06FordFX4
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you would run a cable from the unit, into the glove compartment.
mines like that as well. Love it. Keeps things hidden and theres no wires visible
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you would run a cable from the unit, into the glove compartment.
mines like that as well. Love it. Keeps things hidden and theres no wires visible
Bob C. of Indiana
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Diablo
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I leave my screen in the radio mode or blank, I can turn the screen off. my backup camera I have wired to my running light power wire so when I have the running lights on I can press the camera icon on the screen and see behind me even while driving instead of hooking it up to the reverse wires cause there are times it's nice to see what is behind you while driving hahaha there is also a trick to playing a video while driving too. without hooking the pink wire up to the E brake. Cause the law says not to drive and play a movie
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My eonon has the mini usb on the front too.
Whenever I want to use a thumb drive or flash card with a usb adapter, I just run a usb extension cable from the face down to one of the cupholders... when I get out of the truck I can unplug the cable & hide it away in the center console.
Similar thing could be done if you have rear mounted usb port like my pioneer... I ran a cable from the back of the head unit down to the console where I can use my usb card readers or thumb drives.
Most dvd units have a parking brake wire that has to be connected either to ground or to +12v for the dvd portion of the screen to work.
The camera input has a trigger wire as well, I forget if it's a ground or power, but I simply added one of those small red button switches above my hvac controls so I can flip the cam on whenever needed. It may work independent of the dvd function depending on the head unit.
There's always the "don't watch dvd's while driving" which is why the parking brake wire must be connected (or bypassed). I don't suggest anyone ever try to watch a dvd while driving, but if you were listening to a live concert dvd, that might be ok as long as you don't try to watch what's going on unsure:
Comes in handy if there's a hot chick in the car behind me that I'd like to take a closer look at
HA!
Now for cameras... you could spend $150 on a fancy backup camera but that's nuttier than a port-a-potty at a peanut factory.
I got a cheapie infrared backup camera on evilBay for like $15, wired it up, adjusted it & it's been working fine ever since. :thumbsup:
Don't think I have any pics of the camera mounted up, but it's just a waterproof small camera with 6 or 9 IR emitters for nightvision. It's probably 1 1/2" wide by 1" tall. I modded my license plate trim to hold the camera... I need to get some pics of that sucker
Whenever I want to use a thumb drive or flash card with a usb adapter, I just run a usb extension cable from the face down to one of the cupholders... when I get out of the truck I can unplug the cable & hide it away in the center console.
Similar thing could be done if you have rear mounted usb port like my pioneer... I ran a cable from the back of the head unit down to the console where I can use my usb card readers or thumb drives.
Most dvd units have a parking brake wire that has to be connected either to ground or to +12v for the dvd portion of the screen to work.
The camera input has a trigger wire as well, I forget if it's a ground or power, but I simply added one of those small red button switches above my hvac controls so I can flip the cam on whenever needed. It may work independent of the dvd function depending on the head unit.
There's always the "don't watch dvd's while driving" which is why the parking brake wire must be connected (or bypassed). I don't suggest anyone ever try to watch a dvd while driving, but if you were listening to a live concert dvd, that might be ok as long as you don't try to watch what's going on unsure:
Comes in handy if there's a hot chick in the car behind me that I'd like to take a closer look at
HA!Now for cameras... you could spend $150 on a fancy backup camera but that's nuttier than a port-a-potty at a peanut factory.
I got a cheapie infrared backup camera on evilBay for like $15, wired it up, adjusted it & it's been working fine ever since. :thumbsup:
Don't think I have any pics of the camera mounted up, but it's just a waterproof small camera with 6 or 9 IR emitters for nightvision. It's probably 1 1/2" wide by 1" tall. I modded my license plate trim to hold the camera... I need to get some pics of that sucker
Bob C. of Indiana
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So what are you calling a running light? The only reference to a running light I can remember was the one's back in the 60's in the middle of your grill a little round light that ran when you started the vehicle for better visibility...LOL
I have seen people with one track minds that would drive off the Grande Canyon if they watched a movie while driving..LOL
Bob C. of Indiana
Where's The Cheeto's?
My eonon has the mini usb on the front too.
Whenever I want to use a thumb drive or flash card with a usb adapter, I just run a usb extension cable from the face down to one of the cupholders... when I get out of the truck I can unplug the cable & hide it away in the center console.
Similar thing could be done if you have rear mounted usb port like my pioneer... I ran a cable from the back of the head unit down to the console where I can use my usb card readers or thumb drives.
Most dvd units have a parking brake wire that has to be connected either to ground or to +12v for the dvd portion of the screen to work.
The camera input has a trigger wire as well, I forget if it's a ground or power, but I simply added one of those small red button switches above my hvac controls so I can flip the cam on whenever needed. It may work independent of the dvd function depending on the head unit.
