated the PRT indicator turns on (see chapter Error diagnosis)
or
(compatible Windows PC with installed DSP software from the CD). The PC can be disconnected
when the adjustment is done. The USB cable should not be extended to ensure an accurate
communication between the DSP unit and the PC. The indicator next to the MINI USB socket will
turn blue as soon as the connection has been established.
soon as an audio signal is detected at the high-level input. In OFF position , the amplifier has to be
turned on using a separate remote wire (v ia AUX harness).
both of them are available optionally.
audio source using the PC software or one of the available remote-control units.
If the input is limited to the AUX input, the
remote wire has to be connected to the AUX harness (remote in). The remote out wire can be used
to turn on further amplifiers when the DSP unit is in operation. A wire diameter of at least 0.5 mm²
is required. The current of the remote out wire is limited to
with a common current exceeding the limitation, an additional relay is required.
switch must be in OFF position and a separate
. In case of using several units
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ATTENTION!
ISO harness connection
The GZDSP 4.60ISO will be connected directly to the wiring of the factory or after market head unit (power and
speaker cables) by integrating the included ISO harness as shown below. Cars with other than ISO connectors (e.g.
Quadlock) require an optional adapter available at your car audio dealer.
Please note that the GZDSP 4.60ISO cannot be used in vehicles with a factory active system installed. That might lead
to serious defects of the amplifier as well as of the vehicle´s electronic system. In case of uncertainty contact your car
audio dealer or the car´s manufacturer.
Note about the vehicle´s ISO plug pinout
Please note, that the pinout of the car specific ISO plug may vary in some cases. Amongst some others the cars of the
VAG group (VW, Audi, Seat, Skoda) the pins for constant and accessory power are inverted. This has to be noticed
previous to the installation of the GZDSP 4.60ISO. For this reason, the according wires (blue and yellow) can be
repositioned at the ISO harness (see above / chapter ISO harness connection).
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ATTENTION
Note about the current requirement
The GZDSP 4.60ISO amplifier has been developed to be installed using the factory wiring. For some vehicles however,
it might be necessary to connect the power wires of the GZDSP 4.60ISO directly to the car´s battery and the ground
wire to the car´s body.
- The factory´s wiring of the head unit should have a fuse with a value of at least 20A. Otherwise the power
supply might be insufficient for an accurate operation of the amplifier. (see fuses / car´s owner´s manual)
- If there are further aftermarket units like a handsfree, GPS system, charging cable or similar consumers
connected to the head unit´s factory wiring, the current might exceed the fuse value.
- It is not possible to install more than one GZDSP 4.60ISO using the factory´s head unit wiring. If further
amplifiers are to be installed, the power wire has to be connected directly the battery and ground wire
directly to the car´s body.
- For the best result, it is recommended to connect the power wire of the GZDSP 4.60ISO directly to the
battery and the ground wire to the car´s body. For this, the cable connectors of the harness have to be
dispatched and connected to separate wires (not included). Please, contact your car audio installer if
necessary.
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In order to install and use the PC software, a Windows™ XP (SP3) operating system (or later) with a USB port is
required. The installation will need about 25 MB free memory space. We recommend using a laptop for easier
handling. Insert the enclosed CD-ROM into the CD drive of your PC. If there is no CD drive available, the software can
be downloaded from the following link: www.ground-zero-audio.com
Run the setup.exe file. The installation wizard will install the software for the DSP as usual. We recommend creating a
desktop icon. The drivers will be installed automatically during the DSP software installation. The PC requires a restart
after the installation of the software
Important note for 64 bit operating systems:
It might be necessary to install the 64 bit driver manually. The driver can be found on the CD-ROM or:
www.ground-zero-audio.com
Software update:
It´s strongly recommended running always the latest DSP software. The actual version can be downloaded here:
www.ground-zero-audio.com
Connecting the DSP to the PC
PC software installation
Note about the USB connection:
The included USB cable should not be extended to avoid any kind of malfunction of the communication between the
DSP unit and the PC. The LED next to the USB port on the unit will light up blue as soon as the GZDSP 4.60ISO has
established a connection to the PC.
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In order to configure the DSP,
Select Device
RS232 Setting
Note:
Connect
Click here to test
OK
[OK] Click here to start
the GZDSP 4.60ISO has to be
connected to the PC with the DSP
software installed using the included
USB wire.
