richard22
Member Since: 27 Jan 2016
Location: Spalding
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Finally ordered a replacement multi CD head unit for my 55 HSE. When I fit it, I was also thinking about trying the RR nav screen mod (putting a switch in the middle wire), but not sure I'm up to soldering and the brightness fix thou 
I've seen several references to a 'hidden menu' on the Nav Screen, and even some pictures, but can't find any info about how to bring it, what it does etc.?
Do you need a code reader, or is it just a case of pressing different button combinations somewhere?
Thanks for any help. Richard 
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 19th Dec 2017 1:11 pm |
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Pete K
Member Since: 15 Jan 2016
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you don't need anything special for the hidden menu. It's not that exciting though.
The brightness mod isn't for the faint hearted.
You need a reverse camera and
someone with an IID tool for starters
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| 19th Dec 2017 1:41 pm |
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richard22
Member Since: 27 Jan 2016
Location: Spalding
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Thanks. That's what I thought. I never use the SatNav as it so out of date (and I have a TomTom), and the 4x4 info is pointless on the road, so figured seeing the radio or something would be more useful.
I'm hoping the brightness will be OK, but if not guess it will go back to the original D3 configuration... Richard
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| 19th Dec 2017 2:04 pm |
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kajtzu
Member Since: 11 Aug 2017
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About the only thing 4x4 info is good for on normal roads is if you're lowering or raising the vehicle. It'll show up in the right corner as "lowering" or "off-road" or "access". Also you'll see whether you've got any of the terrain programs on. As you said, mostly useless - beyond looking cool if the GUI from 2005 can still be thought of being that, of course 
I skipped the RR mod part. It didn't seem interesting enough and there were enough caveats that I just thought I'd be better off without it.
The hidden menu is similar, if you have been there once it really isn't a place you'd frequent very often. 
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| 19th Dec 2017 2:27 pm |
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richard22
Member Since: 27 Jan 2016
Location: Spalding
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I may be getting carried away reading the various posts on here, but if you implement the RR screen mod, it looks to be fairly straight forward to add a reversing camera provided you get an NTSC camera?
https://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/sat-nav-rev...ing+camera
However, before I get too carried away, am I right in thinking that even if I get everything wired in properly and use the RR screen mode, I would still need someone with a diagnostic to enable it?
Also, where do people who've added cameras tend to mount them? Would be good to see the top of the towball for reversing onto trailers... Richard
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| 19th Dec 2017 2:29 pm |
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Pete K
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yes you really need someone with a diagnostic tool. But I'm sure you will bump into one some day.
usually fit them above the number plate for reversing
but for towball hook up, in the bumper I think.
If you aren't under pressure when hooking up the towbar you can go into the hidden menu, (which takes about 5 seconds with practice) and see a nice picture.
It's not for everyday reversing, but would be good for tow hook up.
All you need is a camera £11
Farak adaptor £7
and time to run the cables in !
If I were you I would get 2 off of the above, as it takes time putting the cables in.
No diag tool, no RR switch mod, required. Just 5 seconds of pain getting into the hidden menu, which will easily save you 5 seconds getting the tow hook better alligned
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| 19th Dec 2017 7:18 pm |
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Pete K
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duplicate
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| 19th Dec 2017 7:18 pm |
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peter.green
Member Since: 26 Aug 2015
Location: South killingholme Lincolnshire
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I'm from the other place RRS can you use the camera mod for a camera fitted to the tin tent  Land Rovers don't leak they just mark there spot
1973 Land Rover Series 3 110 safari Gone but not forgotten
1990 Discovery 200Tdi Gone thank god
1996 Discovery 300Tdi sadly missed (still going strong but not with me)
2003 Discovery TD5 Gone to LR heaven
2004 Discovery TD5 Gone to Aberdeen hope it likes it there
2005 RRS HSE Rimini Red (my Disco 3 in a posh frock)
Think I see a pattern here
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| 19th Dec 2017 7:32 pm |
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Pete K
Member Since: 15 Jan 2016
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presumably yes.
I'm not an expert, But there are wifi transmitters. (either back to the car or your phone) on ebay.
which are worth a look
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| 19th Dec 2017 7:53 pm |
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kajtzu
Member Since: 11 Aug 2017
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richard22 wrote:
Also, where do people who've added cameras tend to mount them? Would be good to see the top of the towball for reversing onto trailers...
Here is a really nice write up someone once did on this forum. It might be useful. He didn’t use RRS mode but a GVIF box.
http://media.disco3.co.uk/gallery/albums/u...lation.pdf
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| 19th Dec 2017 8:09 pm |
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peter.green
Member Since: 26 Aug 2015
Location: South killingholme Lincolnshire
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Pete K wrote:presumably yes.
I'm not an expert, But there are wifi transmitters. (either back to the car or your phone) on ebay.
which are worth a look
Mines already hard wired on the tin tent from my old D2 plus tried the wireless ones and they are  picked up other cars signal if they had a w/less camera. Land Rovers don't leak they just mark there spot
1973 Land Rover Series 3 110 safari Gone but not forgotten
1990 Discovery 200Tdi Gone thank god
1996 Discovery 300Tdi sadly missed (still going strong but not with me)
2003 Discovery TD5 Gone to LR heaven
2004 Discovery TD5 Gone to Aberdeen hope it likes it there
2005 RRS HSE Rimini Red (my Disco 3 in a posh frock)
Think I see a pattern here
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| 19th Dec 2017 8:26 pm |
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peter.green
Member Since: 26 Aug 2015
Location: South killingholme Lincolnshire
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@ Pete K Cheers for that  now to find the distrutions the enable the camera tin tent cameras takes it's power from the side lights always tow with them on Land Rovers don't leak they just mark there spot
1973 Land Rover Series 3 110 safari Gone but not forgotten
1990 Discovery 200Tdi Gone thank god
1996 Discovery 300Tdi sadly missed (still going strong but not with me)
2003 Discovery TD5 Gone to LR heaven
2004 Discovery TD5 Gone to Aberdeen hope it likes it there
2005 RRS HSE Rimini Red (my Disco 3 in a posh frock)
Think I see a pattern here
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| 20th Dec 2017 9:04 am |
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Pete K
Member Since: 15 Jan 2016
Location: GL
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well as you are only going to use it when towing.
What you do is...
Hold your finger on the top line of the display for 3 seconds. (in the middle)
Then hold the left button (nav hard key) for 3 seconds
Up pops a keypad.
Enter 753 and press OK
Select Video Inputs test.
You now get a FULL picture from the camera
You can change the video format & aspect ratio.
This is good for you as
1) you get the full picture (not one with bits cut off)
2) It works when travelling forwards. (as well as backwards)
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| 20th Dec 2017 1:17 pm |
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