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bentdvr · Joined: 07 Dec 2004 Posts: 12 Location: Norco, California

The NAV kit that we have all been waiting is available for order from
http://www.coastaletech.com/nav_kit.htm
No more pushing the I Agree button :mrgreen:

efusco · Joined: 26 Nov 2003 Posts: 2540 Location: Nixa, MO

Note also the Viewtech controller

I'm still not exactly sure what it does, and it doesn't seem to include the camera for the reverse mode.

Tempus · Joined: 17 Feb 2004 Posts: 639 Location: Washington DC

I bet the NAV mod would work on other Toyota Models with the same system. There's probably a wider market for it than we might think.

sailboss · Joined: 03 Aug 2004 Posts: 15 Location: Augusta, GA

Coastal Dave just opened the order page up for the Viewtech! I ordered mine and the Nav Enhancement. I think his demand is going to exceed supply today! And it will include an input to allow audio from my Ipod.. WOOHOO!!! :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

techogurl · Joined: 11 Nov 2004 Posts: 222 Location: Fayetteville, AR

This is the link to the videos to show them working.

http://coastaletech.com/test_video.htm

reesdude · Posted: Thu Feb 03, 2005 11:50 am Post subject:

anyone know where that yellow device for the video/audio goes? also where are the ports for video/audio input?

efusco · Joined: 26 Nov 2003 Posts: 2540 Location: Nixa, MO

Ok, but I'm still confused...if the video stuff is on Sat 1-3 then where is XM? I also get the impression that audio volume cannot be controlled from the steering wheel for the aux audio input. (minor issue).

The I Agree/Nav Destination solution is extremely slick...I've ordered it even though I already have a Nav speed sensor defeat switch as this seems a much more useful option.

DaveG · Joined: 20 Jan 2004 Posts: 378 Location: Vancouver, BC

Note also the Viewtech controller

I'm still not exactly sure what it does, and it doesn't seem to include the camera for the reverse mode.
As far as I can tell, it's just the interface to plug video/audio inputs into the MFD. Looks like it takes 2 video ports (probably composite video) and 2 stereo audio ports and patches them into the system display for video/sound.

If that's the case, it should be relatively simple to add pretty-much any type of backup camera for the display. Not sure if it's possible to use the original toyota backup camera, but should be able to mount a camera inside the back window and use that instead.

I just ordered one, so I suppose we'll find out :P

Dave

efusco · Joined: 26 Nov 2003 Posts: 2540 Location: Nixa, MO

Note also the Viewtech controller

I'm still not exactly sure what it does, and it doesn't seem to include the camera for the reverse mode.
As far as I can tell, it's just the interface to plug video/audio inputs into the MFD. Looks like it takes 2 video ports (probably composite video) and 2 stereo audio ports and patches them into the system display for video/sound.

If that's the case, it should be relatively simple to add pretty-much any type of backup camera for the display. Not sure if it's possible to use the original toyota backup camera, but should be able to mount a camera inside the back window and use that instead.

I just ordered one, so I suppose we'll find out :P

Dave

I suppose I'll wait for some others to give that a go. I'd prefer the OEM back-up camera due to it's pre-existing mounting point...if that won't work I'd want a similarly convenient solution.

Danny · Joined: 24 Nov 2003 Posts: 2426 Location: Columbia, SC

Wow, these are going to be 2 hot products. Dave needs to figure out a way to produce these in higher quantities, because I'm sure he won't be able to keep up with demand.

sailboss · Joined: 03 Aug 2004 Posts: 15 Location: Augusta, GA

Any body got a lead on a good camera for the backup function? And how about a low-light, night vision type for the front end? Let's go full-geek!

DaveG · Joined: 20 Jan 2004 Posts: 378 Location: Vancouver, BC

Ok, but I'm still confused...if the video stuff is on Sat 1-3 then where is XM? I also get the impression that audio volume cannot be controlled from the steering wheel for the aux audio input. (minor issue).

Sat 1 is still XM (if you have it connected)
Sat 2 is a fullscreen video/audio input with no Prius graphic overlay
Sat 3 is a fullscreen video/audio input WITH the Prius graphics overtop. Can also be set to automatically be displayed if the car is in reverse (for a backup camera).

In Sat 2 mode, the radio tuning knob adjusts brightness and the Seek up/down adjusts colour.

In Sat 3 mode, the video input is turned on/off with the seek up/down (incase you just want to run your MP3 player into the stereo, etc).

Dave (not the coastal one)

Danny · Joined: 24 Nov 2003 Posts: 2426 Location: Columbia, SC

Ok, but I'm still confused...if the video stuff is on Sat 1-3 then where is XM?

Sat1 is still for XM, Sat2 is where the newly added features come into play.

efusco · Joined: 26 Nov 2003 Posts: 2540 Location: Nixa, MO

Ick, so I'd be down to only 6 presets! I find 18 limiting as it is.

I'm going to have to really think about how back I want a back-up camera and video input before getting this.

bentdvr · Joined: 07 Dec 2004 Posts: 12 Location: Norco, California

When I got windows tinted yesterday at my friendly neighborhood stereo shop I happened to see a backup camera in a license plate frame. It looked pretty slick.

Don-RI · Joined: 17 Jan 2004 Posts: 35 Location: Arnold Mills, RI

Just placed my order for the NAV kit!

Especially love the "plug and play" installation... gotta keep it simple for me. Thanks, Dave.

naterprius · Joined: 15 Mar 2004 Posts: 317 Location: Longmont CO

I just ordered both the NAV and the Video/ Audio In.

I was hoping the INCREDIBLY awesome Ipod interface would be available, but alas, even the teaser video is gone from the website.

Nate

DanMan32 · Joined: 27 Aug 2004 Posts: 660 Location: Tampa Bay, FL

My understanding was that the AV kit was going to do it all: AV, I Agree killer, IPod interface.

Man, would I love to know how AVC was decoded.

naterprius · Joined: 15 Mar 2004 Posts: 317 Location: Longmont CO

Oscilloscope on the TX+ and TX- should get you started.

Nate

ggood · Joined: 17 Jan 2004 Posts: 40 Location: Houston, Texas

Dave just made a license plate camera kit available for order for $375. Ouch, but I ordered it anyway.