Purchasing a Digital TV unit

Scarbs · 22nd March 2009, 19:46

I hope to add a DVT now I have a BM24 that works. Old analogue unit is broken as it was submersed in water!

Has anyone attempted this yet with a cheaper alternative such as?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/portable-car-d...1%7C240%3A1318

A few questions:
Will this connect to a HighLine head unit easily?
Can one mount it in boot and control it from within the vehicle?
How does audio output get connected (is this via the head unit also)? I don't mind using the AV channel!
What's the reception like?
Where does the aerial sit?
How is it powered?
What else does one need to know when connecting a unit such as this?

John, link to eBay no longer works:
http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...51&postcount=2

Thanks,

juzza0 · 22nd March 2009, 20:12

Hi Scarbs,
Yes you can get aftermarket items to work with the standard Hi line set up, you will need an A/V in lead that intercepts the white plug that goes into TV Tuner (these are about £35). You control the new unit via remote control (pointed at an infra red eye you'd have to run from the boot).The DVB box connects to the A/V in lead by RCA's. The picture and sound will then come through as normal on the TV's AV channel. The DVB units will require new 'stick-on' type aerials to be fitted and normally there are two of them on the good tuners, i'd suggest one in the front screen and one on the rear screen for the best diversity. The reception isn't fantastic, but then the BMW Hybrid unit isn't spectacular in the saloons either. Power supply is just like adding an aftermarket DVD player, you just need to pick up a 12v switched feed, 12v constant and ground - all available from the main loom to the BM24/54. As John says, the DVB signal isn't at full strength yet, so no one knows how good its going to get unit the full switchover happens.

I'm currently working with one of my old suppliers to offer some aftermarket DVB tuner kits ready for the 75/ZT. They've currently got a standard twin diversity tuner (2 antennas) that is a pretty good unit (not the cheapest, but one of the better ones) and the second which will be launching in April, should be the Rolls Royce of DVB Tuners, as its a Quad diversity unit (requiring four antenna's) this will allow the best possible picture. I would suggest two antenna in the front screen (one horizontal, one vertical) and the other two in the same configuration in the rear screen. The only problem with this tuner will be the price, it will be about £500, but should be better than the BMW unit and will offer Digital radio too.

Once i get these units tested i'll let you all know my findings.

JohnDotCom · 22nd March 2009, 20:54

Some Alternatives here to look at:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Car-Freeview-D...1%7C240%3A1318

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/A52-New-Portab...3286.m63.l1177

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Car-DVB-T-Rece...1%7C240%3A1318

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/TWIN-2-TUNER-C...1%7C240%3A1318

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/New-ZULEX-Digi...1%7C240%3A1318

Scarbs · 24th March 2009, 06:22

Thanks for your help guys. Really useful info. The deluxe version sounds a bit pricey for me at the moment.

I like the sound of the last one though. I'll request connection info from the seller.

Scarbs · 27th March 2009, 22:05

Might this twin tuner be suitable?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2-TWIN-TUNER-C...1%7C240%3A1318

JohnDotCom · 28th March 2009, 08:23

Might have to get one of those to run some tests.
Haven't tried it to date but it does sound suitable.

Scarbs · 29th March 2009, 09:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnDotCom

Might have to get one of those to run some tests.
Haven't tried it to date but it does sound suitable.

Look forward to the results.

Scarbs · 4th April 2009, 07:32

To keep some of the costs down is it possible to connect multiple aerials to a single unit DVT/DVB? This would need to be done to ensure the best possible reception of course.

