NAV and stereo multimedia hack questions...

[rockstar898]

Does anyone know if it is possible to hack the Navigation system screen to play DVD's? I know that the DVD player in the back of the speed6 is proprietary to the DVDmap software supplied with the system, and won't play standard DVD's, but here is what I would like to do - without voiding the warranty on the car, if possible ;-).

I have a Creative Zen Vision 30 GB multimedia player that has over 2,000 mp3's on it, and can play mpg's, avi's, and divx files. So I've converted all of my DVD's to divx and can import about 10 movies to the Zen in conjunction with all of the mp3's. Although I can just use my FM transmitter to send the signal to 88.1,3,5, or 7, it just doesn't sound as good as it would by plugging the device into the stereo directly using the supplied RCA (red/white) cable.

Since I can play both mp3's and videos directly from the media player, I'd like to find a way to connect it directly to both the stereo for music and the Navigation 7" screen for movies. WITHOUT having to break the navigation system or voiding the warranty.

I just bought the 2006 Speed6 with Grand Touring Pkg and Nav yesterday, by trading in my 1998 626, and LOVE the car. Anyone have any ideas?

Much appreciated! J...

 

[DPSpeed]

Does anyone know if it is possible to hack the Navigation system screen to play DVD's? I know that the DVD player in the back of the speed6 is proprietary to the DVDmap software supplied with the system, and won't play standard DVD's, but here is what I would like to do - without voiding the warranty on the car, if possible ;-).

I have a Creative Zen Vision 30 GB multimedia player that has over 2,000 mp3's on it, and can play mpg's, avi's, and divx files. So I've converted all of my DVD's to divx and can import about 10 movies to the Zen in conjunction with all of the mp3's. Although I can just use my FM transmitter to send the signal to 88.1,3,5, or 7, it just doesn't sound as good as it would by plugging the device into the stereo directly using the supplied RCA (red/white) cable.

Since I can play both mp3's and videos directly from the media player, I'd like to find a way to connect it directly to both the stereo for music and the Navigation 7" screen for movies. WITHOUT having to break the navigation system or voiding the warranty.

I just bought the 2006 Speed6 with Grand Touring Pkg and Nav yesterday, by trading in my 1998 626, and LOVE the car. Anyone have any ideas?

Much appreciated! J...

Saw this earlier today, don't know if it would work on the speed but the regular 6 is listed.

http://www.mazdaparts.com/ProductDetail.jsp?LISTID=2B0000-1112606399

 

[Antoine]

TWO new MS6 members in 1 thread (thumb) Welcome guys...Thanks for registering.

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[CHICO2003]

sounds like a pretty sweet setup... any luck with that?

 

[XPLORx4]

TWO new MS6 members in 1 thread (thumb) Welcome guys...Thanks for registering.

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Make that THREE!

I'd like to mod my Nav with DVD video as well. However, I just ordered the RPM iPod audio link, so I don't think I'd need the part indicated in bold below:

Description:
Compleate package for video on your Nav Screen. Rx8 , Mazda 3 and Mazda 6. Includes 1 Avelectronics AV Svideo switcher box $575.00 retail 1 PIE Mazda adapter Maz/PC alp with RCA inputs $109.98 retail 1 Mazda GK3A-V6-590 RCA input extender $126.00 retail 1 PIE 200 watt install wiring kit. $28.95 retail 1 PIE EIP-GLI ground loop RCA $5.95 retail 1 PIE NF-20 amp Noise Filter $12.25 Normally $829.18 Your Price $712.00 as a package only. ! HU must be 9.55 Firmware. !!

 

[genericuser]

man, we've had an ms6 new owner explosion lately.. welcome fellas!

 

[eE jeremy]

I'm new too, i take delivery late march

 

[Er0k]

im planning to get my ms6gt soon too, trading in my 03 protege for it. has anyone tried the dvd nav mod yet???