Antenna Receptacle

Power Antenna Lead (Blue)

Connect this lead to the +B terminal of your power antenna, if applicable.

Note

This lead should be used only for controlling the vehicle’s power antenna. Do not use this lead to turn on an amplifier, or a signal processor, etc.

Remote Turn-On Lead (Blue/White)

Connect this lead to the remote turn-on lead of your amplifier or signal processor.

Audio Interrupt In Lead (Pink/Black)

Connect this lead to the Audio interface output of a cellular phone which provides ground shorting when a call is received.

Illumination Lead (Orange)

This lead may be connected to the vehicle’s instrument cluster illumination lead. This will allow the backlighting of the CDA-117 to dim whenever the vehicle’s lights are turned on.

Switched Power Lead (Ignition) (Red)

Connect this lead to an open terminal on the vehicle’s fuse box or another unused power source which provides (+)12V only when the ignition is turned on or in the accessory position.

Battery Lead (Yellow)

Connect this lead to the positive (+) post of the vehicle’s battery.

Ground Lead (Black)

Connect this lead to a good chassis ground on the vehicle. Make sure the connection is made to bare metal and is securely fastened using the sheet metal screw provided.

Power Supply Connector

Right Front (+) Speaker Output Lead (Gray)

Right Front (–) Speaker Output Lead (Gray/Black)

Right Rear (–) Speaker Output Lead (Violet/Black)

Right Rear (+) Speaker Output Lead (Violet)

Left Rear (+) Speaker Output Lead (Green)

Left Rear (–) Speaker Output Lead (Green/Black)

Left Front (–) Speaker Output Lead (White/Black)

Left Front (+) Speaker Output Lead (White)

Fuse Holder (10A)

Ai-NET Connector

Connect this to the output or input connector of other product (CD changer, IMPRINT audio processor, Equalizer, etc.) equipped with Ai-NET.

Notes

Interface adapter for iPod (KCA-420i) is not recommended for use with this product.

You can input TV/video sound by connecting an optional Ai-NET/ RCA Interface cable (KCA-121B) to this component.

Be sure to set “Setting the Connected Head Unit (MODEL SETUP)” to “CD CHG”, when the DHA-S690 is connected.

Steering Remote Control Interface Connector To steering Remote control interface box.

Rear Output/Input RCA Connectors

It can be used as Rear Output or Input RCA Connectors. RED is right and WHITE is left.

Front Output/Input RCA Connectors

It can be used as Front Output or Input RCA Connectors. RED is right and WHITE is left.

Subwoofer RCA Connectors RED is right and WHITE is left.

Ai-NET Cable (Included with CD Changer)

RCA Extension Cable (sold separately)

BLUETOOTH interface connector (Blue)

Connect this to an optional BLUETOOTH INTERFACE (KCE-400BT). To use a hands-free mobile phone, an optional BLUETOOTH INTERFACE

(KCE-400BT) connection is required. For details on connection, refer to the Owner’s Manual of the BLUETOOTH INTERFACE (KCE-400BT). You can also connect this to an external device (such as a portable player) by using Conversion cable (KCE-237B) for building up the AUX IN (sold separately).

Note

Refer to “Setting the AUX+ Setup Mode” on page 22. AUX+ ON :

When the external device is connected. AUX+ OFF :

When set to OFF, AUX+ source cannot be selected.

KCE-400BT Connection Cable (Included with KCE-400BT)

System Switch

When connecting a processor or divider using Ai-NET, place the three swithes in the EXT AP position. When no device is connected, leave the switch in the NORM position.

Notes

Do not make the three switches to different settings.

Be sure to turn the power off to the unit before changing the switch position.

USB Connector

Connect this to an USB Memory/Portable audio player or to an iPhone/iPod. To use an iPhone/iPod, Interface cable for iPod connection is required.

Notes

Use the supplied USB cable. If a USB cable other than the supplied is used, correct performance cannot be guaranteed.

Route the USB cable away from other cables.

To prevent external noise from entering the audio system.

Locate the unit and route the leads at least 10 cm away from the car harness.

Keep the battery power leads as far away from other leads as possible.

Connect the ground lead securely to a bare metal spot (remove any paint, dirt or grease if necessary) of the car chassis.

If you add an optional noise suppressor, connect it as far away from the unit as possible. Your Alpine dealer carries various noise suppressors, contact them for further information.

Your Alpine dealer knows best about noise prevention measures so consult your dealer for further information.

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