| jywong |
| Here's some installation pics of the NAV conversion unit sold by Sam (productinquirynow@yahoo.com) done on my 2003 MDX with NAV. |
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| jywong |
| Here's the unit. It converts NTSC to the RGB signal required for the front monitor, includes a TV and CATV tuner, as well as a three to two A/V switch. |
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| jywong |
| Here's the plug-and-play pins plugged into the factory connectors... |
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| jywong |
| Here's the pins going into the NAV unit... |
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| jywong |
| For the mounting location, I opted for in front of the passenger seat, on the floor, to the right and in front of the NAV unit. I looked at possibly mounting the conversion device on top of the NAV unit, but this only allowed a limited range of motion for the seat. There's a possibility of removing the silver steel mounting arm, and then dropping the NAV unit to the floor, and then attaching the conversion device on top of it, but that would have involved removing the seat... |
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| jywong |
| Here's the front console, with the unit hooked up, after the installation of the Blitzsafe adapter. Note you get a "CD1" as a device, and it plays track 99. Picture is the Simpsons via DVD... |
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| jywong |
| The length of the wire for the diversity antennas was a bit of an issue. This one is mounted in the back right window. The second one was not long enough to stretch from the back left window, so it was installed in the windshield pillar on the passenger side... |
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| jywong |
| Here's a view of the passenger side with all the carpet in place. Although I know it's there, my wife stepped on it a couple of times and didn't even notice the difference. The unit is built solidly enough, and the carpet is thick enough, so I don't think there will be a problem unless I start toting around 500 pound midgets... |
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| jywong |
| Another view. I'm pointing at the middle of the unit. |
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| jywong |
| I went ahead and ran RCAs for Video 2 (which has nothing hooked up to it) up to the front, so in the event I want to plug in a digital camera, or a playstation, I just need a F/F adapter... |
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| jywong |
| Here's the mounting of my DVD/MP3 player, plus the video override switch, under the driver's seat. I first debated on not damaging any trim pieces, but after my installer showed me how he was going to do it, I'm glad I went with this. The button is very easy to find by feel, and even the DVD player is easy to load with one hand... |
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| jywong |
| Here's the position of the two infrared eyes. The one on top is for the conversion device, and the one on bottom is for the DVD player. |
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| jywong |
| Here's what displays when an MP3 disc is playing... |
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| jywong |
| Here's a shot of the TV tuner in action. For those of you who have never seen a mobile TV, do not expect good (and in some cases, any) reception while moving. Distance from broadcast antennas, orientation of the vehicle, reception antenna placement, and a number of other factors determine whether you will get a good signal. In my two days of experience, it's definitely good enough! Reception is usually excellent when in the city. |
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| jywong |
| Here's a snapshot of a DVD playing... |
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| jywong |
I am very, very happy with my choice of components, and extremely happy with the installer.
For those of you in Atlanta, I had it done at HiFi Buys in Buckhead by a guy named Chris. Cost for labor and a couple of cable kits was $350, but worth every bit of it. Total install time was 3 hours.
The only thing I would consider changing is remounting the second diversity antenna in the back left window, opposite of my other one. For those of you thinking about doing this, you should be able to buy a diversity antenna with a longer cable run, and I've even heard of some with in-line powered amplifiers!
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| jywong |
| Oh, and by the way.. A heads-up for those of you with 2003's that are thinking about tapping the built in reverse camera feed to do video switching, my installer said he was pretty sure that it was an RGB camera, which means you need a NTSC-RGB converter anyway. |
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| robert99b |
| Thanks for the writeup. |
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| harmonr1 |
quote:
Originally posted by jywong
Oh, and by the way.. A heads-up for those of you with 2003's that are thinking about tapping the built in reverse camera feed to do video switching, my installer said he was pretty sure that it was an RGB camera, which means you need a NTSC-RGB converter anyway.
I think this is what all of us '03 Navi owners have been waiting to hear. Great install job.:eek: |
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| greatscot |
| jywong that's an impressive set up, and your "illustrated install manual" is appreciated. Good job :29: Oh yes, very nice looking X too! |
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| AikiMDX |
| Congrats on a nice looking install! Thanks for a great post. I hope the 2003 reverse camera isn't RGB :( |
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| slash007 |
| I was wondering where you got your dvd player from? I ordered mine from lightav.com and it seems that fedex lost it, so my install is getting delayed:( |
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| jywong |
slash007,
The unit I am using is a Panasonic CX-DVP292U. I particularly like the on screen display while playing MP3s (see above pictures), but I am disappointed that it does not play VBR (variable bit rate) MP3's. It does, however, play DVD+R's, which is nice.
