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DVD setup on the MFD

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics' started by Rxmxsh, Jul 15, 2007.

  1. Rxmxsh

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    Hey All -

    Did some searching, but couldn't find any definitive answers. I would like to do a mod that would allow me to watch DVD's on the MFD. Please read the following statement:

    I HAVE A BASE MODEL PRIUS WITH NO BACK UP OR NAV

    I think the coastaletech lockpick 3 might work, but I'm not sure. I want to be able to hook up a DVD player or something to the MFD. What mod do I need to purchase and install?
     
    #1 Rxmxsh, Jul 15, 2007
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    You need a video controller (I think Coastal was gonna sell one.. do not know if it came into fruition).

    this controller has the RCA inputs for audio/video and has a plug that plugs into the MFD (I think it's the MFD).

    So after that, you just need a source
     
    #2 Tideland Prius, Jul 16, 2007
  3. chuck_k

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Rxmxsh @ Jul 15 2007, 11:55 PM) [snapback]479420[/snapback]</div>
    The Coastal product works fine. It was dirt simple to install.

    Yes, base model. Works great.
     
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  4. Rxmxsh

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    which coastal product do you speak of? Thanks...
     
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    I emailed coastal tech and they said the lockpick 3 has rca inputs... I feel that would do the trick... Not that I don't trust coastal, :) but can someone confirm the lockpick 3 does in fact have rca inputs?

    Thanks!
     
    #5 Rxmxsh, Jul 16, 2007
  6. chuck_k

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    yes, it has RCA inputs.

    I drilled holes in the vent panel to the right of the radio, at the bottom, and installed female to female couplers there. I plugged the Lockpick pieces in behind the vent panel permanently, and I plug whatever else I want into the resutling outside jacks at the bottom of the vent panel whenever I need it--DVD, sat radio, ipod, whatever.
     
    #6 chuck_k, Jul 16, 2007
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(chuck_k @ Jul 16 2007, 11:51 AM) [snapback]479606[/snapback]</div>
    Could you post a pic of that? I'd be very interested to see it. Thanks!
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(priusFTW @ Jul 16 2007, 11:54 AM) [snapback]479729[/snapback]</div>
    x2! I'd really like to see that setup... Also - I take it wasn't hard to install?
     
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    I have the coastal lockpick as well. Its great once you finally get one. I took a different approach and ran the 3 foot rca cables down the center console and hid the wires all the way to the trunk. There is an inverter with with a dvd player attached. I did that so its out of the way, I hate things hanging arround in the driver/passenger area.
     
    #9 ilwckb252, Jul 17, 2007
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(ilwckb252 @ Jul 17 2007, 01:28 PM) [snapback]480329[/snapback]</div>
    I hate a big mess too... if you have pics show 'em :D I'd like to see.
     
    #10 JaviNOS, Jul 21, 2007
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