I've had the ICBM 5.1 amp for a few years now (unused) as it was destined to be utilized with a carpc project that didn't pan out.
I recently installed the Pioneer HU and for the time being is just connected straight forward to the cars speakers via the oem wiring.
The AVH-P3100DVD has what appears to be an optical output but it doesn't quite look like a standard toslink/SPDIF optical connection.
I'd like to connect the two units together if it's possible to utilize the optical connection on the HU.

Does the Pioneer HU require some special optical cable or is this all just wishfull thinking on my part? The HU has Dolby Digital and DTS out so I'm assuming it's via the optical cable.
Any help would be appreciated since I'd like to tackle this project next week.

Cheers,
John

 

You have to get the DEQ-P6600 (processor)
It comes with the optical cable you need
I looked at the pics of the back off the HU and it does not seem to be a normal Optical out, looks like they made it so you can only buy the parts you need from them
This happens more and more these days, its really frustrating

 

Actually, I think I've got it all sorted out.
The optical output on the unit is a mini toslink connection.
I've got a transition connector on order that will allow me to connect my lengthy toslink optical cable to this connector which inturn will plug into the back of the HU.
For more detailed information go here.