ipod video with two drop-down screens

[beantmt]

This is probably a long shot, but I am wondering if anyone is using ipod to play video in their LR3? I am wanting to get a rear entertainment system installed, but I am thinking about using ipod video (http://store.apple.com/us/product/MB129LL/B?fnode=MTY1NDA0OQ&mco=MTA4MjUwMzk#overview) in lieu of a DVD player. The cable from Apple has A/V cables and a USB cable for power.

I saw this setup on an online and and I really like the idea (though I think I could find more attractive screens):

https://www.google.com/accounts/Ser...Ddirectlink&service=lh2&ltmpl=gp&passive=true

The screens won't have built-in DVD players, and I don't know that much about car audio/video. I was just wondering if anyone was doing anything similar to what I have in mind, and could maybe give me some details about how it was done. My biggest question is how to power the iPod without running a wire to a USB adaptor in the cigarette lighter. I would like to keep everything contained and hidden... maybe in the upper glove compartment. I will definitely have someone run the wires, but I was thinking about ordering the screens and a source selector box, so I can be sure to get what I want.

 

[beantmt]

btw, I asked this question in more detail on a car audio forum. I thought *just maybe* I get a better LR3-specific response here.

 

[c3c]

I use my Ipod and DVD for the RSE and my Kenwood Navi, but I have to use the usb when the pod gets low. I can watch at least 1 1/2 movies with out a charge on a 30gb video ipod.

 

[techboydino]

I am working on a similar solution with the Zune HD. I plan on mounting the dock hidden in the console and fabricating the cable to use the auxilary input in the back of the factory navi screen. Ipod makes similar docks and all the wiring can be hidden down in the console area for a pretty stealth install. Im not happy with the audio aux (even with the booster) so Im looking to find a better deal on the connectivity kit. (This is the best I found so far.)

With the dock you can get audio/video output all while charging. Something like this should work for your ipod. All you need is 5V which can be obtained from a cig lighter adapter. Hopefully this helps.

 

[morrisdl]

Careful - the apple A/V cables are component video out. Most in car video is composite video in. A converter would add complexity and more money to an already overpriced cable. You would probably be better served with one of these cables: http://www.jr.com/scosche/pe/SCE_IPAV/ or the cradle in the post above. Good luck.

 

[beantmt]

Careful - the apple A/V cables are component video out. Most in car video is composite video in. A converter would add complexity and more money to an already overpriced cable. You would probably be better served with one of these cables: http://www.jr.com/scosche/pe/SCE_IPAV/ or the cradle in the post above. Good luck.

Apple sells both composite and component cables. The link I pasted above says "composite" right on the box and you can see the yellow, red, and white cables.

 

[mturnerua]

I use my Ipod and DVD for the RSE and my Kenwood Navi, but I have to use the usb when the pod gets low. I can watch at least 1 1/2 movies with out a charge on a 30gb video ipod.

Does the Kenwood go where the factory nav would be? I'm looking to put a screen where the factory nav would be in my 06 to use with my iphone with hopes of installing a mobile satellite set up eventually.

 

[beantmt]

Does the Kenwood go where the factory nav would be? I'm looking to put a screen where the factory nav would be in my 06 to use with my iphone with hopes of installing a mobile satellite set up eventually.

http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic10514.html

 

[morrisdl]

I have recently copied essentially this same setup. I installed it myself - I have trust issues. Let me know if you have any questions. BTW - I dont need my Audiocontrol overdrive anymore. It worked great to bring the AUX volume level up to equal with FM and CD. $50 Shipped.

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