gregd
Member Since: 08 Jan 2010
Location: Bucks
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Hi Folks
I'm new to the site and in the process of speccing up a Disco 4 (GREAT site by the way!). I'm considering the Premium Nav upgrade and Hybrid TV tuner on an XS and have a few questions for you knowledgeable people please 
Has anyone tried the workaround as per this thread on the D4 yet? Does it work? Obviously this would only be for off-road driving!
http://www.disco4.com/forum/topic41394.html
Is the Premium Nav / TV on the D4 the same as the latest full fat RR? ie can the passenger watch the TV whilst the driver sees the sat nav on the same display whilst on the move?
Can Ipod video be played back via the Premium Nav (on the move or stationary) either with or without the TV Tuner?
Just weighing up whether I need the TV Tuner and/or the rear seat entertainment.. gadget boy that I am!
Greg
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The Turnerator
Member Since: 16 Dec 2009
Location: Carno
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Have just located the 'secret' button to activate the diagnostic mode on the touchscreen for D4.
Activate the TV tuner and channel
Go to the home page
Touch and hold the 'home menu' text in the grey title bar at the top of the screen and the code screen appears
Enter the same code as D3 = 753 and diagnostic mode appears
Touch the video input test
Touch the TV/DVD icon and the TV is displayed full screen (couple of icons remain) and TV can be viewed whilst on the move same as D3
You can't seem to change anything however in the diagnostic mode. It does show past diagnositc codes and what has faulted via the DTC history
I have found that the diagnostic mode does not activate every time you touch the 'home menu' text when you exit from it and try it again- seems like you have to switch the car off and try again
Ipod video does not run through to the screen on mine and believe this function is not supported
Personally I would go for both RSE and Hybrid TV if you can afford it. I think RSE gives the option to run DVD through front screen and gives you a CD changer. I only have Hybrid TV and am looking to fit LR DVD changer to add 6 disk changer flexibility and so I can play DVD's through screen
The other option you have is to fit a NAV TV unit after and include their TV. I have already contacted them recently about DVD integration and they have told me they are developing a solution for D4 now.
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| 8th Jan 2010 8:49 pm |
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gregd
Member Since: 08 Jan 2010
Location: Bucks
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Many thanks, really helpful info! I would love to add the RSE but I'm trying to keep the OTR price under £40K.. I could lose the 20" wheels I guess which makes up half the £2K. That makes sense ref iPod video playback.. I can see how this would work via the composite input on the RSE but not via the stereo iPod connection. Haven't checked out NAV TV yet.. From experience in my Merc / BMW days a factory fit solution is always cleaner but £2K is a fair chunk to pay for the rear DVD.. may just have to make them a kiddie friendly iPod playlist instead to entertain them!
Good news ref the TV playback on the move at least.. are the icons that remain intrusive? How do you find the reception generally?
Greg
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| 8th Jan 2010 10:00 pm |
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The Turnerator
Member Since: 16 Dec 2009
Location: Carno
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Picture and reception is excellent- analogue and digital. I would go for the factory fit Hybrid TV every time, I have fitted a few after market TVs and they never get proper reception. Factory solution gets the best install for ariels etc.
There a 3 icons left- they are not really intrusive, positioned on the far RH side of the screen in the middle- I would live with them
RSE is expensive- don't have to worry about the kids entertainment now, they have flown the nest, but I do want the DVD player through the front screen. I have a mate who is a designer for LR and he is checking out the install requirements with LR factory team to retro fit the DVD player as a stand alone without the head rest screens. Failing that I will get a NAV TV video integration kit when available and install that and an Alpine DVD changer
Factory RSE is neat and if my kids were still around I would go for it because I'm a bit of a perfectionist. (19inch alloys look better than 20s and are more practical- so don't go for the alloys  ). You could always try an agent to supply the car instead of dealer- I did and saved £6k- no problems and delivered to my door (the car was actually sourced through a UK LR dealer anyway)
Forgot to mention that the D4 screen is not like the FFRR- it is not dual view (pity)
Cheers
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| 8th Jan 2010 11:14 pm |
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Russell
Member Since: 24 Aug 2007
Location: Kent
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The Turnerator
Hi thanks for the info on the hidden screen, I asume form your post that you already have the TV fitted as factory fit. I do not on mine and have tried to access the hidden screen to see what info is there but this option does not appear to work on screens without factory fit TV. can you just confirm that you have to turn on the TV section first and then select the home screen before pushing the heading at the top. If you have any pictures of thsi as you do it it would be appreciated. MY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
MY15 D4 HSE Kaikoura Stone
MY12 D4 HSE Nara Bronze Sold and gone
MY11 D4 HSE Stornaway Grey Sold and gone
D3 S spec Silver Sold and gone
Tow bar, full length roof bars, side steps, tow bar storage unit, surround camers.
