WCS

I read in another forum about a MOSTWave device that converts analog audio to MOST network packets.

http://www.oasis.com/support/downloa...tools.htm#wave

Any one tried this out or is planning to? This may require a PST2 hookup.

BTW, just got the Kenwood music keg installed in my C S. I'll post some pictures when I get a chance. The audio quality through FM modulator is OKAY but less than satisfactory; there is a sharp contrast between music played through CD and the modulator (uncompressed FLAC format). I can hear static/noise when driving to certain spots.

WCS

Broken link.. try this one instead.

http://www.oasis.com/products/tools/...s/mostwave.htm

wingless

The PCM does not currently have a function that permits selecting the auxiliary line input source, or the microphone input source, from the Oasis Most Wave device.

But, the headphone output and the line level output should both operate properly and integrate into the PCM. It is likely that once this device is inserted into the MOST loop, that the other devices: the PCM; the disk changer and the external amplifier, would know that a new device is present and require that an error code be cleared.

McDee

Some days ago I noticed that oasis had released a dvd-player and this most-connector.
I asked them by email if it is possible to connect it to a Porsche PCMII
and they denied.

snip --------------

Dear Mr. xxxxxx,

We are sorry, but we can not help you with respect to your request.
Porsche and other car makers have built highly featured systems
with several components. In order to find a solution compatible
to your Cayenne system, we have to refer you to Porsche.


Mit freundlichen Grüßen / Best regards
Ihr / Your OASIS Support Team

snip-----------------------

Also I have found a company called DIETZ, they are building adaptors for nearly all car-audio-systems, but: Not for the Cayenne.

I asked Becker/Harman (the OEM Manufacturer of PCMII) for assistance to connect a device (e.g. mp3 player ...) through the MOST-Bus/AUX. They told me, that they can nothing do for me, ask Porsche.

So. I have asked Porsche. They told me that they can nothing do for me.

So.
Whatīs now???

McDee

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Cayenne S on order.
Scheduled for May 2004.
I canīt wait ......................

WCS

Is there any chance that the audio within the Porsche CD changer is actually analog? That is, CD signal is converted to analog, then digitized to MOST packets and sent out.

If so we can hack the CD changer and input the audio from there. It is a pretty awkward and expensive hack though.

mudman2

When I looked into that I found that its a Panasonic OEM unit same as in MB's. My understanding is that it has digital output only directly to the Bus.

ITC any comments ?.

WCS

What I meant was since internals of CD changer is the same between CDR-4 and non-MOST changers, there may be a point where the traditional signals (optical Toslink or analog RCA) are converted to MOST packets.

I checked the current MOSTNet membership list and didin't find Panasonic (or National) in the list. So it is likely the MOST interface is not integrated and CDR-4 is a regular CD changer with a MOSTWave-like component.

http://www.mostnet.de/membership/memberslist/index.php

In this case we can get something like a RCA to Toslink converter and feed it into the changer..

http://www.ramelectronics.net/html/a....html#adv-2000

mudman2

Its a Panasonic OEM chassis, I think it may be a Becker final assembly.

KY_soldier

I have a similar setup, see this post...

https://rennlist.com/forums/showthre...hreadid=110687


Thanks to Lewis, the crackling will go away if you turn the MOD down to level 1. If you need any other info, feel free to PM me......Eric

McDee

Michael: The final assembly is done by Becker/Harman AFAIK.
Soldier: What you have done is to use am FM-Modulator.
We are searching for a MOST-Device. So it is possible to connect ANY device at the place of the CD-Changer (e.g.)
I have read that you can replace the OEM-CDC with the Becker/Harman model Silverstone 2660, retrofitted. It must be the same or equal than the OEM Version.....
I think that the converter, if any is present, is nearby/in the PCM.
I have to wait for my Cayenne so I cant have a look at the wires/harness from the CDC to the PCM. My assumption is that the CDC has a "normal" connector with wires (NO fibre optic) to the PCM. Where the CDC is connected to the PCM must be a "GBiC" (fibre channel converter) or something else.
Itīs a great pitty that Becker/Porsche/Oasis/ ..... would not provide us.

McDee

_________________________
Cayenne S on order.
Scheduled for May 2004.
I canīt wait ......................

mudman2

You could be right, here is the back on the PCM

mudman2

try again

PCM

McDee

YEP!
I canīt see any Fibreoptic.
Maybe they have a different look.
But I know how the "normal" Fibreoptic-connectors looks like.....
At this point it is very interesting to have a look at the badge on the back of the CDC. Maybe there is a partnumer printed that ends with 2660....
If this is true, the CDC is wired by "normal" wires and no Fibreoptical cables.
Than the "converter" or whatever is, implemented in the PCM.
Maybe this increases the chance to find/build a connector module ...
Does anyone have a pic of the backside from the CDC????
Or/And a Pic of the connectors on the CDC/PCM side????

McDee

_________________________
Cayenne S on order.
Scheduled for May 2004.
I canīt wait ......................

McDee

OK.
Someone told me that the Becker Silverstone 2660 and 7860 are identical with the CDC-3.
I am not shure if this is true, because there are only 2 models of CDCīs from Becker/Harman; these are Silverstone 2660 and 7860.
Whatīs in the Cayenne is CDC-4.
Nevertheless: To have a look at the connectors on both sides, at the CDC and at the PCM is highly recommended, to verify if there are some Fibreoptics in the game ....
Maybe the ORANGE ones are Fibreoptic.
I dont know.
BTW:
Here are some interesting partnumbers:
http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=578

McDee

_________________________
Cayenne S on order.
Scheduled for May 2004.
I canīt wait ......................

McDee

Here you can see what the Fibreoptic connectors looks like:
http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=512
So.
I think there are some Fibreoptics from the CDC to the PCM.
I am realy unshure ....... :-((((
But here it is very interesting to have a look at the connectors on both sides and a look at the backside of the CDC.

McDee

BTW: I think the Partnumber on the badge at the backside of the CDC ends with 2662.....

_________________________
Cayenne S on order.
Scheduled for May 2004.
I canīt wait ......................