Just installed Vlad's Video-Nav I
08-28-02, 06:36 PM
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Originally posted by Ryu
Is there any updates as to when will the instructions or require parts from VLAD to do this mod become available? Thanks.
Is there any updates as to when will the instructions or require parts from VLAD to do this mod become available? Thanks.
The color is pretty good, but I have to play with the adjustment for a while to get it right.
08-30-02, 10:56 AM
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Alternatives
The trick is finding an AV receiver that has RGB outputs (with compatible signal characteristics). I don't think anyone has found any alternatives. It looks like there's some other Pioneer units but they cost more.
The Pioneer 7000TV is a great match plus it has a built in TV tuner. The problem is getting the text setup screen to show up since it was designed to work only with a Pioneer RGB monitor. That's where Vladd's box comes in.
I noticed an inexpensive DVD player with built in TV tuner. So, if someone finds an alternative to the 7000TV, this may address the TV tuner if that's important. I've seen an earlier post that had a link to another AV receiver but I don't think anyone has pursued it (I've got a link on another PC to the web sight if someone's interested in checking it out I don't think I'm supposed to post links to vendors so just send me a PM.)
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The Pioneer 7000TV is a great match plus it has a built in TV tuner. The problem is getting the text setup screen to show up since it was designed to work only with a Pioneer RGB monitor. That's where Vladd's box comes in.
I noticed an inexpensive DVD player with built in TV tuner. So, if someone finds an alternative to the 7000TV, this may address the TV tuner if that's important. I've seen an earlier post that had a link to another AV receiver but I don't think anyone has pursued it (I've got a link on another PC to the web sight if someone's interested in checking it out I don't think I'm supposed to post links to vendors so just send me a PM.)
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09-06-02, 12:10 AM
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Originally posted by concepts
I just want to add:
You people do not want to hear this...
It is my opinion that the GEX 7000TV will be discontinued soon.
The new Pioneer products are COMPOSITE RCA now and there is a new tuner which replaces the 7000TV for the new models (6400, etc). I predict, for the next generation, the current models will be phased out and the GEX7000 dropped.
Just a guess, but you may want to pick up the GEX7000 now because of the RGB conversion built in. The RGB1 cable has already been dropped.
BTW: We are also in development of a RGB conversion kit.
We help developed the LEXUS protocal adapter to AFTERMARKET CHANGERS, the first and only on the market.
I just want to add:
You people do not want to hear this...
It is my opinion that the GEX 7000TV will be discontinued soon.
The new Pioneer products are COMPOSITE RCA now and there is a new tuner which replaces the 7000TV for the new models (6400, etc). I predict, for the next generation, the current models will be phased out and the GEX7000 dropped.
Just a guess, but you may want to pick up the GEX7000 now because of the RGB conversion built in. The RGB1 cable has already been dropped.
BTW: We are also in development of a RGB conversion kit.
We help developed the LEXUS protocal adapter to AFTERMARKET CHANGERS, the first and only on the market.
09-06-02, 09:50 AM
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Actually, my understanding is that all the converter does is allow the the "text" setup menus from the GEX 7000TV to show up on the display (normally the GEX needs to be connected to a Pioneer display). This box isn't converting video signals to RGB. I also believe the conversion box allows an IR receiver to be installed up front (rather than the one built into the GEX). These statements are based on previous posts on this thread/forum.
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09-06-02, 06:42 PM
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NAV unit removal
Can you please post information on removing the NAV unit? A weblink or PDF post of the manual? This will help, or maybe someone can put a photo gallery together of the "step-by-step" with detailed commentary of either the NAV unit removal or the Vlad-vid install...
Can't wait to get this hooked up!!!!
DVD videos on the NAV and 2000 MP3's on my RIO carplayer... can I just live in my Lexus?
Can't wait to get this hooked up!!!!
DVD videos on the NAV and 2000 MP3's on my RIO carplayer... can I just live in my Lexus?
09-06-02, 06:44 PM
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Right on dfwLexus. This convertor make the GEX becomes the stand alone unit, add DVD, TV antenna, then you're set.
The RGB and Sync signal from the Nav ECU have to go in the box and out at the another end to the Nav. display. The Pioneer RGB cables do the same. This way you still have all your Nav. functions+DVD+TV and rear monitor camera. And it's come with IR to switching between all the input you have in the GEX. I hope this may help.
The RGB and Sync signal from the Nav ECU have to go in the box and out at the another end to the Nav. display. The Pioneer RGB cables do the same. This way you still have all your Nav. functions+DVD+TV and rear monitor camera. And it's come with IR to switching between all the input you have in the GEX. I hope this may help.
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Originally posted by Toog4me
That is so ****ing sick. The fit of the camera is so perfect and the picture is sweet. Now if you could only put one in the front too!
Does this mean though that you can only open the trunk with the built in key fob or from underneath the steering wheel?
Anyhow, it looks really sweet. When I find someone who knows all this kind of stuff, Ill have it done. Till then, mahala.
That is so ****ing sick. The fit of the camera is so perfect and the picture is sweet. Now if you could only put one in the front too!
Does this mean though that you can only open the trunk with the built in key fob or from underneath the steering wheel?
Anyhow, it looks really sweet. When I find someone who knows all this kind of stuff, Ill have it done. Till then, mahala.
09-08-02, 12:29 PM
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If this is gonna happen soon, let us know. I want to buy the pioneer GEX-P7000TV now in case it is discontinued like mentioned. I don't want to get it though, if I won't need it or if vlad's adapter is going to cost 500$ Does anyone have an idea of what he will be charging for the video-nav 1??