D4 camera club
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| 9th Jan 2010 9:53 am |
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The Turnerator
Member Since: 16 Dec 2009
Location: Carno
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I have put some photos on my gallery (can't figure out how to put on this posting) take no notice of the signal quality in picture, where I live even the main telly on the house with a giant ariel has problems.
Accessing the diagnostic mode seems to be hit and miss and once accessed you can't activate again unless the car is switched off and back on. I wonder if stumbling over this isn't a one off. There must be something under the 'home menu' text because I have noticed that whilst pressing here and pressing elsewhere activates phone or satnav even off the screen tab for these (I've probably got a duff screen  ). The other thing I have noticed is once you exit from diagnostic mode the screen tabs lock  then you have to switch off the car.
Quote:can you just confirm that you have to turn on the TV section first and then select the home screen before pushing the heading at the top.
I did not have to turn on the TV before activating the diagnostic screen
I do have the factroy fit Hybrid TV
Would be interested if anyone else can access the mode like this
Thanks
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| 9th Jan 2010 6:27 pm |
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Russell
Member Since: 24 Aug 2007
Location: Kent
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The Turnerator
Thanks for that, I have a HSE without the TV and have tried to access this screen but as yet cannot. 
Has anybody else been able to access it. MY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
MY15 D4 HSE Kaikoura Stone
MY12 D4 HSE Nara Bronze Sold and gone
MY11 D4 HSE Stornaway Grey Sold and gone
D3 S spec Silver Sold and gone
Tow bar, full length roof bars, side steps, tow bar storage unit, surround camers.
D4 camera club
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| 9th Jan 2010 10:33 pm |
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The Turnerator
Member Since: 16 Dec 2009
Location: Carno
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| Update on accessing diagnostic mode on touchscreen |
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Hi folks
Update on accessing the touchscreen....
Press the centre of the grey title bar at the top of 'home' screen for 6 seconds
Then press between the 'home menu' text for 3 seconds and diagnostic code bar appears
Before I must have just found it by luck.... it now comes up every time I do this and you can access the video test screen to allow you to view the screen on the move 
Hope it works for you all
Cheers... Chris
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| 10th Jan 2010 3:45 pm |
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gregd
Member Since: 08 Jan 2010
Location: Bucks
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Many thanks for all your help on this chaps!
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| 11th Jan 2010 12:06 pm |
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2DISCO3ORNOT
Member Since: 27 Apr 2009
Location: at sea
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No joy for me on that, it just doesnt seem to be an active part of the screen  08HSE Hybrid factory fitted.
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| 11th Jan 2010 12:40 pm |
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wiggs
Member Since: 03 Sep 2006
Location: Manchester
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Thats caus its a D4 thred ..its different on the D3 G4 Gone ...but not forgotten
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| 11th Jan 2010 12:46 pm |
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2DISCO3ORNOT
Member Since: 27 Apr 2009
Location: at sea
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| 11th Jan 2010 1:28 pm |
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Russell
Member Since: 24 Aug 2007
Location: Kent
Posts: 10564
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The Turnerator
spot on I can also access the screen with your method. Not a lo for me to change though as I do not have the TV fitted. What is the section about DTC or DTS codes, sorry cannot remeber which it was off hand.
Need to look a bit closer to see if there is anything else that I can access that may be of use. MY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
MY15 D4 HSE Kaikoura Stone
MY12 D4 HSE Nara Bronze Sold and gone
MY11 D4 HSE Stornaway Grey Sold and gone
D3 S spec Silver Sold and gone
Tow bar, full length roof bars, side steps, tow bar storage unit, surround camers.
D4 camera club
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| 12th Jan 2010 8:30 am |
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The Turnerator
Member Since: 16 Dec 2009
Location: Carno
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Hi Russell,
Mine is the same, can't really change anything apart from viewing options on TV and when you go into DTC codes it shows history of faults, but best to ignore these as it's a bit scary and reading through mine I think these are from PDI set up- maybe useful if you get any warning lights on though because it does show some text on possible causes and you could feedback to dealer (and sound knowledgable )
Cheers...Chris
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| 12th Jan 2010 10:00 pm |
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dukeofplwmp
Member Since: 19 Feb 2010
Location: Wales
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Hi were did you buy your new car to get 6K off the price?
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