370Z - 2009 Reversing Camera

Fountainhead

Hi, I think I know. In one place in the install manual for the 2009 370Z Navtool, they say "put the adapter right at the Navi box located behind the drivers seat". Then in another place they say, "Put the adapter right behind the Navi screen". I've seen other members here put it behind the Navi screen and get working results.
I think that may be what they are talking about. If you look behind your seat the narrow channel in the trunk has the amp box (Bose) in my car and to the right of it (looking from the trunk end), you'll see another small box that is the Navi system (hard drive, controller, etc.). Anyway you probably wouldn't get anyone that knows installing, maybe housekeeping answered the email, ha-ha. I've got one ordered and when I install it I'll post back. I'm putting my adapter right behind the screen as per instructions and another poster here.

My_Tampa_Z

FH, Thanks! It's all the conflicting info I've read that keeps me from pulling the trigger on this but I definitely determined ...just want to be sure I buy the right module and install using the easiest method possible. I wouldn't mind doing it myself if I could see someone actually pull the dash apart. I've seen some pics but there's nothing like a video to get a feel for exactly how hard to pull, which wires not to confuse, etc... I look forward to reading about your install.

Are you going to have it come on automatically when you shift into reverse?

Has anyone here installed without removing the screen?

kenhdcgov

Hey there Tampa Z,
I just had my Navi Tool installed yesterday! I got the RGB 2.0. I ordered the Nissan.
Back-up camera from Hong Kong. Loving it. There was a MD installer and he did a good
Job. Next weekend, he will install a DVD player. I will post pics when the job is done.

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DARKSDE

Fountainhead

Hi My_Tampa_Z,

I haven't got any video of my install but what I can say is I took my time and followed the directions in this thread and on the instruction packet that came with the Navtool adapter. This thread and the others linked herein gave very good instructions from the rear fender mounting the camera all the way to the rear of the Navi screen. I have read all the threads here and everyone installs at the screen as is required by Navtool instructions. I suspect there may be a signal loss if you install at the rear box instead of the rear of the Navi screen. Sometimes these add on boxes don't have the high current low impedance drive circuits that the OE equipment does and you may have video signal loss and degradation of signal quality running at the rear box instead of behind the screen. Remember, you're converting a Composite Signal to an RGB *Red Green Blue signal, this may not hold up too well for long distances for the reason I mentioned above. You are welcome to try it I don't think you will harm anything trying that method. I was under a time crunch and followed the instructions to the letter, if I had time I might have tried installing at the box.