Need help with TV & Bluetooth.. Please! - Page 2

p0kerstud · 13th January 2013, 16:34

Now I can't even get photobucket to work!!

Technology hates me!

p0kerstud · 15th January 2013, 07:43

Just tried it with another device I managed to find av output leads for (digital camera)

again was able to hear it no problem but the image still appears black & white with the same distortions (looks like 3 images squished on top of each other)

Any ideas appreciated?

p0kerstud · 20th February 2013, 19:55

Just to bring the story to an end.....

I opted to stop wasting money on buying additional bits of hardware just to get the TV working & decided to install a tablet instead.

I used Rockets "tablet in car" thread for guidance & the rest kind of fell into place.

Bought a 7" tab a OEM fascia & special mention to rebearner for the very generous donation of a harmony head unit.

& here it is

My playlist with album art

fully customizable home screens

Maps with voice guidance & voice recognition

Internet with youtube etc

and movie player amongst other things (also works with my steering volume controls.

I'm well chuffed with it & at around £100 total cost I think its a smart alternative for those that can't quite stretch to a radioguy unit.

If I can be of any use to anyone thinking of something similar let me know.

Rocket · 21st February 2013, 07:35

Very, very well done.

Nice job.

p0kerstud · 21st February 2013, 08:19

Thanks Paul

Your help & the support of other forum members helped me achieve it.

scorpio stu · 24th February 2013, 08:12

Hi,
I want to do this mod as well,can you go into more detail what you did and how you did it.
cost,equipment needed and how a tablet can plug into the car speakers,can you still use a radio as well ?
I have the hi line system fitted as standard in the car and want to change it but for minimum cost.
Thanks and it looks great by the way.

p0kerstud · 24th February 2013, 23:47

Thanks Stu.

It was really easy once I decided the easiest option to get the sound to work was through a headphone to cassette cable (£2 gadget on ebay)

I have connected the original loom to a harmony head unit which avoids the need for a separate amp. And also means the steering controls still work.

Needed to cut out a little of the centre console and the heating control unit but this was very easy & i can send pics if needed.

The most important thing i found was finding a tablet which fitted my needs (gps sat nav video music maps bluetooth wifi etc) but was the perfect size for the fascia which meant i did not have to do too much cutting to the frame. For this the viewsonic viewpad was the perfect choice.

The total kit cost me under £100 through ebay and i could not be happier with it.

scorpio stu · 28th February 2013, 08:35

Not sure if I am able to attempt this

p0kerstud · 1st March 2013, 06:37

It really couldnt be easier.

Dont need any electronics skills. Just the parts, a sharp knife and a hacksaw

Give it a go.

scorpio stu · 2nd March 2013, 03:07

Maybe I'll take a trip to Liverpool and watch you do it

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24th February 2013, 08:12	#16
scorpio stu This is my second home Jaguar 3.2 Executive Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Buckhurst Hil Posts: 3,269 Thanks: 508 Thanked 154 Times in 116 Posts	Hi, I want to do this mod as well,can you go into more detail what you did and how you did it. cost,equipment needed and how a tablet can plug into the car speakers,can you still use a radio as well ? I have the hi line system fitted as standard in the car and want to change it but for minimum cost. Thanks and it looks great by the way. __________________ Current cars V8 Petrol Range Rover Kia Sportage Hybrid Triumph Street Triple R

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scorpio stu This is my second home Jaguar 3.2 Executive Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Buckhurst Hil Posts: 3,269 Thanks: 508 Thanked 154 Times in 116 Posts	Not sure if I am able to attempt this __________________ Current cars V8 Petrol Range Rover Kia Sportage Hybrid Triumph Street Triple R

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13th January 2013, 16:34	#11
p0kerstud Regular poster MG ZT Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Liverpool Posts: 41 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Now I can't even get photobucket to work!! Technology hates me!

15th January 2013, 07:43	#12
p0kerstud Regular poster MG ZT Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Liverpool Posts: 41 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Just tried it with another device I managed to find av output leads for (digital camera) again was able to hear it no problem but the image still appears black & white with the same distortions (looks like 3 images squished on top of each other) Any ideas appreciated?

20th February 2013, 19:55	#13
p0kerstud Regular poster MG ZT Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Liverpool Posts: 41 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Just to bring the story to an end..... I opted to stop wasting money on buying additional bits of hardware just to get the TV working & decided to install a tablet instead. I used Rockets "tablet in car" thread for guidance & the rest kind of fell into place. Bought a 7" tab a OEM fascia & special mention to rebearner for the very generous donation of a harmony head unit. & here it is My playlist with album art fully customizable home screens Maps with voice guidance & voice recognition Internet with youtube etc and movie player amongst other things (also works with my steering volume controls. I'm well chuffed with it & at around £100 total cost I think its a smart alternative for those that can't quite stretch to a radioguy unit. If I can be of any use to anyone thinking of something similar let me know.

21st February 2013, 08:19	#15
p0kerstud Regular poster MG ZT Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Liverpool Posts: 41 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks Paul Your help & the support of other forum members helped me achieve it.

24th February 2013, 23:47	#17
p0kerstud Regular poster MG ZT Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Liverpool Posts: 41 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks Stu. It was really easy once I decided the easiest option to get the sound to work was through a headphone to cassette cable (£2 gadget on ebay) I have connected the original loom to a harmony head unit which avoids the need for a separate amp. And also means the steering controls still work. Needed to cut out a little of the centre console and the heating control unit but this was very easy & i can send pics if needed. The most important thing i found was finding a tablet which fitted my needs (gps sat nav video music maps bluetooth wifi etc) but was the perfect size for the fascia which meant i did not have to do too much cutting to the frame. For this the viewsonic viewpad was the perfect choice. The total kit cost me under £100 through ebay and i could not be happier with it.

1st March 2013, 06:37	#19
p0kerstud Regular poster MG ZT Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Liverpool Posts: 41 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	It really couldnt be easier. Dont need any electronics skills. Just the parts, a sharp knife and a hacksaw Give it a go.