Do you need to connect an Alpine dual-BUS CD changer into Alpine Mini-BUS application?
Alpine dual-BUS CD changer as the name would imply, are able to function in two BUS systems namely; M-BUS (Mini-BUS) and AI-NET (Alpine intelligent network). The ALP/Ai-F (Not to be confused with Alpine KCA-130B); allows for an Alpine dual-BUS CD changers with AI-NET socket; to connect to and work in Mini-BUS applications. For this cable to work as described it must be connected to one of the following Alpine dual-BUS changers: CHA-S604, CHA-S605, CHAS-607, CHA-S609*, CHA-S634, VPA-S001 etc.). Dual-BUS CD changer are identified by having a selector switch inside the magazine compartment and must be to M-BUS position 2 (Position 1 for CHAS-609). Warning!! If your Alpine CD changer DOES NOT have a "selector switch" inside magazine compartment; the Alp/Ai-F cable will not apply. (Don't buy to try!!)
The ALP/AI-F works in these applications:
1. To connect Alpine M-BUS CD changer controlling radio (e.g. CDM-9801) or controller (e.g. CHM-S665RF) to a Dual BUS CD changer (e.g. CHA-S634). Note: A male-to-male M-BUS cable is required OR our 15 ft. AlP/Ai-M15 .
2. To connect older BMW, Honda, Volvo, Mercedes (Alpine derived factory radios) to a Dual BUS changer (e.g. CHA-S634). Note: A vehicle specific CD changer adapter (e.g. ABMW35, VOL-ALP etc.) and M-BUS extension cable is required.
The ALP/Ai-F DOES NOT WORK in the following applications:
1. To connect Alpine M-BUS radio (e.g. CDM-9801) to a Non-Dual BUS AI-NET changer (e.g. CHA-S624). (M-BUS radios are not capable of controlling Ai-NET changers)
2. To connect Alpine Ai-NET radio (e.g. CDA-7893) to M-BUS CD changer (e.g. CHM-S630). (AI-NET radios are not capable or controlling M-BUS changers)
3. To connect older BMW, Honda, Volvo, Mercedes etc. to Non-Dual-Bus AI-NET changer (e.g.. CHA-S624).
4. Not compatible with these CD changers: CHA-S1214, CHA-S1204, CHA-S605, MDA-5051, CHA-S624, DHA-S680 etc.
The ALP/Ai-F is approximately 6-inches long and requires an M-BUS extension cable OR purchase our15 ft. AlP/Ai-M15 instead
1. Alpine CHA-S1214, CHA-S1204, CHA-S605, MDA-5051, CHA-S624, DHA-S680 are *NOT* DUAL-BUS and NOT compatible with the ALP/AI-F.
2. Does not work for connecting an Ai-NET radios to an M-BUS CD Changer (NOT a protocol converter).Works in Alpine M-BUS applications only.
3. This part does not ship same day. It must first be assembled after which it is then shipped using shipping method selected at checkout.
