7" screen, Video iPod, and old laptop
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How do you power the laptop? Inverter?
I have a carputer also and had it since i got the car(2003) and at first i was showing it of to people and loved the fact that i dont need any ipods or anything becouse i have everything on my laptop. But then i stoped using the carputer and got an ipod - and it was all that i needed. the idea is cool but its a pain.
You should download the mediacar software for it. Interface screen for the z.
I have a carputer also and had it since i got the car(2003) and at first i was showing it of to people and loved the fact that i dont need any ipods or anything becouse i have everything on my laptop. But then i stoped using the carputer and got an ipod - and it was all that i needed. the idea is cool but its a pain.
You should download the mediacar software for it. Interface screen for the z.
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Hey, not to hijack here but I am trying to do the similar thing. I was looking at the XENARC display but it is pricey and I am not sure I need many of the features (TFT?) for what I want.
I was thinking to get a display (7" seems to work for you) just to display the iPod video (no DVD or other things). I keep my BOSE HU and plan to attach the audio to it. So a simple 7" display that takes an S-Vid or Aux Vid is fine.
Why S-Video? I was thinkign to get one of those universal docks for the iPod, and attaching it somewhere in the car. That gives a place to easyly place the iPod. It also gives me connectors for audio, video, power and I can use the apple remote on it. I think it might be as clean as it gets and I can just drop in the iPod and drive away.
So recommendations on
- simple 7"display with aux-vid in or s-vid in welcome
- any problems you might notice with the above idea...
Thanks
I was thinking to get a display (7" seems to work for you) just to display the iPod video (no DVD or other things). I keep my BOSE HU and plan to attach the audio to it. So a simple 7" display that takes an S-Vid or Aux Vid is fine.
Why S-Video? I was thinkign to get one of those universal docks for the iPod, and attaching it somewhere in the car. That gives a place to easyly place the iPod. It also gives me connectors for audio, video, power and I can use the apple remote on it. I think it might be as clean as it gets and I can just drop in the iPod and drive away.
So recommendations on
- simple 7"display with aux-vid in or s-vid in welcome
- any problems you might notice with the above idea...
Thanks
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Slaponte, Get a touch screen with VGA. Your world will be a lot easier. There is no way you are going to keep your laptop on the car seat if you make a sharp turn. And what if your have a passenger? With touch screen you can hid the laptop for good. What I did with my laptop is I took of the screen so I can reach the power button easily.
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Originally Posted by D15na
4hr rides in the z is why i want dvdwhile driving, i do alot of night driving and theres not a whole lot on the road, and all you see out the sides is black, EXTREMELY boring, and easier to fall asleep. sometimes music and redbulls just dont get the job done
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Originally Posted by the7ferret
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I have this same screen in my Z right now with a PS2. I've been thinking about adding the video iPod but didn't know if it was possible. Is that just a matter of plugging in the video iPod in the AV of the screen?
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Mostly, yes. The iPod cables give you aux outs for L, R and Video. So any HU with input aux input lines can receive the sound. Any display with aux video in can display. That simple.
I am going with the Farenheit 7" display (cheaper for my needs), aux inputs to the a 2005 BOSE HU I got from a fellow Zer, and the AAC-NIS something or other. All I need are the iPod cables and ready to install.
I am going with the Farenheit 7" display (cheaper for my needs), aux inputs to the a 2005 BOSE HU I got from a fellow Zer, and the AAC-NIS something or other. All I need are the iPod cables and ready to install.
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Hey guys, question : what comes out of the video aux on the iPod??
Becuase I just installed a DLO Homedock at home and it only sends the Photo slideshow to the video. No menu's, no Music Videos...
Is there a setting on the iPod I haven't set right? If I hook up the video output to the Farenheit I was expecting to see everything that comes up on the iPod display (menus, videos, etc)...
Becuase I just installed a DLO Homedock at home and it only sends the Photo slideshow to the video. No menu's, no Music Videos...
Is there a setting on the iPod I haven't set right? If I hook up the video output to the Farenheit I was expecting to see everything that comes up on the iPod display (menus, videos, etc)...
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Originally Posted by slaponte
Mostly, yes. The iPod cables give you aux outs for L, R and Video. So any HU with input aux input lines can receive the sound. Any display with aux video in can display. That simple.
I am going with the Farenheit 7" display (cheaper for my needs), aux inputs to the a 2005 BOSE HU I got from a fellow Zer, and the AAC-NIS something or other. All I need are the iPod cables and ready to install.
I am going with the Farenheit 7" display (cheaper for my needs), aux inputs to the a 2005 BOSE HU I got from a fellow Zer, and the AAC-NIS something or other. All I need are the iPod cables and ready to install.
Thats simply enough, thanks.
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Originally Posted by slaponte
Hey guys, question : what comes out of the video aux on the iPod??
Becuase I just installed a DLO Homedock at home and it only sends the Photo slideshow to the video. No menu's, no Music Videos...
Is there a setting on the iPod I haven't set right? If I hook up the video output to the Farenheit I was expecting to see everything that comes up on the iPod display (menus, videos, etc)...
Becuase I just installed a DLO Homedock at home and it only sends the Photo slideshow to the video. No menu's, no Music Videos...
Is there a setting on the iPod I haven't set right? If I hook up the video output to the Farenheit I was expecting to see everything that comes up on the iPod display (menus, videos, etc)...
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Monitor where the navigation screen goes...
