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Hack into Rear Camera?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion' started by lencap, Feb 23, 2007.

  1. lencap

    lencap Junior Member

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    OK -

    I'm a relatively new member, owner of a 2007 Touring with the rear view camera option (Option #2?).

    In the few months I've been here I've been very impressed with the technical genius of hacking the Prius. So I've got a test for anyone willing to accept it.

    I own a video iPod, and play standard audio through the line in that is located in the center console. But I want to watch video from the iPod as well. The video camera works when reverse is selected. Is there a way to tap into the video circuit to display the video from my iPod? If that can be done, how would I get the audio to sync with it? Would the line in still work?


    Thanks in advance.

    Len
     
    #1 lencap, Feb 23, 2007
  2. hdrygas

    hdrygas New Member

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(lencap @ Feb 23 2007, 02:00 PM) [snapback]395477[/snapback]</div>
    You can buy one from these folks. http://www.coastaletech.com/ Works well call to confirm thay have it before you order. I have a number of mods from them and they work well.
     
    #2 hdrygas, Feb 23, 2007
  3. D0li0

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(hdrygas @ Feb 23 2007, 04:34 PM) [snapback]395519[/snapback]</div>
    It appears that those modifications to the OEM screen are only compatible with 2004 and 2005 years, like the CAN-View V3 which supports an aftermarket nav unit and second video imput. I too would be interested in any new information about utilizing the 2006 and newer screens as generic video devices. I'm glad I have a 2005 and CAN-View that can play video from my iPod on the oem screen, but in a few years when we finally get Toyota talked into selling PHEV versions of the Prius and I upgrade my homebuilt PHEV to a factory PHEV I'll want to have this ability to jack into the OEM screen again!
     
    #3 D0li0, Feb 26, 2007
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    #4 keydiver, Feb 27, 2007
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