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DerrekL

Member Since: 01 Aug 2016
Location: Bathgate
Posts: 34

TV upgrade

Most of the heavier jobs are complete for now on RRS so I am currently planning a more sedate job which is scanning about to see what TV systems there are out there now at this time. I have been looking through the posts here and most are older posts and as tech changes so quick I thought I’d better get some latest tips of options of what to install.
Currently I have the DVD changer/rear headrest screens but no analogue TV, so I would like to add a TV tuner to view via the original screen on my 2007.
I see loads of 12V TV tuner out there for reasonable prices but need to know exactly how to connect a third party digital TV tuner to my original setup?

Is there any more up to date posts/guides out there that may be of use? Any links also would be appreciated.

The alternative is to buy an all in one head unit with TV etc; etc; already built in but would like to check out the original options first.

12th Sep 2016 11:52 am

geoffsnook

Member Since: 13 Jun 2014
Location: south wales
Posts: 3169

Buy a gvif unit and connect the tv through the existing sat nav under the seat you then have a button or remote to turn it to the correct screen as toy will have 3 input plus you can add a reverse camera if you dont have one

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12th Sep 2016 4:40 pm

DerrekL

Member Since: 01 Aug 2016
Location: Bathgate
Posts: 34

cheers geoff, just correct me if I'm wrong.

When you say 'and connect the tv through the existing sat nav under the seat' - Is there a spare plug for this on the satnav box?

Once the gvif is installed, should there be a TV button now visible on the screen?

16th Sep 2016 10:46 am

geoffsnook

Member Since: 13 Jun 2014
Location: south wales
Posts: 3169

No you unplug the cable that goes into the sat nav then plug in the lead and you can watch tv but the icon does not come up on the screen you have either a remote or a button to change the sat nav screen but you can also run the rear camera/tv/playstation and one other as it has 3 inputs i have one in mine that i may be selling as i am in the process of fitting a D4 screen

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16th Sep 2016 2:51 pm

DerrekL

Member Since: 01 Aug 2016
Location: Bathgate
Posts: 34

OK so the gvif interface is a must then for me to view via the original screen? i.e. a 3rd party tv tuner such as this one:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/XTRONS-IN-CAR-HD...0816910231

cannot be hard wired to the original screen? You must go through this gvif interface?

16th Sep 2016 3:31 pm

geoffsnook

Member Since: 13 Jun 2014
Location: south wales
Posts: 3169

you can go through the existing screen as a hard wire but you have to go through the diagnostic screen each time using 753 but if you want to just press one button and be able to watch tv or anything else then a gvif is a must

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16th Sep 2016 3:50 pm

DerrekL

Member Since: 01 Aug 2016
Location: Bathgate
Posts: 34

It seems a bit much hassle going through the 753 route every time!

Can I ask what tv module you have in place? So you have the gvif plugged into the satnav that is under the passenger seat and then I take it you must have a 3rd party digital tv tuner also plugged into the gvif box? is that correct?

16th Sep 2016 4:45 pm

geoffsnook

Member Since: 13 Jun 2014
Location: south wales
Posts: 3169

I dont remember which model of tv tuner it is but yes you are correct with how my set up was as it no longer has the gvif as i have installed a D4 screen in place of my D3 screen but yes it is a pain to go through the diagnosis screen rather than touch a button on the side of the dash i also had a play station installed through the gvif and the reverse camera

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16th Sep 2016 6:58 pm

Discomadness

Member Since: 19 Jan 2015
Location: Caerphilly
Posts: 2256

2007 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Buckingham Blue

Hi guys, sorry to thread hijack. It what is the benefit of fitting a d4 screen then ? Jarrod

Current : D3 2007 HSE - AKA the lemon
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-club body off rebuild. TWICE.

17th Sep 2016 10:52 am

geoffsnook

Member Since: 13 Jun 2014
Location: south wales
Posts: 3169

Camera comes up straight away you can see the phone book and radio without the rrs hack and better colors in my opinion

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17th Sep 2016 11:14 am

James1974

Member Since: 23 Nov 2017
Location: Stevenage
Posts: 990

2010 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 XS Auto Barolo Black

I have just done the d4 satnav mod
And Maps Are better and touch a lot more
Sensitive on the d4 screen in my opinion and menus looks more up to date

28th Jan 2018 9:50 pm

BrianX

Member Since: 11 Dec 2005
Location: Bolton UK - it may be 'grim up north' but at least you get gravy on yer' chips.
Posts: 217

2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Buckingham Blue

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