Cool thanks guys i got the 4300 im in the process of soldering the harnesses together now

Edit: Figured it all out and it worked. Wired as such below in kind of a sloppy diagram.

Found this: http://www.te.com/_TEincludes/ver/58...wFullSize=true


http://i.imgur.com/lcnue.png

Just ordered the 4300 today from ebay for $364 shipped bnib. Might also get a back up camera to go with this, any recommendations?

Quick question about this...

Im planning on getting this receiver for my new Z, and I was wondering about the possibility of bridging the outputs (as we dont have 4 speakers, and this system has 4 x50 Outputs) into each door speaker. Im planning on getting the Polk 6501 component system, so, this would make sense, in a way. Is it possible? Or is bridging only possible on amps?

you're saying use one wire for tweeter, one for woofer x2, right? if so, you can but you'll need 2 sets of crossover modules as the choke coil for the woofer is in the same crossover module as the capacitor for the tweeter.

i suggest just use the front pair of speakers and wire them up to the xover as usual.

Well, what I was saying was...

You have 2 sets of cables for each stereo side (since usually cars do have front and back speakers). Each channel carries 50W (peak), for a total for 200W (peak). Instead of simply connecting the one corresponding channel (front speaker left, for example) to the input of the component crossover, Im asking if its possible to connect (by bridging the cables) both front and rear left speaker outputs from the head unit to the left crossover, thus making use of the extra 50W.

This is actually even giving me a headache... I guess when the time comes Ill simply go with the easy, normal connection and thats it...

And about the ipod / usb connection... How are you guys routing the ipod cable from the back of the receiver towards the front? Any suggestions?

I don't see where it says that the receiver is capable of bridging. If there are no specs for it, I wouldn't advice doing that...you may end up damaging or blowing the amp in the receiver.

Ok. Thanks.

So about the ipod / usb connection... How are you guys routing it? I saw in the original post a picture suggesting that a hole had been drilled in the center compartment. Is that easy to do?

hey the Pioneer AVH-P4300DVD says its bluetooth ready, does it mean that it has bluetooth?

No, this one like many of pioneer's is just available to upgrade...the bluetooth upgrade costs around 130$, Amazon.com: Pioneer CD BTB200 - Cellular phone Bluetooth adapter: Electronics, and you can similarly add GPS and sat radio with different add-on modules.

I second this no head unit is capable of bridging. Also even if the head unit says 50 watts you want to look at the RMS that is what the head unit is really putting out at max power. Usually this is 22 watts.

The older Pioneers, you could Bridge the rears to run a very small sub it gave you 70 watts, but they haven't done this for a while now.

I'm having an issue playing any video on my P4300 that was installed just now. It won't play dvd's period or play the video portion in app control. I had a relay bypass installed but even using ACC it will not play any video just the warning prompt displays. Anybody have any suggestions on what I should try?

Anyone try out HD Radio on the AVH-P4300DVD? Does it have a strong tuner? I bought (and now will be returning) the JVC KW-AVX840 b/c the tuner seems to be quite weak. I'm considering this unit now.


Any help is appreciated! Thanks. Mike

I just ordered the AVH-P4300 and the HD RAdio module couple days ago.. should get it within a week. Will let you know how it sounds!

Just installed this HU last weekend, and looking to order the back up cam next, and also wanna get the bypass for the DVD while in motion since trying to find the right wire for the ebrake means removing more panels than I want to. :rofl2:

So for the other guys that have this (and the back up cam) could you post some pics, or a quick DIY on where you mounted the cam, and which wire you tap into?

Also for the ebrake bypass, is this the same as those things I see seven million for sale on ebay? Cause connecting things, I can do. But when it comes to wiring up relays and stuff, I'd prefer not to as I don't have a soldier gun and the right stuff for that. So if I can get one for a few bucks off ebay, is it gonna be the same thing?

Looking at getting this one: Pioneer AUTO DVD Parking Brake Bypass Video AVH-4300DVD | eBay

There are YouTube videos dealing with the brake bypass. Haven't looked at them, but maybe they can help!

Eh, I said screw it lol. I just bought one, I'll be on a trip for a few days anyways while it ships. It's only a 3 wire connection I can just use taps for, so in the event I switch HU's I can just remove the taps and keep on goin. :tup:

I'll take some pics when it arrives.

So far my only complaint with the HU is when I start my car and its on ipod mode, the ipod starts playing instantly. I'm not a fan of that. Other then that, love it so far. :tup:

For those that used the auto dimming feature, can you explain (or have a pic of) which wire you tapped into?

I appreciate it....I have an appointment for an install on Tuesday....just don't know yet what I'm getting installed...lol. is there any benefit to go with the AVICs other than nav/bt?

I would like to think maybe faster software, but can't imagine the hardware being much different? Aside from everything being internal... But the good thing about this one is I can pick and choose what I want without having to pay for everything. And I can add them as I want them...

Back up Cam
Bluetooth
Navi

In that order. :tup:

Masa, did you have to use speakers brackets to mount the Polks? I am also checking out the AVH-P4300 as well, I can't take the stock system much longer.

Thanks,

V.

how is the sound quality of the P4300?

