NAV/DVD PICS

[FiremanJay]

finally got out and took some pics of my install

[FiremanJay]

the onloy splicing i had to do was at the wire harness to the speedo. i spliced a wire from the vss to a switch then to the back of the head unit. very simple operation. now my passenger can input info while the vehicle is in motion.
Because as we all know the driver shouldnt do that cause he may have an accident.........LOL

[FiremanJay]

i didnt hook up any relay to the video adapter. and it works just great. i did use a relay and pre ran the wires for the back up cam placed them behind my glove box. so when install it i wont have to take apart dash. relay was used to allow reverse to activate screen then switch to turn on while driving. the pic of the adapter doesnt show the latest unit the one you would receive has 2 video inputs.for the unit you do have to take the top off of the NAV unit and install the new ribbon wire, but it is very simple and the instructions are easy to understand.

[FiremanJay]

its a visualogic http://www.jpcustoms.com/store/customer/product.php?pro...16390&cat=332&page=1
i removed the onstar and placed the dvd player there. i did have to modify the back of the dash behind the onstar. There is a bracket that i had to cut back so the dvd player would fit nice you will also notice that it is a little bigger than a standard din opening. so i used window sealing foam tape 1/2 and just ran it around the unit. i suppose you could find a face plate but it looks good for me so i will keep it that way. when i modified the bracket in the back i took a little out at a time and checked fitment (depth) each time till i was satisfied with the look

[FiremanJay]

jason at jpcustoms.com
got all of the stuff together that i needed and sent them to me the install was very easy. they send very detailed instructions for the install.
great group of guys there i hope they are safe from rita. there shop is just outside of houston tx

[Sportsdude]

Anyone tried the universal headrest video rather than the $2000 plus version for the H2? Any thoughts on the overhead monitors?

[FiremanJay]

Well my 6 disc changer only works for cd's but you could get a dvd changer that will do the same job as an in dash unit.
You could place a dvd player in the center console, you will need to make sure that it will work mounted verically as well as horizontal. You will need to modify the inside of the center console. The NAV/DVD dash unit only reads data DVD's and i keep my NAV disc in there all the time. It will play cd's i understand but i never used it for that due to the 6 disc changer.

[FiremanJay]

finally got out and took some pics of my install

[FiremanJay]

thanks sportsdude the new pac-audio unit that i received from jp customs has 2 video inputs i use input 1 for the dvd and input 2 will be used for the rear cam i understand that when i either put my vehicle in reverse or turn the switch on the pac-audio unit will default to line 2.

[FiremanJay]

I have been to Ohio a few times to attend the chilothe (spelling) bike rally

[FiremanJay]

i placed 3 switches here as you can see the one labeled nav allows my passenger (LOL)to use all the nav options while the vehicle is in motion. The one labled dvd will turn the dvd onto the screen. and of course the cam will allow me to activate a rear camera while driving.

[FiremanJay]

allthough these pics aren't the best quality the sharpness on the screen from the dvd is excellent.

[FiremanJay]

Cool
I did 100% of the install myself. Got the set up from www.jpcustoms.com took them 3 days to get it to my front door then spent a sat while i was working at the firehouse to do the install. very simple and easy, JP customs sent detailed intructions on dash removal install the works. Prior to getting into Harleys and working at a dealership part time i did stereo installs. So it was fairly easy. Just a few basic tools and read the instructions.

[Sportsdude]

Rodster, Are you satisfy with the frame cam? Does it work at night?

Fireman Jay, Thank you for the info. I bought the CD changer but may wait to get the rest of the gadgets and try to do the install. Would you happen to have the install instruction that you can email me a copy? Thank you

[rodster]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by FiremanJay:
Well my 6 disc changer only works for cd's but you could get a dvd changer that will do the same job as an in dash unit.
You could place a dvd player in the center console, you will need to make sure that it will work mounted verically as well as horizontal. You will need to modify the inside of the center console. The NAV/DVD dash unit only reads data DVD's and i keep my NAV disc in there all the time. It will play cd's i understand but i never used it for that due to the 6 disc changer. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Thanks for the follow-up.

My '05 came with the center console vertically mounted DVD unit and Visualogic head rests. I've been considering removing the existing player and replacing it with a multi-disc unit under the rear seats. I sure would like to have the storage area in the console and swapping dics while driving with the present setup isn't exactly convenient. Or safe.

I have Framecam's Hitchcam mounted on the rear spare. It'll help with backing up to a trailer but it does have its limits. The line of sight from the cam to the hitch receiver is blocked by the bottom of the tire. It'll get you close, maybe close enough with a little practice.

[JHALL]

i have installed the tsn in my 03 and am waunting to get the xm as well....what all do i need and how hard is it to put in?....do i have to splice into the harness going into the back of the nav unit or what?....thanks for all the info in advance!!..and if anybody has the gm part #'s for the cd changer and the xm along with how to instructions that would be much appriciated!!....

[rodster]

Great job, FiremanJay. Very creative approach to mounting three switches in a small area.

I'm not up on all the latest A/V stuff so . . .

When you have a 6 disc changer, is there any need to insert DVDs in the dash-mounted unit? Is there enough room behind the shifter to insert a DVD if you wanted to?

Where did you mount the rear cam?

[rodster]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by FiremanJay:

do you know what unit you might go with for the DVD changer? i hear Pioneer makes a nice one. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Haven't figured that out yet.

[Sportsdude]

FiremanJay, Here's one that JP sells: http://www.jpcustoms.com/store/customer/product.php?pro...16689&cat=302&page=1
I've seen some universal types but don't know if the headrest will match among other things. One question please with the GM PAC. Does it still only have one video input or is there a newer version than the one posted on their web site?

[FiremanJay]

and of course the nav