I believe I've seen this unit for as low as $250 on refurbdepot.com (refurbished, of course), and $320 new. It lists for $500 if you go into a store to buy it though!
In retrospect, I think a DVD/MP3 changer would be the better... at least for the time being I am constantly swapping between MP3 discs and DVDs while demoing my system to my friends!! But, I haven't come across one yet.
Joey |
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| kishino |
| Great post jyywong. Just a quick questions, where did the installer connect the power wire to? I am thinking of doing the install myself and I am trying to find a powe 12V to connect the power for the unit too. Thanks. BTW, great pics. |
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| Ronsully |
jywong,
Nice install... Please tell me what the red video switch does? Also, did you get the backup camera? If so, was there any special connection made to make the camera come on automatically when you put the car in reverse?
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| Smitman |
I tapped the 12V power from the "unused" cigarette lighter option located in the lower center of the dash just under the radio.
It provided very clean power. |
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| kishino |
quote:
Originally posted by Smitman
I tapped the 12V power from the "unused" cigarette lighter option located in the lower center of the dash just under the radio.
It provided very clean power.
Smitman, can you tell me what color the wire is you tapped into and how do you get to that wire. Thanks. |
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| MDXtrous |
| Very Nice;) Just an aside, the burlwood looks so nice on the 2003s... |
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| jywong |
Kishino,
I believe that my installer used the same source that Smitman is referring to.
RonSully,
The red switch engages the video override to the NAV screen. It allows you to essentially disassociate the video and audio sources.
For example: if you turn the unit on, and the red switch is already in the "on" position, then you will get video from whatever source you have playing, along with the associated audio. Pressing the red switch at this time (to turn it "off") will keep the same audio playing, but switch back to the NAV screen, in effect turning off the video bypass. I have noted that the switch is a mechanical toggle, so it retains the state it was in when you turned the car off.
The 2003s come with a reverse camera, so I did not install that option. I did see how it was done, though. On the unit is a mini-DIN plug that has an included adapter that takes it out to a composite video input (yellow RCA) plus a "turn-on" wire. This wire must be spliced into whatever wire turns hot when you put the car in reverse. Sorry I can't be more specific.
MDXtrous,
Thanks! By the way, most of us probably would never have even considered doing a video install were it not for your truck and Ron's good work!
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| Black X |
Nice job!! That is exactly what I want to do to my 03 that I just picked up today. I 'm taking it to an audio shop this week for an estimate.
BTW, how does the ride on your X feel with those 22's? |
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| Ronsully |
jwong,
Thanks for the reply. Hopefully, someone else can help me out on the reverse camera. It looks like the only connection from the camera to the Navi converter is the yellow RCA connection. Power for the camera can be sourced on its own. The blue power wire (reverse) needs to be hooked up somewhere? |
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| Smitman |
| I tapped the reverse wire in the Navi harness. It works fine. Now I just need to hookup my reverse camera so I get more than a blank screen when I put it in reverse. ;) |
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| kishino |
quote:
Originally posted by Smitman
I tapped the reverse wire in the Navi harness. It works fine. Now I just need to hookup my reverse camera so I get more than a blank screen when I put it in reverse. ;)
Smitman, which one is the reverse wire in the navi harness? Also what color? Thanks. |
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| Smitman |
quote:
The blue power wire (reverse) needs to be hooked up somewhere?
Sorry, I misread your post. I thought you were asking about the reverse override wire. I have not hooked up my camera yet, however, I plan on putting in a switch that allows the camera to either have power only when in reverse or full-time so that I can see behind me by switching to Input 3. |
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| jywong |
quote:
Originally posted by Black X
Nice job!! That is exactly what I want to do to my 03 that I just picked up today. I 'm taking it to an audio shop this week for an estimate.
BTW, how does the ride on your X feel with those 22's?
Black X,
They're actually 20's with 295/40-20 tires. The handling is a marked improvement over stock!! You know when you take a high power turn and you can feel the stock sidewalls roll? Nonexistent with my new setup. When on smooth pavement (most of Atlanta), ride quality is only very slightly compromised.
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| Scottee28 |
| Did you string the power wire thru the firewall to the battery? How did you hook up the power wire? I understand you used the seat chassis for the ground wire.. But the units main power comes from ??? the battery.. or does it get connected to the navi unit? |
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| Scottee28 |
| Sorry, Didnt Read all the posts.. about getting the power from the unused power adapter under radio.. Sorry... Ignore..:( :rolleyes: |
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| Smitman |
quote:
Smitman, which one is the reverse wire in the navi harness? Also what color? Thanks.
