Alpine PXA-H900 User Manual

PXA-H900

R

Multimedia Manager

Guide for Installation and Connections

Hinweise über die Installation und Anschlüsse

Guide d’installation et de connexions

Guía de instalación y conexiones

Guida all’installazione ed ai collegamenti

Vägledning för montering och anslutningar

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PRECAUTIONS

GUIDE FOR INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS

• Please read this GUIDE FOR INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS and the OWNER’S
MANUAL thoroughly to familiarize yourself with each control and function. We at ALPINE hope
that your new PXA-H900 will give you many years of listening enjoyment.
In case of problems when installing your unit, please contact your authorized ALPINE dealer.

Points to Observe for Safe Usage

• Read this manual carefully before starting operation and use this system safely. We cannot be
responsible for problems resulting from failure to observe the instructions in this manual.

• This manual uses various pictorial displays to show how to use this product safely and to avoid
harm to yourself and others and damage to your property.
Here is what these pictorial displays mean. Understanding them is important for reading this
manual.

• Meaning of displays

Warning
Caution

This symbol means important instructions. Failure to heed them can
result in serious injury or death.

This symbol means important instructions. Failure to heed them can
result in injury or property damage.

Warning

DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR ALTER. Doing so may result in an accident, fire or electric shock.
USE THE CORRECT AMPERE RATING WHEN REPLACING FUSES. Failure to do so may

result in fire or electric shock.
MAKE THE CORRECT CONNECTIONS. Failure to make the proper connections may result in

fire or product damage.
USE ONLY IN CARS WITH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUND. (Check with your dealer if you are

not sure.) Failure to do so may result in fire, etc.

BEFORE WIRING, DISCONNECT THE CABLE FROM THE NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL.

Failure to do so may result in electric shock or injury due to electrical shorts.
DO NOT SPLICE INTO ELECTRICAL CABLES. Never cut away cable insulation to supply

power to other equipment. Doing so will exceed the current carrying capacity of the wire and
result in fire or electric shock.

DO NOT DAMAGE PIPE OR WIRING WHEN DRILLING HOLES. When drilling holes in the
chassis for installation, take precautions so as not to contact, damage or obstruct pipes, fuel
lines, tanks or electrical wiring. Failure to take such precautions may result in fire.

2-EN

DO NOT USE BOLTS OR NUTS IN THE BRAKE OR STEERING SYSTEMS TO MAKE
GROUND CONNECTIONS. Bolts or nuts used for the brake or steering systems (or any other

safety-related system), or tanks should NEVER be used for installations or ground connections.
Using such parts could disable control of the vehicle and cause fire etc.

DO NOT INSTALL THE MONITOR NEAR THE PASSENGER SEAT AIR BAG. If the unit is not
installed correctly the air bag may not function correctly and when triggered the air bag may
cause the monitor to spring upwards causing an accident and injuries.

DO NOT BLOCK VENTS OR RADIATOR PANELS. Doing so may cause heat to build up inside
and may result in fire.

KEEP SMALL OBJECTS SUCH AS BATTERIES OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. Swal­lowing them may result in serious injury. If swallowed, consult a physician immediately.

DO NOT INSTALL IN LOCATIONS WHICH MIGHT HINDER VEHICLE OPERATION, SUCH AS
THE STEERING WHEEL OR SHIFT LEVER. Doing so may obstruct forward vision or hamper

movement etc. and results in serious accident.

Caution

HAVE THE WIRING AND INSTALLATION DONE BY EXPERTS. The wiring and installation of

this unit requires special technical skill and experience. To ensure safety, always contact the
dealer where you purchased this product to have the work done.

USE SPECIFIED ACCESSORY PARTS AND INSTALL THEM SECURELY. Be sure to use only
the specified accessory parts. Use of other than designated parts may damage this unit internally
or may not securely install the unit in place. This may cause parts to become loose resulting in
hazards or product failure.

ARRANGE THE WIRING SO IT IS NOT CRIMPED OR PINCHED BY A SHARP METAL EDGE.

