benamaster

I don't believe that it has the AV Bus though just IP Bus I'll take a look at mine I do agree its a VERY nice unit, I use mine standalone.

[quote name="solrackm"]The z1 can control the volume for the deq 8000, it has to connected in a different way. only when it is in digital mode you cannot use the z1s volume. This is how mines is connected. I have to look at my setup again so I can tell you how to connect it.[/quote] Do you have yours connected Analog also? If so is there any floor noise?

I have a question before I purchase my AVIC-Z1. I've searched and read the forum and read both manuals but I can't seem to figure out if the AVIC-Z1 will control the DEQ-P8000's Volume. Everyone seems to say no but then I can't understand why the DEQ-P8000 would even need the IP-Bus Cable. I have a Cadillac Escalade ESV and want to be able to control the volume from the steering wheel or the AVIC-Z1 not the AXM-P8000. I also plan on using the XDV-P6 which has an Optical Output also I believe, could I hook both up optically to the AVIC-Z1? Thanks!

Corey497, where did you purchase the XDV-P6? Most places seem to be out of stock on it.