I'm 99% sure on the Pioneer AVH-P4300DVD. Just have a question for those that own it. Can you see the artist, title and album when listening to either the radio or Sirius? Couple of comments on Crutchfield say you can't. thanks!

Even better than the single din unit I had in prior, and thats still on stock speakers. Can't wait to swap out the fronts. :tup:

It depends on the stations. But on Regular radio, I get the Artist and song info Only on the Song Name line, not the artist name line. So to answer the question... yes/no. :rofl2:

I used the small spacers/brackets that came with my Polks to mount them to the door. The only custom fabrication was for the tweeter brackets. Kenny (SolidKatfish here on the forums) used the factory tweeter bracket as a template and made some new ones out of ABS plastic that we mounted the Polk tweeters to. :tup:

On normal radio stations it really depends on the station you listen to. For me, the ones I frequent listening to the most show Artist / Song Title / Station name and sometimes a small album art cover. As for Sirius/XM I wouldn't know - I just use the Pandora function and stream it through my iPhone. As you can see from my pics it shows everything if you play songs from Pandora.:tup:

It depends on the stations. But on Regular radio, I get the Artist and song info Only on the Song Name line, not the artist name line. So to answer the question... yes/no. :rofl2:[/QUOTE]

Thanks! Lol. I know how its hit or miss with regular FM broadcast. You'll love HD! It typically will show the information as long as the station broadcasts it. I'm curious to know about Sirius. It doesn't make any sense that they would show the info on other sources and not Sirius. I'm hoping someone can provide some info.

I doubt I'll pay for any sort of satellite radio as 95% of the time I'm listening to my iPod. But what is the deal with HD Radio? Is it all the same stations but with stronger/more clear signals? Or is it just the ability to get the track info on my radio?

I'm between the P4300 and the alpine W910 - any reason not to spend almost double the money????

Well you're buying all in one, or buying one ready for all.

If you don't care for Sat Radio (like me) I don't feel like paying for that feature.
If you don't care for Bluetooth, or HD Radio or whatever else, you don't have to get it.

It's pretty much do you wanna buy one that does everything, or buy one that lets you pick and choose. Then it's about looks, which one looks better to you lol

Other then that, it's your wallet, pick whichever one makes you happy. :tiphat:

Alpine comes with Bluetooth and Nav. I chose to go with the Pioneer since I rarely use navigation (twice a year at most) and I never answer the phone when I am driving.

The P4300 are Bluetooth and Navigation ready but you have to buy the add-ons separately. If you don't plan on using the aforementioned features - save yourself some cash and get the P4300. Use the saved cash for other mods like a nice set of Swift springs. :tup:

Thanks for the help!!

I bought pioneer ipod cable but still can't get the pandora function to work at all. The app and the pandora source aren't recognizing each other, also I go to app mode or movies on my iphone and can't play video just sound. Any ideas guys?

I used some generic cable on mine. Did you use the PandoraLink app? I ran this app first time and it remembers the phone so all subsequent times u plug it in you just go straight into pandora.

PandoraLink for Pioneer for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad on the iTunes App Store


Edit:Sorry, didn't see the part where you said the app wasn't working. My only recommendation is closing out Pandora on your phone and rebooting it. Plug it into the HU and try to launch the Pandora Link app again to see if they pair up.

I have tried that and also reinstalled the app but no luck. The app says connect to headunit and the headunit says to open the app.

Just picked up this head unit myself.

Now I cannot understand why all of you are using to relay to do the DVD bypass. All the relay is going is applying a ground to the brake switch wire (Green wire) when the unit powers on. Why not just ground the Green wire and call it a day.

Radio's now a days are smarter and need to detect the parking brake wire being engaged after the radio turns on. You do this buy adding a relay. The radio, once turned on, will detect the parking brake wire has been grounded and will remain locked while driving. With a relay added, the radio with turn on, parking brake will have no connection. After the unit turns on, a signal will be sent through the blue/white wire (amp turn-on), which activates the relay. Which then simulates you pushing down the parking brake after the unit turns on. All this happens very quickly but you get the idea.

Basically when the radio turns on, parking brake wire needs to show no connection first.

I hope you understand it, it's the best way I can explain it. lol.

For Alpine and Clarion screen it's not as simple.

It all depends on if the stations you listen to send a signal in HD. Once the radio picks up HD, you will hear a world of difference. Same station, but almost CD quality sound (way better than satellite). Also, some stations broadcast on additional channels...ie 102.3-HD1 and 102.3-HD2 in West Palm Beach, FL. The HD1 is your typical hip/rap station while 102.3-HD2 plays old school rap/hip hop. Also, out of miami, 96.5-HD1 plays hip-hop/rap/top 40 etc, 96.5-HD2 plays reggae, and 96.5-HD3 plays the local AM sports talk station in digital sound. Check out the website hdradio.com. It will show what stations are broadcasting HD in your area.


Side note....I think the issue with Sirius is only applicable to Sirius (there is a converter involved). XM hooks up directly to the unit. Haven't confirmed this yet, but its a possibilty.

Thanks. Makes sense. I kind of thought they maybe dong the but was not sure since I have been out of car audio for along time an cannot keep up with all the new stuff.

still cant get mine to talk to my EVO 4G..... :\

In October it can start talking to an iPhone 5 which is coming out for Sprint