alex_marshall Posted May 27, 2010 Report Share Posted May 27, 2010 I did a few searches for this and surprisingly couldn't find anything posted yet. I've tried playing video from multiple sources through my new Avic-X920BT and can't get any video to be displayed (although the audio from the video is playing fine). I've tried to hook up an 80gb 5th generation iPod video (this iPod worked perfectly with my old Avic-D3), a 120gb 6th generation iPod Classic (newer firmware than the other iPod, and a 8gb 3g iPhone. All of these devices display the different video categories (TV Shows, Movies, etc.) allow me to select and play the video. However, when the video is playing only sound is coming out and no video is being displayed (the start screen of the video is displayed in the now playing box) but when I tap Now Playing it goes to a black screen with the audio playing only. I've checked that the Video Settings on the iPod are sending Video Out correctly. I'm not sure why I'm not showing any video. This used to work perfectly on my Avic-D3. Does anyone know what the cause of this could be? Also, I've tried playing video off of MicroSD through the unit (using a 4GB Kingston MicroSD card) and I'm getting a message back from the Avic-X920BT that complains about the resolution and says that some tracks will be skipped, however, it doesn't play any tracks. One file on the card was .avi and the other was .divx. Anyone know what the cause of this is? I'm guessing it's a separate issue from the iPod/iPhone problem mentioned above. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VBLUE42 Posted May 27, 2010 Report Share Posted May 27, 2010 Pull the parking brake. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alex_marshall Posted May 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2010 Pull the parking brake. Does it need to be pulled? I thought that by performing the 'mod' (moving the yellow cable over one pin and grounding it along with grounding the parking break wire), that I wouldn't need to have the parking break up? Does this mean that something went wrong with the mod when I installed it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alex_marshall Posted May 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2010 All other functions of the iPod work fine and it does allow me to select video and play video while I'm moving (although only audio comes out when I do). Would it allow all of this if the mod was unsuccessful? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VBLUE42 Posted May 27, 2010 Report Share Posted May 27, 2010 Something is likely wrong with your bypass. Are you able to input a route while driving faster then 20 MPH? Also which iPod cable are you using? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alex_marshall Posted May 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2010 Something is likely wrong with your bypass. Are you able to input a route while driving faster then 20 MPH? Also which iPod cable are you using? Yes, I am able to input navigation information (addresses etc.) when driving above 20mph. I'm going to try to play a DVD over 20mph to see if that works too. I performed the following bypass: viewtopic.php?f=57&t=25867 The cable that I'm using I bought from eBay (CD-IU50V): http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 0391399994 But hopefully we won't jump to conclusions and think that because the cable was bought from eBay that it's the cause of this problem? I wouldn't mind spending the extra money and buying the Pioneer brand cable [if I knew it was going to work]. This cable is seemingly identical. Would the quality of this kind of cable (or the brand making it) impact only video functionality? Even though music and album artwork all display perfectly well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VBLUE42 Posted May 27, 2010 Report Share Posted May 27, 2010 Would the quality of this kind of cable (or the brand making it) impact only video functionality? Even though music and album artwork all display perfectly well. A cheap Chinese knock off that cost a dollar, seriously? I would certainly try the official Pioneer cable just to troubleshoot the issue. Maybe buy one from Best Buy so you can return it if its not the problem. Most of what is purchased on ebay like this turns out to be the problem. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ixian Posted May 28, 2010 Report Share Posted May 28, 2010 If your bypass is done correctly (easily confirmed by playing a regular DVD while moving) then yeah, I would zero right in on that cable. Since you have this problem whether moving or not once you confirm you can play a DVD it's time to look at the cable. Does the fact that it's a cheap knockoff automatically mean it's the problem? No, but the process of elimination leading up to this point suggests it is. VBlue42's advice is good, go buy one for $50 at Best Buy, if it works you can always return it and order one off Amazon for $35 (or just support your local store and be happy you got a working cable). For what it's worth I have the official Pioneer cable and while I'd agree it's overpriced it works just fine with my x920bt, bypass and all Quote Link to post Share on other sites
danykane Posted May 28, 2010 Report Share Posted May 28, 2010 Ok... This is a long shot and probably has been tried already but I noticed the same thing today with my 120GB iPod classic and running video. I only heard the audio until I pressed the "icon" on the screen right beside the Title and the screen went to full screen video. Did you try this? D. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alex_marshall Posted May 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2010 Would the quality of this kind of cable (or the brand making it) impact only video functionality? Even though music and album artwork all display perfectly well. A cheap Chinese knock off that cost a dollar, seriously? I would certainly try the official Pioneer cable just to troubleshoot the issue. Maybe buy one from Best Buy so you can return it if its not the problem. Most of what is purchased on ebay like this turns out to be the problem. Ok, Ok. I can admit when I was wrong. And I was. It was the cable. Just the cable. I tested DVD playback while moving and everything worked fine. Tried pulling the parking break up and watching iPod/iPhone video and nothing. So I went to the local Best Buy and bought the Pioneer brand CD-IU50V. Plugged it up and everything worked perfectly. Damned these eBay knockoffs straight to Hell. The same thing happened with the harness I ordered for installation. Turned out to be so cheap it didn't even clip in to the stock harness and I found myself at Best Buy dropping $21.99 on the Metra brand. I'm not sure why I was trying to defend eBay anyway. Maybe I was trying to defend not spending $50.00 on 24 inches of cable? Either way I have a fully working head unit now. And what an upgrade from the Avic-D3! I'm off to synch my iPhone contacts and play around a bit. Thanks, guys! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VBLUE42 Posted May 28, 2010 Report Share Posted May 28, 2010 Glad we could help. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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