12v freeview

Post by **andygti39** » 28 Jun 2007, 16:56

i just bought myself freeview for my van, the kit comes with everything you need ( 12v freeview box, remote, magmount aerial and all wiring)
http://cpc.farnell.com/jsp/search/brows ... tid=593883

i've not wired it in yet but will report back when i have to let you know how good it is, not a bad price though

Post by **ringo** » 28 Jun 2007, 18:21

Looks just the ticket - please keep us updated with how good it is - i might have meself one these!

Ringo

Post by **andygti39** » 29 Jun 2007, 13:20

ringo wrote:Looks just the ticket - please keep us updated with how good it is - i might have meself one these!

Ringo

will do, just need to get my rooflining up then i can reconnect my screen

Post by **woodman** » 01 Jul 2007, 10:32

Me too. I'm new on here by the way. First post, found site via brickyard. I have put a dropdown 12v monitor in mine. would like to hook up freeview if poss. Am I right in thinking that the freeview box will generate the picture and a monitor will display. What I mean is does it have to go through a TV or is a standard monitor ok? Plays DVDS?PS2 fine.

Cheers.

Woodman.

Post by **andygti39** » 01 Jul 2007, 17:19

my set up is a 12v drop down screen and a sony dvd player/head unit so this 12v freeview is perfect for my set up and sounds like it would be ok for yours

Post by **woodman** » 01 Jul 2007, 18:57

Cool. I got mine off the bay "Eonon" or something like that from Hong Kong. Have you wired it up yet? Whats it like if ya have?

Cheers.

Post by **andygti39** » 02 Jul 2007, 11:40

mine's not in yet, still waiting on rooflining clips from vw

Post by **MINI_BUS** » 02 Jul 2007, 14:39

i have that freeview boxs works gd guys nice magnetic aerial came with mine

Post by **woodman** » 02 Jul 2007, 17:01

Hi mini_bus, Can you tell me is yours wired to a monitor or a tv? and can you pick up all the freeview channels with the rig/is the picture clear?

My concerns are; that my monitor is just a "monitor" and not a TV, but I have this idea in my head that the freeview box generates the picture and the monitor displays, if that makes sense? So would like someone to confirm that they too have the freeview box running through the monitor?

Post by **MINI_BUS** » 02 Jul 2007, 17:03

got to veba monitors in headrest

Post by **woodman** » 02 Jul 2007, 18:18

Cool. I think I'll chance it!

Post by **steve-my-ride** » 04 Jul 2007, 22:19

a cheap way of getting freeview for your van is to buy a durabrand box from asda its a tiny little silver box it comes with a mains adapter you need to cut the end off and attach a cigarette lighter plug to it, which you can buy from car spares shop or maplins . then you need to buy a scart to phono lead which is a scart lead with three plugs on the end white red and yellow which then go into your inputs on your screen monitor or tv. oh and you need a wideband tv aerial. if you need any help or advice you can phone me on 07968769366 cheers steve

Post by **kevtherev** » 04 Jul 2007, 22:35

is this what you mean steve?

[img:400:300]http://i24.ebayimg.com/01/i/000/a7/7c/f8e5_1.JPG[/img]

I've heard they are very good

Post by **Mocki** » 05 Jul 2007, 07:48

ive got the asda on in mine, the only one i could find that works on 12v with a low enough current draw to be viable. works ok, but the digital service isnt up to scratch yet, when they up the power it will be ok......

i didnt pi$$ about with wideband antennas tho, i got one of these
[img:200:200]http://i6.ebayimg.com/07/i/000/a0/e4/3379_2.JPG[/img] for £19 and took it out of its casees, so its small enough, and away you go....

Post by **ringo** » 05 Jul 2007, 09:53

Where did you get that ariel from Steve ? Im interested....

Ringo