What's this jack for?

keydiver · 02-24-2006, 06:37 PM

Can anyone tell me what this jack is for on my 2006?

Oh, nevermind, I figured it out! Its to play DVD's through the MFD!

It works folks! The analog video input IS NTSC standard composite video!

Now, I guess I need to change my backup camera pushbutton switch to a toggle switch, because my finger got too tired holding the switch in to watch Stargate Atlantis!

The only downside I've found so far is that you will always see that banner that says "Check surroundings for safety". It was fine when playing things in widescreen format, but it may be annoying when watching standard 4:5 stuff.I doubt there's anyway to hack the MFD to remove the banner, but who knows?
It was really neat watching it, because I could also jack the audio into the 2006's AUX audio input!

Salsawonder · 02-24-2006, 06:46 PM

Very glad that you live in Florida. Be sure to warn us west coasters if you ever decide to "drive" here. Dogs, cell phones and grooming are bad enough.

keydiver · 02-24-2006, 06:54 PM

Well, I don't have a cellphone, a dog, or groom myself while I drive, and I'm CERTAINLY not recommending this mod for use while driving! Jeesh!

bobr1 · 02-24-2006, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by keydiver@Feb 24 2006, 04:54 PM
Well, I don't have a cellphone, a dog, or groom myself while I drive, and I'm CERTAINLY not recommending this mod for use while driving! Jeesh!

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No geek deed goes unpunished. :-)

Seriously, nice job!

- Bob R.

agill · 02-24-2006, 07:15 PM

Is that input jack on all the packages of the 2006. I do not seem to have one on mine Pkg #3

keydiver · 02-24-2006, 07:41 PM

No, I'm sorry, but I was being facetious. I spliced into the backup camera video connection, and added the jack. The wires we're concerned with are the red and black wires on M14, the large connector on the back of the MFD. The red wire is the + video, and the black one to the left of it is actually black shrinkwrap on a bare shielded wire. Both are part of a single coaxial video cable. You just need to remove the electrical tape thats in the way, cut the red wire, loop it through the jack, and tap onto the shielded wire for a video ground:

xbdude · 02-24-2006, 07:52 PM

You guys are just TOO COOL! I love the stuff folks on this site are coming up with.

keydiver · 02-24-2006, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by bobr1@Feb 24 2006, 08:02 PM
No geek deed goes unpunished. :-)

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Yea, I'm a geek, I admit it. But, us geeks have saved planet earth from dozens of alien attacks, and I only play around with this car stuff as a distraction in between off-world missions.

aaf709 · 02-24-2006, 10:33 PM

No matter what, that's way cool!

DaveinOlyWA · 02-24-2006, 10:46 PM

ok, i woulkdnt approve of it safety-wise, but...

it does pass "other" non-driving criteria...

02-24-2006, 06:37 PM	#1
keydiver Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Hobe Sound, Florida Posts: 508 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Can anyone tell me what this jack is for on my 2006? Oh, nevermind, I figured it out! Its to play DVD's through the MFD! It works folks! The analog video input IS NTSC standard composite video! Now, I guess I need to change my backup camera pushbutton switch to a toggle switch, because my finger got too tired holding the switch in to watch Stargate Atlantis! The only downside I've found so far is that you will always see that banner that says "Check surroundings for safety". It was fine when playing things in widescreen format, but it may be annoying when watching standard 4:5 stuff.I doubt there's anyway to hack the MFD to remove the banner, but who knows? It was really neat watching it, because I could also jack the audio into the 2006's AUX audio input! __________________ * 2006 Package #3, Classic Silver Metallic * Integrated Garmin GVN 52 Navigation System * BT Brace * Anytime Backup Camera Mod * DVD/Video Input Mod * EV switch using the headlight switch * Infinity 63.7/60.7 Speaker Upgrade * Heatshield Front and Side Reflector Shades * Rear Bumper Protector * Mudflaps * Fumoto Drain Valve

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02-24-2006, 06:46 PM	#2
Salsawonder Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: La Mesa California Posts: 1,296 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #5 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Very glad that you live in Florida. Be sure to warn us west coasters if you ever decide to "drive" here. Dogs, cell phones and grooming are bad enough.

02-24-2006, 06:54 PM	#3
keydiver Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Hobe Sound, Florida Posts: 508 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Well, I don't have a cellphone, a dog, or groom myself while I drive, and I'm CERTAINLY not recommending this mod for use while driving! Jeesh!

02-24-2006, 07:15 PM	#5
agill Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Lebanon (New Hampshire) Posts: 62 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Is that input jack on all the packages of the 2006. I do not seem to have one on mine Pkg #3

02-24-2006, 07:41 PM	#6
keydiver Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Hobe Sound, Florida Posts: 508 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	No, I'm sorry, but I was being facetious. I spliced into the backup camera video connection, and added the jack. The wires we're concerned with are the red and black wires on M14, the large connector on the back of the MFD. The red wire is the + video, and the black one to the left of it is actually black shrinkwrap on a bare shielded wire. Both are part of a single coaxial video cable. You just need to remove the electrical tape thats in the way, cut the red wire, loop it through the jack, and tap onto the shielded wire for a video ground:

02-24-2006, 07:52 PM	#7
xbdude xbdude Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: North Central Florida Posts: 131 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #3 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	You guys are just TOO COOL! I love the stuff folks on this site are coming up with.

02-24-2006, 10:33 PM	#9
aaf709 Ravenpaw of ThunderClan Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,838 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	No matter what, that's way cool!

02-24-2006, 10:46 PM	#10
DaveinOlyWA Opps !! I Did it Again!! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: South Puget Sound, WA Posts: 9,676 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #4 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 5	ok, i woulkdnt approve of it safety-wise, but... it does pass "other" non-driving criteria...