On the 8-pin Connector (Connector C), wire in C5 is Grn/Blk. That is the one I tapped for the reverse override. |
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| MDX Moto |
Hey, Jywong
Sorry to turn this into a wheel thread, but I have been looking for those exact wheels... What type are they/offset/price and where did you find them. Sorry for the distraction fella's,but I have been looking for those wheels for a while.:D |
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| leemdx |
I have a 2003 navi & res mdx. Just wondering if I can hookup the system where the tv will play on my navi and res LCD screen or if i can choose which screen to play on?
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| slash007 |
| I was wondering what a reasonable install cost would be to have installed the tv tuner, nav conversion, a dvd player under drivers seat and the camera. I was quoted $400 and was wondering if that was too high. Also, should I anticipate needing any other cables besides what comes with the kit, camera, and dvd player? thanks:) |
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| DaveI |
quote:
Originally posted by slash007
I was wondering what a reasonable install cost would be to have installed the tv tuner, nav conversion, a dvd player under drivers seat and the camera. I was quoted $400 and was wondering if that was too high. Also, should I anticipate needing any other cables besides what comes with the kit, camera, and dvd player? thanks:)
I just dropped off my vehicle at the installer and was quoted $400 to install the tv tuner, nav conversion, dvd player, and 7" dropdown screen(no camera yet, for now). They didn't mention that any additional cables were needed. |
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| odessa |
I have 2003 MDX with Nav, Entertainment system and rear camera. I just got Sam's unit for 2003 models. On my first installation attempt, I connected unit to OEM connector and to Nav DVD per instructions (Male/Female top-bottom connectors). I also hooked up Antenas, Red button switch. Well, when I turned the ignition, the colors on front NAV monitor have changed, and it never passed the warning screen ( even OK button didn't show up)
Anyone knows what I am doing wrong? The pictures on this thread are a bit confusing to me.
1. Do I need to hook up power to Sam's unit? where does it come from? The unit manual mentions 'DC Input Wire Set' but it wasn't included.
2. Do I need an additional DVD player like jywong got? I already have the DVD with OEM Entertainment system, so I take it I don't need another one.
3. What's a Blitzsafe adapter? Also, I didn't think I would need to take apart the front display.
It sounds like it's not a simple plug and play install. Can anyone recommend an installer in San Francisco Bay Area that is familiar with Sam's units for MDX?
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| Tom-TX |
I'm not sure I can help you w/ the '03 install because I have one of the '01/'02 units, but for mine my testing the unit went like this:
First I unplugged the wire harness from the Navi unit. Then plugged in Sam's unit starting with the lower plug on the Navi then the harness. Someone else had warned that you need to be careful to get the pins into the correct set of holes and starting with the lower ones made it easier. (check out the other Navi Conversion thread). Also they warned that not seating all the pins correctly gave them weird colors. Finished with the top row connectors.
Next, I turned on the ignition and Navi. The Navi worked just fine. Note I did not have any power to Sam's unit at this point. I then hoked up a make shift power connector using a cigarette lighter plug to Sam's unit. On the unit there is a square power plug and a corresponding wire harness that came w/ the unit. On the harness (white plastic square plug) there are 4 wires, red= +12V, Yellow= a hand brake safety (I twisted this to the red wire), blue= reverse +12v switch (for now I just left this alone), and a black = ground which I connected to my lighter adapter. I them plugged the lighter adapter into the power outlet in the center armrest. Again turned on the ignition and Navi, all worked fine as before. (I'll leave out the part where I blew out the fuse). I then got the remote control for Sam's unit put in the battery, pointed to the IR sensor that connects to Sam's unit and hit the power button. The Navi switched off and the TV tuner came on. Note if this does not happen you need to push that red button in.
All in all so far it's working just fine. At this point I have added the TV antennas and on a few stations even get a picture.
Next for me is the reverse camera, and then the sound.
So....
1) No you don't need power to get your Navi to work but do have to run power to Sam's unit for it to work. By default, when Sam's conversion unit is powered off, the Navi comes back on.
2) You only need a DVD player if you want to play DVDs. AN '03 w/ RES has a DVD player.
3) Biltzsafe is an adapter to patch the sound output from the conversion unit to the aux input in back of your stock radio so you can get the sound out of the car's speakers. Sam's unit comes w/ an FM modulator (connector No.1 on the unit) that will do the same thing, but in a different way.
