Video resolution of the MFD

[paul.villasenor]

Does anyone know what resolution(s) the MFD on the '07 Prius supports for RGB video vs. composite/S-video? I'm planning on installing a computer (Mac mini) primarily for media purposes, and I'd rather not have to deal with CAN-view and scan converter when I can just plug in the mini as an external video source (like a DVD player) after installing something like Coastal's Ultimate Lockpick.

BTW, I may install CAN-view at a later time. I don't have the car yet, so I figure I'll get used to it first.


Thanks!

[keydiver]

Well, since no one actually HAS a 2007 Prius yet to check, we don't know. But, if it is like the new, 2006 MFD (Package 2 and above), I would *assume* that the MFD is composite input for the camera, which is how I hacked into it.

[Tideland Prius]

I would google Prius and Mac Mini. someone has done it before but I don't recall the URL. Sorry!

[paul.villasenor]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Tideland Prius @ Sep 25 2006, 05:02 PM) [snapback]324904[/snapback]</div>

I would google Prius and Mac Mini. someone has done it before but I don't recall the URL. Sorry!
[/b]

Thanks, Tideland, but I know it's been done. Actually Jeremy Kusnetz's Mac Prius project is what inspired me to try this. However, he used a CAN-view and a scan converter in order to get the computer's display on the MFD (using RG. His reason for going with the CAN-view is to use the MFD's touch screen as an interface. I'm planning to use Mac's remote and a wireless keyboard/trackball instead. Anyway, I'd like to go with a simpler composite video interface to avoid the extra hardware, but I was wondering if there would be a difference in resolution. I was hoping someone had/saw a spec document on the MFD by any chance.

[jkusnetz]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(PaulV @ Sep 25 2006, 06:20 PM) [snapback]324955[/snapback]</div>

Thanks, Tideland, but I know it's been done. Actually Jeremy Kusnetz's Mac Prius project is what inspired me to try this. However, he used a CAN-view and a scan converter in order to get the computer's display on the MFD (using RG. His reason for going with the CAN-view is to use the MFD's touch screen as an interface. I'm planning to use Mac's remote and a wireless keyboard/trackball instead. Anyway, I'd like to go with a simpler composite video interface to avoid the extra hardware, but I was wondering if there would be a difference in resolution. I was hoping someone had/saw a spec document on the MFD by any chance.
[/b]

It's me

I've seen a bunch of different answers on what the resolution is, although I know the 2006+ has a much higher res then mine. It doesn't matter though if you are just going to do composite or s-video in, it's just the standard NTSC signal (not sure off hand what it is) If you do go that route be SURE you get a video input that does s-video not just composite as the s-video picture will be MUCH sharper then composite. It may be even close to the RGB signal I'm getting out of the scan converter.

[jeffreys]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(keydiver @ Sep 25 2006, 09:56 AM) [snapback]324756[/snapback]</div>

Well, since no one actually HAS a 2007 Prius yet to check, we don't know. But, if it is like the new, 2006 MFD (Package 2 and above), I would *assume* that the MFD is composite input for the camera, which is how I hacked into it.
[/b]

HEY!!! <_<

*I* have a 2007 Prius! Black. Package 2, picked it up on Tuesday September 26th. (My dealer received it on Saturday the 23rd, but they had to detail it before I could pick it up.)

But I have no idea what the screen resolution is.

[paul.villasenor]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(jkusnetz @ Sep 28 2006, 04:22 PM) [snapback]325222[/snapback]</div>

It's me

I've seen a bunch of different answers on what the resolution is, although I know the 2006+ has a much higher res then mine. It doesn't matter though if you are just going to do composite or s-video in, it's just the standard NTSC signal (not sure off hand what it is) If you do go that route be SURE you get a video input that does s-video not just composite as the s-video picture will be MUCH sharper then composite. It may be even close to the RGB signal I'm getting out of the scan converter.
[/b]

I'm trying to find a solution that lets me send S-video to the MFD, but all I can find are references to Jeremy's Mac Prius! Anyone have any leads?

[sl7vk]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(PaulV @ Sep 28 2006, 05:00 PM) [snapback]325238[/snapback]</div>

I'm trying to find a solution that lets me send S-video to the MFD, but all I can find are references to Jeremy's Mac Prius! Anyone have any leads?
[/b]

Keydiver has done it on an 06. Nobody else that I've heard of.

[TheForce]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(sl7vk @ Sep 28 2006, 05:50 PM) [snapback]325254[/snapback]</div>

Keydiver has done it on an 06. Nobody else that I've heard of.
[/b]

As far as I know Keydiver had a composit input not s-video. The MFD has a composit input for the camera and that is what he was using. As far as I know you will need to convert the s-video to composit to view it on the screen.

[jkusnetz]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(PaulV @ Sep 28 2006, 05:00 PM) [snapback]325238[/snapback]</div>

I'm trying to find a solution that lets me send S-video to the MFD, but all I can find are references to Jeremy's Mac Prius! Anyone have any leads?
[/b]

When I was researching things I had found avelectronics

I have no idea if it works with the 2006+ or not. If it does that may be the way to go!