discoBizz
Member Since: 20 Sep 2008
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So, it has been quite a few weeks since I finished this mod, along with fitting the headrest screens and VEBA DVD player...  All works a treat and although quite time consuming not bad value for money for what it's worth.
Having done the "inexpensive A/V modification" was a valuable lesson and orientation with the D3s fixtures. No doubt, the forum was the most valuable resource of information however and, several thousand frequent flyer miles later, I thought I'd post the first draft of a "how to" which brings everything together, for those venturing into the installation in the future. The document is here.
I still have to proof read it and perhaps add some detail to the DVD installation but I think it's getting there to be a final document now.
I would welcome any feedback you may have on this draft to include in the next one.
Cheers!
EDIT:
After many months, I got around to putting together Chapter II of this guide
Changelog:
v.1.0
– Initial release
v.1.1
– Added cover page
– Added introductory commentary
– Added alternative power options for reversing camera (Ch. I, Part II)
– Added Ch.II – Installing a DVD player
v1.2
- Added section on wiring the audio output
- Some wording corrections ==> Guide - Inexpensive AV Modification
==> Guide - Extend the multimedia of your Discovery III (September 2011, v1.2 uploaded)
Last edited by discoBizz on Tue Sep 27 2011 4:27pm. Edited 7 times in total
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Riccardo
Member Since: 20 Feb 2010
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Not really able to contribute but looks like a terrific tool most of all for people like me
Thanks
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frenchy
Member Since: 05 Dec 2007
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just read (breifly !) through both of the documents posted.
Well written and loads of photos - puts the Haynes Manuals to shame.
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Martin
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Alan G
Member Since: 15 Oct 2008
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Biz wrote:Cheers Alan 
Hope you don't mind I used your pic (acknowledged) to illustrate the rear power socket choice 
Yep, clocked so many miles last two months I could've written another one 
(beats any other pass-time in the plane I have to confess...)
Not a problem with the photo Niko.
Isn't mile high preferable to writing a book.  ATB
Alan
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discoBizz
Member Since: 20 Sep 2008
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Alan G wrote:Isn't mile high preferable to writing a book.
Well, I only started writing over the past couple of months or so but been flying weekly for over a year
Noted a strange thing BTW, when in off-road navigation, if one chooses the 4x4 info and then press the compass, you get a part picture of whatever the GVIF is showing, strongly suggesting the 4x4 info screen is an overlay of the SatNav screen (as it would normally show the compass from the off-road navigation).
Out and about at the mo, but will post a pic or two to show what I mean... And v1.1 should be up over the next week too  ==> Guide - Inexpensive AV Modification
==> Guide - Extend the multimedia of your Discovery III (September 2011, v1.2 uploaded)
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ellicars
Member Since: 06 Aug 2010
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ellicars
Member Since: 06 Aug 2010
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ellicars
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hids4u
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Member Since: 12 Apr 2009
Location: Leeds
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Hi Biz
Glad to see you finally got it installed. Nice manual, albeit seemed to miss a reference as to there you bought your GVIF unit .
Still not got round to fitting my camera into the handle yet - so your guide will help me dismantle the tailgate - if i decide to do it myself with the limited time i have
I did not read all the text - but did you connect the can bus cables. I must stress again HIDS4U recommends not to connect these as they add little value - as the button and the remote do all the functions - and the risk of damaging the CAN-BUS is too high during soldering, cutting etc.
Regards
Ian
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| Sat Aug 07 2010 8:01pm |
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discoBizz
Member Since: 20 Sep 2008
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Hi Ian,
no, I did not connect the CAN cables, as you say, the button is small enough to be discretely fitted anywhere conveniently. Here's where mine is (just to the left of the steering wheel, IR sensor also fitted on opposite side of airbag disablement indicator):
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One thing I have found however is that the picture from the reversing camera is very blurry, no matter how I have tried to correcting using the GVIF settings; is there a focus ring somewhere on the camera unit (though I can't say I can see one anywhere...) ==> Guide - Inexpensive AV Modification
==> Guide - Extend the multimedia of your Discovery III (September 2011, v1.2 uploaded)
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| Mon Aug 09 2010 11:47am |
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hids4u
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Member Since: 12 Apr 2009
Location: Leeds
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Hi Niko
The image should not be blurry
Check there is no condensation or protective cover on the camera
R
Ian
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