Ebay has some DVD players with VGA output, I'm sure this would be a cheaper alternative by skipping over the component to RGB converter.

If anyone can back me up on this feel free to throw in some comments..

RJ1500DVX Region Free DivX ® Certified Player VGA

 

Does it work on 12v or it is a stand alone home dvd player ?

 

This won't work it's component video Y, Pb, Pr. The navigation uses R,G,B + composite sync. Only way to get component to RGB is to use Audio Authority converter.

 

VN.... doesn't the VGA plug offer R,G,B + composite sync if you get one of those breakthrough cables.. ?

this is a standard 120v unit..

 

looks like it would work to me, but youre gonna have to get a power inverter to plug in that DVD unit since its not 12volt. still need the relay to switch between navi and dvd though.

 

Youre going to need one of these :4PDT relay with 12VDC coil, about $10.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...5&pagenumber=1

btw, anybody know where to get one of those relays? and the socket he used for the relay in that thread too? think i can get the relay but that socket is a challenge.

 

Kabrera,

The type of signals the navigation screen needs are analog R,G,B and composite sync. I know a VGA will plug will not output a composite sync. signal and I think the R,G,B are digital (TTL) signaling.

 

Did anyone find out where you can get the relay and the socket?

4PDT relay with 12VDC coil

 

Radio shack sells a 4PDT relay with 12vdc coil http://www.radioshack.com/product.as...Fid=275%2D214. They also had a socket for this relay with soldier type terminals, not screw terminals.

 

The link does not work for some reason

 

The relay is part # 275-214

 

and the socket on there site should work too right?

thanks a ton man!

nick

 

is this the right socket?
http://www.radioshack.com/product.as...t%5Fid=275-220
#: 275-220

 

Nope, This is a socket for double pole - you need a 4 pole socket OR no socket if you are careful with soldiering directly to the relay pins.

 

man i am having a really hard time finding the socket, could someone help me out please?