The head unit and the DSP unit have
to be turned on before running the
DSP software on the PC.
The DSP software starts by double
click on the desktop icon.
The start screen will appear and the
GZDSP 4.60ISO should be selected
as device (Select Device).
The latest software version can be
downloaded from this page:
www.ground-zero-audio.com
Demo Mode (Off-Line Mode):
It´s possible to use the software in offline mode without having the GZDSP 4.60ISO connected to the PC to become
familiar with most of the features and to create sample setups.
USB port selection
After having the DSP unit selected at the
the
Usually the correct COM port will be selected automatically. The port number
window will appear.
may vary depending on the computer´s environment. It can be selected
manually using the drop down menu.
The COM port will be assigned automatically by the Windows operating
system. Please note that this should be one of the ports COM1 to COM9. In
case of any problem, please follow the instructions on the next page.
A click on the
button will start the automatic connection process of
the GZDSP 4.60ISO to the PC.
Next click on
A number of automatic tests will be initiated now and each of them marked as
after successful examination.
Finally, a click on
connects the unit to the PC.
will open the user interface of the
DSP software.
menu,
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If this message will appear, the operating system
In this case the correct COM port is number 3
OK
Important note:
USB-SERIAL CH340
properties
USB-SERIAL CH340
Wrong COM-Port error message
assigned the wrong COM port or it was not possible
to assign one of the COM1 to COM9 ports due to
environmental issues of the PC. The COM port
assignment may be checked with the operating
system´s device manager.
Close the pop-up window by clicking
possible to select the correct COM port at the Select
COM window.
If the assigned COM port will be COM10 or even
higher one of the unused COM ports 1 to 9 has to be
deleted in order to change the previously automatically
assigned COM port for the
Subsequently, the COM port can be selected in the
of the
on the device at the device manager).
. Now it is
device.
device (right click
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
1
Input selection
MAIN
AUX
SPDIF
Gain
speakers.
SOURCE
Software user interface
- high-level audio input (via ISO harness)
- RCA input (via AUX harness)
- optical input (TOSLINK socket)
Main volume control
- Main volume (-40dB to +12dB).
Caution: The controls have to be used carefully to avoid damaging the
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2
Channel selection
Clicking the -Icon will invert the left and right inputs.
Warning
CH SETTING
Trying to synchronize (link) two channels, which have already been adjusted separately, will cause
a pop-up warning.
Confirming this with OK will reset all channel wise done previous adjustments. This cannot be
revoke. Therefore, either a separate adjustment is recommended or alternatively the copyfunctions
or can be used.
Clicking the
-Icon will link the relevant pair of channels allowing function
adjustments simultaneously (Crossover / Slope / Equalizer) for both channels.
Simultaneous adjustment of channel A and B
Independent adjustment of channel A and B
Clicking
Clicking
will copy the current adjustment of the left channel to the right channel.
will copy the current adjustment of the right channel to the left channel.
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3
Configuration of in- and outputs
Input
Output
Speaker Type
Input-MIX –
CHANNEL MATRIX
This setup should be chosen if the head unit has filtered (HPF/LPF/BPF) speaker output channels.
All 4 high level input channels will be summed to a full-range audio signal.
Outputs A+C+E+G receive a summed audio signal from the input channels FL+RL
Outputs B+D+F+H receive a summed audio signal from the inpu t channels FR+RR
We recommend connecting the input channels as follows
Front left and Front right: Highpass filtered audio signal
Rear left and Rear right: Bandpass filtered audio signal
Input summing of filtered signals
– Assignment of the corresponding input channel to the respective
output A – H.
The following input options are available:
Channel A/B : F-L (
Channel C/D/E/F : F-L (
Channel G/H: F-L (
or F-L+R (
Front-L) and F-R (Front-R)
Front-L) and F-R (Front-R)
or R-L (
Rear-L) and R-R (Rear-R)
Front-L) and F-R (Front-R)
or R-L (
Rear-L) and R-R (Rear-R)
or R-L+R (
or F+R-L (
orF+R-R (sum of Front-R and Rear-R)
sum of Front-L and Front-R)
sum of Rear-L and Rear-R)
sum of Front-L and Rear-L)
The following options will be displayed and might be selected as well.
However, these cannot be used with the GZDSP 4.60ISO amplifier.
