Thread: Android Screen for D3/RRS - reverse camera, CarPlay, etc...

Originally Posted by TDV6Robvdw

What a great install

Thanks!

Originally Posted by TDV6Robvdw

I would be really interested to know more about this.
I don't have Nav fitted to my car so I assume you need to buy and install a 7" android screen and DIY fit?

That's basically it.

Originally Posted by TDV6Robvdw

My D3 has the DVD and rear TV screens fitted.
It also has the AUX input fitted between the front seats below the rear vents.
Do you think the output from the android screen could drive the rear screens?

To keep the factory rear seat entertainment functional, you MUST keep the original head unit installed & operating.

You can put any video & audio signal into the rear seat entertainment, through the RCA/AUX inputs, but it will not "drive" it in the sense of controlling it, it's just a video signal with audio...

Originally Posted by gavinwibrow

There is another thread on here (which I can't find at the moment) with a very recent post by whatdrivesyou.com.au in Launceston, and which may be what you are looking for. I've been in contact with them and have been promised an update when they finalise some bits which will suit my very early D4 with the basic media system.

That's a D4, here he's asking about a D3, it's not the same thing...

Originally Posted by loanrangie

You have options being without factory nav, I have an android 7" head unit and it has inputs and outputs and I currently have a 2nd screen up top where the nav screen would go.

Nice install loanrangie.

And of course the other simpler install option for the D3 without a Sat Nav screen is to just mount an iPad Mini or 7inch tablet where the cubby hole is.

Even a 1st generation iPad Mini will run most of the apps you will need from navigation (on or off line), playing music, engine gauge monitoring, and of course checking up on the AULRO forum for updates.

Originally Posted by Cambo@oldjaguar

Thanks!



That's basically it.


To keep the factory rear seat entertainment functional, you MUST keep the original head unit installed & operating.

You can put any video & audio signal into the rear seat entertainment, through the RCA/AUX inputs, but it will not "drive" it in the sense of controlling it, it's just a video signal with audio...


That's a D4, here he's asking about a D3, it's not the same thing...

Not even for the early D4 poverty pack for which to the untrained eye the basic radio system looks very similar to the D3?

Spoken with Connects2U and Aerpro this week.
They are working on a module for the 2010/11 D4s with poverty screen.

In the meantime we have a workaround and I’ll be progressing that next month.

Originally Posted by DiscoDB

Nice install loanrangie.

And of course the other simpler install option for the D3 without a Sat Nav screen is to just mount an iPad Mini or 7inch tablet where the cubby hole is.

Even a 1st generation iPad Mini will run most of the apps you will need from navigation (on or off line), playing music, engine gauge monitoring, and of course checking up on the AULRO forum for updates.

I used a nexus 7 tablet at first but an integrated unit is so much better, I added the wheel controls which I love now.
The unit that Cambo has fitted in the dash top is a good option but I'm happy with mine.

Originally Posted by Cambo@oldjaguar

Thanks!



That's basically it.

To keep the factory rear seat entertainment functional, you MUST keep the original head unit installed & operating.

You can put any video & audio signal into the rear seat entertainment, through the RCA/AUX inputs, but it will not "drive" it in the sense of controlling it, it's just a video signal with audio...


That's a D4, here he's asking about a D3, it's not the same thing...

Looking at android screens on EBay etc, I assume that the intent is to:
1) keep the factory head unit;
2) install the 7” screen;
3) use rca outs from the 7” screen as an AUX input to the factory head unit
4) select the AUX mode to listen to Bluetooth music from the phone or other mirror linked inputs be it wireless or cable
5) would it be possible to use the 7” android screen as a source for the rear mounted tv screens using yellow, red and white RCA’s? Or just ‘easier’ to use the input between the front seats as the input source for the screens separately?

the only other question regarding the android screen is that some offer dual USB leads. Are these intended to be an input into the screen or an output? I assume a different form of media input rather than using a mirror link.

Originally Posted by TDV6Robvdw

Looking at android screens on EBay etc, I assume that the intent is to:
1) keep the factory head unit;
2) install the 7” screen;
3) use rca outs from the 7” screen as an AUX input to the factory head unit
4) select the AUX mode to listen to Bluetooth music from the phone or other mirror linked inputs be it wireless or cable
5) would it be possible to use the 7” android screen as a source for the rear mounted tv screens using yellow, red and white RCA’s? Or just ‘easier’ to use the input between the front seats as the input source for the screens separately?

the only other question regarding the android screen is that some offer dual USB leads. Are these intended to be an input into the screen or an output? I assume a different form of media input rather than using a mirror link.

USB is not for video output, on mine I have one on the rear for a dash cam and 2 fly leads for either a phone or flash drive input.

The dual USB is one for phone (which has the Apple CarPlay / Android Auto dongle inline) the other is for general use, like a USB stick with music, videos, etc.