5th & 6th Generation (2002-2006 & 2007-2011)Toyota Camry Discussion for years: 2002-2006 & 2007-2011
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Camry Nav system to play Digital video files, via ipod, android, flash drive, etc.
I was wondering if anyone know of a nav/dvd sytem that can play digital video files in any way. If not I would like to figure out a work around. Here are my initial ideas:
1. Some systems have multiple rca video outs to them. I would imagine there would be rca to hdmi converters.
ok so maybe i don't have any really good ideas but thats what this thread is for. Really what I want is a nav system with software that can take video files via usb and play them directly???
I know the Ottonav unit played AVI files. Thats how I use to play my videos but the unit is a piece of crap (or at least both units i got from them where) so I dont have it anymore. Maybe some of the guys on the Ebay Nav thread can answer you.
Holy crap so much tumult amid these stupid look alike versions of the OEM camry nav system. I've been doing some research it looks like most if not all fo them play at least AVI.
So let me summarize what i've seen so far in posts here at toyota nation and youtube reviews.
We have...
1. ottonav (looks like they had two versions, one sold out)
2. eonon (which it seems from youtube videos that only the latino population has bought these, and has mixed reviews, but for sure a windows xp looking ipod interface)
3. Aurion (our australian buddy, tops the charts at about 550, comes with a useless digital tv feature for us herein the states, but otherwise seems like one of the better units seeing as it comes with a built in gps and our very own set of AUSTRALIAN MAPS!!! hoorah)
4.Erisin (the chinese version that was easily the cheapest in the 200's)- However hey lets face it this is a toyota site, the chinese are no japanese. It doesn't feel right spending in the 200s for a dvd/nav system, heck i barealy feel comfortable going with the ottonav or eonon which are both in the 300s.
Plz if anyone has any other options to add to the list post because i'm doing a thorough comparison of all of them.
I'm calling all the manufacturers tomorrow to see which ones meet my chriteria, here is what i want:
a. Compatibility with the steering wheel controls
b. Ability to play some sort of video format (avi, mpeg, .mov) so i can slip a 32G sd card adn watch dexture at my leasure.
c. Lit hardward (meaning alluminations surrounding buttons at night)
d. video out (most likely rca)
e. respectable processor at its core (aurion mentions samsung, i can respect something like that)
These are my demands, i will report back tomorrow with answers, any USER/OWNER of this or somethign different feel free to enlighten us all.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/07-11-Toyota...ht_4419wt_1037
Looks like this is the ottonav second option, this one looks great, has pretty much all i want, plays 3 video formats, decent lighting at night. Only problem is i feel like i'm paying 100 bucks extra for this stupid digital tv setup, what with the antena and extra software, just to have static.... Plus this is made somewhere in europe try and get customer help on this puppy i'm sure....
Well I literally read the ENTIRE Ebay post.... Wow exausting and almost a waste of my time. Lol So here is the Map of the thread in case anyone wants to skip reading it.
pages 1-15 Complete and utter waste of time, some "coststar" chinese dude sold his product to american buyers
29 they all realize coststar is gone and there products are without support
38 links to maps you can download onto sd card
Basically what i grasped is ALL of these OEM look alikes are made in China. eonon and erison are the two lead competitors. The general consensus seems like erison is better. Erison is bigger, it seems better put together. And with less glitches. I may just give the erison a go but sounds like a lot of work.
I didn't read everything in the thread, but I went with the Erisin after also getting the impression it was the one to buy. It certainly isn't without it's quirks, but it does everything I want to do. If I could figure out how to remove some of the inputs from the "mode" rotation and get it to not mute when I touch a button in nav it would be a lot better. My only other gripe is that it seems to completely cold start every time you start the car so GPS fix can take a minute or two. Oh and lastly inconsistent volume across the different inputs is kind of annoying, and there's no way to adjust it per source like the stock radio did.
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-Mike
2009 Camry LE - Erisin Nav, K&N drop in, SE grille, LEDs, Gentex homelink mirror, blacked out emblems, CCFL trunk lighting, HIDs, amber fogs
Last edited by Big Wheezy; 10-05-2011 at 06:25 AM.
You can try the FlyAudio navigation, but its price is fairly high compared to other units here. However, it is very similar to the OEM Camry navigation (button, colors,...). The unit satisfies a, b, c, and d. It accept 2 inputs: 30-pin iPod connectors and USB. Besides, you can plug the iPod-to-USB to have another USB port. It can also read/play a SD card, but you may save this slot for your GPS though I haven't tried using large SD card: music files + GPS software. For e, I know it has 2 CPUs: one for GPS and another one for multimedia.
__________________ 2008 Toyota Camry LE I4 - Modifications as if they come with the car.
- TRD wheels, TRD suspensions
- OEM replica navigation with iGo/Tomtom/...
- Folding LED signal side mirrors with JDM control switch
- HID retrofit headlights with S2000 projectors and Denso ballasts, fog lights
This to me is the best one. I emailed the manufacture Advent they told me I could not buy one from them but a local toyota dealership could install one for me.
The ADCMobie.com site I posted emailed be back and said they'd sell it to me for $1,000 plus shipping and paypal fees.
I didn't call the dealership to see how much that would be , but I have heard others say it's around 5k.
If you watch the videos though, this one looks the most legit to me. No cartoony look and slow 3d cube lagging turning animations.
The erisin HU is top notch I would have to say...it does everything you'd need a HU to do. My only warning to you is the sound quality. If you have stock sound system then go for it, if you have jbl and actually care about sound then it is a downgrade and I wouldnt recommend. That is LITERALLY the ONLY thing I found wrong with the erisin unit. It also agrees with your little checklist as well.
Ya If i wanted to spend 1k i would go with pioneer's high end stuff and leave toyotas 5,000 OEM unit to itself. But I've never had a dvd unit in my car. I'm very much into sound and am investing in new speakers all around infinity, and two 12" subs in custom made fiberglass enclosures.
I'll let ya all know how it goes, but i'm excited regardless, should be fun.
Anyone wired the Erisin into aftermarket components (speakers and amp), is it difficult? I'm sure splicing is involved, but beyond that....
Should be very easy, the Erisin comes with low level (RCA) outputs that you can plug right into it and it has a sort of "adapter" harness between it and the OEM harness that you could tap into for all the speaker level connections. Typically if I were to do something of that sort I'd put male and female connectors into the speaker leads such that if you ever removed the amps you could hook them back up direct and use the head unit alone to power the speakers. As much room as is in the center console on these cars I'm contemplating finding a smallish 4 channel amp to stick down in there and wire in, it's like a cavern under the shifter and lower storage bin.
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-Mike
2009 Camry LE - Erisin Nav, K&N drop in, SE grille, LEDs, Gentex homelink mirror, blacked out emblems, CCFL trunk lighting, HIDs, amber fogs
The Following User Says Thank You to Big Wheezy For This Useful Post:
Should be very easy, the Erisin comes with low level (RCA) outputs that you can plug right into it and it has a sort of "adapter" harness between it and the OEM harness that you could tap into for all the speaker level connections. Typically if I were to do something of that sort I'd put male and female connectors into the speaker leads such that if you ever removed the amps you could hook them back up direct and use the head unit alone to power the speakers. As much room as is in the center console on these cars I'm contemplating finding a smallish 4 channel amp to stick down in there and wire in, it's like a cavern under the shifter and lower storage bin.
I figured as much, and I've got plenty of experience wiring car stereos, so I'm not that concerned, but wanted to be prepared.
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