Route the cables and wiring away from moving parts (like the seat rails) or sharp or pointed
edges. This will prevent crimping and damage to the wiring. If wiring passes through a hole in
metal, use a rubber grommet to prevent the wire’s insulation from being cut by the metal edge of
the hole.

DO NOT INSTALL IN LOCATIONS WITH HIGH MOISTURE OR DUST. Avoid installing the unit
in locations with high incidence of moisture or dust. Moisture or dust that penetrates into this unit
may result in product failure.

3-EN

Precautions

• Be sure to disconnect the cable from the (–) battery post before installing your PXA-H900. This
will reduce any chance of damage to the unit in case of a short-circuit.

• Be sure to connect the color coded leads according to the diagram. Incorrect connections may
cause the unit to malfunction or damage to the vehicle’s electrical system.

• When making connections to the vehicle’s electrical system, be aware of the factory installed
components (e.g. on-board computer). Do not tap into these leads to provide power for this
unit. When connecting the PXA-H900 to the fuse box, make sure the fuse for the intended
circuit of the PXA-H900 has the appropriate amperage. Failure to do so may result in damage
to the unit and/or the vehicle. When in doubt, consult your ALPINE dealer.

• The PXA-H900 uses female RCA-type jacks for connection to other units (e.g. amplifier)
having RCA connectors. You may need an adaptor to connect other units. If so, please contact
your authorized ALPINE dealer for assistance.

Wiring Connections

Improper wiring connections could cause serious damage to your audio system. Be sure you:

1. DO NOT connect (–) wires from left and right speakers together.

2. DO NOT ground any speaker wires.

3. DO NOT run wires where they may be pinched or cut.

4. DO NOT leave bare speaker terminals exposed. They may contact the vehicle chassis and
cause a short.

Fuse

When replacing the fuse(s), the replacement fuse must be of the same amperage as shown on
the fuse holder. If the fuse(s) blows more than once, carefully check all electrical connections for
shorted circuitry. Also have your vehicle’s voltage regulator checked. Do not attempt to repair the
unit yourself; return it to your Alpine dealer or nearest Alpine Service Station for servicing.

Temperature

In order to ensure proper performance, be sure the temperature in your vehicle is above 14 F
(–10 C) and below 140 F (60 C) before turning your unit on. Good air circulation is essential to
prevent internal heat build-up in the unit.

4-EN

Contents

PRECAUTIONS 2

Accessories 6
Installation 7
Connections 12
Examples of system expansion 14
Installing with wires only (no terminals) 18

IMPORTANT

Please record the serial number of your unit in the space provided below and keep it as a perma­nent record. The serial number plate is located on the bottom of the unit.

SERIAL NUMBER:
INSTALLATION DATE:
INSTALLATION TECHNICIAN:
PLACE OF PURCHASE:

To prevent external noise from entering the audio system.

• Locate the unit and route the leads at least 10cm 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.

5-EN

Accessories

Ai-NET cable
(6m)

Connection
Cable

Velcro tape for
mounting
remote control
unit holder

Pan head screw
(M3 x 5)

Display cable
(6m)

Spacer Bracket Spare fuse

Velcro tape for
mounting stand

Flat head screw
(M5 x 8)

Stand Microphone

(15A)

Battery (AAA) Flanged self-

tapping screw
(M4 x 14)

x 4 x 4 x 2

Remote control Remote control

unit holder

Terminal board
cover

Hexagonal
wrench (M2.6)

Hexagon screw
(M4 x 10)

Screw for
mounting
remote control
unit holder
(M2.9 x 20)

x 4 x 4

Side bracket Inner case Flush mount Pan head screw

(M2.6 x 6)

One on each side

Face plate

x 2 x 2 x 4

6-EN

x 2

Self-tapping
screw
(M2.6 x 8)

