Video Play DVD movie with the satnav

YodaIsBack · 3rd July 2006, 10:35

I don't know if someone has try to do it.
But do you think it will be possible ? The hack of the 'splash screen' is an open point for doing this, no ?
Is there a genious who can do a 'dvd player cd'

cclark · 27th July 2006, 03:21

I'm thinking the same thing. Basically we'd need the AutoPC/Windows CE .net developer's tools.
No doubt Windows Media player could do the trick.
Since we don't have bluetooth here in the US I'd like to find a way to do that too.
The Navi unit on the US range have a PC card slot, 6 CD changer and the DVD drive.
I figure with the right drivers and a Bluetooth PC card (assuming that the circuitry isn't already there and just not being activated) I might be able to rig something up.
Now I just need to get a hold of a copy of the UK Sat Nav DVD....

The other video possiblity is splitting the video input with a switchbox so you could have multiple sources coming into the display. Not totally sure but its been done on prior model years before I think.
This would also require another DVD player though.

YodaIsBack · 27th July 2006, 07:04

Ok, installing a switchbox will be a solution. But we have already the dvd player and the screen. So it will be better to use it

I don't know how you want to use the bluetooth to play dvd ?
So you think it's windowsCE in the SatNav ?

Others ideas ?

Pottsy · 27th July 2006, 08:24

It is a variant of WinCE, but modifying the code is not easy. By far the easiest way to do this (and it avoids the problem of the whole system stopping when there is no DVD in the drive) is by conning the system that the car is in reverse, and using a video switcher. I shall do some research - actually because I'd like to fit a front camera, but the DVD option will be an offshoot.

Copycat · 27th July 2006, 08:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pottsy

I shall do some research - actually because I'd like to fit a front camera, but the DVD option will be an offshoot.

How about an infrared camera like the one on new S-Class Mercs? So you could literally see in the dark

Maldax · 27th July 2006, 08:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Copycat

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pottsy

I shall do some research - actually because I'd like to fit a front camera, but the DVD option will be an offshoot.

How about an infrared camera like the one on new S-Class Mercs? So you could literally see in the dark

Now that Idea I like :P

richierich · 27th July 2006, 09:08

Yeah, and a gun that points the way the driver is looking. Its a car not an Apache.

Lasers, hellfires, now we are talking, anyone fancy photoshopping that one up, a camoflage grown up Civic, with hellfires.

Maldax · 27th July 2006, 09:23

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/eBayISAPI.dll?...m=230011329133

I want one!

Copycat · 27th July 2006, 09:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maldax

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/eBayISAPI.dll?...m=230011329133

I want one!

I suppose that would do it. Should be very helpful for spotting pedestrians or wild animals in the dark.
And impressing your mates, obviously.

Edit:
Found this on the subject of improved safety.
http://www.engadget.com/2006/02/02/n...t-view-assist/

YodaIsBack · 27th July 2006, 12:37

Nice idea the infra-red camera in front of the car. If you can make an 'How To', I think it will be appreciated

Charles_Harding · 24th August 2006, 12:33

That infa red camera idea sounds good but I heard that the guys at the Transport Safety Dept are not to keen as they reckon it will allow you to drive faster in the dark, and very likely no one else has the infa red to see you coming!!!

Maldax · 24th August 2006, 17:22

I will add a [HOW TO] as the IR Cam sounds like such a cool idea I think i'm going to give it a go!

All I need now is a car!

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27th July 2006, 03:21	#2 (permalink)
cclark Valve Cap Join Date: 26th July 2006 Location: Chicago, Illinois USA Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I'm thinking the same thing. Basically we'd need the AutoPC/Windows CE .net developer's tools. No doubt Windows Media player could do the trick. Since we don't have bluetooth here in the US I'd like to find a way to do that too. The Navi unit on the US range have a PC card slot, 6 CD changer and the DVD drive. I figure with the right drivers and a Bluetooth PC card (assuming that the circuitry isn't already there and just not being activated) I might be able to rig something up. Now I just need to get a hold of a copy of the UK Sat Nav DVD.... The other video possiblity is splitting the video input with a switchbox so you could have multiple sources coming into the display. Not totally sure but its been done on prior model years before I think. This would also require another DVD player though.

27th July 2006, 07:04	#3 (permalink)
YodaIsBack Valve Cap Join Date: 24th June 2006 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ok, installing a switchbox will be a solution. But we have already the dvd player and the screen. So it will be better to use it I don't know how you want to use the bluetooth to play dvd ? So you think it's windowsCE in the SatNav ? Others ideas ?

27th July 2006, 08:24	#4 (permalink)
Pottsy Administrator Civinfo master Join Date: 10th April 2006 Location: Leics Posts: 5,039 Thanks: 13 Thanked 94 Times in 50 Posts	It is a variant of WinCE, but modifying the code is not easy. By far the easiest way to do this (and it avoids the problem of the whole system stopping when there is no DVD in the drive) is by conning the system that the car is in reverse, and using a video switcher. I shall do some research - actually because I'd like to fit a front camera, but the DVD option will be an offshoot.

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richierich Smell My Cheese! Rocketship door handle Join Date: 17th May 2006 Location: Bicester, Oxfordshire Posts: 1,847 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Yeah, and a gun that points the way the driver is looking. Its a car not an Apache. Lasers, hellfires, now we are talking, anyone fancy photoshopping that one up, a camoflage grown up Civic, with hellfires.

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Maldax Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 12th June 2006 Location: Reading, Berks Posts: 1,050 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/eBayISAPI.dll?...m=230011329133 I want one!

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YodaIsBack Valve Cap Join Date: 24th June 2006 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Nice idea the infra-red camera in front of the car. If you can make an 'How To', I think it will be appreciated

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Charles_Harding Civinfo guru Join Date: 14th August 2006 Location: S.E. London Posts: 3,288 Thanks: 113 Thanked 27 Times in 26 Posts	That infa red camera idea sounds good but I heard that the guys at the Transport Safety Dept are not to keen as they reckon it will allow you to drive faster in the dark, and very likely no one else has the infa red to see you coming!!!

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Maldax Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 12th June 2006 Location: Reading, Berks Posts: 1,050 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I will add a [HOW TO] as the IR Cam sounds like such a cool idea I think i'm going to give it a go! All I need now is a car!