There's always the "don't watch dvd's while driving" which is why the parking brake wire must be connected (or bypassed). I don't suggest anyone ever try to watch a dvd while driving, but if you were listening to a live concert dvd, that might be ok as long as you don't try to watch what's going on unsure:
Comes in handy if there's a hot chick in the car behind me that I'd like to take a closer look at
Now for cameras... you could spend $150 on a fancy backup camera but that's nuttier than a port-a-potty at a peanut factory.
I got a cheapie infrared backup camera on evilBay for like $15, wired it up, adjusted it & it's been working fine ever since. :thumbsup:
Don't think I have any pics of the camera mounted up, but it's just a waterproof small camera with 6 or 9 IR emitters for nightvision. It's probably 1 1/2" wide by 1" tall. I modded my license plate trim to hold the camera... I need to get some pics of that sucker
Seems kinda weird that they don't allow the dvd to play while driving, what about the passenger on long trips? I guess it's for people stuck in traffic jams in LA only...Or rotting in line at the Shake your Snake drive through,LOL...I might post at FRF and ask to see pics of rear camera mounting pics...I was going to get the license plate style camera like Craig has...If you get a moment post a pic of your mounting method...
Bob C. of Indiana
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I have been looking for 2 hours this morning and there sure isn't many ways to mount the rear camera that I like... :furious:
Thinking about this one, it comes in black and thinking I could mount it in the hitch ball mount hole in the bumper with a couple of fender washers..
[ame]http://www.amazon.com/NEEWER-Waterproof-Reverse-Backup-Camera/dp/B006N5C0O0/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=1RQNP3986CHL6&coliid=I2LCYR2CADYCS9[/ame]
Thinking about this one, it comes in black and thinking I could mount it in the hitch ball mount hole in the bumper with a couple of fender washers..
[ame]http://www.amazon.com/NEEWER-Waterproof-Reverse-Backup-Camera/dp/B006N5C0O0/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=1RQNP3986CHL6&coliid=I2LCYR2CADYCS9[/ame]
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Diablo
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What I refer to as running lights , or called parking lights. In Missouri back in the day we always called them running lights or parking lights, if sitting parked in front of a house or business waiting with the car off but just the parking/running lights on .. maybe today they call them marker lights hahaha. just like the old days we had floor dimmers for our headlights
Bob C. of Indiana
Where's The Cheeto's?
I guess different parts of the Country call them different things...We always called the parking lights but you didn't dare start your car day or night with out them on ...I'm still the same way today,hard to break old habits...Do you remember the the little lights in the middle of the grill in the early sixties I was talking about? They were called running lights around here...
Do you think this black camera will work on the bumper hitch ball hole? [ame]http://www.amazon.com/NEEWER-Waterproof-Reverse-Backup-Camera/dp/B006N5C0O0/[/ame]
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Diablo
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how would you mount it to the hole? I like mine it is out of the way, and it is a lic plate holder type. only lights in the center of the car I remember were hood ornaments that were lighted. and Stingers on firetrucks.. I bet many dont even know what blue dots are hahahaha hint to those who dont know...goes in the taillights makes them turn purple.
Bob C. of Indiana
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it's a 3/4" hole for the ball so I thought using fender washers top and bottom...I thought if I get your style I couldn't use the black frame I have and it might cover the INDIANA on top of the plate and the cops would have a excuse to pull me over...
Bob C. of Indiana
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Seen lots of 55-56-57 Chevy's with the dots...
Bob C. of Indiana
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Lots of them at car shows....My first car was a 55 Chevy 2 door post..
Totaled it and bought a 66 ChevyII Nova SS 365 horse 4 speed 327 Cu Inch
Bob C. of Indiana
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On your Pyle when you hide the screen can you just hit the button to hide the screen and does it shut it down and the screen hide? Asking if a cop stops me if I can quickly close it and shut it down...
I just ordered one same as yours with a camera,you'll be hearing from me when I start the install...Thanks for every bodies help !!!
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Diablo
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well for the blank screen there is a moon or sun icon dont remember which but it is top right on the screen touch it and the screen goes black, now as far as the video goes I never tried it, I will try that today to see if the screen goes blank while playing a video.
I have a switch I put in mine where I can toggle from it being " safe" or unsafe hahaha meaning It will not show a video if the switch is in a certain positionthen it will play when toggled in the other position
I have a switch I put in mine where I can toggle from it being " safe" or unsafe hahaha meaning It will not show a video if the switch is in a certain positionthen it will play when toggled in the other position
Bob C. of Indiana
Where's The Cheeto's?
I have had several sweet cars through the years...A 69 and 70 Nova,2 Corvettes,ElCamino,2 55 Chevys...My first 55 Chevy was $150 from a dealer,LOL