Backup camera and video interface installed!
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Racer
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Backup camera and video interface installed!
what up guys...
just wanted to show everyone my backup camera install that i completed yesterday with the help of Bruce (AckTL05). I love it so far. I also installed a video interface so i can have video from my iphone or ipad.
Anyone that needs help with anything in New England, i high recommend hitting up Bruce (AckTL05) for his help for just about anything for the TL
here is what i got:
TVNav2go plug n play unit (search google)
backup camera: composite video cord: coupler: apple composite video cord:
pictures:
let me know if you have any questions...i forgot to take a picture of the back video feed...will try and do that soon
just wanted to show everyone my backup camera install that i completed yesterday with the help of Bruce (AckTL05). I love it so far. I also installed a video interface so i can have video from my iphone or ipad.
Anyone that needs help with anything in New England, i high recommend hitting up Bruce (AckTL05) for his help for just about anything for the TL
here is what i got:
TVNav2go plug n play unit (search google)
backup camera: composite video cord: coupler: apple composite video cord:
pictures:
let me know if you have any questions...i forgot to take a picture of the back video feed...will try and do that soon
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hey JORTS, I see you're not terrible far from me so I'm wondering do you have issues below 30 degrees F with the camera? and i'm mainly asking because I had a CMOS backup camera and once the temperature went below 30F it wouldn't turn on, even though the factory specs said it was good down to 15F. also, how is the nighttime low-light response? and how does it look on sunny days? does it get washed out?
i used to have a 2nd Gen TL now i'm over on the G35 forums. i ended up switching to a BOYO CCD camera but i'd like to sell it and use the one you have if it works right.
thanks in advance for the input!
- Bob
i used to have a 2nd Gen TL now i'm over on the G35 forums. i ended up switching to a BOYO CCD camera but i'd like to sell it and use the one you have if it works right.
thanks in advance for the input!
- Bob
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hey JORTS, I see you're not terrible far from me so I'm wondering do you have issues below 30 degrees F with the camera? and i'm mainly asking because I had a CMOS backup camera and once the temperature went below 30F it wouldn't turn on, even though the factory specs said it was good down to 15F. also, how is the nighttime low-light response? and how does it look on sunny days? does it get washed out?
i used to have a 2nd Gen TL now i'm over on the G35 forums. i ended up switching to a BOYO CCD camera but i'd like to sell it and use the one you have if it works right.
thanks in advance for the input!
- Bob
i used to have a 2nd Gen TL now i'm over on the G35 forums. i ended up switching to a BOYO CCD camera but i'd like to sell it and use the one you have if it works right.
thanks in advance for the input!
- Bob
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why not just get a ipad mount ??? the remote control (ipad screen) is bigger than the TV (display screen)
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I have the same setup, can you post picture of your back up camera screen when it's on? the angle of your camera seems a bit too low and it looks like all you see is the ground and your bumper.
Also I think it'd be better if you use an iphone to display netflix on our navi screen instead of an ipad. ipad is bigger than our navi screen.
Also I think it'd be better if you use an iphone to display netflix on our navi screen instead of an ipad. ipad is bigger than our navi screen.
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Racer
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no sorry...everything include sub has been reinstalled...
i believe it was ~$200 including shipping
1) i use the screen more for iphone video then ipad...i dont typically carry my ipad around in the car..i just used it for the picture the day i had it installed 2) i have the nav screen for a reason...i dont want to be that guy that has an ipad mount, iphone mount, gps mount etc ...i like the clean look
thanks!
I will try and remember to snap a picture soon.... yes the angle is is low and i see the ground...i would like it to have been angled more out but that would have required more drilling and this does the job...the bumper is not in the picture...overall i am very happy with the outcome
i believe it was ~$200 including shipping
thanks!
I have the same setup, can you post picture of your back up camera screen when it's on? the angle of your camera seems a bit too low and it looks like all you see is the ground and your bumper.
Also I think it'd be better if you use an iphone to display netflix on our navi screen instead of an ipad. ipad is bigger than our navi screen.
Also I think it'd be better if you use an iphone to display netflix on our navi screen instead of an ipad. ipad is bigger than our navi screen.
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now that makes a lot more sense !!!
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Hey - so I just ordered the TVNav2Go and am about to order the other stuff on amazon. I already have the iSimple and it's hooked into my 06 TL w/navi.
But I am confused. Where does everything plug in?
I (think I) know the following:
But I am confused. Where does everything plug in?
I (think I) know the following:
- The Nav2Go installs in the trunk and plugs directly into the nav brain
- I can easily run a backup camera off it, hooking into the reverse lights
- For iPod integration, I run a long video comp and couple it to the Apple comp cable.
- Do I then plug the USB end of the Apple comp cables into the iSimple?
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Racer
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as promised....i guess you can see the bumper a little bit...but the view works for me...like i said, i didnt want to have to drill anymore just for a little better angle...this picture was taken in my work parking lot this morning...
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Hey - so I just ordered the TVNav2Go and am about to order the other stuff on amazon. I already have the iSimple and it's hooked into my 06 TL w/navi.
But I am confused. Where does everything plug in?
I (think I) know the following:
But I am confused. Where does everything plug in?
I (think I) know the following:
- The Nav2Go installs in the trunk and plugs directly into the nav brain
- I can easily run a backup camera off it, hooking into the reverse lights
- For iPod integration, I run a long video comp and couple it to the Apple comp cable.