SUB-L and SUB-R
SUB-L+R (
sum of SUB-L and SUB-R)
:
Clicking the corresponding channel will allow adjustments of crossover,
slope and equalizer functions. Same as CH Setting (2) function.
The mentioned information to channel A, B, C and D refer to the speaker
output of the GZDSP 4.60ISO. The signal of channel E, F, G and H will
be available at the RCA line output (via line out harness).
Channel configuration (level adjustments and time alignment)
Select:
Select
Gain
Delay
Gain:
Delay(ms)
Warning:
(5)
Delay(ms)
Phase
Delay(ms)
GAIN & DELAY
Marking the channel as
channels together for combined adjustments of
To adjust the output level of the respective channel
:
To adjust the time alignment of the respective channel.
Will be displayed in milliseconds.
It is recommended to fill in the measured distances of the
speakers to the listening position first
fine-tuning later at the
– 0 / 180° Phase inversion of the respective channel
– Mutes the respective channel
SPEAKER DISTANCE
Speaker distance entry
Before realizing the fine-tuning of each speaker´s time
alignment in window 4
all connected speakers should be added to the graphic.
The exact distance between listening position (head) and
cone center of each speaker must be measured.
The explanation of a correct implementation on the
following page can be used as an application example.
ed allows grouping the respective
and
.
and realize detailed
, the measured distances of
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Application example (time alignment)
Delay(ms)
All measured distances (cm) must be added to the
graphic.
Clicking the button will cause the calculation of the
respective time alignment and transfer the data to the
Further adjustments can be edited to either the time
alignment list or to the distance window.
The Reset button will delete all settings of the time
alignment. Other DSP settings remain.
list.
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6
7
Adjustment of the crossover
Important:
Speaker Type
Fullrange
Slope
HP
Slope
Note:
Adjusting the cutoff frequency
Note
Hint:
SLOPE
CROSSOVER
Before choosing the filter, a
must be defined in window 3.
When the setup consists of a front system connected to channel A/B and
a rear speaker system connected to channel C/D, the
entry
should be selected. According to the speakers and listeners request a
high pass filter (HP) can be activated at the
window.
High pass (
) / Bandpass (BP) and low pass (LP) can be chosen at the
window for the selected channel(s).
A slope of 6 to 48 dB/oct can be selected at the drop down menu.
The higher the selected value the steeper the slope starting at the
crossover frequency.
The filters can be adjusted continuously from 20 – 20000 Hz.
The controls can only be used if a filter (Slope/6) has been selected
first.
: If a filter has been selected, it is possible to adjust the crossover
frequency directly with the cursor at the frequency chart (8). Click and
hold the red (HPF) or blue (LPF) dot with the cursor and move it to the
desired point on the frequency chart.
Instead of using the crossover control, it is possible to adjust the
crossover point by typing the required value directly into the box above
and confirm with >ENTER< or by using the up/down cursor buttons.
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8
9
Function of the frequency diagram
Adjusting the parametric 31-band equalizer
FREQUENCY DIAGRAM
The frequency chart displays the adjustments of the 31 band equalizer (9) and the setting of the
crossover (7) for every output channel or a pair of output channels.
Furthermore the curves can be adjusted individually using the mouse (drag&drop).
EQUALIZER
The output channels A to F can be equalized by adjusting 31 frequency bands (20 - 20000 Hz) using
the controls (-18 to +12dB) individually. The subwoofer output channels G/H offer 11 bands (20 - 200
Hz) to adjust the audio signal.
Each frequency can be adjusted individually in 1-Hz steps in the F(Hz) window.
Additionally, it is possible to change the filter Q (bandwidth/slope) by typing the required value directly
into the box below each band control (0,5/narrow - 9,0/wide) or by using the up/down cursor buttons.
Furthermore, the curves can be adjusted individually in window 8 using the mouse (drag&drop).
The EQ-function can be deactivated with the
Using the
not affected).
button will cause a full reset of the EQ-setup to factory setting. (Other adjustments are
button without resetting the EQ-setup.
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PC Contrl
Opens the „Select COM“ window (page 9)
Open
Opens a setup file that has been saved previously to the PC memory
or an external drive
Save
Saves the current setup as a file to the PC with unmodified filename. If
no filename has been selected yet, the dialogue will ask for the input.
Save as
Saves a setup file with a certain filename.
