A bit of a newbie question but......

From what I've read so far, seems as if the factory "DVD based" Nav system is unable to play standard movie DVD's

Is this correct?

I don't see why they'd do that. If they took the time to manufacture (and boast in advertisement) a DVD reader for the Nav system, why couldn't they just allow it to play movie DVD's?

So what are some of the options for the factory screen? Has anyone designed a way to use it with an aftermarket DVD unit?

 

do a search on the rgb1, it'll convert it

 

thanx

 

LOOK OU A PLACE CALLES "STREETEFFECTZ" ON THE WEB AND THE SELL CONVERSION KIT THAT WIL WIRE RIGHT IN AND THEN ALL YOU NEED IS A VIDEO SOURCE AND THEN YOU CAN SEE DVD'S THROUGH YOUR NAV. SCREEN IT COST ABOUT 500 - 600 DOLLARS.

 

You can find more info here:

http://www.acuramdx.org/forums/showt...?threadid=9795

 

ok to answer your first question why would they do such as thing as to not allow dvd movies to be played on the navi system.... hummm well since in most states it is illegal to have a tv in the view of a driver i would say they did it for safety reasons.... now for the second question... what are your options... well like the people who responded before me... you can talk to ron@streeteffectz (he sells a whole kit that encludes the rgb converter, wiring and blitz safe audio adapter... ) or you could do like a couple of people on the lexus forum are doing and use the gex-7000tv... this option would give you a tv tuner and the abilty to add on other video sources... or you could try to find the discontinued pioneer rgb1....

 

$280 for a new Pioneer RGB1.












Juker008

 

www.streeteffectz.com Post on their forum or send a e-mail to info@streeteffectz.com and either Ron or Craig will get back with you. They are the best.

 

I just installed the nav conversion this past weekend. I used a unit that I purchased for $400 in a group buy off the acuramdx.org site. It plugs directly into the nav unit and the 8 pin connector so you do not have to cut any of the nav system's wires. It has 3 AV inputs and 2 AV outputs as well as a TV tuner and built in RF modulator. There is a reverse wire input that, when connected, will power the unit on and automatically switch to AV input 3 when the car is shifted into reverse. I installed an accele vision camera bullet camera that I bought from Ron right above the license plate. Took most of Saturday morning and afternoon to install but the it was pretty straighforward. Now just looking for a DVD player. Any suggestions?

 

I did not use the RF modulator but instead plugged the audio in through a blitzsafe adaptor.

 

Got any pics of the install?? or where you mounted everything?? Cause i am very interested in this, especially since its so simple.

 

I got pic of the install. The unit itself is mounted under the Navi reader, back-up camera on top of license plate. I even have pics of the image on Navi screen.


Reverend,
I changed your topic to reflect the info we have in this thread. I hope you dont mind.

 

Dusty screen here

 

For someone looking just to watch DVD movies in their CLs + TLs the RGB1 is the cheapest way to go. For $280 & a DVD source (PS2, XBOX, DVD player, etc.) u can watch movies in ur car.

If anyone still wants one hit me up PM or EM.











Juker008

 

Questions on how hard the install is? If it is really plug and play why so many wires? Also where is the power coming from? Also The final price with camera and the email address to buy the product.

Thanks

 

install was pretty straightforward. All of the wires are for the antenae and the camera input. The unit cost me $400 in a group buy off the acuramdx site. I think it normally cost 495. The camera i bought separately for about 225 from accelevision

 

where did u put the camera?

 

The camera comes with a mounting bracket that I attached to the rear metal bumper (underneath the plastic shell of the rear bumper). The camera is shaped like a shotgun casing and peeks over the rear license plate. It isn't noticable unless you look for it and has a great view of the rear. Silverknight did a stealth install with the same camera in the lower portion of the license plate

 

How did you get yoru unit to stick under the Nav computer like that? Velcro or where did you get the screws?

 

I used 3m VHB tape. . . the tape isn't your usual double sided tape. It is designed for industrial applications and does very well bonding metal to metal. Had to buy from an industrial supplier. Works great and is waterproof too.

 

I have been to the acuramdx.org site and have e-mailed sam aka bwebb and he has not responded. Do you know of any phone number or other web address I can get a hold of...I am really interested in this component. Thanks

 

AVElectronic@charter.net

(770) 418-1793

 

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sales@AVElectronic.com

(770) 418-1793
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Thanks SanDogDewey!

And our new website is

http://www.AVElectronic.com

Sam.

 

Hey, im from ct as well, can you contact me
aim :mysteryfoe
icq:74637813

 

I want to do exactly what webhead did. I want to watch DVD's from my Navi but I don't know crap about installation, Is there anyplace in GA that would install a system like that?

 

There are several installers in Georgia. Checkout the link below:

http://avelectronic.com/services.htm

Hope this helps.

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Anyone know of a place in Connecticut that can help with the install?

 

can someone post pics of all that is going on in this post ? i want to see it all and comment on them.

 

Read the first page.

 

Hey Guys

I'm new here and have been following the threads on the TL forum. I have an 02 TL-S Navi and want to do the Navi to video conversion. I cant find the RGB1 adapter (as you already know) but did find this at the link below.

http://www.converters.tv/products/c...verters/42.html

Maybe one of you TV gurus can check out the specs to see if it might work. If so I am willing to be the guinea pig and order it up, but I dont know about the compatibility and all that sync stuff (ill have to read up on it)

Anyone have any feedback on this???

Thanks,

Mark

 

any place that do the installation in houston tx.

 

dat nav conversion is ill as shit.. yu specially order it? if so where at..?

 

anyone know about the 2004 tl navi conversions

 

What would be the way to go if you wanted to add up to 4 more tvs in the future, and still be able to use the navi screen?