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4por4

Member Since: 14 May 2011
Location: Arizona
Posts: 170

LR2 reverse / backup camera on OEM navi screen

Hey everyone!

So I had some free time to make a video (short) from my LR2 showing how the GVIF works for the back up / reverse camera and also how it switches inputs.
This was a super easy install with results that are awesome.

You must have the OEM screen on a navigation section in order for the GVIF to switch video sources. Once vehicle gets put in reverse, via a 12 volt wire the GVIF switches the screen to the reverse / backup camera. Fantastic!

I also have a toggle switch to change through the different inputs. I only have one active right now, but working on a Digital TV tuner. I have it converted to 12 volt power supply but I just haven't installed it yet.

More videos to come...

Let me know what you think

LR2 GVIF test Cuatro Por Cuatro

30th Jul 2011 8:51 pm

Whittler

Member Since: 10 Mar 2011
Location: Dorset
Posts: 41

2007 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Manual Sumatra Black

Very neat trick, I like it

However I'm not familiar with the GVIF device! Is it one of these?

http://gsmserver.com/shop/car/gvif_interfa...gf08tw.php

cheers - Andy

30th Jul 2011 9:03 pm

4por4

Member Since: 14 May 2011
Location: Arizona
Posts: 170

Whittler wrote:
Very neat trick, I like it

However I'm not familiar with the GVIF device! Is it one of these?

http://gsmserver.com/shop/car/gvif_interfa...gf08tw.php

cheers - Andy

Indeed!

Although be careful if you decide to order it because the LR2 / freelancer II uses a total different video cable than the Discovery / LR3-LR4 and so on.

I purchased mine for a third party but I got the correct video cable from a seller here in the US.
He was great at giving me advice and help to set it up correctly. Send me a pm if anyone need his info. Cuatro Por Cuatro

30th Jul 2011 9:23 pm

Whittler

Member Since: 10 Mar 2011
Location: Dorset
Posts: 41

You have PM

30th Jul 2011 9:33 pm

4por4

Member Since: 14 May 2011
Location: Arizona
Posts: 170

pm responded

Can't wait to see all the new features I will be adding to the LR2. Cuatro Por Cuatro

31st Jul 2011 1:11 am

lad

Member Since: 26 Nov 2009
Location: Blackburn
Posts: 129

2007 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Manual Santorini Black

What camera did you use and where is it installed at the rear?

31st Jul 2011 6:33 pm

landy19840

Member Since: 13 Mar 2011
Location: Non
Posts: 1817

2007 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Manual Zermatt Silver

like this!! can it be bought in the uk?

31st Jul 2011 6:41 pm

4por4

Member Since: 14 May 2011
Location: Arizona
Posts: 170

lad wrote:
What camera did you use and where is it installed at the rear?

I purchased the camera from a different seller since it was much cheaper. But it can all be bought from the same place as the GVIF.

This is how the camera looks like:

pretty easy install and it replaces one of the plate lights at the rear door. It looks factory

the light output for the plate from the camera is a bit on the weak side, but it works. Cuatro Por Cuatro

1st Aug 2011 2:35 am

4por4

Member Since: 14 May 2011
Location: Arizona
Posts: 170

landy19840 wrote:
like this!! can it be bought in the uk?

I am not sure, the one thing I do know is that the seller here in the US will ship to anywhere in the world!!!!!!

Did I mention he is great with customer service and technical support? I am rarely impressed with service from companies online, but this guy (Tony) did made a difference in my whole purchase and service experience.

Also, I do not own any stock on this company or am affiliated in any way to him, ha ha. Thought I would throw that out now since it "seems" i am helping him sell products.

Let me know if there is any questions i can answer on the install. It is pretty easy to do. Cuatro Por Cuatro

1st Aug 2011 2:39 am

Whittler

Member Since: 10 Mar 2011
Location: Dorset
Posts: 41

In the UK you can buy this kit from HIDS4U.co.uk http://www.hids4u.co.uk/multimedia-video-interface/

I found this by Googling around but one of the DISCO forums gets a good discount from them, unfortunately I don't have the URL to the site with me at work.

cheers - Andrew

1st Aug 2011 1:32 pm

landy19840

Member Since: 13 Mar 2011
Location: Non
Posts: 1817

That's cool, is it the disco 3 one?? I am not to worried about the reversing camera. Just want to be able to watch films from my iPhone! Oh and a tv tuner would be cool

1st Aug 2011 2:29 pm

Whittler

Member Since: 10 Mar 2011
Location: Dorset
Posts: 41

It is the one advertised on our home page.

And here is the thread http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic49789-210.html

I tried the discount code and it still works

1st Aug 2011 2:55 pm

4por4

Member Since: 14 May 2011
Location: Arizona
Posts: 170

Glad there is solutions closer to all of you

Again, make sure you get the correct video cable for the unit.
Any questions just let me know Cuatro Por Cuatro

2nd Aug 2011 3:17 am

Whittler

Member Since: 10 Mar 2011
Location: Dorset
Posts: 41

I emailed HIDS4U yesterday, here is their response

Quote:
Hi Andy,

Many thanks for your enquiry. Unfortunately at the moment none of the GVIF interfaces we do are suitable for the Freelander due to their connections, this is something we are looking into and I am hopeful that we will have a unit suitable in the not too distant future.

I hope this helps, sorry we couldn't help on this occasion, please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any other questions or comments.

Kind Regards
Hannah Mills
HIDs4U
Unit 4, Hollybrook Industrial Estate, Hollybrook Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 6RB
Tel: 0844 884 2600

As 4Por4 says it's the cabling that seems to be the issue for us in the UK. Although it could be possible to source the cables from 4Por4's contact in the US...

2nd Aug 2011 10:04 am

4por4

Member Since: 14 May 2011
Location: Arizona
Posts: 170

Sorry to hear that.
Luckily there is a solution

I am going to post the link to the seller here in the US, hoping I am not breaking any rules of the forum.

http://www.navvideo.com/navvideo-models-nv_gvif_lr.asp

If you order from him, you must email him first and tell him that you have a freelancer II or LR2 so he can send you the correct video cable.

Cheers! Cuatro Por Cuatro

2nd Aug 2011 1:18 pm

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