22nd March 2009, 19:46	#1
Scarbs Loves to post R75 CDT Connie SE HighLine Saloon Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Plymouth Posts: 333 Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Purchasing a Digital TV unit I hope to add a DVT now I have a BM24 that works. Old analogue unit is broken as it was submersed in water! Has anyone attempted this yet with a cheaper alternative such as? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/portable-car-d...1%7C240%3A1318 A few questions: Will this connect to a HighLine head unit easily? Can one mount it in boot and control it from within the vehicle? How does audio output get connected (is this via the head unit also)? I don't mind using the AV channel! What's the reception like? Where does the aerial sit? How is it powered? What else does one need to know when connecting a unit such as this? John, link to eBay no longer works: http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...51&postcount=2 Thanks, __________________ ~Scarbs~ Tip: always park away from the majority of users in a car park! Last edited by Scarbs; 22nd March 2009 at 19:50..

22nd March 2009, 20:12	#2
juzza0 Mmm Monogram MG ZT-T++ & Rover 75 Connoisseur SE (Workhorse) Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Nottingham Posts: 948 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Hi Scarbs, Yes you can get aftermarket items to work with the standard Hi line set up, you will need an A/V in lead that intercepts the white plug that goes into TV Tuner (these are about £35). You control the new unit via remote control (pointed at an infra red eye you'd have to run from the boot).The DVB box connects to the A/V in lead by RCA's. The picture and sound will then come through as normal on the TV's AV channel. The DVB units will require new 'stick-on' type aerials to be fitted and normally there are two of them on the good tuners, i'd suggest one in the front screen and one on the rear screen for the best diversity. The reception isn't fantastic, but then the BMW Hybrid unit isn't spectacular in the saloons either. Power supply is just like adding an aftermarket DVD player, you just need to pick up a 12v switched feed, 12v constant and ground - all available from the main loom to the BM24/54. As John says, the DVB signal isn't at full strength yet, so no one knows how good its going to get unit the full switchover happens. I'm currently working with one of my old suppliers to offer some aftermarket DVB tuner kits ready for the 75/ZT. They've currently got a standard twin diversity tuner (2 antennas) that is a pretty good unit (not the cheapest, but one of the better ones) and the second which will be launching in April, should be the Rolls Royce of DVB Tuners, as its a Quad diversity unit (requiring four antenna's) this will allow the best possible picture. I would suggest two antenna in the front screen (one horizontal, one vertical) and the other two in the same configuration in the rear screen. The only problem with this tuner will be the price, it will be about £500, but should be better than the BMW unit and will offer Digital radio too. Once i get these units tested i'll let you all know my findings. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Last edited by juzza0; 22nd March 2009 at 20:18..

24th March 2009, 06:22	#4
Scarbs Loves to post R75 CDT Connie SE HighLine Saloon Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Plymouth Posts: 333 Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Thanks for your help guys. Really useful info. The deluxe version sounds a bit pricey for me at the moment. I like the sound of the last one though. I'll request connection info from the seller. __________________ ~Scarbs~ Tip: always park away from the majority of users in a car park!

27th March 2009, 22:05	#5
Scarbs Loves to post R75 CDT Connie SE HighLine Saloon Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Plymouth Posts: 333 Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Might this twin tuner be suitable? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2-TWIN-TUNER-C...1%7C240%3A1318 __________________ ~Scarbs~ Tip: always park away from the majority of users in a car park!

4th April 2009, 07:32	#8
Scarbs Loves to post R75 CDT Connie SE HighLine Saloon Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Plymouth Posts: 333 Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Single tuner with multiple aerials To keep some of the costs down is it possible to connect multiple aerials to a single unit DVT/DVB? This would need to be done to ensure the best possible reception of course. __________________ ~Scarbs~ Tip: always park away from the majority of users in a car park!

22nd March 2009, 20:54	#3
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Some Alternatives here to look at: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Car-Freeview-D...1%7C240%3A1318 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/A52-New-Portab...3286.m63.l1177 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Car-DVB-T-Rece...1%7C240%3A1318 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/TWIN-2-TUNER-C...1%7C240%3A1318 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/New-ZULEX-Digi...1%7C240%3A1318

28th March 2009, 08:23	#6
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Might have to get one of those to run some tests. Haven't tried it to date but it does sound suitable.