Installation

• Mounting the display

1. Remove the face plate.

Face plate

2. Use a screwdriver, etc., to slide the locking pin, then take out the inner case.

Inner case

Locking pin

3. Mount the display using the included screws.

Bracket

Spacer

Display

Pan head screw
(M3 x 5) x 2

4. Mount the previously removed inner case into the dashboard. Slide the display unit into the
case.

Dashboard

Inner case

Face plate

7-EN

< JAPANESE CAR >

1. After step 2 on page 7, remove the included side bracket.

Side bracket

Side bracket

2. Mount the display using the included screws.

Bracket

Spacer

Display

Pan head screw
(M3 x 5) x 2

3. Mount the spacer and bracket to the display. Next, securely mount the factory brackets re­moved from the factory radio, to the display assembly.

Flat head screws (M5 x 8)

8-EN

Bracket

• Flush Mounting the display

1. Make a cut-out approximately 178 (width) by 50 (height) mm (7 inches by 2 inches) in size at
your desired mounting location.

WARNING: When making cut-outs, be careful not to damage pipes, tanks, electric wires, etc.

Doing so could lead to accidents or fire.

2. After step 2 on page 7, remove the included side bracket.

Side bracket

Side bracket

3. Remove the spacer from the bracket.

Spacer

4. Mount the spacer on the display using the included screws.

Spacer

Display

Pan head screw (M3 x 5) x 2

5. Attach the flush mount brackets to the display using the included screws. Mount this assembly
into the prepared cut-out.

Flush mount

Bracket

Face plate

Self-tapping screw
(M2.6 x 8) x 4

9-EN

• Mounting the base unit

1. Decide on the installation location.

• The trunk, etc., is the best place.

2. Mark the positions of the mounting screws at the chosen location.

3. Drill 3mm (1/8”) holes or smaller.
WARNING: When making holes, be careful not to damage pipes, tanks, electric wires, etc.

Doing so could lead to accidents or fire.

4. Securely mount the unit using the four included flanged self-tapping screws (M4 x 14).

Flanged self-tapping screw (M4 x 14)

• Mounting Microphone

Mounting Location

Mount the microphone on the rear-view mirror, headrest, sun visor, or other appropriate location.

1. Peel off the protective papers from the adhesive side of the Velcro fasteners. Attach 2 pieces
of the Velcro fasteners on to the microphone holder base and the other side of the Velcro
fastener on the spot where the microphone holder base is located.

2. Insert the microphone into the Y-shaped holder on the holder base.

10-EN

• Mounting the remote control unit holder

• If the remote control unit is exposed to direct sunlight, remove it from the holder and store it in
the glove compartment.

• If the holder cannot be securely fastened in place with the Velcro, install it using screws.

Remote Control

Screw for mounting
remote control unit
holder (M2.9 x 20)

Console box, etc.

WARNING: Do not install the product near the passenger seat’s airbag. Doing so could

hamper airbag operation, leading to accidents or injury.

Remote Control Holder

Velcro tape

11-EN

Connections

• Basic Connections Diagram

< Ceiling >

NOTE

Normally the various indicators
are lit blue.

Dolby Digital Indicator

Lights white during Dolby Digital
decoding.

PRO LOGIC Indicator

Lights white during Dolby Surround
decoding.

HDCD Indicator

Lights white during HDCD decoding.

DTS Indicator

Lights white during DTS decoding.

MPEG Indicator

Lights white during MPEG2 decoding.

12-EN

PC CONTROL

MIC.

MEMORY
LOCK

Microphone jack

Use this to connect a microphone.

Note: Remove the 2 screws marked ★ using the included

hexagonal wrench (M2.6).

Computer terminal

Used to make settings and adjustments with a
computer.
A special cable and computer software are required.
For details, contact your store of purchase or an
Alpine Information Center.

Reset switch

Memory on/off selector switch

Use this to set whether or not settings and
adjustments can be stored in the memory.

