I found this magic device which plugs into (now defunct in all cars) TV tuner which automatically switches to the reverse camera when you put the car in R, and back into home screen once you go out of reverse. It takes a standard cvbs aftermarket camera signal, and uses the reverse light 12v as trigger for the switch to tv tuner (reverse camera) and back.
It seems a bit expensive for what it is but if anyone is willing to give this a try here you go:
https://www.caraudio-systems.de/rl-mfd1_eng.html
Audi A8 D2 oem style reverse camera
Re: OEM-like reverse camera solution for RNSD owners.
I have purchased the adapter, i could not wait to take a peak inside:
I will install it and report back soon.
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Re: Audi A8 D2 oem style reverse camera
Some progress, I have installed the adapter as per instruction and automatic switching does occur but i get a blank screen.
I have sent a support request to manufacturer. I think my cam might be too high resolution but camera requirements are not listed in the installation manual..
I have sent a support request to manufacturer. I think my cam might be too high resolution but camera requirements are not listed in the installation manual..
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Re: Audi A8 D2 oem style reverse camera
Slightly more progress made on the MFD1-Skoda DX front.
I managed to get a late 2004 model MFD-1 unit from a golf, I tested its reverse camera capability by putting 12v on the vid-on pin of the din connector at the back and it switched to camera view successfully.
I then proceeded to put on the Skoda DX front panel on the VW MFD-1 guts and it worked succesfully:
The next step will be a visit to MJ's to see which ( if any) RNSD's can do the same.
I managed to get a late 2004 model MFD-1 unit from a golf, I tested its reverse camera capability by putting 12v on the vid-on pin of the din connector at the back and it switched to camera view successfully.
I then proceeded to put on the Skoda DX front panel on the VW MFD-1 guts and it worked succesfully:
The next step will be a visit to MJ's to see which ( if any) RNSD's can do the same.
Re: Audi A8 D2 oem style reverse camera
Just some more info..
I kept having issues with the camera switching working intermittently. It turns out having the gala wire connected back at the head unit was causing this, it was blocking Video in Motion/Camera switching.
Cutting this wire has permanently solved this, although in the future i will put a relay on this wire so that relay disconnects it when the car is in reverse. This way I will still get the speed sensitive volume, and the camera will continue to always work.
I kept having issues with the camera switching working intermittently. It turns out having the gala wire connected back at the head unit was causing this, it was blocking Video in Motion/Camera switching.
Cutting this wire has permanently solved this, although in the future i will put a relay on this wire so that relay disconnects it when the car is in reverse. This way I will still get the speed sensitive volume, and the camera will continue to always work.