Power Antenna Lead (Blue)

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

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)

Not used for this unit.

Illumination Lead (Orange)

Not used for this unit.

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)

Radio Antenna Receptacle

Fuse Holder (10A)

Subwoofer Output RCA Connectors

RCA Extension Cable (sold separately)

RED is right and WHITE is left.

Front AUX Input Terminal

This terminal allows for input of audio from an external device (such as a portable player), using a commercially-available converter cable.

USB Port

Connect Flash memory or iPod/iPhone (sold separately)

Interface cable for iPod (supplied)

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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CDE-121, 68-16909Z79-A specifications

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