- Do I then plug the USB end of the Apple comp cables into the iSimple?
let me know if that answers your questions
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Racer
you have everything correct execept for the isimple/audio portion. the apple composite cord is used for the video only...you will use the aux (headphone jack) portion of the isimple for the audio...your simple should have come with an iphone jack and an Aux headphone type jack...so you when you are playing video and audio through your car, you will have the apple cord coming out of th bottom of your iphone/ipad and the isimple audio cord coming out of the type headphone jack of your iphone/ipad....you can plug the USB cord into a charger and it will charge your iphone/ipad at the same time
let me know if that answers your questions
let me know if that answers your questions
OK, I think I got it. So I run the video cable from the Nav2Go in the trunk to my console armrest (where my iSimple jack currently lives). I run the audio cables from the iSimple module to the armrest.
So let's say I have my iSimple going and I'm listening to music. Now the mood strikes me to watch some video. This is what I think I do:
- Unplug iPhone from iSimple cable
- Plug Apple propietary end of the composite cable (coupled to video cable coming from the TVNav2Go) into the iPhone
- Plug the audio cable into the headphone jack
- Plug the USB end of the composite cable into a USB charger to charge while playing.
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my apologies...i told you wrong about the audio...i just went and tested it out to make sure (sorry i dont drive my car much anymore so i haven't used the video in awhile)...so when you are installing, you connect the audio composite cords (left and right) from the apple composite cords to the isimple unit itself directly...
so to recap and avoid the confusion:
*install TVNav2Go in the truck of the car
*run a long video composite cable that is connected tothe TvNav2Go unit in the truck to the front of the car...connect the front end of this cord with a coupler to the apple composite video cord
* connect the audio outs of the apple composite cords to the isimple device itself
*once everything is hooked up correctly and you are ready to watch a video, do the following:
so to recap and avoid the confusion:
*install TVNav2Go in the truck of the car
*run a long video composite cable that is connected tothe TvNav2Go unit in the truck to the front of the car...connect the front end of this cord with a coupler to the apple composite video cord
* connect the audio outs of the apple composite cords to the isimple device itself
*once everything is hooked up correctly and you are ready to watch a video, do the following:
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Awesome thread...I too am trying to get video and a backup camera installed in my TL but I'm lost when it comes to routing the cables...
I really could use your help JORTS! About to PM you shortly!
I really could use your help JORTS! About to PM you shortly!
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Racer
my apologies...i told you wrong about the audio...i just went and tested it out to make sure (sorry i dont drive my car much anymore so i haven't used the video in awhile)...so when you are installing, you connect the audio composite cords (left and right) from the apple composite cords to the isimple unit itself directly...
so to recap and avoid the confusion:
*install TVNav2Go in the truck of the car
*run a long video composite cable that is connected tothe TvNav2Go unit in the truck to the front of the car...connect the front end of this cord with a coupler to the apple composite video cord
* connect the audio outs of the apple composite cords to the isimple device itself
*once everything is hooked up correctly and you are ready to watch a video, do the following:
so to recap and avoid the confusion:
*install TVNav2Go in the truck of the car
*run a long video composite cable that is connected tothe TvNav2Go unit in the truck to the front of the car...connect the front end of this cord with a coupler to the apple composite video cord
* connect the audio outs of the apple composite cords to the isimple device itself
*once everything is hooked up correctly and you are ready to watch a video, do the following:
- click the button that came with the TVNav2Go unit that triggers the nav screen to change to the video out. tune your radio (XM screen) to AUX2, plug in your iphone/ipad to the apple composite cord. play netflix, youtube, compatible video and enjoy!
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Did ur camera not have that blue marker in the picture like mine?
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Yes I like you angle much more. I will see if I can improve my angle at all but I am pretty sure with the way it was installed I would have to drill out a part of the silver piece to achieve this. Not something I want to do.
Did ur camera not have that blue marker in the picture like mine?
Did ur camera not have that blue marker in the picture like mine?
I actually used longer screws and some washers or nuts to push the camera down further.
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Will Nav2Go display apps on Nav screen?
Ok, my apologies for re-opening a 6 month old thread here, but I have a question for anyone with the Nav2Go installed...
I know that it will work for video off a device, such as an iphone or ipad...but what about apps? Will it mirror Google Maps off my iPhone onto the Nav screen?
I have to go this route cause I live in Dubai and can't get my hands on a Middle East Nav Disc. Thanks for your help!!
I know that it will work for video off a device, such as an iphone or ipad...but what about apps? Will it mirror Google Maps off my iPhone onto the Nav screen?
I have to go this route cause I live in Dubai and can't get my hands on a Middle East Nav Disc. Thanks for your help!!
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Ok, my apologies for re-opening a 6 month old thread here, but I have a question for anyone with the Nav2Go installed...
I know that it will work for video off a device, such as an iphone or ipad...but what about apps? Will it mirror Google Maps off my iPhone onto the Nav screen?
I have to go this route cause I live in Dubai and can't get my hands on a Middle East Nav Disc. Thanks for your help!!
I know that it will work for video off a device, such as an iphone or ipad...but what about apps? Will it mirror Google Maps off my iPhone onto the Nav screen?
I have to go this route cause I live in Dubai and can't get my hands on a Middle East Nav Disc. Thanks for your help!!
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