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Hacking Navigation
Not that its really safe, but does anyone know if it is possible to hack factory installed Nav systems so they can play dvd movies?
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The way that was mentioned before is that a different video source was hooked up to the NAV screen. You will most likely (99.9% sure) NOT be able to setup the stock NAV DVD drive to play video.
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I never did the mod myself, but here are instructions on how cit was done for the acura nav system. Note: it only lets you input in alternate video source.
http://www.angelfire.com/super/types...onversion.html
http://www.angelfire.com/super/types...onversion.html
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Originally posted by Sputnik
The way that was mentioned before is that a different video source was hooked up to the NAV screen. You will most likely (99.9% sure) NOT be able to setup the stock NAV DVD drive to play video.
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The way that was mentioned before is that a different video source was hooked up to the NAV screen. You will most likely (99.9% sure) NOT be able to setup the stock NAV DVD drive to play video.
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If Alpine will not allow watching videos on their navigation systems I suspect that nobody else will allow it either.
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How cool would it be to have ECU functions displayed on the nav screen?? Like maybe stuff like range till refuel, engine/oil temps etc... or maybe stand-alone ECU management systems... ahh damn i've been watching too much Fast n the Furious
Oooh ooh maybe even hook it up to the headunit and have mp3 playback lists or something....
Oooh ooh maybe even hook it up to the headunit and have mp3 playback lists or something....
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I'm all for that!!! I find that 80 - 90% of the time I am not using my NAV; however, it would be nice to have some other functionality when it is not being used for navigation.
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Originally posted by ZoomZoom
I'm all for that!!! I find that 80 - 90% of the time I am not using my NAV; however, it would be nice to have some other functionality when it is not being used for navigation.
I'm all for that!!! I find that 80 - 90% of the time I am not using my NAV; however, it would be nice to have some other functionality when it is not being used for navigation.
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Originally posted by babylou
I have a good idea as to how to spend the 80%-90% of the time not spent fiddling with the NAV; pay attention to the road.
I have a good idea as to how to spend the 80%-90% of the time not spent fiddling with the NAV; pay attention to the road.
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Back to the original question
Getting back to the original question, in general the answer is Yes. I can't find it right now on the Internet but for a long time I was looking into customizing SUV electronics. I found custom audio/video shops who would do what you describe. You will need to install a separate DVD player to play movies (the DVD system for Nav won't play movies.) But then, you can tap into the display and watch movies. Legality is a question of where you reside. Some systems make this easy to do, on some it is hard, but the gist is it can be done on any system. Furthermore, these same "tuners" would install a mini-camera at the rear bumper so when you shift into reverse you would get a rear-view onscreen. Be persistent in your online search or find a top-line auto electronics shop locally and start asking around.
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Re: Back to the original question
Originally posted by 8_wannabe
[B]install a mini-camera at the rear bumper so when you shift into reverse you would get a rear-view onscreen. B]
[B]install a mini-camera at the rear bumper so when you shift into reverse you would get a rear-view onscreen. B]
I am also excited to see auxillary gauges displayed on the screen as in the Mazdaspeed RX-8.
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What about Satellite Radio?
I was just in a new Mercedes with NAV and Sirrius Satallite Radio. The NAV display also displayed the station selections for the Satallite radio and also displayed the name of the song and artist. I know Satallite radio is not yet available form Mazda but what are the possibilities of hooking an OEM radio into the NAV? Thanks in advance for any advice.
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Multi-function nav display
Actually, I think satellite radio is an option for the 8, at least in the states. The two providers are XM and Sirius; their receivers are mutually incompatible. I think Sirius radio is what Mazda offers. I expect the display for this radio would be the LED display located right below the navigation screen.
Think of the Nav display as basically an LCD TV screen; that's really what it is; just like a flip-down TV in a mini-van. What you need is the right video signal to feed it and a way to switch back and forth between video feeds (nav/DVD/backup camera.) My belief is there are smart enough electrical engineers who will help you design video feeds and probably you will find solutions pre-made at specialty shops to do this. If you find a satellite radio receiver that generates video output (showing channel, pre-selects, volume, etc.) then you could use this as video feed into your nav display. The problem is not the display, the problem is finding a receiver that will generate video output to feed such a display. Don't know if there is any such creature on the market. I bet if you go to the Sirius or XM web site they will have links to all compatible receivers and maybe you'll find one that uses a video display to show it's channels. Question then is how you control it; you won't be able to use on-screen controls. Maybe it will have a handheld remote.
Think of the Nav display as basically an LCD TV screen; that's really what it is; just like a flip-down TV in a mini-van. What you need is the right video signal to feed it and a way to switch back and forth between video feeds (nav/DVD/backup camera.) My belief is there are smart enough electrical engineers who will help you design video feeds and probably you will find solutions pre-made at specialty shops to do this. If you find a satellite radio receiver that generates video output (showing channel, pre-selects, volume, etc.) then you could use this as video feed into your nav display. The problem is not the display, the problem is finding a receiver that will generate video output to feed such a display. Don't know if there is any such creature on the market. I bet if you go to the Sirius or XM web site they will have links to all compatible receivers and maybe you'll find one that uses a video display to show it's channels. Question then is how you control it; you won't be able to use on-screen controls. Maybe it will have a handheld remote.
