Coastal Alternative?

greensparks · 08-10-2008, 07:41 AM

Can anyone recommend an alternative AV input device for Prius?
My problem, as with quite a few others I have read in this forum, is that Coastal does not export their products abroad.
So far I have found:
The Dice, which looks like a very sweet unit, however is only for audio.
The Gnet system, not much to look at but with good features. Sadly video only

The Cardemand system, also a sweet looking product, but again Video input only.
The Vaistech, offers audio and video, however the video source has to be an iPod

The Sirius, seems to be more targeted toward Satellite Radio integration.
So far the coastal system is the only product that offers both A and V, my problem being that I am in Australia and I don't really want to buy two separate gadgets to provide AV.
My aim is to eventually connect an old Mac (video out) to the MFD and the audio out through the stereo system, interfaced with a bluetooth mouse and keyboard allowing in car iTunes and possible web browsing care of the occasional WiFi hotspot

Thanks in advance for any tips.

eclipse3g · 08-10-2008, 10:55 AM

Do you know someone in the states that will middleman the order for you.

Jack66 · 08-10-2008, 11:22 AM

Welcome, Greensparks! Here is a link to a MacPrius: Simple 2006 MacPrius

You have a lot of options for what equipment to buy and how to hook it up, but each choice narrows your options for what you do next. Choosing to use the MFD to display MAC video can be done but you have to work through the AVCLAN/IEBus. Removing the OEM head unit (If you decide to do that) also presents AVCLAN/IEBus challenges for using your original speakers and the A/C. Using another touchscreen avoids most of the AVCLAN/IEBus challenges but takes you down another path entirely.

I guess what I am trying to say is take your time and plan it out. Another site like MP3car.com can help but it doen't have much coverage of the Prius. I am trying to make some of the same decisions as yourself and waiting for money to become available.

Good Luck!

KK6PD · 08-12-2008, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greensparks

Can anyone recommend an alternative AV input device for Prius?
My problem, as with quite a few others I have read in this forum, is that Coastal does not export their products abroad.
Thanks in advance for any tips.

Hi there, the reason that Coastal does not export is the devices that they make are for the American NTSC standard. Down under, you use the PAL standard which is 626 lines Video at 50 Hz refresh rate. American NTSC is 525 Lines at 60 Hz refresh.

Now if the device that you want to use has a NTSC output it will work. If you really want a Coastal product, an arraingment could be made, I.E. Paypal Xfer, and I would buy and ship to you.

It all depends on the output standard you are using!!!

Good Luck Pat KK6PD

jayo · 08-22-2008, 10:24 PM

would it work if say for a reverse camera and im here in ireland with pal resolution if the camera was ntsc..i have the sl2vi which displays the video great but am looking for a reverse camera only

KK6PD · 08-22-2008, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jayo

would it work if say for a reverse camera and im here in ireland with pal resolution if the camera was ntsc..i have the sl2vi which displays the video great but am looking for a reverse camera only

Ay long lost Irish kin, part of the O'Sullivan clan myself, great grand parents dropped the O, oh well!

Anyway YES if the camera has a NTSC out, it should work with the Coastal tech unit! 525 Line/ 6o Hz.

Good luck on the install! When it works out for you have a pint for me!!

73 de Pat KK6PD (ex O, Sullivan)

jayo · 08-22-2008, 10:40 PM

you are a legend thank you man i will let you know just have to wait for the wife to e mail her friend in seattle some small talk needed first but hopefully i can order it trough the web and send it to her place then get it shipped over here.once again thank you fair play to ya man

KK6PD · 08-22-2008, 10:50 PM

Hey Jayo, You understand that if you go this route you will manually have to punch up the cam for reverse? I am not familiar with how cars across the pond are set up. Is the back up cam even a option for you? If it is, you might be able just to buy a camera and plug it into the back of your MFD. I noticed you do not have a package listed. I am wondering if maybe you could get by easier....Think about it!

