Question On Dvd/screen Connections

[Hotwire]

Hi all,

I've recently aquired a Legnum which came from Japan with a Pioneer Carrozzeria AVX-P55 screen. I have tried contacting Pioneer Aust, Japan and US with no helpful responses from anyone. I am trying to determine what the input is to the screen, whether it is AV, RGB etc?!

My intention is to purchase a Pioneer DVH P5950 head unit (or similar) which will play DVD's with an AV output inputting to the Screen. I haven't been able to get the screen out yet, but have these photos from a Japanese Auction showing the connections - so can someone please tell me, is the yellow plug AV (compatable with new HU) or is it RGB and im going to have to buy a format converter?

Cheers

Lee

[DRD-00F]

I think the RGB stuff you're talking about is component cables

*bling*

What you have there, is the standard AV style... Video, left and right audio, better known as RCA

*bling*

probably a 50Hz screen too... which means nothing to you

so you're answer is, RCA! It will be one (probably) 50Hz Video cable... so umm yeah, no converter necessary...

[Hotwire]

I figure 50Hz would be the refresh rate of the screen, so if it is indeed RCA, I should be able to hook up my home DVD player in the shed to ensure the input is correct yes? As long as DVD player has NTSC selectable output?

I just dont want to pay $400+ for a head unit that doesn't play anything to my screen

Cheers for the help Dr

[DRD-00F]

yeah it should be fine... if you put a 60Hz image through it will come out black and white though

However, why NTSC? If the legnum was imported from Asia, it will be PAL...

Either that or I am confused

Good luck! Lemme know if you need any more help!

[Hotwire]

The car was imported from Japan, pioneer confirmed the AVX-P55 is a JDM market product only. I presumed Japan was all NTSC - If Im wrong, even better! LOL

[DRD-00F]

SHOULD be fine

[Chris Rogers]

screen will be in NTSC - if the unit spits that out then you are fine. yellow lead on teh screen in composite in (IE normal video.)

doof,

smart man

[DRD-00F]

haha, almost

hence the disclaimer *SHOULD* be fine

[Hotwire]

Awesome, thanks guys!

[Chris Rogers]

no probs.

[Hotwire]

Well I got the dash facia off on the weekend, and sure enough NTSC output on my Digi Camera output to the screen beautifly!!

Now I need a new head unit so looking at these options: Im just looking for something faily basic to make use of the screen I have - No intentions of subs/amps/car theatre type setups.

JVC KD-DV7305 Highlights

• Power Output: 50W x 4 Max.

• MOS-FET Power Amp

• Ready for Bluetooth Adapter*

• GIGA MP3 MULTI

• DivX®/WAV/MP3/WMA Compatible (DVD/CD/USB)

• Ready for iPod**

• USB Port

• DTS Digital Out/Dolby Digital/MPEG Audio

• 24-bit Audio DAC

• Digital 7-Band iEQ

• J-BUS Terminal

• Adjustable Line Input Terminals

• Line Output Terminals (2 pairs)

• Video Output Terminals

• Second Audio Output

• Subwoofer Output Terminals with Level/Frequency Control

• Optical Digital Output

• Dual Zone Function

OR

Sony MEX-DV1000

52w x 4 S-MOSFET Power

Front Aux Input

DVD-R/RW/CD-R/RW/VCD/MP3/WMA/JPEG/DIVX Playback

4V Pre Out

13 seg W.LED LCD Display

EQ7 Parametric

SSIR-EXA Tuner

Preset: FM18/AM12

Changer Control

Remote Included

Rotary Commander Optional

Gun Metallic

Detachable Face

Karaoke

Or - if anyone I can find to stock it:

DVH-3950MP

Would like some feedback on the best HU Cheers

[aquilius]

can that JVC KD-DV7305 take a PAL input and output it to NTSC then?

[Chris Rogers]

nope.

if you are looking for a magic box - prepare to pay for it. they are available ($400.) - more info - ask me.

[aquilius]

this magic box you speak of... an addition to the setup or a special dvd head unit of its own?

If an addition, how big is it etc? thanks

nope.

if you are looking for a magic box - prepare to pay for it. they are available ($400.) - more info - ask me.

[Chris Rogers]

this magic box you speak of... an addition to the setup or a special dvd head unit of its own?

If an addition, how big is it etc? thanks

its in addition and about the size/thickness of a small book. after you have it you can put wahtever DVD unit in. it wont matter.

[Hotwire]

TV Tuner I was looking at will recieve the PAL signal and output NTSC, so was putting NTSC into the H/U, and NTSC to the screen.

Chris - Can you please recommend me a H/U that has AV line in? seems all of the HU's I posted above DONT have a rear AV input

[aquilius]

its in addition and about the size/thickness of a small book. after you have it you can put wahtever DVD unit in. it wont matter.

so where does it go? behind the scenes, or do you need to make room for it on the facade/dash/console whatever you wanna call it?

thanks

[Chris Rogers]

behiond the scenes. PAL in - NTSC out.