Hope this helps a bit, or someone w/ an '03 unit answers. |
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| How did you get the wood trim off around the Navi unit?? |
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| luciferi |
quote:
Originally posted by jywong
Oh, and by the way.. A heads-up for those of you with 2003's that are thinking about tapping the built in reverse camera feed to do video switching, my installer said he was pretty sure that it was an RGB camera, which means you need a NTSC-RGB converter anyway.
The accessory camera was composite for the Pilot. I don't know if this helps but here is the wiring for the pilot |
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| arnel_lim |
I have both the Factory Navi and RES (+reverse camera) on my 03 X. I've heard talk about "Sam's Unit" and other similiar devices. If all I want is to display from my RES to the Navi, do I still need all that gear? I don't need the TV Tuner, and I already have reverse camera.
Also, I live in Northern CA. San Jose to be exact. Has anyone found a good installer around here that knows exactly what I need to purchase, and how to install it without trashing my stock electronics and vehicle interior. |
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| DHOP |
| It was only $350 for everything? |
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| saiyolang |
That's exactly what I wanted to do.
I just got a 03 MDX w/Nav.
I would like to watch dvd on the front screen.
Can anybody send me a link to buy all the part necessary.
I email SAM but no reply.
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| mdxwait |
I'm in NoCal (San Jose) as well. I would like the same info for my 03 NAV/RES X. I do not need the tuner, just want to be able to switch the nav to play what's on the RES and rear view camera. Would like to find an installer in this area who has done this before.
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| DaveI |
The link to Sam's website is here
I think his e-mail address is sales@avelectronic.com.
The group buy price for his conversion unit back in Feb '03 was $400.00. If it's $350 now, that's a good deal.
I had mine installed in the Bay Area at The Good Guys in San Mateo. The total labor for installing Sam's conversion unit, an overhead lcd, and an aftermarket dvd player was about $350, if I remember right. See if Chris is still working there, he's familiar with the install process. There were no problems with the install, although if I had to do it again, I wouldn't use an fm modulator as it gets some alternator noise when playing the dvds. |
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| jaydietz |
| I have a 2001 MDX without navigation and would like to upgrade to nav. I saw what you did and it is is exactly what I want to do, except for all the extras. I just want the nav. The dealerships said it is impossible to upgrade. Any suggestions? |
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| boynton4 |
| I've been reading along for some time now on the whole installation of the Sam unit....However what is the Sam Unit..I can't find it anywhere online and I would like to get going on this for my 01 Mdx I will soon be getting. I believe I read I also need a Blitzsafe unit....What else will I need for this install?? Thanks |
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| evoge |
Start with the links zafer posted at the end of this thread. Zafer's second link describes a DIY install of the A/V kit (aka, Sam's unit).
http://www.acuramdx.org/forums/show...highlight=tuner
"Sam" was just a guy who sold units that could play video through the navi screen, and it was a hot topic on the board for awhile. Sorry I can't help with the technical details, but there are a huge number of discussions about video, tv, dvds, and the like. |
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| boynton4 |
| :D Thank you!! I believe I found what I needed! I hope all goes well. I saw prices of Sam unit around $350 on the forum...however when I went to the AVelectronic.com it was like $550. ?! Any ideas on going rate now...or is this it? |
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| Tom-TX |
quote:
Originally posted by jaydietz
I have a 2001 MDX without navigation and would like to upgrade to nav. I saw what you did and it is is exactly what I want to do, except for all the extras. I just want the nav. The dealerships said it is impossible to upgrade. Any suggestions?
jaydietz:
Just so you don't get confused... "Sam's" unit is used to display TV and Video (including a backup camera if you want) onto the Navi screen. It does not work with the non-Navi screen.
From all that I have read, if you want to retro-fit a Navi unit, your best course of action would be to buy a portable unit. To do anything else is just not worth the $. |
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| perk |
quote:
Originally posted by arnel_lim
I have both the Factory Navi and RES (+reverse camera) on my 03 X. I've heard talk about "Sam's Unit" and other similiar devices. If all I want is to display from my RES to the Navi, do I still need all that gear? I don't need the TV Tuner, and I already have reverse camera.
I'm in the same situation, except I would like the TV Tuner. Has anyone out there installed one of these plug n play units into a 2003 Nav/RES? If so, please send full details so that I can get going on my conversion. Thanks. |
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| GorayOMD |
I think Ron at Streeteffectz is taking a Group Buy right now.
