Anyone know what the "TV function" option in some of the high-end vehicles is capable of? I see for example bmw offering it with their "prof navigation" option. I'm assuming its more than just a dvd player and you can pick up digital channels 
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"TV Function" option ?
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In-law has an A6 audi. TV comes on when vehicle stationary...SABC channels though...could be quite useful on the N1 North today 
So one can only watch TV when the car is stationary? That reminds me of a favourite top gear qoute:
"It’s like making a hardcore adult film, and then editing it so that it can be shown in British hotels. You just end up with a half hour close up of some bloke’s sweaty face"
"It’s like making a hardcore adult film, and then editing it so that it can be shown in British hotels. You just end up with a half hour close up of some bloke’s sweaty face"
TestMate
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Anyone know what the "TV function" option in some of the high-end vehicles is capable of? I see for example bmw offering it with their "prof navigation" option. I'm assuming its more than just a dvd player and you can pick up digital channels
The TV signal (analogue & digital) is directional...
Notice how you have to 'aligne' the areal or DSTV dish to get decent signal.
The problem is cars are usually mobile...
I have one of those units in my car and it's a good idea gone bad (in SA at least).
The SABC signal strenght is pathetic at best when stationary (at home) let alone when moving. I can hear the audio though.
You can forget about digital chanels as you will need a decoder in the car too.
So, for me, car TV usability = 0.01
thedutchman
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the old old old 7 series, the one that was in the bond movie, that one had a tv already, brilliant car !
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The TV signal (analogue & digital) is directional...
Notice how you have to 'aligne' the areal or DSTV dish to get decent signal.
The problem is cars are usualy mobile...
I have one of those units in my car and it's a good idea gone bad (in SA at least).
The SABC signal strenght is pathetic at best when stationary (at home) let alone when moving. I can hear the audio though.
You can forget about digital chanels as you will need a decoder in the car too.
So, for me, car TV usability = 0.01
Car PC with a TV card should sort that out ?
My friend has one in his GTi, aftermakret JVC radio, it has these 2 square aerials on the top corners of the windscreen... works well in traffic when you driving slow, takes a while to get signal though. The signal is also not very good, but you can see the cricket score and see the ball when the bowler bowls...
dlk001
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Anyone know what the "TV function" option in some of the high-end vehicles is capable of? I see for example bmw offering it with their "prof navigation" option. I'm assuming its more than just a dvd player and you can pick up digital channels
Most of the TV function operate only when vehicle is stationary. However, there are many solutions out there to get around that, e.g. http://www.tv-in-motion.co.uk/
TestMate
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Nope! couse it still uses the same principle.
Only reliable way is to use live TV streaming from the internet
Good luck with the vodacom bill though
One can amplify the TV areal signal...but WTF is it worth the effort?