BA Ghia TFT Screen has AV Input ?!? - Ford Forums

Xyphoid · 09-08-2002, 05:37

Just heard a romour from a Tech that the BA Fairmont Ghia's new ICC has (Officially) Audio Input, and (Unofficially) a Video Input.

The specs are supposedly that the LCD has a SVideo style input, but no SVideo socket.

Anyway, what he says is that it should be possible to hook up say a Playstation, XBox, Laptop, or T.V. Tuner to the LCD Panel ??
Also, he said the LCD Res is 800x600.

Finally, this LCD panel is Standard on Ghia, and is optionally fitted to other models when the Sat Nav is optioned.

Obviously, with rumours still abound with Features on these cars, Can anyone either confirm or deny this "Theory" ????

Finally, Why did Ford choose the Green LED's for the Poverty Pack XT, and Futura Models and Blue for the Higher models, and not opt for White, or even Red for the Instrument cluster Illumination ?????
(Makes the Lower Model Falcons look sooooo Commodore-ish) ?

09-08-2002, 05:39

yes its true. all the intergrated comms center. have an AV input, its in the PDF of the newfalc website. to hookup external audio/visual eqipment.

ChuBBz · 09-08-2002, 05:42

Whats wrong with green!??!?!?!

LOL
:s5

dkmaj · 09-08-2002, 05:47

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Whats wrong with green!??!?!?!

the base model isnt actually green but a mixture of 2 LEDS one being blue and one yellow, apparently giving a some what green look...or so im told:oo1: :s2:

Xyphoid · 09-08-2002, 05:50

Sorry Chubbz,

I love your dash,

But now Ford has choosen to rip off your Dash, and My Dash, and make them less unique !

I would have prefered them to stick with white, or maybe gone to red Led's, (I.E. stuck with the AU colour, or gone with a Sporty Red montage like the XE 351 Dashes), and let us DIYer's enjoy our Unique dashes for a little while longer.

Hmmmmmmmmm,
well I guess we can both take some pride in knowing that Ford also Lurved the Look of your Dash, and Mine, and copied them for their important "all new" model Lol !

ChuBBz · 09-08-2002, 05:53

ahahahahhahahahahhahah U wish we U're the cause of this! ahhaha =) Matti, dont bring me into this... i just copied You!
U get full credit mate!

Mr Sparkle · 09-08-2002, 06:08

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Originally posted by svoghia
yes its true. all the intergrated comms center. have an AV input, its in the PDF of the newfalc website. to hookup external audio/visual eqipment.

Which pdf is it in mate? Looking in this one,

https://www.newfalcon.com.au/pdf/ICC%20-%20Audio.pdf

... it says there's an auxiliary input for audio only, but I couldn't find any mention of an S-Video input at all..

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Modern music is available from a variety of systems so there is an auxiliary input to plug in a PlayStation or MP3 player to run through the car's speakers.

If indeed the TFT screen was 800x600 and had an S-video input, this would be remarkable and fantastic!

chevypower · 09-08-2002, 07:30

How about integrated digital TV tuner with Dolby Digital / DTS-ES/ THX-EX stereo sound, in dash DVD and component video in, and / or firewire with rear seat monitor too?

gong_guy · 09-08-2002, 14:35

How can you judge if you havent seen it yet?

Aussie_in_NY · 09-08-2002, 18:57

The fact that the screen is tilted 6 degrees toward the driver, I'd like to see an ommission of any video input that may lead to providing the driver another more entertaining video option to look at. Sound fine, but keep the video away - unless it's disabled when in Drive as many of the TV capable units are nowadays.