"Peter Bell" > wrote in message
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> "Russell Fray" > wrote:
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> > I would also like to plug a dvd player / ps2 in to the navigation unit
> > to utilise the screen, and stick a couple of extra screens in the rear
> > headrests for rear passengers - does anyone know if that's possible?
>
> It certainly is - I haven't done it on my car, but I know people who
> have done this to RS4 and RS6.
>
> > Does anybody know if there is a way to activate the TV display so it
> > will work whilst driving? Most other cars with this option seem to
> > have some kind of "hack" that will allow it.
>
> Yes - you disconnect the 'GALA' wire going in to the back of the head
> unit. You can even put a switch in the line so that the GALA function
> can be enabled when you are listening to radio/cd. Do a google search -
> there are a number of sites with the details. Don't be fooled into
> purchasing a 'convertor' to do this - they don't do any more than
> isolating the GALA signal.
>
> > Also one last question if anyone knows - does the navi unit have an
> > aux-in so I can plug an MP3 player in to it?
>
> Yes - there are two aux inputs which can be used for video, or just
> audio (selected from the TV mode). However, if you want mp3 player, but
> aren't worried about losing CD, you could do what I've done and replace
> the CD changer with a PhatBox - it integrates well, using the CD
> changer controls on your head unit to control the song selection and
> playback. I understand that PhatBox is now available from Audi dealers
> in the UK - I purchased mine from the US a year ago.
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> Peter Bell (Note Spamtrap - To reply, replace 'invalid' with
'bellfamily')

Do you know of anywhere on-line to purchase a PhatBox. I assume that is what
you did.

TIA

Richard