Enovation Marine Stereo

[adrianp89]

@Prkilgore Has confirmed on the XD - there is a fourth "Tower" zone.

This means in theory, you could pin the harness behind the Connext and flash the stereo to control it.

Probably will need a Yamaha tech to figure this one out. Between getting the wiring diagram for the fourth zone and what needs to be done to flash it.

 

[German59731]

Someone may have mentioned this before since its not exactly rocket science but i was messing around with my stereo yesterday which is the enovation connext. While there isnt a dedicated eq for 2021 models, you can control the sub level through the zone controls. My sub is on a separate zone so i can turn that up and or the other zones down to make the sub level higher or a better balance. Still would like an eq but in the end all i really need is to be able to have that sub level control. With that the stereo sounds pretty good...in the 275 atleast.

I did this as well. Jacked the sub volume all the way up and dropped the swim deck and inside. I ended up with a pretty good balance. I want to add tower speakers but keep the same set up. I’m quite sure it’s a programming issues because the lower left level buttons on the swim deck remote bring up a “tower” zone on the screen. It makes me wonder if the wiring is already in the tower and speakers just need to be added. Does anyone know?

 

[adrianp89]

I did this as well. Jacked the sub volume all the way up and dropped the swim deck and inside. I ended up with a pretty good balance. I want to add tower speakers but keep the same set up. I’m quite sure it’s a programming issues because the lower left level buttons on the swim deck remote bring up a “tower” zone on the screen. It makes me wonder if the wiring is already in the tower and speakers just need to be added. Does anyone know?

I didn't know that it brought up "Tower". That is interesting!

I do not think it is pinned........however you might be able to test with a meter and play with the volume from that controller to determine what pins have provide the signal.

 

[adrianp89]

I tested on mine and those buttons do not bring up a tower zone.

 

[Yamahadrvr]

I tested on mine and those buttons do not bring up a tower zone.

They bring up the word tower on my connext screen when I have the zone control page showing, but it does not highlight the tower like it does for the other zones. I’ll get a picture next time out. Like you said though, it is not pinned and likely not providing a signal in our software configurations.

 

[orionone]

Is there any way to split the RCA out on the enovation unit? We have the stock HTX-4, looking to add the wet sounds stealth AS-10 subwoofer (comes with integrated amp). So we wouldn’t have to connect to the HTX-4, we just need an RCA signal and power.

 

[jocolo21]

Is there any way to split the RCA out on the enovation unit? We have the stock HTX-4, looking to add the wet sounds stealth AS-10 subwoofer (comes with integrated amp). So we wouldn’t have to connect to the HTX-4, we just need an RCA signal and power.

you will need to use a pair of wire speakers 1 zone to do this. I used an LC2 to add jl amps i removed the stock ampp

 

[orionone]

you will need to use a pair of wire speakers 1 zone to do this. I used an LC2 to add jl amps i removed the stock ampp

Thanks, I was hoping to keep the stock amp. This is the back of the enovation unit. Highlighted are the RCA out. I’m thinking I could add a T-connector to one of the RCA out channels to split the signal? Since the sub has its own amp.

 

[jocolo21]

Thanks, I was hoping to keep the stock amp. This is the back of the enovation unit. Highlighted are the RCA out. I’m thinking I could add a T-connector to one of the RCA out channels to split the signal? Since the sub has its own amp.

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i wouldnt know, finally i just did away with inovation and installed fusion small head unit and ethernet remote, way crispier sound

 

[jacoviii]

Ok so we traded the '18 242x that we did a ton of up grades to. Now on to the '22 255xd. So my plan is to also cut out the (inovation/ICE/Conext) audio and install a Fusion but win have on screen display via a Simrad or Garmin fish finder.

 

[1WetBoat]

Ok so we traded the '18 242x that we did a ton of up grades to. Now on to the '22 255xd. So my plan is to also cut out the (inovation/ICE/Conext) audio and install a Fusion but win have on screen display via a Simrad or Garmin fish finder.

This sounds interesting, cant wait to see what you come up with. I like what @jocolo21 did on his with the Fusion also.

 

[RobbieO]

Found this on YouTube....... @2:35 mark. Recognize this?

Thanks for sharing! At least we know they have been making these displays for over 20 years, so that's a good thing.

 

[gmeyers5]

hello everyone. We have a 2022 AR250 with the enovation connext system. I replaced the stock amp with an EQ and two amps. However, the connext only works a) if the system is turned in with one input connected. You can then plug in the others or b) if you unplug the connector on the back of the connext, power cycle, and plug in the connector after the connext boots up.
Any ideas why?

I also noticed that the output power from the connext is <1V. That’s pretty low. The old amp would be close 2V since it was rated at 25W per channel.

all input welcome… thanks in advance. I was ready to go with a new head unit until I found this thread.

 

[jacoviii]

Most have had to use one of these

AudioControl LC2i PRO

2-channel line output converter with AccuBASS™

www.crutchfield.com

 

[gmeyers5]

Most have had to use one of these

AudioControl LC2i PRO

2-channel line output converter with AccuBASS™

www.crutchfield.com

Thank you. Does this go in place of the stock amp or using the speaker outputs from the stock amp as inputs to the LC2?

 

[jacoviii]

so the signal wires that go in to the stock amp go to this(LC2i) then your EQ, then new amps

 

[gmeyers5]

Here is the AMP and connection to the Connext display that is in the 2022 AR250 and other boats I'm sure....Aquatic AV 4588 manual

 

[gmeyers5]

I'm still at a loss as to why the connext works with this AMP but not the new amps I installed. I can trick it by starting with only one input connected or by booting up with the main connector disconnected and plugging it in after the Connext is booted up. I have an LC1 arriving tomorrow to try.

 

[JinOK]

Does the EQ you are using support differential audio? The output from the display is supposed to be differential, and you could be putting the unit into protect.

 

[gmeyers5]

Thanks. I'm using this one from SKAR.

SKA7EQ | 7 Band 1/2 DIN Car Audio Pre-Amp Graphic Equalizer

Skar Audio releases the SKA7EQ 7 band 1/2 DIN car audio graphic equalizer so that you can finally take full control over your car audio listening experience, dialing the sound into perfection.

www.skaraudio.com

It is very strange. The output is <1v from the display. If you start with no inputs connected after a power cycle, it will work. If you start with one input connected, it will work. If you start with the main connector off and connect it at once, it works. All other ways, you get a little static and that's it. I'm trying an LC1 tomorrow. If that fails, I'll be looking for a head unit that will work with the stern remote over CAN.