B9004 Media Unit Project

[tatteam]

My B9004 head unit finally got upgraded to a media unit, thanks also to Andy for his usefull help.

Now I can watch TV, DVDs and play MP3s with the aid of a DVB-T tuner, CD changer emulator and a basic relay circuit I build myself.

This is the tuner used

http://www.ebay.co.u...9#ht_6343wt_902

CD changer emulator

http://www.ebay.co.u...9#ht_4590wt_802

The relay circuit I build to changeover from rear view to TV

A switch and 2 USB ports,switch used to turn on TV unit, top USB for MP3 and bottom USB for DVD's

TV screen.

CD changer screen

Note that when playing MP3 files ONLY CD and track numbers are shown and no artist and song name are shown, this is because the B9004 is not capable of showing such info, but I'm quite happy that I have all these features now in my unit.

Sound and picture are SUPERB, didn't aspect it was going to be that clear, the only issue is the safety warning display at the bottom when on TV or DVD mode but not that boring.

Feel free to ask any questions regarding installation should you be interested.

[jedi134]

That's brilliant mate, I want one.....

Does you unit display cd text from normal audio cds

[tatteam]

That's brilliant mate, I want one.....

Does you unit display cd text from normal audio cds

Yes from audio CDs inserted in the unit it can display text such as song name and author but when on multi CD, ie from USB stick, only track and CD numbers are shown.

[tatteam]

I'm posting some pictures to show the installation.

Power to supply circuit taken from rear cigarette lighter socket.

The relay circuit box consists of a 3x3x1 surface box.

All wiring harness is neatly set.

Antennas fit to rear door.

although the reception is very good, these antennas tend to be directional so considering changing them to omni directional roof mounts.

Tuner and cicruit box fitted in rear compartment space.

IR sensor fitted behind rear view mirror.

System booting up.

[yaris781]

Hi

Looks very good.

Do you think your set up would work on the B9010 unit.

Your set looks fantastic

Ash

[tatteam]

Hi

Looks very good.

Do you think your set up would work on the B9010 unit.

Your set looks fantastic

Ash

If not mistaken the difference between the B9004 and B9010 is that the latter has a HDD and a USB input but all rear connections are similar so I believe the setup would work on a B9010, but our friend SHCM on the forum here can advice better.

[yaris781]

Thanks for that. We've got 2 Rav's in mine I've got the Pioneer AVIC-F910BT Nav unit, which does basically everything that you've done on yours so all good there

The mrs' has the B9010 and it's a nightmare 2 keep kids entertained in her Rav I might get back to you if you don't mind for advice if I ever get round to doing it

Thanks again

Ash

[tatteam]

Thanks for that. We've got 2 Rav's in mine I've got the Pioneer AVIC-F910BT Nav unit, which does basically everything that you've done on yours so all good there

The mrs' has the B9010 and it's a nightmare 2 keep kids entertained in her Rav I might get back to you if you don't mind for advice if I ever get round to doing it

Thanks again

Ash

No problem mate, always here ready to help you whenever needed. For sure the kids would love it as mine, I have two as well, always want to watch dvd's when on the ride, the thing is that I have to watch whatever they want to but at least they stay quite and don't argue between themselves.

[yaris781]

Thanks for that. We've got 2 Rav's in mine I've got the Pioneer AVIC-F910BT Nav unit, which does basically everything that you've done on yours so all good there

The mrs' has the B9010 and it's a nightmare 2 keep kids entertained in her Rav I might get back to you if you don't mind for advice if I ever get round to doing it

Thanks again

Ash

No problem mate, always here ready to help you whenever needed. For sure the kids would love it as mine, I have two as well, always want to watch dvd's when on the ride, the thing is that I have to watch whatever they want to but at least they stay quite and don't argue between themselves.

You hit the nail on the head with that

Thanks again

Ash

[shcm]

Nice job James. I'll send you my consultancy fees later ;).

If not mistaken the difference between the B9004 and B9010 is that the latter has a HDD and a USB input but all rear connections are similar so I believe the setup would work on a B9010, but our friend SHCM on the forum here can advice better.

I believe the B9010 is still DVD based. B9017 in the RAV is HDD. I don't have a picture of the rear connectors for the B9010. I'd need at least that to attempt to work out the video (camera) input.