R34 Gtt Factory Audio/tv Translation And Mods

[Wacky Dee]

got an R34 GTT last week and it has that litle pop-out TV screen where most people have the 3 guages instead. It also has a CD player with a joystick connected to the TV so you control the cd player using the joystick and TV..

It's a neat unit and plays standard CDs but all the buttons have japanese writing on them (except the 2 that say 'cd' and 'tv') - does anyone have the translation for this factory audio system?

Also I'd like to know if it's possible to replace the standard tape-deck unit (the one sitting on the bottom, closest to the shifter) with an after-market one and have it connected to the rest of the system ie. be able to control it with the joystick and TV system that's in the car? Strathfield told me they'd have to completely disconnect the cd player (with the joystick) and the TV if they were to install an aftermarket cd player instead of the tape-deck.

Anyone know if there's a compatible aftermarket (ipod compatible) cd/mp3 player that works with the factory TV/Joystick (or atleast the TV) as I'd like to keep the TV???

Edited May 6, 2008 by Delta Force

[SKY 34]

you have to replace the screen.... they have different signal sent through, the screen won't be able to read if you get a player here..

[Wacky Dee]

you talking about audio or video? I'm not looking to install an aftermarket dvd player, just a cd/mp3 ie. audio player..

[Chris Rogers]

ring me. 0407-102-839 (9a-5p). what you are thinking is DEFINITELY possible. this system is VERY similar to what is in the later series cars.

[Wacky Dee]

can you post your suggestions/thoughts here? You're in Brissy so there's no way I can get up there anyway ... besides, your advice in written form may help more than just me

By the way, I still haven't found a translation for all the buttons with jap writing on them ..anyone seen it? I've seen someone here mention that there was a trasnlation done once but I can't find that thread.

[Chris Rogers]

ok-

unit can be replaced- it needs a AUX IN to retain the TV - there is a fair bit of fiddling and a custom lead to make the two work. from there its not a probelm. to be honest I would leave SCR out of it and find someone that can actually make it work. where are you?

I can suggest a few places that CAN do what you ask.

in regard to the translation of the menus - there is a russian hack version running around but this is for the later cars.

[Wacky Dee]

I'm in sydney ... can FHRX do this as they seem to have a good rep. But to be honest I'm not sure if any reputable audio pro would bother with this stuff as I don't want to spent to much money ($350 tops incl. a decent mp3 player with ipod support)

The factory cd player unit (not the tape deck) has aux-in on the front panel so it's easy to connect an ipod, the only problem is the ipod isn't being charged .. so if I get a ciggy lighters charger for the ipod I'm set but then I've got 2 messy wires hanging around.

What's this about russian hack? Hm I think I better take a photo of the stuff I'm talking about ...

Edited May 7, 2008 by Delta Force

[Chris Rogers]

just ring me- its a LOT easier.

[beemer395]

I'm in sydney ... can FHRX do this as they seem to have a good rep. But to be honest I'm not sure if any reputable audio pro would bother with this stuff as I don't want to spent to much money ($350 tops incl. a decent mp3 player with ipod support)

The factory cd player unit (not the tape deck) has aux-in on the front panel so it's easy to connect an ipod, the only problem is the ipod isn't being charged .. so if I get a ciggy lighters charger for the ipod I'm set but then I've got 2 messy wires hanging around.

What's this about russian hack? Hm I think I better take a photo of the stuff I'm talking about ...

How do you get the factory cd player to play ipods??? i mean ive seen the jack but where is the button to get it onto aux mode??? so the ipod can be played throught the speakers??

[Chris Rogers]

its on th eTV menu. have a fiddle until you find the AUX in menu.