head unit integration
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head unit integration
O.K. this will sound stupid to someone, but I have not found an answer to this question that it is bugging me : I have been looking for a head unit for my 2000 GS-400 , Pioneer, Kenwood, Alpine, Clarion, etc, but I have not been able to find out if I can integrate the heating/ac system and the rest into the screen , so it can be contolled, like in the factory set up. All those head units talk about how great they are, but nothing about the inputs for everything else, besides nav. Please, somebody will be a kind soul and explain to me what to do... Thanks Josey
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Originally Posted by Josey
O.K. this will sound stupid to someone, but I have not found an answer to this question that it is bugging me : I have been looking for a head unit for my 2000 GS-400 , Pioneer, Kenwood, Alpine, Clarion, etc, but I have not been able to find out if I can integrate the heating/ac system and the rest into the screen , so it can be contolled, like in the factory set up. All those head units talk about how great they are, but nothing about the inputs for everything else, besides nav. Please, somebody will be a kind soul and explain to me what to do... Thanks Josey
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Alpine has the answer for you.....
Originally Posted by Josey
O.K. this will sound stupid to someone, but I have not found an answer to this question that it is bugging me : I have been looking for a head unit for my 2000 GS-400 , Pioneer, Kenwood, Alpine, Clarion, etc, but I have not been able to find out if I can integrate the heating/ac system and the rest into the screen , so it can be contolled, like in the factory set up. All those head units talk about how great they are, but nothing about the inputs for everything else, besides nav. Please, somebody will be a kind soul and explain to me what to do... Thanks Josey
The integration device is called the ALPINE VPA-B211A . See link below:
http://www.alpine-usa.com/company_in...1005_vhub.html
You can also go to alpine's website and select "vehicle hub" for more info:
www.alpine-usa.com
Basically you will keep your factory screen with all the A/C and HVAC controls intact. You then connect your aftermarket head unit through the "vehicle hub VPA-B211A" on one side. The other side (using a 3rd party wiring harness) will integrate into your factory audio system and you can then control your aftermarket head unit from your Nav screen (or your OEM radio screen)
Other options are:
www.vaistech.com
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This is getting complicated. I assumed that I will replace the screen with the head unit like the Pioneer or Kenwood(they come with the screen) and then connect the heat/ac system, nav and audio and I will have a aftermarket hi-end quality audio and video. This is very , very tricky. So, I can not get a system with the screen because it will not work, like the Pioneer... I need more explainations and a sample. My Lexus have the nav with the double din screen.
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