He says:
Ok, if you guys want to start calling me with your info (732.388.7000), name, address, and phone #, I'll start getting this rolling. OR, you can email the above into to info@streeteffectz.com and as soon as I have the number of people we need, I'll call you for billing info.
The kit includes the composite to RGB plug n' play decoder, built in TV tuner, built in FM modulator, wireless remote, 2 divertisty antennas, 3 A/V in (one of which can be dedicated backup camera input w/reverse switching), 2 A/V out, 2 sets A/V cables, panic button and install instructions.
The kits are normally $525 + shipping.
Group buy of 5 - 10 will be $500 shipped. 11 and up will be $475 shipped. |
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| leemdx |
| I'm looking to install the conversion kit on my 03' navi/res. But $550 is just too much considering what others paid before. |
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| jywong |
Being the first MDX that the unit was installed in, I got an even better deal, but everyone after me has reaped the benefits of things like "plug and play" plugs, better diversity antennas, etc.
However, $550 is not unreasonable for what you get. An RGB-NTSC converter, a TV tuner, a 3 source AV switcher. Try pricing these parts out seperately, and you go well over $800-$1200, depending on the quality you are looking for. Also, you get it all in one box, instead of three, which means you have much better mounting options. Add to that the fact that (if you have it professionally installed) this unit will be fully transportable to your next NAV enabled car (provided it needs RGB-NTSC conversion).
I still laugh a little bit whenever this thread comes back up. The same people that were balking at the $300 price a year ago are still looking for a cheaper answer, when they could have been enjoying it for a year already. Then there's others that only want the AV switching, or only the TV tuning, but not the other, so they spend months trying to invent some home grown solution out of Radio Shack parts for $20, and then buy the boxed version or have a pro installer do it in the end anyway.
My advice to everyone still thinking about it: If you want the features, then just buy it, or by whatever other product is out there that has what you want. Or take it to a pro installer. Or, do what I did, and buy it and take it to a pro installer. You won't regret it. In fact, the next time you're sitting in gridlocked traffic watching the news or Sienfeld reruns, you will be thinking, "I should have done this a long time ago". Just do everyone else on the road a favor and know that your primary responsibility is still operating your vehicle safely.
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| BIG JV |
In response to GorayOMD...Count me in on the Group Buy for the Sam's unit! C'mon guys I'm sure we can get at least 11 guys to participate?
Number 1 From the BIG APPLE!
John |
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| GorayOMD |
quote:
Originally posted by BIG JV
In response to GorayOMD...Count me in on the Group Buy for the Sam's unit! C'mon guys I'm sure we can get at least 11 guys to participate?
Number 1 From the BIG APPLE!
John
Hey contact Craig at StreetEffectz soon:
email info@streeteffectz.com with your name, address, and phone #. |
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| BIG JV |
GorayOMD,
My information has been forwarded over to Craig, Now lets see how many of the members are willing to go for the unit!
John |
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| leemdx |
| Just talked to Craig at StreetEffectz. Still need 4 more people to get $475!! |
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| vlam |
Just talked to Craig at StreetEffectz. Still need 4 more people to get $475!!
Ron posted on the TL forum that there were 10 people on the list on 3/8/2004.
I added myself to the list yesterday and gave StreetEffectz my CC number yesterday. I thought I was the 11th person.. I guess some people backed out? |
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| BIG JV |
Just spoke to Craig at Streeteffectz and he has stated that 14 members have called but only has CC info for 10 (Including myself)
Oh yeah FYI professional installation is $250.00 must leave vehicle several hours at their location...
John |
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| testit34 |
| I know you guys are trying for a group buy but I bought my conversion kit for $399 from www.NavWithTV.com and it works perfect. You may want to try a group buy with these guys and see what price you get. Thanks Tommy |
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| BIG JV |
Thanks for the informative link to NavwithTV.com however after having my Sam's unit professionally installed I find that the Sam's unit is custom made for our members MDX's and not a Universal unit like the one at the web site, IMO I think the members in that last GB did pretty well for $475.00 including shipping. Good Looking Out!
John |
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| nhatman |
quote:
Originally posted by testit34
I know you guys are trying for a group buy but I bought my conversion kit for $399 from www.NavWithTV.com and it works perfect. You may want to try a group buy with these guys and see what price you get. Thanks Tommy
wow, the prices of some of the things on this site are outrageously high. i have the same tv tuner that they sell on this site for $199 -- i bought it for $99 one year ago.
the $399 conversion kit that you are talking about is only a NTSC to RGB converter. you'd still need the connectors to make it plug-n-play. i believe the other conversion kit has a tv tuner built in and set up with a switch also.
if the kit on www.navwithtv.com was less than $100, it would be a much better deal, i think. for some reason, simple NTSC to RGB converters are so hard to find.
