MB Quart MBQX-RAD-1 Instruction Manual
MBQ X-R AD-1
AM/FM/USB/Bluetooth®
Multimedia Controller and
Vehicle-Specic Housing
for Can-Am X3 Vehicles
Operator’s Guide and
Installation Instructions
Congratulations for choosing the MBQX-RAD-1, an AM/FM/WB,
USB and Bluetooth Multimedia Controller by MB Quart. The
unit and housing are engineered to t 2017 and newer Can-Am
Maverick X3 vehicles. For more detailed information about the
product and a video tutorial, please visit MBQuart.com
CAUTION
Always consider consulting a professional audio installation
technician before installing any mobile audio components. Be
careful and take your time. Do not let wires make contact with
metal edges, sources of moisture or hot engine components.
General Information
Powersports and Marine Multimedia Source Unit
AM/FM, Weather Band Radio, USB, Bluetooth® and AUX sources
160 Watts Peak Power with Pre Amplier Line Outputs
Marine Certied to IPX67 for Water and Dust Intrusion
Auxiliary A/V Sources
Quick Connect Bluetooth Audio USB Audio Input w/Charging
Auxiliary RCA Stereo Preamp Input Weather Band Radio
Composite Video Camera Input Composite Video Output
AM / FM / Weather Band Section
USA Frequency: FM87.9 – 107.9MHz / AM530-1710kHz
Europe Frequency: FM87.5 – 108MHz / AM522 – 1620kHz
NOAA NWR Weather Band Frequency: 162.400-162.550MHz
Intermediate AM/FM Frequency: 10.7MHz
Intermediate Frequency Rejection: 50dB
Noise Limit Sensitivity: >5uV
USB / AUX / Bluetooth Audio Section
RCA S/N: >81dB Powered Outputs S/N: >74dB
USB A/D Conversion: 16bit Frequency Response: 20Hz – 20KHz
Audio Section & Other Features
Power Output: 4 x 40 Watts Max (160 Watts Peak Power)
Load Impedance: 4 - 8 Ohms / Channel
Preamp Output Voltage: 4 volts
Dual Zone Capability between Preamp Outputs and Built-in Power
Independent Subwoofer Level Control with Selectable Low Pass Filter
8-Band Graphic EQ (62, 125, 250, 500, 1K, 4K, 10K and 16K)
Installation Specications (Source Unit Only)
4” / 100mm - Total Mounting Depth Required Inside Housing
3” / 76.2mm - Housing Cut Out Diameter
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Wiring and Connections
(M) Yellow
(L) White/Black
Water Tight Plug Face Shown (Wires to Connect Exit Rear)
(K) White
(J) Red
(H) Purple/Black
(G) Purple
(F) Gray
(E) Gray/Black
(D) Green/Black
(C) Green
(B) Blue
(A) Black
Yellow (+12v Constant)
Red (+12v Accessory)
Water
Tight Plug
USB Connector
Orange (Illumination)
Purple/White (Reverse)
AM/FM Antenna
AUX Input
SUB Outputs
FRONT Preamp
Outputs*
REAR
Preamp Outputs*
Camera Input
CVBS Video Output
(Mirrors Unit’s Screen)
Black (Chassis Ground)
Blue(Amp Turn-On)
*Works with
ZONE Control
See page 19 for Video Output details
Note: See wiring chart on next page for connection tips, wire
colors and functions. Also note preamp level output connections
if using external ampliers and ZONE control capability.
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Wiring and Connections
● MB Quart recommends wire-to-wire connections such as power,
ground and speaker wiring are soldered and protected with either heat
shrink tubing or high quality electrical tape.
● The main (yellow) power wire should be connected to a source with at
least 10 amps of additional current capability to support the unit.
Wire Color Location Function
Black Plug Pin A
Blue Plug Pin B
Green Plug Pin C
Green/Black Plug Pin D
Gray/Black Plug Pin E
Gray Plug Pin F
Purple Plug Pin G
Purple/Black Plug Pin H
Red Plug Pin J
White Plug Pin K
White/Black Plug Pin L
Yellow Plug Pin M
Purple/White Harness
Orange Harness
Negative Chassis Ground (-)
Amp Turn-On (+12v Output)
Left Rear Speaker (+)
Left Rear Speaker (-)
Right Front Speaker (+)
Right Front Speaker (-)
Right Rear Speaker (+)
Right Rear Speaker (-)
+12 volt Accessory
Left Front Speaker (+)
Left Front Speaker (-)
+12 volt Constant (>10a)
Reverse Camera +12v Input
+12 volt Illumination
Preamp Level Audio Connections
● Front and rear RCA preamp outputs are labeled as such. These are
intended to be connected to external ampliers, not included.
