SteveStMS

Many people have asked how to play video on 1999-2001 Acura or Honda navigation screens.

I've spent hours engineering a design for my own Honda navigation display using industry leading parts. It's working so well, I've decided to make this design available to you!

Imagine flipping a switch on your dash and being able to watch movies or videos. Flip the switch back and your navigation screen reappears. Simply add in-car or portable VHS, DVD or TV tuner. Any composite video source will work! You could even plug a video game console.

Here is what the kit will contain.

(1) Decoder for NTSC composite video
NTSC composite video input
NTSC composite video output (no navi.)
+12V, remote 'on' and parking break* wires
(1) Fully wired dash mounted Switch
(1) Instructions for installation

* Many (if not all) states require this for safe and legal operation.

Kit cost $180 + shipping. I'll be taking orders for the first kits now. Put in your reservation with me if interested. Or feel free to ask questions.

Steve
(SteveStMS@aol.com)

Atomix

do we have a guinea pig? Tempting, but i'm going to need some evidence, how about a pic or 2?

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SteveStMS

I'll post pictures tomorrow. Just screen shots or do you want to see the wiring/decoder?

Acura3200

I would love to see the NAV screen after about 6 months or so and see that it's not burned. I'm sure other's have the same concern.

How long have you been using DVD on the NAV screen? Any issues yet?

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NOVAwhiteTypeS

Im down as long as i know it'll keep working. This is the first thing everyone asks once the see the DVD logo on my navi in the trunk. " can you watch dvd's in your car"

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SteveStMS

I'm using a leading car audio manufactures video decoder. Designed for their own mobile LCD screens. It's a quality part. It doesn't interface with the existing fluorescent backlight, so no chance of burning that out.
In fact, I recommend setting the brightness in navigation mode then switching over to video.

Now if you watch video in your car all the time, instead of your home TV then you could possibly burn the screen out, but that wouldn't be covered :-}

Also to follow-up on a posting here and make it pefectly clear this unit *WILL NOT* convert your DVD navigation system to play DVD movies. It will however allow you to plug in a portable DVD player or in-car DVD player with composite video output.

Steve
P.S. Just designed and installed my own. You can wait months if you like or get feedback from other users who will have one, like StreetFxz.

BDI

Is the RGB converter(from the Inspire) included in the kit?? Pics pleez!

SteveStMS

Yes, the NTSC composite video to RGB converter will be included. (Not from Inspire).

Guest

where's the pic?


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Achance

Are you including any kind of connectors or do you have to cut and solder everything. You would sell a lot more if you could simply plug-n-play.

SteveStMS

Left my digital camera at work. I'll shoot a couple close up screen shots later today and post this evening.

To answer a few other questions.

Yes, all 8 video wires will have connectors. The power leads and parking break wire have Tap-in squeeze connectors. Only tools needed are wire cuters/stripers and pliers with a wire crimp (to squeeze the connectors on). No soldering required. A 1/4" hole may be needed to mount the navigation/video switch beside (top, bottom, left or right) of the display - your choice.

The parking break wire prevents the display from showing video when the parking break is not set. This is a legal requirement in most states and I'm including it for your safety and my legal protection. For those of you not interested in this function you can connect this wire to your car chassis ground or simply attach it to the black wire included in the kit.

Steve

BDI

I think i'm sold!!!!!Just waitin' for the pics.

SteveStMS

StreetEffectz (Ron) has the pictures and will be posting them soon.

Those wishing to order a Video Navi. Kit for 1999-2001 Acura (or Honda) the cost is $180 ea. + shipping (approx. $10). please send me a Private Message (PM) including your email and mailing address. Delivery time will be about two weeks, payment due before shipping. Orders filled in the order received.

Any questions, please feel free to ask.
Steve

SteveStMS

It's very easy to install. I'll include directions and all you need to do is match up the 4 wire colors and cut. Then crimp on 8 wire connectors (provided) and squeeze on 3 wire clamps (provided) for Power, ground and parking break.

For most the difficult part will be taking the dash cover off to get to the back of the navigation display.

Steve

thaitea

Well...I'm definitely interested in one after seeing the pix posted, but will this require someone to install it? Or is it easy enough to do myself. I'm pretty good with directions but I have not really messed with the internal electronics of a car.

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Jchora

Did the pictures ever show?

Teedoh

how will the sound work? will it be connected to the factory stuff?

StreetEffectz

Damn, this is an OLD thread...I thought I was posting to something new LOL

Greg D

bringing back the old threads!!!!

Teedoh

damn the man, man. I thought this was new and I got all exited and took 200 out of bank......what ever happen to Steves Unit??

coolguy1004

Does this work with 03 TL? Does it include BlizSafe to connect to the audio system?