I have a performance model Z and where the navigation goes, it's just a storage compartment like most of you know. Is there any kind of kit you can get for that so that you can put a monitor in there and the lid isn't in the way???
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Originally Posted by slaponte
Mostly, yes. The iPod cables give you aux outs for L, R and Video. So any HU with input aux input lines can receive the sound. Any display with aux video in can display. That simple.
I am going with the Farenheit 7" display (cheaper for my needs), aux inputs to the a 2005 BOSE HU I got from a fellow Zer, and the AAC-NIS something or other. All I need are the iPod cables and ready to install.
I am going with the Farenheit 7" display (cheaper for my needs), aux inputs to the a 2005 BOSE HU I got from a fellow Zer, and the AAC-NIS something or other. All I need are the iPod cables and ready to install.
can you be more specific about the stuff that u got to set up for the video ipod?
can you provide a link for that 7" display and that aux input and that aac-nis?
be more specific if u can thanx!
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The lcd is the Farenheit 7" display. Here is one on eBay :
eBay Farenheit
The PAC Niss is the unit to interface to the BOSE HU :
http://www.logjamelectronics.com/pacaainis.html
Notice how it says 2004-2006 350Z... Up to somewhere around 2004.5 this won't work. The BOSE has to have a button that says "RADIO" on it, not "AM/FM".
Lets see, the LCD, The aux input. I have a 2003, so I got an older bOSE HU but you might not need it. Some RCA cables, I used three "barrels" so I can plug and unplug my iPod.... thats about it.
eBay Farenheit
The PAC Niss is the unit to interface to the BOSE HU :
http://www.logjamelectronics.com/pacaainis.html
Notice how it says 2004-2006 350Z... Up to somewhere around 2004.5 this won't work. The BOSE has to have a button that says "RADIO" on it, not "AM/FM".
Lets see, the LCD, The aux input. I have a 2003, so I got an older bOSE HU but you might not need it. Some RCA cables, I used three "barrels" so I can plug and unplug my iPod.... thats about it.
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Someone please explain to me why it is important to have the ability to watch a DVD in a car, especially if you dont have kids???
You do not and should not watch it if you are driving and it makes most people sick to their stomch to watch it as a passenger while moving. That leaves watching it while you are not driving and for me, I would rather not sit in a car to watch a movie.
My assumption is that many people must be putting them in their cars for the bling factor. Am I wrong?
You do not and should not watch it if you are driving and it makes most people sick to their stomch to watch it as a passenger while moving. That leaves watching it while you are not driving and for me, I would rather not sit in a car to watch a movie.
My assumption is that many people must be putting them in their cars for the bling factor. Am I wrong?
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Originally Posted by slaponte
The lcd is the Farenheit 7" display. Here is one on eBay :
eBay Farenheit
The PAC Niss is the unit to interface to the BOSE HU :
http://www.logjamelectronics.com/pacaainis.html
Notice how it says 2004-2006 350Z... Up to somewhere around 2004.5 this won't work. The BOSE has to have a button that says "RADIO" on it, not "AM/FM".
Lets see, the LCD, The aux input. I have a 2003, so I got an older bOSE HU but you might not need it. Some RCA cables, I used three "barrels" so I can plug and unplug my iPod.... thats about it.
eBay Farenheit
The PAC Niss is the unit to interface to the BOSE HU :
http://www.logjamelectronics.com/pacaainis.html
Notice how it says 2004-2006 350Z... Up to somewhere around 2004.5 this won't work. The BOSE has to have a button that says "RADIO" on it, not "AM/FM".
Lets see, the LCD, The aux input. I have a 2003, so I got an older bOSE HU but you might not need it. Some RCA cables, I used three "barrels" so I can plug and unplug my iPod.... thats about it.
so with the PAC Niss..i can control my ipod with the BOSE HU? is that what ur saying? ..
u think the 7" fahrenheit will fit in my 06 nav cubby? i just saw that screen...how am i suppose to fit that? are u saying i have to take out the whole nav cubby thing?
how will this RCA cable will help wit the ipod?..
is there any chance that i will get to control my ipod with the HU or screen? ..im a newb..sorry for all the question..i wanna understand the whole concept..
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The PAC AAI-NIS2 + BOSS HU
Yes, The PAC AAI-NIS2 will let you control your IPOD form the Boss Stock HU. You can also Connect a second Device like a DVD player (Sound) or a stand along XM/Serius Radio receiver. (it comes with a extra AUX input).
I tried on my car and it work just fine. I could control "some" function of my ipod.
I tried on my car and it work just fine. I could control "some" function of my ipod.
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hmm...thats fine..
what u mean by "some" function..can u be specific..thanx!
also, i already have this really small "region-free" standalone dvd player..cost about 40 bucks from walmart..i have it in my room..but it requires something to plug in...now my car doesnt have anything to plug like u can plug in the wall..
is that possible to find alternate source to power that small standalone dvd player? let me know..
what u mean by "some" function..can u be specific..thanx!
also, i already have this really small "region-free" standalone dvd player..cost about 40 bucks from walmart..i have it in my room..but it requires something to plug in...now my car doesnt have anything to plug like u can plug in the wall..
is that possible to find alternate source to power that small standalone dvd player? let me know..
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hey
Originally Posted by the7ferret
I did
The screen has 3 inputs
VGA - Laptop
AV1 - Ipod
AV2 - Nothing Yet
The screen has 3 inputs
VGA - Laptop
AV1 - Ipod
AV2 - Nothing Yet
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