< Side Panel >

Input Side

CD

CHANGER

DVD

DIGITAL1

DIGITAL2
RCA INPUT
ANALOG 1

(L)

Ai-NET IN

ANALOG2

(R)

Output Side

FUSE

POWER SUPPLY

15A

BATTERY

DIGITAL3

INPUT

CHANGER IN

ANALOG3

CENTER

GND

SUBWOOFER REAR FRONT LOW FRONT MID FRONT HIGH

GUIDE INPUT

Cord specifications Connect to:

• Head unit input terminal (optical digital input)

Used for system expansion (Ai-NET head unit, etc.).

• Changer input terminal (optical digital input)

Used for system expansion (Ai-NET changer, etc.).

• DVD player input terminal (optical digital input)

Used for system expansion (DVD player, etc.).

Connect to an Ai-NET product
using an optical fiber cable.

Connect to an Ai-NET product
using an optical fiber cable.

Connect to an Ai-NET product
using an optical fiber cable.

Display

DISPLAY

Cord specifications Connect to:

• Changer input terminal (Ai-NET input)

Used for system expansion (Ai-NET changer, etc.).

• Ai-NET input terminal (Ai-NET input)

Used for system expansion (DVD player, etc.).

• Audio input jacks (RCA inputs)

Used to input the audio output signals of a head unit
connected with RCA connections to the PXA-H900.

(L)

OUTPUT

(R)

Cord colors and specifications

• Front tweeter speaker output jacks (RCA outputs)

Outputs signals for driving the front tweeter speakers.

• Front midrange speaker output jacks (RCA outputs)

Outputs signals for driving the front midrange speakers.

• Front mid-bass speaker output jacks (RCA outputs)

Outputs signals for driving the front mid-bass speakers.

• Rear speaker output jacks (RCA outputs)

Outputs signals for driving the rear speakers.

• Subwoofer output jacks (RCA outputs)

Outputs signals for driving the subwoofer.

• Center speaker output jack (RCA output)

Outputs signals for driving the center speaker.

• Navigation audio input jack (RCA input)

Used to input the audio output signals of a navigation
system.

• Remote ON cable

Blue

Connect to the head unit for RCA connections.
(Non Ai-NET connection)

Blue/

• Remote OUT cable

White

Connect to the amplifier or other peripheral device.

• Illumination cable

Lights the PXA-H900.

Orange

Operates in association with the small lamp or other light.

White/

• Guide control cable 1

Green

 Used to interrupt the navigation system’s sound.

• Guide control cable 2

White/
Green

 Not used.

• Ground terminal

Connect securely to a metal part of the vehicle’s body
using the ground cord.

• Battery power terminal

Power is supplied constantly to the PXA-H900 regardless
of whether the engine key is on or off.

Connect to an Ai-NET product using an Ai-NET cord.
For connection to the PXA-H900, use the straight
side.

Connect to an Ai-NET product using an Ai-NET cord.
For connection to the PXA-H900, use the straight
side.

Used for RCA connections.
Connect to the head unit.

Connect to:

Connect to the amplifier for the front tweeter
speaker.

Connect to the amplifier for the front
midrange speaker.

Connect to the amplifier for the front mid­bass speaker.

Connect to the amplifier for the rear speaker.

Connect to the amplifier for the subwoofer.

Connect to the amplifier for the center
speaker.

Connect to the navigation system.

Used for RCA connections.
(Non Ai-NET connection)

Used to add an amplifier.

Connect to the vehicle’s small light cord.

Connect to the navigation system.

Not used.

Connect to the vehicle’s body using the
ground cord.

Connect to a cord to which power is
constantly supplied.

13-EN

Examples of system expansion

• PXA-H900 + CD A-7990R Head Unit + CD Changer + External Amplifier

Fiber Optic Cable (Sold Separately)

Input Side

CD

CHANGER

DVD

DIGITAL1

DIGITAL2
RCA INPUT
ANALOG 1

(L)

(R)

Ai-NET IN
ANALOG2

CHANGER IN

ANALOG3

DIGITAL3

INPUT

DISPLAY

Output Side

FUSE

POWER SUPPLY

15A

BATTERY

Fiber Optic Cable (Sold Separately)

Ai-NET Cable (Included with CD Changer)