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| testit34 |
I called the guys at www.NavwithTV.com
again today because I need to get another module for my Acura TL. I just finished my wife MDX. They said they can do a group buy of 5 or more for $299. Anyone else interested I need 4 more people. Thanks Tommy |
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| nhatman |
man, if only i had the time, i could make some spare money.
i'd buy this ntsc-rgb converter (http://www.converters.tv/products/c...verters/43.html) and wire it up with a relay to do the switching, put it in a black box, and voila! it would cost about $140 in parts and an hour of labor and i'd have what www.navwithtv.com is selling for $399 ($299 with GB).
sorry, i don't mean to hinder your group buy in any way, i just think it's still a steep price, that's all... |
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| I-MOD |
Sorry to get kind of off topic here but maybe you guys can help me out. I have an 04 Acura TSX/nav/DVD and an of MDX/nav/DVD. Both DVD systems are the factory option units. I'm looking for a way to pull the signal from the factory units and have them play on the front nav screen as well. Does anyone kn ow the best way to get this done? I have read a ton of threads but keep coming up with dead ends.
Thanks much!
D. |
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| OrinocoMDX |
quote:
Originally posted by I-MOD
Sorry to get kind of off topic here but maybe you guys can help me out. I have an 04 Acura TSX/nav/DVD and an of MDX/nav/DVD. Both DVD systems are the factory option units. I'm looking for a way to pull the signal from the factory units and have them play on the front nav screen as well. Does anyone kn ow the best way to get this done? I have read a ton of threads but keep coming up with dead ends.
Thanks much!
D.
This ought to do the trick
http://www.acuramdx.org/forums/show...&threadid=10930 |
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| I-MOD |
You rock, thanks man. Now I just need to figure out how to make this work on my TSX
D. |
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| nhatman |
if you don't want to screw around with the backup camera, you can get a ntsc-rgb video converter and a relay (to do the switching) and pipe in the video from your dvd player into the converter.
the converter would be spliced into the nav screen video input and the relay can do the video switching. |
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| I-MOD |
Anyone have a How To for that? Thanks much for the info
D. |
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| leftygolf |
Good Job,
Do you have any good referent for installer shop in Southern California ? I want it be done in my 03 MDX.... Thanks |
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| boynton4 |
| I hope someone with this unit is still recieving notice of posts to this thread. I just purchased and received the Sam unit. I have heard previously that the yellow (parking brake) wire can be twisted to the red (12v power). I also used the 12v lighter connection in the center console of my 01 MDX to test it. I hooked up the connections to the nav and powered up the car. The unit went on with the remote power button, nav works normally but I get nothing when I turn the Sam on. I contacted AV electronics and They offer no help but to read the Instruction manual which is nothing more than a diagram. Any suggestions?? |
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| vlam |
I have heard previously that the yellow (parking brake) wire can be twisted to the red (12v power).
If you got the conversion unit recently, the above is not the case. You should twist the parking brake wire (yellow) with the ground wire.
I did the install this weekend and that's what worked for me. |
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| boynton4 |
| Yea, I was just informed that the hand brake is a negative connection. I tried twisting it with the ground but it still does not work. Even if I disconnect the ground, the power stays on??? confusing. Any special grounding location? |
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| vlam |
| Did you connect the bypass switch? |
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| boynton4 |
| The Video switch? Yes I did. Sound is great with the Blitzsafe, but no video!? Thanks again for the replies!:D |
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| gatrhumpy |
| OK, this is pissing me off. For three nights in a row, I've tried to hook up this adapter from avelectronic. This is what keeps on happening. I have powered the unit with the red wire going to one of the wires to the cigarette lighter and the black wire grounded. The unit powers on then. This is without the wire marked "To Navigation Unit" hooked up to the back of the navigation unit. In other words, both the male and female ends are NOT hooked up to the back of the navigation unit. When I do try to hook them up according to the directions to the 20 pin connector (with only 12 pins in use), I get nothing. The unit doesn't not power on. What's going on? How is everyone grounding the black wire? Does the yellow wire (brake wire or the -12V wire) have to be hooked up at all when the male and female wires are hooked up? I have powered the unit before without connecting the yellow wire. Can anyone help me? |
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