Will X308 CD changer function with X300 radio?
#1
04-09-2016, 02:19 PM
Will X308 CD changer function with X300 radio?
I realize that the cable and connections from the X300 radio to the X300 CD changer is the old Alpine M-Bus, and the newer X308 CD changer uses the Alpine Ai-Net connector.
But I have a Bluetooth project which may try to use an Alpine KCA-801B to inject an aux signal into the path between the radio and CD changer, but the Alpine KCA-801B uses Ai-Net connections.
No big deal.... I can use a whole bunch of cable/connector converters from M-Bus to Ai-Net, and still will need some, but to simplify the install the use of an Ai-Net connected CD changer would be best.
So I noticed that the X308 CD changer uses Ai-Net, and wondered if it was functionally compatible with the X300 radio, again noting I'll need a cable converter from M-Bus to Ai-Net.
Anyone every try an X308 CD changer with the X300 radio?
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But I have a Bluetooth project which may try to use an Alpine KCA-801B to inject an aux signal into the path between the radio and CD changer, but the Alpine KCA-801B uses Ai-Net connections.
No big deal.... I can use a whole bunch of cable/connector converters from M-Bus to Ai-Net, and still will need some, but to simplify the install the use of an Ai-Net connected CD changer would be best.
So I noticed that the X308 CD changer uses Ai-Net, and wondered if it was functionally compatible with the X300 radio, again noting I'll need a cable converter from M-Bus to Ai-Net.
Anyone every try an X308 CD changer with the X300 radio?
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#2
04-09-2016, 03:08 PM
The following may indirectly answer my question. Unless the X308 CD changer is "dual bus" and can support switching between M-Bus and Ai-Net, it likely wouldn't work.
ALP/Ai-F Alpine Dual Bus Changer to M-BUS Radio installation cable :: CD Changers :: Car Stereos and components
Purchase this cable to connect Alpine DUAL Bus CD Changer to Alpine M-BUS Radio.
As you may already know, Alpine M-BUS (older) is very slow compared to the new Ai-NET BUS and is one reason M-BUS Radios are not able to control Ai-NE CD Changers, however Alpine did make some CD Changer capable of working in Ai-NET and M-BUS Applications, namely Dual Bus Changers. These changers have an Ai-Net connector which the ALP/Ai-F converts to 8-pin DIN. Alpine CHA-S634, CHA-S614, CHA-S607, CHA-S604, VPA-S001 are DUAL BUS and the ALP/Ai-F allows them to connect to an M-BUS Radio (e.g. CDM-9801) or factory Alpine derived radios in older Honda, BMW, Volvo etc. (CD Changer adapter required).
This cable is approximately 6-inches long and has a Male Ai-NET plug and Female 8-PIN DIN
Successful Application Example:
1. You have an Alpine M-BUS headunit (e.g. CDM-9801) and a CHA-S634 Dual bus changer. Purchase the ALP/Ai-F to connect the CHA-S634 to the CDM-9801 M-BUS Changer controlling radio. Note that the M-BUS cable (Sold separately) is also required and switch inside the Changer door must be set to position 2 (See detail images).
2. To connect the CHA-S634 Changer to a BMW OEM Radio: Purchase the ABMW35v2 (BMW-Alpine CD Changer adapter) and the ALP/Ai-F. Note that the M-BUS cable (Sold separately) is also required and switch inside the Changer door must be set to position 2 (See detail images).
Will NOT work in the following examples:
1. To connect Alpine M-BUS headunit (e.g. CDM-9801) to a CHA-S624 (Ai-NET) CD Changer.
2. To connect Alpine Ai-NET headunit (e.g. CDA-7893) to a CHM-S630 (M-BUS) CD Changer.
3. To connect a BMW (or any Alpine OEM) Radio to a CHA-S624 (Ai-NET) CD Changer.
1. Alpine CHA-S1214, CHA-S1204, CHA-S605, MDA-5051, CHA-S624 are *NOT* DUAL-BUS Changers and therefore not compatible.
2. Not a protocol converter (only works on DUAL BUS Changers).
ALP/Ai-F Alpine Dual Bus Changer to M-BUS Radio installation cable :: CD Changers :: Car Stereos and components
Purchase this cable to connect Alpine DUAL Bus CD Changer to Alpine M-BUS Radio.
As you may already know, Alpine M-BUS (older) is very slow compared to the new Ai-NET BUS and is one reason M-BUS Radios are not able to control Ai-NE CD Changers, however Alpine did make some CD Changer capable of working in Ai-NET and M-BUS Applications, namely Dual Bus Changers. These changers have an Ai-Net connector which the ALP/Ai-F converts to 8-pin DIN. Alpine CHA-S634, CHA-S614, CHA-S607, CHA-S604, VPA-S001 are DUAL BUS and the ALP/Ai-F allows them to connect to an M-BUS Radio (e.g. CDM-9801) or factory Alpine derived radios in older Honda, BMW, Volvo etc. (CD Changer adapter required).
This cable is approximately 6-inches long and has a Male Ai-NET plug and Female 8-PIN DIN
Successful Application Example:
1. You have an Alpine M-BUS headunit (e.g. CDM-9801) and a CHA-S634 Dual bus changer. Purchase the ALP/Ai-F to connect the CHA-S634 to the CDM-9801 M-BUS Changer controlling radio. Note that the M-BUS cable (Sold separately) is also required and switch inside the Changer door must be set to position 2 (See detail images).
2. To connect the CHA-S634 Changer to a BMW OEM Radio: Purchase the ABMW35v2 (BMW-Alpine CD Changer adapter) and the ALP/Ai-F. Note that the M-BUS cable (Sold separately) is also required and switch inside the Changer door must be set to position 2 (See detail images).
Will NOT work in the following examples:
1. To connect Alpine M-BUS headunit (e.g. CDM-9801) to a CHA-S624 (Ai-NET) CD Changer.
2. To connect Alpine Ai-NET headunit (e.g. CDA-7893) to a CHM-S630 (M-BUS) CD Changer.
3. To connect a BMW (or any Alpine OEM) Radio to a CHA-S624 (Ai-NET) CD Changer.
1. Alpine CHA-S1214, CHA-S1204, CHA-S605, MDA-5051, CHA-S624 are *NOT* DUAL-BUS Changers and therefore not compatible.
2. Not a protocol converter (only works on DUAL BUS Changers).
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