Ai-NET Cable (Included)

CENTER

SUBWOOFER REAR FRONT LOW FRONT MID FRONT HIGH

GND

GUIDE INPUT

Remote OUT Cable

Remote ON Cable

Illumination Cable

Guide Control Cable 1

Guide Control Cable 2

Grounding Cable (Sold Separately)

Battery Power Cable (Sold Separately)

(L)

OUTPUT

(R)

Front Tweeter Output (L)
Front Tweeter Output (R)
Front Mid Range Output (L)
Front Mid Range Output (R)
Front Mid Bass Output (L)
Front Mid Bass Output (R)
Rear Output (L)
Rear Output (R)
Subwoofer Output (L)

Subwoofer Output (R)
Center Output

Blue/White

Blue

Orange

White/green

White/green

★

CDA-7990R

Head Unit

System Switch

EQ

/

DIV

To External Amplifier

To External Amplifier Remote ON Cable

Not used in this system

To the vehicle's small light cable

Not used in this system

Not used

Connect to a metal part of
chassis body with a screw.

★★

Ai-NET Compatible

CD Changer

Battery

NOTES

• For the ground cord (sold separately) and battery power cord (sold sepa­rately), pass the wires through the included terminal board cover before
connecting them to the PXA-H900. After this, mount the terminal board cover
on the PXA-H900.

• If the ground cord (sold separately) and battery power cord (sold separately)
are only wires (if they do not have terminals), refer to “Installing with wires
only (no terminals)” (page 18) to install.

Please observe the following when using Fiber Optic Cable.

• Do not coil the Fiber Optic Cable smaller than a 30mm radius.

• Do not place anything on top of the Fiber Optic Cable.

14-EN

NOTES

★ When connecting a Optical

Digital CD Changer

★★When connecting a Optical

Digital CD Changer, change the
Digital/Analog switch of the CD
Changer to “2” (Digital Output)

12

• PXA-H900 + Ai-NET Compatible Head Unit + CD Changer + External Amplifier

Input Side

RCA INPUT

ANALOG 1

(L)

Ai-NET IN

ANALOG2

(R)

Output Side

FUSE

POWER SUPPLY

15A

BATTERY

GND

Battery Power Cable (Sold Separately)

CD

CHANGER

DVD

DIGITAL1

DIGITAL2

DIGITAL3

INPUT

CHANGER IN

ANALOG3

DISPLAY

Fiber Optic Cable (Sold Separately)

Ai-NET Cable (Included with CD Changer)

Ai-NET Cable (Included)

CENTER

SUBWOOFER REAR FRONT LOW FRONT MID FRONT HIGH

GUIDE INPUT

OUTPUT

(L)

(R)

Blue/White

Remote OUT Cable

Remote ON Cable

Illumination Cable

White/green

Guide Control Cable 1

White/green

Guide Control Cable 2

Grounding Cable (Sold Separately)

Fiber Optic Cable (Sold Separately)

★

Front Tweeter Output (L)
Front Tweeter Output (R)
Front Mid Range Output (L)
Front Mid Range Output (R)
Front Mid Bass Output (L)
Front Mid Bass Output (R)
Rear Output (L)
Rear Output (R)
Subwoofer Output (L)
Subwoofer Output (R)
Center Output

To External Amplifier Remote ON Cable

Blue

Orange

Not used in this system

To the vehicle's small light cable

Not used in this system

Not used

★★

Ai-NET Compatible

Head Unit

System Switch

EQ

/

DIV

To External Amplifier

Connect to a metal part of
chassis body with a screw.

★★★

Ai-NET Compatible

CD Changer

Battery

NOTES

• For the ground cord (sold separately) and battery power cord (sold sepa­rately), pass the wires through the included terminal board cover before
connecting them to the PXA-H900. After this, mount the terminal board cover
on the PXA-H900.

• If the ground cord (sold separately) and battery power cord (sold separately)
are only wires (if they do not have terminals), refer to “Installing with wires
only (no terminals)” (page 18) to install.

