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Reverse cam without entering the diagnostics menu?
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holm.dk
 


Member Since: 10 Mar 2013
Location: Esbjerg
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Denmark 2010 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 HSE Auto BournvilleDiscovery 4
Reverse cam without entering the diagnostics menu?

Hi all!

First post here... Thumbs Up

I bet this question has been asked hundreds of times before, but I can't seem to find the answer...
Here's my question:

I would like to add a reverse cam to my 2006 D3 TDV6 HSE by plugging in an SMB to RCA cable in the back of the touch screen. The downside is - as far as i know - that you'll have to enter the camera through the diagnostics menu every time you want to use it.
Is there any way you can make the screen switch to the camera view automatically when reverse is selected? (without entering the diagnostics menu).
Or is the only way to do this by buying the (more expensive) GVIF box?

HELP! Bow down


Greetings from Denmark,
Niels  
Post #11143978th Jun 2013 12:23 pm
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parrafin23
 


Member Since: 04 Dec 2011
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Norway 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 Commercial Auto Java BlackDiscovery 3

Howdy Niels.. You are right. there are 2 ways of doin this.. eighter by the expensive gvif unit or you can make the satnav run Range Rover Software.

HAve a look @ this page http://disco3.co.uk/forum/topic94282.html?highlight=satnav+switch

P.  
Post #11144018th Jun 2013 12:38 pm
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yogi972
 


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I went the RR route Thumbs Up  
Post #11144158th Jun 2013 1:13 pm
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holm.dk
 


Member Since: 10 Mar 2013
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Denmark 2010 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 HSE Auto BournvilleDiscovery 4

Thanks a lot! Very quick reply! Thumbs Up Thumbs Up

What exactly is this RR-mode, and am I right saying that you can switch between D3-mode and RR?

And HOW easy is it to do the mod? Smile


Niels  
Post #11144308th Jun 2013 1:58 pm
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parrafin23
 


Member Since: 04 Dec 2011
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Norway 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 Commercial Auto Java BlackDiscovery 3

RR-mode: the satnav runs the operating system with more options for you to play with. It enables the reverse cam function. In RR mode when you select Reverse the satnav shows the reverse cam if fitted automaticly.
Yes, you are right. you can switch between RR and D3 mode. you just need to "reboot" the satnav screen.

How easy it is, depends on the eyes who sees it and the fingers thats goin to do it. And some times the brain has to play a part to it aswell. So it depends on your level of skill and understanding of what you are about to do. I am not an expert on these things, but it was straight forward for me to do.. like a doodle you say?

P.  
Post #11147159th Jun 2013 10:40 am
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wiggs
 


Member Since: 03 Sep 2006
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United Kingdom 2015 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Auto Fuji WhiteDiscovery 4

The camera still needs to be enabled to start with .. It can't switch on what's not there G4 Gone ...but not forgotten  
Post #11147209th Jun 2013 10:48 am
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RicoF
 


Member Since: 13 May 2013
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Malta 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Bonatti GreyDiscovery 3
Reverse-cam and RR mode

Hi all, I am interested in installing a reverse cam to the disco, and ready to do the mods, so I know I need to buy the cable from the forum, install tailgate cam, run cable through vehicle and hook up everything. Then I need to install the switch in the sat nav screen... (the scary bit), and I also need to get the camera enabled through diagnostics... guess would have to connect a daignostic tool to the D3... what happens when I toggle the switch... does it take long to reboot, or is it a matter of seconds?  
Post #113384620th Jul 2013 8:55 am
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Cam-Tech-Craig
 


Member Since: 24 Feb 2012
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United Kingdom 2015 LR4 3.0 SDV6 Commercial XS Auto Corris GreyLR4

Why fit the switch? Just mod the screen to RR mode, fit the diode fix for brightness and voila Thumbs Up

Mines been done for near a year now and im perfectly happy with it permenently in RR mode Thumbs Up 15.5MY XS in Corris Grey with Black & Almond leather  
Post #113388120th Jul 2013 11:13 am
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Flack
 


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@Cam-Tech-Craig

When you did the diode what was the reversing camera picture like was it to bright or ok.?.

Flack Thumbs Up  
Post #113398420th Jul 2013 5:12 pm
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Chippy
 


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I went down the GVIF route and it works great, even added a second camera to see the tow ball mounted next to the towing electric socket with a switch to change between the two images. Ian a HIDS4U has been really helpful well worth the time and cost in my opinion Thumbs Up  
Post #113410220th Jul 2013 11:08 pm
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yogi972
 


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@flack

I've done the diode mod yonks ago, the reverse cam pic is perfect considering its a £12 eblag special..

Even so at night with hids4u reversing LEDs.

I haven't ran I d3 mode since as I have no need to leave the rr mode  
Post #113410520th Jul 2013 11:33 pm
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JayKay696
 


Member Since: 27 Jul 2013
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South Africa 2007 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Alaska WhiteDiscovery 3

Hi,

Can anyone tell me how the GVIF unit tells the satnav screen to switch to rear camera view. From what i have read in the forum, the trigger to the GVIF is from the reverse light. That would then tell the GVIF to switch over to reverse cam. How does the satnav know that this is happening (satnav is still in d3 mode).
Is the GVIF just a plain automatic switchover unit with several inputs and one output to the satnav and depending on what thrigger is receives, it routes that particular input to the satnav?
Does the GVIF connect to the three open inputs on the back of the satnav screen?

Thanks in advance  
Post #113727128th Jul 2013 4:58 pm
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