Hi all,
I am gearing up to begin my install, hopefully next weekend. I have questions on a few items that have confused me about the Bit One.1. I have read the manual, the FAQ's and searched this website extensively. However, there a few things that still confuse me and a few other things I would like to clarify...Please see my signature for full system details. Here goes:
1) I am going to keep my OEM source unit (no nav., but I do have an OEM 10 disc changer). I am replacing the OEM Infinity amp and speakers and adding a sub. My questions lie here: After I remove the wires from the head unit that go to the Infinity amp and remove the amp, should I connect those same wires into the "speaker in" on the Bit One.1, using channels 1 (Auto Turn-on jumper removed), 2, 3, 4, 7 and 8 then out to the amp using the same channels?
2) I have 4 GA power wire ran through the firewall and fused appropriately. A fused distribution block (one 4 GA. input and two 4/8 GA outputs) will split to each the Bit One.1 and the PDX-5. I am curious if I can run 4 GA in and out of the Dist. Block to the PDX-5 from one output and (since the input is much smaller) run approximately 14 GA from the Dist. Block into the Bit One.1's positive input and the same GA ground. Or, should I go ahead with 8 GA from the Dist. Block to the amp and the same ~14 GA to the Bit One.1? Or, (and I doubt this will work) run the 4 GA to the PDX-5 and use a 14 GA "jumper" wire from the positive of the amp to the positive input to the Bit One.1?
3) I plan on grounding the amp and the Bit One.1 to separate locations in the car.
4) Is a 14 GA power wire sufficient for the Bit One.1? If 14 Ga (or similar size) is appropriate, what is the best way to secure that thin wire in an 8 GA opening at the Dist. Block? Should I just fold it over itself a few times to add some additional mass, then tighten the set screws?
5) Can anyone recommend an accurate, pc based RTA/O-scope program for a DIY'er? Of course, relatively inexpensive is best, but all suggestions are welcome! I have little funds to give to my local shop to have them set up/tune the Bit One.1 for me.
6) What is the best GA wire for remote turn-on? I plan on running the remote wire from the head unit to the Bit One.1 and the remote out to the PDX-5 as the manual states. I have never fused the remote wire before, but it seems that there are some folks who recommend doing that...should I do so?
7) I am so confused on the MEM and KEY Switch inputs on the Bit One.1!! Can anyone tell me if those are needed in my case or even what they do? I think the language barrier has me down for the count on this one!!
I apologize for the length and quantity of the questions, just want to do everything properly. Thank you all so much for your time and suggestions!! I'm excited to get this installed and enjoy some dynamic music in the Jeep - it's been way too long!!
Jeff
2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4x4, 4.7L V8, Mechman 170 amp Alternator, Big 3, Factory Source Unit, Audison Bit One.1, Alpine PDX-5, Seas Prestige 1", Silver Flute 6.5", TC sounds Epic 10" Sealed.