Please observe the following when using Fiber Optic Cable.

• Do not coil the Fiber Optic Cable smaller than a 30mm radius.

• Do not place anything on top of the Fiber Optic Cable.

NOTES

★ When connecting a Optical

Digital CD Changer

★★ Used for connection to an

optical digital compatible
head unit.

★★★ When connecting a Optical

Digital CD Changer, change
the Digital/Analog switch of
the CD Changer to “2”
(Digital Output)

12

15-EN

• PXA-H900 + Head Unit + Video Deck etc. + External Amplifier

• For connecting a head unit with which Ai-NET connections are not possible.

Input Side

CD

CHANGER

DVD

DIGITAL1

DIGITAL2
RCA INPUT
ANALOG 1

(L)

Ai-NET IN

ANALOG2

(R)

DIGITAL3

INPUT

CHANGER IN

ANALOG3

Ai-RCA Conversion Cable
(Sold Separately)

DISPLAY

RCA connection cable

RCA connection cable

TV Tuner,
Video etc.

Audio
Output

Head Unit

Output Side

CENTER

FUSE

POWER SUPPLY

15A

BATTERY

GND

Battery Power Cable (Sold Separately)

SUBWOOFER REAR FRONT LOW FRONT MID FRONT HIGH

GUIDE INPUT

Remote OUT Cable

Guide Control Cable 1

Guide Control Cable 2

Grounding Cable (Sold Separately)

Blue

Remote ON Cable

(L)

OUTPUT

(R)

Blue/White

Orange

Illumination Cable

White/green

White/green

Blue/White

★

Remote OUT Cable

Front Tweeter Output (L)
Front Tweeter Output (R)
Front Mid Range Output (L)
Front Mid Range Output (R)
Front Mid Bass Output (L)
Front Mid Bass Output (R)
Rear Output (L)
Rear Output (R)
Subwoofer Output (L)
Subwoofer Output (R)

To External Amplifier

Center Output

To External Amplifier Remote ON Cable

To the vehicle's small light cable

Not used in this system

Not used

Connect to a metal part of
chassis body with a screw.

Battery

NOTES

• When using the PXA-H900 with a non-Ai-NET head unit, +12V is required on this line ★ to turn on the equalizer. If
your head unit does not have a remote-on or power-antenna turn-on wire, an SPST switch must be connected
between an ignition source and this terminal. The PXA-H900 can then be turned on using this switch.
The PXA-H900 can be used with any head unit. However, only an Alpine Ai-NET compatible head unit will be able to
take full advantage of all the features and functions of this processor.

• For the ground cord (sold separately) and battery power cord (sold separately), pass the wires through the included
terminal board cover before connecting them to the PXA-H900. After this, mount the terminal board cover on the
PXA-H900.

• If the ground cord (sold separately) and battery power cord (sold separately) are only wires (if they do not have
terminals), refer to “Installing with wires only (no terminals)” (page 18) to install.

16-EN

• PXA-H900 + CDA-7990R Head Unit + DVD Player + CD Changer +

Navigation System + TV Monitor + External Amplifier

Fiber Optic Cable (

Input Side

CD

CHANGER

DVD

DIGITAL1

DIGITAL2

CHANGER IN

ANALOG3

DIGITAL3

INPUT

RCA INPUT
ANALOG 1

(L)

Ai-NET IN
ANALOG2

(R)

(Included with CD Changer)

White/Green

★★★ Guide Control Cable 1

RCA connection cable

Output Side

CENTER

FUSE

POWER SUPPLY

15A

BATTERY

GND

Battery Power Cable (Sold Separately)

SUBWOOFER REAR FRONT LOW FRONT MID FRONT HIGH

GUIDE INPUT

Guide Control Cable 2

Ground Cable (Sold Separately)

Ai-NET Cable (Included)

Sold Separately

)

CDA-7990R

Head Unit

Fiber Optic Cable (Included with DVD Player)

DISPLAY

Fiber Optic Cable

(Sold Separately)