Later Dude

73 de Pat KK6PD

jayo · 08-22-2008, 10:57 PM

would you know if the lockpicks cable plugs into the M13/14 OR 15 on the back of the MFD i assume it plugs into one of these the sl2vi plugs into the M15 but they gave me a Y cable so i still have a free port in case the lockpick plugs in there

jayo · 08-22-2008, 11:00 PM

thought about that one myself.i have package 2 there are only 3 the first is base model the second gives you jbl /cruise/and fog lights the third package is satnav/phone/camera/IPA/leather seats but that cost 6000 euro extra more than package 2.might just try plug one in for the crack

08-10-2008, 07:41 AM	#1
greensparks Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 4 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: Base Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Can anyone recommend an alternative AV input device for Prius? My problem, as with quite a few others I have read in this forum, is that Coastal does not export their products abroad. So far I have found: The Dice, which looks like a very sweet unit, however is only for audio. The Gnet system, not much to look at but with good features. Sadly video only The Cardemand system, also a sweet looking product, but again Video input only. The Vaistech, offers audio and video, however the video source has to be an iPod The Sirius, seems to be more targeted toward Satellite Radio integration. So far the coastal system is the only product that offers both A and V, my problem being that I am in Australia and I don't really want to buy two separate gadgets to provide AV. My aim is to eventually connect an old Mac (video out) to the MFD and the audio out through the stereo system, interfaced with a bluetooth mouse and keyboard allowing in car iTunes and possible web browsing care of the occasional WiFi hotspot Thanks in advance for any tips. Last edited by greensparks; 08-10-2008 at 08:15 AM.

08-10-2008, 10:55 AM	#2
eclipse3g Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 63 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #6 Touring Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: Coastal Alternative? Do you know someone in the states that will middleman the order for you.

08-10-2008, 11:22 AM	#3
Jack66 Kinda Jovial Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Stafford, Virginia Posts: 768 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #2 Nominated 6 Times in 2 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 2	Re: Coastal Alternative? Welcome, Greensparks! Here is a link to a MacPrius: Simple 2006 MacPrius You have a lot of options for what equipment to buy and how to hook it up, but each choice narrows your options for what you do next. Choosing to use the MFD to display MAC video can be done but you have to work through the AVCLAN/IEBus. Removing the OEM head unit (If you decide to do that) also presents AVCLAN/IEBus challenges for using your original speakers and the A/C. Using another touchscreen avoids most of the AVCLAN/IEBus challenges but takes you down another path entirely. I guess what I am trying to say is take your time and plan it out. Another site like MP3car.com can help but it doen't have much coverage of the Prius. I am trying to make some of the same decisions as yourself and waiting for money to become available. Good Luck!

08-22-2008, 10:24 PM	#5
jayo Irish member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ireland ,Dublin Posts: 17 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: Base Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: Coastal Alternative? would it work if say for a reverse camera and im here in ireland with pal resolution if the camera was ntsc..i have the sl2vi which displays the video great but am looking for a reverse camera only

08-22-2008, 10:40 PM	#7
jayo Irish member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ireland ,Dublin Posts: 17 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: Base Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: Coastal Alternative? you are a legend thank you man i will let you know just have to wait for the wife to e mail her friend in seattle some small talk needed first but hopefully i can order it trough the web and send it to her place then get it shipped over here.once again thank you fair play to ya man

08-22-2008, 10:50 PM	#8
KK6PD _ . _ . / _ _ . _ Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 317 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #5 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 1	Re: Coastal Alternative? Hey Jayo, You understand that if you go this route you will manually have to punch up the cam for reverse? I am not familiar with how cars across the pond are set up. Is the back up cam even a option for you? If it is, you might be able just to buy a camera and plug it into the back of your MFD. I noticed you do not have a package listed. I am wondering if maybe you could get by easier....Think about it! Later Dude 73 de Pat KK6PD

08-22-2008, 10:57 PM	#9
jayo Irish member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ireland ,Dublin Posts: 17 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: Base Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: Coastal Alternative? would you know if the lockpicks cable plugs into the M13/14 OR 15 on the back of the MFD i assume it plugs into one of these the sl2vi plugs into the M15 but they gave me a Y cable so i still have a free port in case the lockpick plugs in there

08-22-2008, 11:00 PM	#10
jayo Irish member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ireland ,Dublin Posts: 17 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: Base Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: Coastal Alternative? thought about that one myself.i have package 2 there are only 3 the first is base model the second gives you jbl /cruise/and fog lights the third package is satnav/phone/camera/IPA/leather seats but that cost 6000 euro extra more than package 2.might just try plug one in for the crack

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