2003 Utilize Factory Screen

[DoWnS]

Hi all,

So I have been trolling the threads for about a week now, searching for info on the factory Japanese satnavs.

I am aware that it is not as simple as inserting a DVD into the unit and it automatically changes the language. And I'm not a big fan of pulling the hole screen out and inserting a aftermarket portable gps. I went down that track with my previous car without great success as the unit could not pick up satellites due to being embedded within the dash.

So my question is...has anyone utilized the factory screen in a 2003-2004 model legacy to play movies etc? What connections does the unit have at the rear? Does it have a video in port as per the 2005 screen?

Any help would be much appreciated. I don't want to pull the unit out if there are no usable ports in the back of the unit.

Cheers.

[clintondane]

Check on here, i read a thread a few days ago and there was a guy that has figured a way to install maps onto the unit. can't remember the author or thread name.

[clintondane]

http://www.clubsub.org.nz/forum/index.php/topic,25987.0.html

That's what you're looking for.

[DoWnS]

Yea have seen that. I am thinking of a different route however. I'm not to phased about the gps feature therefore I might utilize the video out plug on the back of the sat nav. Running that to a media player and picking up sound by installing an Anycar link http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-stereos/other/auction-458580852.htm I will run the Anycar cable to the centre console to allow ipod connection and the 3.5mm jack to the media player. I assume I will have to manually switch between them however. What do you guys think??

Where can you get video out cable (yellow composite) from? I can't see one on the dick smith website?