★

Ai-NET Cable

Ai-NET Compatible

White/Green

Guide Control Cable

NTSC

NAVIGATION

OUTPUT

(L)

(R)

GUIDE OUTPUT

NTSC VIDEO

OUTPUT

RGB OUTPUT

INPUT

REMOTE INPUT

KCE-900E
(Sold Separately)

Front Tweeter Output (L)
Front Tweeter Output (R)
Front Mid Range Output (L)
Front Mid Range Output (R)
Front Mid Bass Output (L)
Front Mid Bass Output (R)
Rear Output (L)
Rear Output (R)
Subwoofer Output (L)
Subwoofer Output (R)

Center Output

Remote OUT Cable

Remote ON Cable

Blue/White

Blue

Orange

Illumination Cable

White/green

To External Amplifier Remote ON Cable
Not used in this system

To the vehicle's small light cable

Not used

★★

CD Changer

Black

Ai-NET
Output

RGB

VIDEO OUTPUT

RGB Cable
(Sold Separately)

Connect to a metal part of
chassis body with a screw.

(Included with DVD player)

DVD Player

Video Output Cable

Yellow

White/Brown White/Brown

Remote Control
Input Cable

Navigation

TV Monitor

(TME-M790 etc.)

To External Amplifier

Ai-NET Cable

Ai-NET

Input

Gray

Remote
Control
Output
Cable

RCA
connection
cable

To
Video
Input
Jack

Battery

NOTES

• For the ground cord (sold separately) and battery power cord (sold sepa­rately), pass the wires through the included terminal board cover before
connecting them to the PXA-H900. After this, mount the terminal board cover
on the PXA-H900.

• If the ground cord (sold separately) and battery power cord (sold separately)
are only wires (if they do not have terminals), refer to “Installing with wires
only (no terminals)” (page 18) to install.

Please observe the following when using Fiber Optic Cable.

• Do not coil the Fiber Optic Cable smaller than a 30mm radius.

• Do not place anything on top of the Fiber Optic Cable.

NOTES

★ When connecting a Optical Digital CD

Changer

★★ When connecting a Optical

Digital CD Changer, change
the Digital/Analog switch of
the CD Changer to “2”
(Digital Output)

★★★ For the guide control cable, use guide

control cable 1. Do not use guide control
cable 2.

12

17-EN

Installing with wires only (no terminals)

The hexagonal screw must be used when installing with wires only (without terminals). We
strongly recommend having connections made by your store of purchase.
If you wish to make connections yourself, read the instructions below carefully and be sure to
connect properly.

• When making connections, be sure to use the included hexagonal screw and hexagonal
wrench.

• For safety, leave the power cord unplugged until all connections have been completed.

• Do not carry the PXA-H900 by its cord. The cord may be damaged and the PXA-H900 may
fall.

1. Check the thickness of the wires.

NOTES

• Use wires larger than the PXA-H900’s fuse capacity.

• Wire sizes usable with the PXA-H900 are AWG8 to AWG10.

• If you do not know the thickness of the wires, contact your store of purchase, a service shop or/and Alpine service
center.

2. Strip 7 to 10mm (1/4” – 3/8”) of the wire’s insulation.

Cord

NOTES

• If the exposed section is too short, the current will not flow properly, resulting in the PXA-H900 not operating or breaks
in the sound.

• Making the exposed section too long may lead to short-circuit.

7 to 10mm

(1/4" – 3/8")

To PXA-H900’s lead terminal

3. Pass the wire through the terminal board cover.

4. Remove the screw mounted on the PXA-H900. Insert the bare wire into the lead terminal and
fasten it with the hexagonal screw. Tighten the screw using the hexagonal wrench.

Hexagon screw

Cord

Lead terminal

NOTE

Be sure that the cord is fully inside the lead terminal and that not a single wire of its core is sticking out. If even a single
wire is sticking out, this may lead to short-circuit with the vehicle’s body or the PXA-H900, resulting in fire or malfunction.

5. Mount the terminal board cover on the PXA-H900.

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