The TV tuner has a built-in A/V switcher that has many inputs. I use an infrared remote to control the TV Tuner & A/V switcher. The infrared receiver is hidden inside the air conditioning vent above the screen.

The NAV still works fine and the NAV voice will still interrupt the MP3 music/TV audio/movie audio.

The rear view camera turns on automatically when the car is put into reverse.

The total was over $5K, but I did a lot of stuff that most people wouldn't do if they were copying my system. Trust me, it can be done for a lot less.

 

I've got such a large hard drive (160 GB) in the car that I just encode everything at 320kbps. It sounds great, and so much better than XM (which is something like 80kbps).

 

Yep, XM receiver is in the trunk.
HINT: tap into the XM wires that feed the head unit if you want an AUX-IN input. Don't waste your time with FM Modulation.

 

The rearview camera comes on automatically when the tranny is put into reverse.

I can meet you for lunch in Woodland Hills sometime in January if you'd like...
If anyone else on this board is in the area, they can join us too...

 

It's even stupider considering I plan on selling the car in less than a year. I'm planning on replacing it with either the 2005 Cadillac SLS or the 2005 Acura RL.

 

The TV reception is terrible, and usually I only get some weird UHF channels in Spanish. The TV is really just for show.

 

Cool!
Sounds great.
eMail me at nick at bde3d dot com and we can arrange for lunch in Jan sometime.

Happy New Year everyone.

 

Weeg but you missed all but the most important question. How much

 

"The total was over $5K, but I did a lot of stuff that most people wouldn't do if they were copying my system. Trust me, it can be done for a lot less."

 

looks really good how was the install pricing.

 

hmm....I think in this case you did a lot more than "leave it"


I just hope the guy's not watching movies while he drives. That would just be plain stupid.

 

Yeah, I'm there.

 

You needn't worry about me...
My last car accident (regardless of who was at fault) was twenty years ago, and I have ZERO points on my driving record.

 

weeeg: Does your stereo mods interfere with the navigation system?
How do you switch between TV, DVD or navigation mode?

 

nice how did u turn it into a tv??????

 

I like the system. The more gadgets the better.

I am all for getting what I want WHEN I want it. I plan to add a 12- disc CD/MP3 changer in the trunk, and I am pleased to know that there are line level inputs in the trunk that can be used! Great news that I don't have to use the FM modulator.

I'm in the Valley and on for lunch in Woodland Hills - maybe end of January - I have 2 trade shows to visit this month.

 

By using an interface box that I bought from:
http://www.avelectronic.com/

 

Let us know when your trade shows are done with and we'll all meet for lunch...

 

Fantastic job!!!
Cool mods.

If you want it and you can afford, BUY IT!!!!

Support the US economy!!!!

 

That SH*T Looks HOT~!

 

i just NEED to say two words, FREAKIN BEAUTIFUL~!!

 

Is it legal to watch a DVD while driving ? I do a lot of stop and go driving and it would be great to watch a movie while I in traffic . . .

 

Have a question weeg. I have an 04 tl with Navi and want to hardwire an ipod. You said earlier the blitsafe adapter took out the xm radio but when you tied into the xm connection in the trunk it worked. How did you do that? How does it know which connection to run meaning if you have xm radio on it works but if you have the auxillary connection it works as well? Please explain.

 

I don't remmeber if it's illegal to watch DVD while driving, but it definitely attracts your attention out of the traffic, and this always risks other drivers' life. You don't like to miss the exciting scenes on DVD, right?

However, there seems to be a regulation which prohibit the car manufacturors producing the TV-like screen for DVD/VHS in the front of the car.

If anyone tries to modify or install that screen in the front, it's the owner's own risk and responsibility. My 2c.

 

From the latest Florida State Stututes:

316.303 Television receivers.--

(1) No motor vehicle operated on the highways of this state shall be equipped with television-type receiving equipment so located that the viewer or screen is visible from the driver's seat.

(2) This section does not prohibit the use of television-type receiving equipment used exclusively for safety or law enforcement purposes, provided such use is approved by the department.

(3) This section does not prohibit the use of an electronic display used in conjunction with a vehicle navigation system.

(4) A violation of this section is a noncriminal traffic infraction, punishable as a nonmoving violation as provided in chapter 318.

History.--s. 1, ch. 71-135; s. 1, ch. 76-31; s. 26, ch. 94-306; s. 218, ch. 99-248.


Note.--Former s. 316.275.

This answers your question.

 

awsome!

 

So as a non-moving violation, if you are ticketed do you have to correct the condition in addition to paying the fine?

Mike

 

Yes sir. Gotta fix it and pay the fine if you don't want to be found guilty. It is however a non-moving violation which means that no points are assessed to your license if found guilty. So, as long as you don't mind paying fines every once in a while, you are OK.

 

I haven't tried the Blitsafe adapter. I tried the Soundgate adapter (made for the 2003 Accord). The Soundgate adapter prevented the factory XM radio from functioning.

The stereo shop that installed my system ended up making their own AUX input by tapping into the factory XM Radio preamp wires that feed into the back of the factory headunit. They added a toggle switch (near the power mirror joystick) that will switch between XM radio and AUX input.

 

Damn gotta give you props man. Good Job.

 

Looks like the navi screen is capable of turnig it into a tv. What products do you need to accomplish this? Also is it possible to stick a movie DVD into the DVD drive for maps? Is there any way to plug a dvd player into the screen? Thanks

 

This is what I want to find out more about... many of us on the forum want to add an aux-in for our ipods, and it sounds like this is the way to do it. Do you have to run another wire from the XM receiving in the trunk?

I'm assuming the toggle is so when you hit the XM button on the dash, you can decide whether you want it to play from your ipod or from the XM receiver, right?

 

Yep, that's exactly right. Any decent stereo shop should be able to wire that up for you.

 

OH my god dude. That was f**kin sweet. Love the way it was done. Very clean. I work for Acura and never had a customer do that. Would love to see someone do it though.

 

Looks good!
I have no desire for dig speedo or watching movies, but I am very interested in MP3 and possible rear view camera. The video input could be useful for MP3 track info if possible.

The info from AVelectronics gave limited info on the video switcher, but did not give any info on how to get audio into the stereo without a (yuk) FM modulator. How did they do that?

More info PLEASE!

 

It's covered in more detail in an earlier post, but basically you tap into the XM Radio wires in order to get an AUX-INPUT into the factory head unit.

 

 

Does that mean that you switch between XM and AUX with the aftermarket remote unit (i.e. set up the TL to be XM, then switch "which" input you want on the XM channel?).

Any schematics or pics of the install?

 

weeeg,

Great install.

I am a day or so away from putting a deposit down on an Abyss. I've never seen one in person. Do you still like it as much as when you first got it?

Also thinking about that 2005 RL. Need a car in the interim as my lease is up in April. Any info not already posted here?

Thanks

 

AVelectronics is working on a plug and play adaptor for the XM radio so that you can tap into the audio (2 channel) for either your DVD player, or MP3 player via the remote.

Currently, witout cutting wires you need to use the FM modualtor with the AVelectronics unit.

But this will have a dual bennifit, as you will be able to tap in with your I-Pod also without cutting wires.