The PIE MAZ/PC-ALP, along with the addition of the P.I.E. ALP/M-RCA cable (Sold separately - see below for ordering info), allows you to create an auxiliary audio input allowing you can connect any audio source to many 2002 to 2006 Mazda factory radio without using an FM modulator (Please see Specific Vehicle Application List below).
With this device installed, you will have created an auxiliary audio input to your factory radio, which will now allow you to plug in any external audio source, like the audio from a portable MP3 player, satellite tuner, DVD player, or iPOD, into the left & right RCA-type connectors (shown at left), and play the audio from that external audio device directly through your factory radio. This is a direct-connect device and NOT an FM Modulator. An FM modulator requires you to tune to an FM radio station in order to listen to the audio from the external audio device. This device does not work like that.
The MAZ/PC-ALP can also be used as a CD changer interface that allows you to connect most Alpine 6 disc CD changers to the Mazda factory radio through the 16-pin CD changer port located in the rear of the radio (see specific vehicle application list below).
Compatible with the Alpine CHM-S630 6 Disc CD Changer as well as the Alpine CHA-S634 6 Disc MP3 CD Changer when used in conjunction with the ALP/Ai-M Interface Adapter.
Additional Add-on Items You May Need to Complete Installation:
If you need more than one audio input, you can convert the single auxiliary input of this device into three auxiliary inputs by adding the AUX3.
If you are wanting to connect a Zune™ player with this interface, you can connect directly to the bottom connector of the Zune by adding the SoundGate ZNCBLPAK CORE™ Cable pack.
If you are wanting to connect an iPOD™ with this interface, you can connect directly to the bottom connector of the iPOD by adding the SoundGate PDCBLPAK CORE™ Cable pack. (Provides 5V charging for all new iPODs and iPhones, including the 3G)
If you are wanting to connect to the earphone jack of your audio device, you can convert the RCA inputs on this interface to a 3.5mm input by adding the PIE 3.5-RCA6MM Interface.
If you are using this interface to connect the audio from any MP3 player, cell phone or GPS nav device, and you want to mount your personal mobile device safely and securely to the dash of your vehicle without drilling any holes, you can add the SoundGate M2 universal mobile device. Great for leased vehicles, company cars and rental cars and vehicles.
Vehicle Specific Application List:
Mazda
2004-2006 Mazda 3
2002-2006 Miata
2002-2006 MPV
2001-2003 Protege
2001-2003 Protege 5
2004-2006 RX8 (w/firmware of 9.55 or higher)**
2003-2006 Tribute (16-pin CD changer port connector only - NOT compatible with 20-pin CD changer connector)
** To determine firmware version number, press and hold the "Text" button. While holding "Text", press and hold "Preset 1" button for a few seconds until the version number appears on the display.
Note: Will NOT work in the Mazda6.