In car TV

ZERO-TO-XC60 · Oct 20th, 2009, 22:35

I've been looking at putting an LCD screen in the XC60 dash when I finally take delivery. I didnt opt for Sat Nav as I dont really have a major use for it as I have a Garmin Nuvi when required.
I've opted for High performance audio with the subs. So I want to try to integrate a screen in the hole in the dash and link to stereo input in the centre console.
Any current owners tried this or have any ideas what size screen would actually fit ? I'd guess 7" LCD but will only know better once I have the XC60 to really start messing around.

Any suggestions or ideas ??? Pictures would be even better !

cheers
Andy

wimorrison · Oct 21st, 2009, 12:07

Andy,

Possible point to watch is that I recall that any TV or similar display had to be out of the drivers vision or disabled automatically when the car is moving.

This was the case a few years ago, the regs may have relaxed since then, but I suggest that you check as if you contravene such regulations then your insurance will be void - even if the TV was not on at the time

(they will say that it was on at the time of any incident and that might be difficult to disprove)

Paul Wildsmith · Oct 21st, 2009, 18:43

I'm sure I read about something similar on this board - may be worth a serach

http://forums.swedespeed.com/zeromain

philgood · Oct 21st, 2009, 19:10

Check this Pioneer Avic F500BT integration with XC60: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pstEYNQO76M

ZERO-TO-XC60 · Oct 21st, 2009, 19:37

Nice one PhilGood - looks quite a neat job.
All, Ill do some reading on the legal side - cheers
Its only an idea - too much time to think of things to do to the motor with the long Volvo leadtime !!!

Andy

Oct 20th, 2009, 22:35	#1
ZERO-TO-XC60 Junior Member Last Online: Jan 5th, 2013 21:59 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: PRESTON	In car TV I've been looking at putting an LCD screen in the XC60 dash when I finally take delivery. I didnt opt for Sat Nav as I dont really have a major use for it as I have a Garmin Nuvi when required. I've opted for High performance audio with the subs. So I want to try to integrate a screen in the hole in the dash and link to stereo input in the centre console. Any current owners tried this or have any ideas what size screen would actually fit ? I'd guess 7" LCD but will only know better once I have the XC60 to really start messing around. Any suggestions or ideas ??? Pictures would be even better ! cheers Andy __________________ Now the proud owner of XC60 D5AWD SE Lux Manual Stone Black / style pack 2 / mantus 18s / tints / performance sound and sub.

Oct 21st, 2009, 18:43	#3
Paul Wildsmith Register Keeper Last Online: Today 13:53 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Bristol	I'm sure I read about something similar on this board - may be worth a serach http://forums.swedespeed.com/zeromain __________________ Paul VOC 90's SPARK

Oct 21st, 2009, 19:37	#5
ZERO-TO-XC60 Junior Member Last Online: Jan 5th, 2013 21:59 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: PRESTON	Nice one PhilGood - looks quite a neat job. All, Ill do some reading on the legal side - cheers Its only an idea - too much time to think of things to do to the motor with the long Volvo leadtime !!! Andy __________________ Now the proud owner of XC60 D5AWD SE Lux Manual Stone Black / style pack 2 / mantus 18s / tints / performance sound and sub.

Oct 21st, 2009, 12:07	#2
wimorrison Grumpy Old Sod Last Online: Dec 14th, 2021 15:39 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hampshire, nee Scotland	Andy, Possible point to watch is that I recall that any TV or similar display had to be out of the drivers vision or disabled automatically when the car is moving. This was the case a few years ago, the regs may have relaxed since then, but I suggest that you check as if you contravene such regulations then your insurance will be void - even if the TV was not on at the time (they will say that it was on at the time of any incident and that might be difficult to disprove)

Oct 21st, 2009, 19:10	#4
philgood New Member Last Online: Jan 10th, 2020 19:11 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: BC	Check this Pioneer Avic F500BT integration with XC60: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pstEYNQO76M

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