Please explain these features of my stereo, and answer a few questions Options

[azian_advanced]

Ok. So I bought this double-din stereo for my celi from eBay japan. It's a Panasonic AV150. I've already done a google search but couldn't find out anything on this stereo. I like how it lights up green (like the stock dash), front A/V inputs and is still almost factory looking...





Anyway, i need some help in figuring out some things with this headunit.
and here are the questions:

1. The pic below shows a Sub Code and CD-C connector. What is a Sub Code connector and what is it for? I hope this is for plugging in a GPS system. That'd be cool...

2. I'm looking to add a CD changer where I can operate it from the headunit and not have to meddle with remotes or anything. So would any MP3 CD changer work?






Below, there are 3 connectors: AM/FM Antenna, FM DET (wire with an RCA plug), RGB-In (looks like a S-Video input).

3. I noticed the radio ranges from 76 MHz to 90 MHz, which (not suprisingly) is the range they use in Japan. Anyway, after a quick google search, there was a New Zealand classified thread of a guy selling this stereo and it mentions that an 'FM Extender' can be added to reach higher levels of frequency (ie 90+ Mhz). Where can i find this 'FM Extender'?

4. What plugs into the FM DET wire?

5. What is the RGB-In for? a DVD player?






6. What's this, a microphone plug? Sweet! Now my passengers can sing karaoke! Is that what passengers do in Japan? hahahaaah.. ok nvm, you don't have to answer that







Below are the inputs and outputs for external devices.

7. Most are pretty straight forward but what is the 'V-CNT' for?

8. What is the RM-Out for?






9. When i press the 'D-M' button on the upper left corner, the screen goes into AM/FM Radio mode and shows "DM 1620". Does anybody know what that means? I'm guessing it has something to do with a navigation system.





Any help would be greatly appreciated...

This post has been edited by azian_advanced: Oct 30, 2006 - 7:51 AM

[JFrost9]

Ok, lets see how much help i can be...

1. Not sure
2. already answered
3. The only FM extender ive heard of is within Sirius Radio...not only that, but why would you want one?
4.
5. Im pretty sure this is for color. I know RGB stands for Red Green Blue, and this normally changes a tv from black and white to color. However, there are normally other set ups that can provide color, and this is just an option.
6.mic plug
7. I think V-CNT is a video Carbon Nanotube plug, i could be way off, this ones a total guess. If this is what it is, then it is a plug that enabled a almost "high def" mode on the screen....
8. its a radio Modem plug maybe? The only RM i can think of based on the plug type.
9. Digital modulation maybe? Which would be a private frequency probably having to do with GPS...

Most of these are guesses or some kinda educated guess as to what they could be, so please dont bash me if im totally off on something, just trying to help or get the minds rollin.

Josh.