EvgaGaming Posted June 26, 2015 Report Share Posted June 26, 2015 My AVIC 8000NEX features a yellow RGB input/output on the back panel (see attached diagrams). Is it possible to get an adapter and use the RGB input/output to: 1) Listen to music from a USB thumb drive? 2) Charge devices? If the answer is no, then what can the RGB be used for? 8100NEX Back Panel.bmp Quote Link to post Share on other sites
493008 Posted June 26, 2015 Report Share Posted June 26, 2015 AppRadio mode on a 30 pin iPod/iPhone. http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Car/Accessories/Smartphone-and-iPod-Cables/CD-IU201S Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EvgaGaming Posted June 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2015 Hey thanks for the link. Any other ideas on what I can use this RGB connection for? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EvgaGaming Posted June 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2015 Besides wanting to know what other options are available for the RGB connectionl, I ahd another question: 1) Does anyone know if the RGB connection is tied to the A/V icon that is available when you go to the menu of available options from the home screen. Right now the A/V connection is greyed out and unusable, but will it become availabl once I plug somethin ginto the RGB input? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
joemamma1954 Posted June 26, 2015 Report Share Posted June 26, 2015 No, the non navigation head units use this port for the AVIC-U260 navigation add-on module. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EvgaGaming Posted June 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2015 Thanks Joemamma1954 for your reply. I just had one more question: Does anyone know if the RGB connection is tied to the A/V icon that is available when you go to the menu of available options from the home screen. Right now the A/V connection is greyed out and unusable, but will it become availabl once I plug somethin ginto the RGB input? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
joemamma1954 Posted June 27, 2015 Report Share Posted June 27, 2015 No, a/v input is RCA inputs, AUX is 3.5 input. Both have to be turned on in settings to light up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
joemamma1954 Posted June 27, 2015 Report Share Posted June 27, 2015 AUX uses RCA to 3.5 adapter. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EvgaGaming Posted June 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 Joemamma (and anyone else who would like to contribute), 1) From the picture/diagrams I uploaded in the thread above, where are the RCS inputs located (specific location and color)? I'd like to put them to use? 2) Also, once I locate these RCA inputs, what are some cool things I can install and do to utilize the A/V settings? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
joemamma1954 Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 The RCA input for the A/V input are red, white and yellow, bundled with the 4 speaker outputs on the right side of the rear. there are 7 RCA cords that come out, 4 (2 red, 2 white) are for hooking up to optional amplifier, then there is red, white and yellow that are for A/V input. They should be marked. There are several options, I have digital TV tuner on mine. Anything that puts out audio and video and runs on 12 volts can be hooked up to this. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PaisanNYC Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 The RCA input for the A/V input are red, white and yellow, bundled with the 4 speaker outputs on the right side of the rear. there are 7 RCA cords that come out, 4 (2 red, 2 white) are for hooking up to optional amplifier, then there is red, white and yellow that are for A/V input. They should be marked. There are several options, I have digital TV tuner on mine. Anything that puts out audio and video and runs on 12 volts can be hooked up to this. Can i ask which digital tv tuner? can it be used for a passenger while in motion? I like to take weekend road trips and it would be nice if my GF could watch her shows while travelling. I heard digital tuners were horrible at receiving signals while in motion, but that was years ago. I can hope technology has gotten better Thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
joemamma1954 Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 The one i use is BOYO VT-MHC ATSC and ASTC M/H Tuner Combo Vehicle TV Tuner, To answer your question about motion, with the antenna that comes with it, the signal is in and out while moving. I have purchased Digital TV Antenna with amplifier, but have yet to install it. I only watch it when i am parked and waiting for something or someone. I will try to get antenna installed and get back to you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EvgaGaming Posted July 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 Joemamma: 1) I actually pulled out my head unit the other night and discovered that I already have a front camera installed to the yellow RCA cable. With this front camera already installed to the yellow RCA cable, why is my A/V menu option greyed out when I go to the HOME screen menu? The camera works absolutely fine. 2) So based on what you mentioned above, if the device only requires 12 volts power, there is no additional power source that needs to be attached? 3) Can you please provide some screen shots of your tv tuner in action? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
joemamma1954 Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 A/V has to enabled.input/output settings-AV input to ON. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
joemamma1954 Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 Will post screen shots this evening from computer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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