Video Integration into 2007 Escalade

[zeetree]

I'm in for the fix as well! This is great info so far - but we are missing a number of pieces.

1) How would one find a supply of these plug-ins?

2) What are the programming directions for adding the auxilary input?

3) How does the auxilary output work? (the pictures have only input connectors)

4) Does the programming or re-programming have any consequences for other features (either negative like the lockpick has or positive like the nav settings)?

5) Is your mod for the Nav and DVD while driving the same as the ones already discussed in these forums?

6) Are you an installer for setups like this and if so where are you located and how do we get a hold of you?

Thanks for letting us know! Once again - we really appreciate the information. Great stuff!

[zeetree]

Just found a new interface kit for a set of audio inputs to supposedly work through any 07 system. The name brand is Nucleus and the company is called Logjam Electronics - neither of which I have heard of before.

Neucleus NC-X2iLAN 2006-2007 GM-to-iPod® Interface w/Auxiliary Input

This must come with programming means as well as the harness - plus has the charger for an iPod. Any thoughts or early adopters? I'm tempted to give it a shot. On my 03 DeVille I put in a USASpec brand harness and adaptor that was similarly sized and it worked like an absolute charm - really shined.

[yourgmsolutions]

Originally Posted by zeetree

Just found a new interface kit for a set of audio inputs to supposedly work through any 07 system. The name brand is Nucleus and the company is called Logjam Electronics - neither of which I have heard of before.

Neucleus NC-X2iLAN 2006-2007 GM-to-iPod® Interface w/Auxiliary Input

This must come with programming means as well as the harness - plus has the charger for an iPod. Any thoughts or early adopters? I'm tempted to give it a shot. On my 03 DeVille I put in a USASpec brand harness and adaptor that was similarly sized and it worked like an absolute charm - really shined.

I've used Neucleus product before. works good. they also made me one for XLR. back in murch i think i posted some photos of that install on xlr.com forum. basicaly, it manipulates with you xm. you'll loose preset 1 on your radio. it will become kind of like a toggle switch between XM - iPod - Aux. did not have a chance to try it on 07 escalade. they were out of stock at that time. but remember. all 2007 GM Radios are indentical, works the same, exept cadillac line. so give it a try. install is very simple. xm tuner should be right behined the glove box. if any problems let me know, I know all tech guys fron Neucleus .at this time I'm testing some other brand right now. to see witch one works better. here is the link

Welcome to SMART PARK Automotive Technologies

if you still decide to go with Neucleus, let me know. I can get you a lot better price then logjam, or what ever they are

[yourgmsolutions]

Originally Posted by zeetree

I'm in for the fix as well! This is great info so far - but we are missing a number of pieces.

1) How would one find a supply of these plug-ins?

2) What are the programming directions for adding the auxilary input?

3) How does the auxilary output work? (the pictures have only input connectors)

4) Does the programming or re-programming have any consequences for other features (either negative like the lockpick has or positive like the nav settings)?

5) Is your mod for the Nav and DVD while driving the same as the ones already discussed in these forums?

6) Are you an installer for setups like this and if so where are you located and how do we get a hold of you?

Thanks for letting us know! Once again - we really appreciate the information. Great stuff!

ok, this is how it works

1. like i said earlier, I can get those plugs for $20 I think it's not that bad
gives you audio/video in and out

2. Programming directions. I'll postem in the nex couple days. but unfortunately, has to be done at the dealership.does not have to be cadillac. any gm dealership can do it. try talk to technicians direct. give them $20-$40 and they will be happy to do it.
this is how it works:
I. they connect their tech2 tool to your car (candi module has to be attached, they know what it is)
II. download into tech2 info from your vehicle
III. after that connect tech2 into their PC and select replace and reprogramm ECU module. and then select radio type. for the nav radios this option called SUPER NAV Radio or for non Nav radios, I think it's dual CD/DVD or something like that.
IV then on the radio settings they select all vehicle options again that you currently have. and then they have to select U42 (rear seat entertainment)
after all selections completed, they need to upload all that info into your vehicle. and that's it.
3. reprogramming has no side effect and does not effect anything in the vehicle.( I do work for almost 15 GM dealers so you can trust me on that) all it does it makes your vehicle think that you've got rear seat entertainment
4. this connectors does not overide video in motion. all it is, gives you audio/video in and out.note: some aftermarket video system generate winning (engine nose). in this case just add ground loop isolator
5. I've tryed so many different video in motion interfaces. and they are not so friendly with Escalade.some problems with audio. escalades comes with 5.1 DTS sounds system. it has something to do with that

[hcvone]

Originally Posted by gm_geek

ok, this is how it works

1. like i said earlier, I can get those plugs for $20 I think it's not that bad
gives you audio/video in and out

2. Programming directions. I'll postem in the nex couple days. but unfortunately, has to be done at the dealership.does not have to be cadillac. any gm dealership can do it. try talk to technicians direct. give them $20-$40 and they will be happy to do it.
this is how it works:
I. they connect their tech2 tool to your car (candi module has to be attached, they know what it is)
II. download into tech2 info from your vehicle
III. after that connect tech2 into their PC and select replace and reprogramm ECU module. and then select radio type. for the nav radios this option called SUPER NAV Radio or for non Nav radios, I think it's dual CD/DVD or something like that.
IV then on the radio settings they select all vehicle options again that you currently have. and then they have to select U42 (rear seat entertainment)
after all selections completed, they need to upload all that info into your vehicle. and that's it.
3. reprogramming has no side effect and does not effect anything in the vehicle.( I do work for almost 15 GM dealers so you can trust me on that) all it does it makes your vehicle think that you've got rear seat entertainment
4. this connectors does not overide video in motion. all it is, gives you audio/video in and out.note: some aftermarket video system generate winning (engine nose). in this case just add ground loop isolator
5. I've tryed so many different video in motion interfaces. and they are not so friendly with Escalade.some problems with audio. escalades comes with 5.1 DTS sounds system. it has something to do with that

Tell me how to get you the $20.00, Paypal or whatever, let me know and thank you

[zeetree]

gm_geek - Thanks so much for the thorough reply. Yes, I am interested in either the Nucleus or SmartPark iConnect. Whichever one is more intuitive would be best I suppose. Please let us know about your results and further information on the iConnect. I would have no problem sourcing either from you.