● Subwoofer RCA outputs (green RCAs) are mono and paralleled.
They are identical subwoofer audio signals. Their frequency range is
controlled by the low pass crossover and the subwoofer level control.
Both are found in SETTINGS. See Page 18. We recommend starting
with 100Hz for the low pass crossover point.
● The unit offers a zone control feature to balance sound levels
between different zones. The front and/or rear RCA outputs (using
external ampliers) are one zone. The source unit's built-in power is
the other zone. An example is a boat having separate volume control of
amplied wakeboard tower speakers versus cabin speakers positioned
closer to listeners using the unit's built-in power. Zone level control is
found in SETTINGS. See page 18. Subwoofer RCA outputs or speaker-
level outputs are unaffected by the zone level control. All work with the
main volume.
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Can-Am X3 Source Unit Mounting Instructions
1) Remove top center plastic cover above dash pock-
et. Push up on the front
pocket edge above lighter
socket, then pull toward
you. Remove lighter socket
to facilitate wiring path or
drill a 1" hole on the side of
the pocket near the lighter
1
socket for wire access.
Route and
Connect
Wiring Here
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3
4
Back
Front
Mark Holes
2) Connect and route all wiring (as described on page
3 and 4) to source unit area
as shown. Connect source
unit wiring pigtail using the
wiring diagram. Remember
to include any RCA audio
or USB cables if the apply
in your system. Do not yet
connect to source unit.
3) Take note of the four
(4) holes for mounting of
the source unit’s housing
as shown. These must be
carefully drilled. Two (2)
in front and two (2) at the
back.
4) Set source unit housing
in place in center dash area
to locate four (4) mounting holes required for nal
mounting. Using a perma-
nent marker or awl, locate
and mark dimples for verication of where you'll drill.
Remove housing and set
aside when completed.
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Can-Am X3 Source Unit Mounting Instructions
5) Using battery-powered
cordless drill with a 9/64”
drill bit, drill two (2) mount-
ing holes in the dimpled
areas as indicated. As the
material is plastic, there is
very little pressure needed..
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6) Drill the remaining two (2)
mounting holes at the back
of the housing as indicated.
Again, as the material is
plastic very little pressure is
needed.
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7) Connect the electrical
plug and, if used, RCA
audio and USB cables. Test
source unit functionality and
sound before nal mounting
and installation. See Troubleshooting section on page
22 if needed.
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8) Place the source unit in
the na installation location
with wiring neatly secured
and zip tied in place. Attach
the four included screws
through the housing’s
mounting holes drilled out
earlier. Two T-25 32mm
screws (front) and two T-25
8
6
24mm screws (back).
Front Panel Controls
3 4 5
1
Source
2
1
POWER/Selector and Volume Knob
1/
2/INT 3/RPT 4/RDM
6
987
● Press the POWER/Selector Knob to power on the unit.
● Rotate the POWER/Selector Knob to view sources when source
selection menu wheel is displayed. To select a source, press and
release the POWER/Selector Knob.
● Rotate the POWER/Selector and Volume Knob to increase or
decrease sound levels once a source is selected.
● Press and hold the POWER/Selector Knob for 5 seconds to power
the unit off.
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SOURCE Button
● Press the SOURCE button to display the source selection menu
wheel. See next page for details. Also functions as the “back” button
in a SETTINGS menu (such as EQ, Audio, Zone Volume, Clock
Adjust, Backlight, etc.)
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1/ Button
● Preset 1 for AM/FM, pairing on Bluetooth source.
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2/INT Button
● Preset 2 for AM/FM. No other function.
5
3/RPT Button
● Preset 3 for AM/FM. Repeat play (1 or all) on USB source.
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4/RDM Button
● Preset 4 for AM/FM. Random play (Shufe) on USB source
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Scan Down for AM/FM or Track Back for USB/Bluetooth source.
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Mute for AM/FM and AUX or Play/Pause for USB/Bluetooth source.
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Scan Up for AM/FM or Track Up for USB/Bluetooth source.
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Source Selection
1/
2/INT 3/RPT 4/RDM
Source
1/
2/INT 3/RPT 4/RDM
Source
FM Radio
Weather
Bluetooth
AM Radio
Camera Input
Source
Source
Press SOURCE Button to
display source selection
Settings
Step 1
2/INT 3/RPT 4/RDM
1/
menu.
Aux Input
USB
Step 2
Rotate Selector Knob
to choose a source
or settings.
Step 3
Press Selector Knob (once) to
complete source selection menu.
Note: On USB source, the unit “auto selects” USB input whenever a device
is plugged in. All other sources must be selected by the user. When select-
ing Bluetooth, a device must be rst paired to playback audio.
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