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ooohhhh baby, look at this... It sends chills up my spine. This does what you want, the trick is how to package it in a way that makes sense for the 8. I don't know, but someone else might weigh in. An extract from the link:
"The VRX935VD is Clarion's flagship of its multimedia line-up. Featuring a motorized 7" wide screen LCD with touch panel control, built-in DVD player that plays audio CD's, DVD video, video CD's and MP3 files on CD-R/RWs, touch panel control of optional 6 disc DVD changer, Sirius Satellite Radio Receiver, TV Tuner, Dolby Digital/DTS/Dolby Pro Logic II 5.1 surround sound decoder and a 6 disc audio changer. Dual Zone control directs a second video input to a rear seat monitor while the front seat passengers can listen to another audio/video source.
You can select from 8 different screen colors to match your interior lighting, and when the main LCD screen is retracted into the dash, a front panel dot matrix display allows you full control over all of the VRX935VD's functions. Of course, an IR Remote control is included.
"The VRX935VD is Clarion's flagship of its multimedia line-up. Featuring a motorized 7" wide screen LCD with touch panel control, built-in DVD player that plays audio CD's, DVD video, video CD's and MP3 files on CD-R/RWs, touch panel control of optional 6 disc DVD changer, Sirius Satellite Radio Receiver, TV Tuner, Dolby Digital/DTS/Dolby Pro Logic II 5.1 surround sound decoder and a 6 disc audio changer. Dual Zone control directs a second video input to a rear seat monitor while the front seat passengers can listen to another audio/video source.
You can select from 8 different screen colors to match your interior lighting, and when the main LCD screen is retracted into the dash, a front panel dot matrix display allows you full control over all of the VRX935VD's functions. Of course, an IR Remote control is included.
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I believe this is the same Alpine-based DVD navi system found in most import cars (Acura, Lexus, etc)
If that is the case... which I hope is true because the Alpine-system is VERY NICE.... then it is pretty common to 'splice' in the nav system to play DVDs.
Go to either acura-cl.com or acura-tl.com and do a search on hacking navi systems and everything is listed out.
Cheers!:D
If that is the case... which I hope is true because the Alpine-system is VERY NICE.... then it is pretty common to 'splice' in the nav system to play DVDs.
Go to either acura-cl.com or acura-tl.com and do a search on hacking navi systems and everything is listed out.
Cheers!:D
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the nav in the rx-8 is a Panasonic unit. Alpine makes a nice system though, lexus is supposed to be the best, bottom line, however NOW they are lacking in the Points of Interest department, but are supposedly upgrading to like uhhhh 7m by next year or something. The new kenwood system is killer, touchscreen, 3d dvd nav with all sorts of goodies. When i was looking at a benz, that was what i was gunna get cause the benze nav is complete garbage, same with bmw
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speaking of the above...i wonder how difficult it would be to replace the LCD and the nav computer in the rx-8 with a completely diff setup, ie the kenwood, in the event that the one in the rx-8 is a POS
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come to think of it, it would better to use the pioneer system instead because the screen of the rx-8 is so far awqay it would be hard to reach with you arm if you a little short. i also wonder if the current controls could be integrated into either the kenwood OR the pioneer, if not, perhaps changed into maybe some other audio control OR maybe even sunfoor controls lol
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P00Man, I don't think you would have to reach the screen to use the nav system. The controls are in the center console by the gearshift. Take a look at "Innovations" link on Mazda's RX-8 web site; it gives a walk-thru of how it is used.
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i did some research and found out that the rx8 and g35/350z both have the same kind of input...you all make it sound like you just find the video wire and splice into it...well the problem is that your dvd players (ps2, xbox, and others) all have a video composite output...the input for the tv in the rx8 is RBG meaning you need to do the same hack that the g35 and 350z peeps are doing...the problem is...its a pain in the butt and having an electrical enginering degree would help lol
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Originally posted by Atlas
How cool would it be to have ECU functions displayed on the nav screen?? Like maybe stuff like range till refuel, engine/oil temps etc... or maybe stand-alone ECU management systems... ahh damn i've been watching too much Fast n the Furious
Oooh ooh maybe even hook it up to the headunit and have mp3 playback lists or something....
How cool would it be to have ECU functions displayed on the nav screen?? Like maybe stuff like range till refuel, engine/oil temps etc... or maybe stand-alone ECU management systems... ahh damn i've been watching too much Fast n the Furious
Oooh ooh maybe even hook it up to the headunit and have mp3 playback lists or something....
it's pretty cool.