lilliput in-dash 7" - Page 81

abelcar · 02-07-2007, 04:25 AM

The price is cheaper,only us$350

gunsandrosses · 02-10-2007, 12:56 AM

I've only tested my lilliput on a bench, but it seems to work great (minus the issue I've been discussing in this thread).

Anyway I am about to install my unit and I have two power cables an ACC cable which is fused and a BATT cable which isn't. When I tested the unit with a DC power supply I just hooked them both to +12V. I was wondering if I should hook them both directly to the battery or do I need to hook one to the line that only turns on with the car. Thanks for your help.
-Ross

peecee · 02-10-2007, 02:02 AM

Unless you want to have to turn the unit on and off every time, attach the ACC cable to a switched source. There is a menu option to set the unit to automatically turn on. It's extremely convenient.

Ste_nova · 02-11-2007, 01:27 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Ste_nova

mines still going strong... 4 months now... in use every day

mines just died

cracked the tilt cog

M4rko · 02-11-2007, 05:44 PM

I have connected lineout to the amplifier but don't works. It must activate it from some part? I must activate it before???

Sorry for my english i'm italian

Marco

jazz13 · 02-11-2007, 09:50 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by M4rko

I have connected lineout to the amplifier but don't works. It must activate it from some part? I must activate it before???

Sorry for my english i'm italian

Marco

I had the same problem. Line-out worked for the TV tuner but did not switch the VGA Line-In when the VGA source was selected. In the end, I said **** it and ran the line-out from my PC straight to my head-unit. I actually prefer it like that now because I can turn the display off while I'm driving to satisfy Australian law (can't have an LCD "video" display visible by the driver while driving) if I want to.

ashiq32 · 02-12-2007, 02:36 PM

Hello All,

This past weekend I bought and had installed the LCD that is available from Geeks.com, which I believe is basically the Lilliput 7".

So far it is working great and I am liking it. I have post a little review and pics under "Show off your Project Thread".

You can check it out there. I hope everything continues to work fine.

Please let me know if you have any opinions, commments, suggestions.

This is my first project and just the beginning. As I acquire more equipment, I will try to update

Thanks

gunsandrosses · 02-13-2007, 12:54 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by peecee

Unless you want to have to turn the unit on and off every time, attach the ACC cable to a switched source. There is a menu option to set the unit to automatically turn on. It's extremely convenient.

Is the option to have it automatically turn on available if I connect ACC to a switched source? Also what do I connect the reverse to? By default do I want to ground the cable, set it to 12V, a switched source or leave it floating? I don't know if my car has a line that changes when the car goes into reverse. Thanks for your help.
-Ross

Thefdog · 02-13-2007, 11:34 PM

When you place your car in reverse, your reverse lights come on. If you tap into that fuse/wire, you will have what you need.

I've got the same screen and have been having none of the severe problems like those in the beginning of the thread.

However, I do not have the instruction manual and cannot figure out how to set the clock. Any suggestions?

Cheers

Blue_Stivo · 02-15-2007, 08:20 AM

OK, I have a problem.

I was doing some work on the test bench today and reversed the polarity accidentally through my head unit (Lilliput 7 inch in-dash thing). I've replaced the external blade fuse and tryed powering it up again and the fuse keeps blowing on me. I also reversed the polarity through my Computer at the same time and replaced the fuse on the M2-ATX controller and it now works fine.

I've read in other threads that some Lilliput screens have a secondary fuse. I opened the case up and had a look, and can't see anything that looks like a fuse. Could there be a 'dummy diode' there somewhere for idiots like myself who chose to accidentally wire things backwards? Would would I be looking for?

Nemisys · 03-06-2007, 02:53 AM

thank you guys for all posts.. i think you saved me a lot of headache by not buying one of these units and paying the extra money for a xenarc! 700idt on the way

over there >>>> · 03-10-2007, 12:18 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Nemisys

thank you guys for all posts.. i think you saved me a lot of headache by not buying one of these units and paying the extra money for a xenarc! 700idt on the way

It makes me EXTREMELY happy to know that this thread saved even one soul from the evil clutches of this horrendous $400 pile of crap.