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hendrix
30-10-06, 01:07 PM
Basically Im doing this combo (I know its been done before!!) but im just wondering on connections.
Video out => lcd monitor
Audio out => ????
Where does the audio output go so that the audio comes out of the speakers in the car and not the monitors poo speakers??
Do I need a stereo with audio input at the rear (if you can get them) or should I use one of those FM transmitter things and tune the stereo to it?
Cheers people
Jack
30-10-06, 01:49 PM
HU with an input would be easiest, my Alpine has an input on the back. Have to nose through the menus though to enable and use it (so the source button then cycles through CD, FM Tuner and Aux)
Matt2107
30-10-06, 02:31 PM
I'm planning this.... but at the minute I'm lacking some vital components.

1) a screen
2) the time to finish extending the switch wiring on the xbox.

As Jack suggested would be the best solution.
hendrix
30-10-06, 03:49 PM
yeah i thought i would need to get a head unit with an input, ahh well new headunit time :D
Where are you putting your screen matt? Mine is going in where the clock and heater vents are, so im going to have to relocate the hazard switch.
hendrix
30-10-06, 03:54 PM
oh do you know what wattage the xbox is as i can get a 150W power inverter for 15 quid but I think an xbox uses 275W if my calculations are correct.
Matt2107
30-10-06, 04:00 PM
Not sure mate but I'll have a look tonight if you like?

My screen is going in the same place. lol its the only logical place to put it.
I've made up an MDF template to work out which is the biggest screen I can fit. I'm gonna block up the heater outlets too so hot air doesnt blow onto the back of the screen in winter. Will pm you the rest of the plans lol they're top secret.
hendrix
30-10-06, 04:09 PM
haha mine are too, suffice to say my screen is ready for fitting, will have to send you pics of how im doing it! Although im kind of thinking im going to put a laptop and touch screen tv in so i can play the windows media patterns that play while you are listening to music (the visuals) and also so I can play music videos to music that is in my car etc. although i suppose i could do the latter on the xbox
Matt2107
30-10-06, 04:13 PM
My brother has made a few enquiries into a "carputer"
He's priced up some kit and its not too expensive or hard to do really.

Xbox was the logical solution for me as it has dvd player and I have **** loads of games. I've always turned to Xbox rather than ps2 as its more superior.
Stoo
30-10-06, 04:20 PM
Mate the centre vents in the dash only blow cold air anyway!!
Matt2107
30-10-06, 04:46 PM
Do they?

Surely not as in the winter when you put the heaters on you get warm air from those vents too?
rednova
30-10-06, 05:57 PM
Do they?

Surely not as in the winter when you put the heaters on you get warm air from those vents too?

nope cold air only bud - try it!!!:D

Phil
Welsh Dan
30-10-06, 06:01 PM
IIRC an XBOX is about 100 watts on startup then a bit less once its running. If you use the basic spec output cable it has phono connectors on it for audio output.

I strongly urge you to look into 'modifying' your xbox and running XBMC :thumb:.

And yes matt, the centre vents always blow cold.
Lucky Luke!
30-10-06, 06:27 PM
Why not be totally new and use an x box 360 mated to a 26" HD TV in a boot build?
rm7745
30-10-06, 07:06 PM
when i connected my ps2 to my stereo i bought an adapter which fed the sound into the cd changer input, about ?10, mine kenwood by the way if that helps!!
Jack
30-10-06, 07:17 PM
Why not be totally new and use an x box 360 mated to a 26" HD TV in a boot build?
http://www.tomski.com/mrdamian/tim.jpg
rednova
30-10-06, 09:42 PM
IIRC an XBOX is about 100 watts on startup then a bit less once its running. If you use the basic spec output cable it has phono connectors on it for audio output.

I strongly urge you to look into 'modifying' your xbox and running XBMC :thumb:.

And yes matt, the centre vents always blow cold.

whats xbmc? ive been looking into this for a while now. any wip pics?

Phil
Welsh Dan
31-10-06, 12:04 AM
XBMC = xbox media center. Its based on mplayer so plays pretty much anything, and has a really nice UI, and is skinnable.

Excuse the shoddy pics lol:
http://www.xen0phobiak.f2s.com/novaload/xbmc/xbmc1.jpg
http://www.xen0phobiak.f2s.com/novaload/xbmc/xbmc2.jpg
http://www.xen0phobiak.f2s.com/novaload/xbmc/xbmc3.jpg
http://www.xen0phobiak.f2s.com/novaload/xbmc/xbmc4.jpg
hendrix
31-10-06, 09:10 AM
i guess i need to get my xbox chipped then before I can get that program??
Welsh Dan
31-10-06, 10:08 AM
Yeah, unless you're lucky enough to have one that softmods (older ones). Once its been chipped though you can swap the 8gig hdd for a much larger one and stick loads of media on there. PM me if you need any help.
Matt2107
31-10-06, 12:05 PM
Why not be totally new and use an x box 360 mated to a 26" HD TV in a boot build?

You can pick a second hand xbox up for ?20 now.
I haven't seen 360's cheaper than around ?200.
Another ?400??? for the screen?

Plus this has been done already now too.
Matt2107
31-10-06, 12:09 PM
nope cold air only bud - try it!!!:D

Phil

lol look like a right knob head now.

This is my third nova... !!!
L14MNP
31-10-06, 01:25 PM
I run XBMC on my XboX and it really is a great mod to do, coupled with the 46gig (?) hdd it makes it very versatile - oh and xmbmc with its interchangable skins looks trick as fcuk too lol
Lucky Luke!
31-10-06, 06:06 PM
I reckon for inspiration you should look at the JL audio mini V2 check where there screen is!