Ignorantly, when I ordered my 07, I didn't want the dvd screen on the ceiling blocking the rearview mirror, so opted out of the rear seat entertainment system - not realizing that this was the only way to get the supposed "built-in" iPod connectivity. I assumed incorrectly (and was reaffirmed unknowingly by the dealer as well) that the headrest players would integrate into the existing audio system.

Secondly, viewing DVD's while moving is not a big deal for me personally - but unlocking the navigation and onstar keypad is really high on my list. Can you shed any additional light on alternatives to getting this done other than by using the lockpick product?

[jyellowmomo]

Originally Posted by gm_geek

1. like i said earlier, I can get those plugs for $20 I think it's not that bad
gives you audio/video in and out

Please let me know how to get you the money to send me one!

- Jim

[cmac40]

Originally Posted by hcvone

Tell me how to get you the $20.00, Paypal or whatever, let me know and thank you

also let me know how to get money to you maybe you could get those out to us next week thank you very much for all your hard work and tech info

[yourgmsolutions]

ok guys, e-mail me your addresses. and I'll ship those plugs to you.
mark@gmintegration.com

[cmac40]

Originally Posted by gm_geek

ok, this is how it works

1. like i said earlier, I can get those plugs for $20 I think it's not that bad
gives you audio/video in and out

2. Programming directions. I'll postem in the nex couple days. but unfortunately, has to be done at the dealership.does not have to be cadillac. any gm dealership can do it. try talk to technicians direct. give them $20-$40 and they will be happy to do it.
this is how it works:
I. they connect their tech2 tool to your car (candi module has to be attached, they know what it is)
II. download into tech2 info from your vehicle
III. after that connect tech2 into their PC and select replace and reprogramm ECU module. and then select radio type. for the nav radios this option called SUPER NAV Radio or for non Nav radios, I think it's dual CD/DVD or something like that.
IV then on the radio settings they select all vehicle options again that you currently have. and then they have to select U42 (rear seat entertainment)
after all selections completed, they need to upload all that info into your vehicle. and that's it.
3. reprogramming has no side effect and does not effect anything in the vehicle.( I do work for almost 15 GM dealers so you can trust me on that) all it does it makes your vehicle think that you've got rear seat entertainment
4. this connectors does not overide video in motion. all it is, gives you audio/video in and out.note: some aftermarket video system generate winning (engine nose). in this case just add ground loop isolator
5. I've tryed so many different video in motion interfaces. and they are not so friendly with Escalade.some problems with audio. escalades comes with 5.1 DTS sounds system. it has something to do with that

have any one got these plugs fromm gm geek yet as i,m stilling looking to get one my new brain box for the factory headrest will be in this week and it has audio & video out on it as well as a tv tuner so i would like to get this all hooked together so if you have this gm geek i would like to get tell me how much ineed to send you i,m a man of word and always pay what i owe i need this part thank you or if you know where i can get or the part #

[cmac40]

i have now put in my new rev 3 brain box which i ran my video cable to the back of my nav unit waiting on my piece so i can finish that part my question today is which is the best way to run tv antena so i can get reception need info on how to take apart and run if going up side post to front winshield

[jay_jay_n]

i would buy one of those plugs please let me kno if u still have some more

[bartturner]

Looking to integrate video with 07 Esclade but the truck has the rear screen entertainment. Need to tell my installer how to connect my new Vizualogic screens to the existing video system. I want the following behavior to work.

1) Video playing on the Vizualogic head rest monitor DVD to play on the factory rear screen entertainment system.

2) Video playing on the factory rear screen entertainment to also play on the vizualogic.

Any help greatly appreciated!

BTW, purchased the Vizualogic monitors from GM_GEEK. Great price and great service. Thanks Mark!

[yourgmsolutions]

Originally Posted by bartturner

Looking to integrate video with 07 Esclade but the truck has the rear screen entertainment. Need to tell my installer how to connect my new Vizualogic screens to the existing video system. I want the following behavior to work.

1) Video playing on the Vizualogic head rest monitor DVD to play on the factory rear screen entertainment system.

2) Video playing on the factory rear screen entertainment to also play on the vizualogic.

Any help greatly appreciated!

you are going to need
1. video amplifier
2. audio/video switcher. (I use 3 relays and a toggle switch. very simple and dependable) or you can use the one PAC makes it
3. ground loop isolator
4. factory audio/video wiring diagramm

[bartturner]

It would seem the input into the factory system would be the simple one. I thought there was an AUX in in the back seat console between the front seats. Seems you could just solder into this connection with a three way switch. Then you could switch between the three sources. Do I have this right? Would not seem to require any additional hardware besides a switch.

The connection into the output from the factory system is the one I am very confused about. I guess I need to get my hands on the factory audio/video wiring diagram first. Where do I get one? Dealer? Cadillac web site? Expect my installer to have access to one? What is the general location for this connection? I am guessing around the navigation system. So maybe just a wiring diagram of the navigation system would allow my installer to know where to connect?

I am guessing this is where they would use the video amplifier. They would need to amplify the video and audio before input into the VizuaLogic monitors?

Thanks for any help.