Factory setting
Sets the unit to default settings
Class-D AMP Setting
No function
Write to Device*
Saves the current setting to the preset memory of the GZDSP 4.60ISO
unit. At the following window, the preset number can be selected.
Read from Device*
Opens one of the available presets from the memory of the
window. The blue frame indicates the actually selected preset number.
Exit
Closes the DSP software
Select Save Place
Save
Select Read Place
Read
*Important: The 10 presets can be used if the optional remote control GZDSP Remote or GZDSP Touch-Remote is
connected. Without the remote-control unit, it is only possible to use and edit the last preset that has been saved.
*Note: All presets must be covered in numerical order (Pos 1>Pos 2>Pos 3>…) without skipping a position, otherwise
it will not be possible to access all presets with the remote control.
Preset memory saving and loading
FILE dropdown menu
GZDSP 4.60ISO. The preset can be selected from the following
Open the dropdown menu at
Open the dropdown menu at
preset positions. Confirm by clicking
preset positions. Confirm by clicking
and choose one of the
and choose one of the
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Remote setting / Subwoofer channel selection
Front and rear speaker system
+ subwoofer (e.g. active sub)
2-way front system (active) +
+ subwoofer (e.g. active sub)
Channel
A/B
Front system at speaker output
HP: 50 – 80 Hz
Tweeter at speaker output
HP: 2500 – 4500 Hz
C/D
Midwoofer at speaker output
LP: 2500 – 4500 Hz
E /F - -
G/H
Subwoofer
LP: 50 – 80 Hz
Subwoofer
LP: 50 – 80 Hz
One pair of channels can
OK
be selected as subwoofer
output. These two channels
are effected using the
subwoofer level control of
the optional remote control
unit.
The dropdown menu offers
the choice of four pairs of
channels to select from.
The setting is finished by
clicking
confirmation.
as
Application examples
GZDSP 4.60ISO offers various system configurations. Here is a description of the two most common applications:
Note: The final crossover points depend on the speaker´s capacity that have been installed. The technical specifications
of the speakers will supply more information about possible applications and suggested crossover points.
Above, these are just noncommittal examples. Ground Zero will not be legally responsible for any kind of damage of
speakers or other components caused by wrong settings.
High pass filter
Rear system at speaker output
High pass filter
HP: 50 – 120 Hz
Bandpass filter
HP: 10 – 30 Hz
High pass filter
Bandpass filter
HP: 50 – 80 Hz
Bandpass filter
HP: 10 – 30 Hz
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Technical Specifications
Model
GZDSP 4.60ISO
Type
Frequency range
20 Hz – 20 KHz
RMS Power @ 4 Ω
CEA Standard CEA-2006-A
RMS Power @ 2 Ω
CEA Standard CEA-2006-A
Max. Power @ 2 Ω
CEA Standard CEA-2006-A
Processor
Sensitivity
Input resistance
Output
4 x high level output (via ISO harness)
4 x line output ( RCA)
Input
4 x high level input (via ISO harness)
Digital input: TOSLINK optical max. 24bit/96 kHz (PCM stereo)
Remote out
Recommended fuse
Dimensions
Heatsink only
W x H x L
Dimensions
Whole unit
W x H x L
Software compatibility
Preset
Gain range
Equalizer
Tiome alignment
Crossover
Phase shift
Optionally available
Remote control units
4-channel amplifier with integrated DSP and ISO connection
(-3 dB)
4 x 40 W (1% THD+N)
4 x 50 W (1% THD+N)
4 x 60 W (10% THD+N)
Cirrus Logic single core 32 bit, 8-channel, 192 kHz
High level input: 2 – 15 V RMS
AUX input (RCA): 0.6 – 5 V RMS
>47 kΩ (low level input)
AUX: 2 x RCA input (via AUX harness)
max. 130mA
20 A
185 x 39 x 96 mm
7.28“ x 1.54“x 3.78“
185 x 42 x 132 mm
7.28“ x 1.65“ x 5.20“
Microsoft Windows™ XP SP3, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1,10
10 x individually adjustable / selectable using the optionally available
remote control unit GZDSP Remote or GZDSP Touch-Remote
-40 to +12dB
6 x 31 bands at output A - F (20 – 20000Hz), -18 bis +12dB, Q 0.5 - 9
2 x 11 bands at output G&H (20 – 200Hz), -18 bis +12dB, Q 0.5 - 9