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#21 of 397 dem01 by 300michael Nov 04, 2002 (7:01 pm)
They have all in one units DVD,CD,AM,FM but you are talking over two grand for them. The plan motorized screens will run in the grand range. Places like Ebay will save you money, but usually units are not covered by warranty. But you can save about 30-40%. Other places like Fry's Electronics and other major electronics stores, and auto sound shops (usually higher price buy good selection), are a good place to check out to actuall test viewability. Check out the angle of view before the picture starts dimming, very important when more then one is watching the screen. Also note the resolution. The more the sharper the image. Other brands (then you already mentioned) are Panasonic and (Alpine if you are considering a Navigation unit in the future), and Kenwood. One thing on the portables is that you can get the FM modulator to hook up to them to play the sound through the Cars stereo system. The Bypass switch is very easy, but you will need to know the wiring of the vehicle. By using a switch usually a DPST which you hook up to the motorized screen and one of the parking brake wires (depending on vidio screen unit and parking brake wiring) With the indash screens, they have a safety circuit that prevents you from viewing while driving. They allow you to view only when the parking brake is engaged. With the switch (as in my setup) I first start the car, then I depress the brake pedal. With the brake pedal depressed I hit the switch (in my case I used a momentary push button switch, but some have used momentary toggle switches). I release the button and release the brake. The screen will function until I turn the motor off with the key. If I get stopped I turn the motor off. If the officer askes about the screen I can start the car and the screen will not work (in my case Navigation will always work but not movies or vidios) so I can tell the officer it is only for Navigation. The switch can be used say if you are driving down a road and you want to use it. Simply put the brakes on lightly (just enough to have the brake lights go on) and hit the switch the screen will be avalable. So you do not have to be stopped to turn it on. I can go in to more detail on the wireing once you have the screen.  Hope this helps. I have been haveing a lot of email problems (companies quiting service without notice) so this site is better for me. Replies to this message: smithdvdinfo (May 01, 2005 11:34 pm) melby05 (Dec 22, 2005 5:53 pm) lashleroux15 (Jan 10, 2006 9:19 am)
#22 of 397 by steve_ HOST Nov 04, 2002 (7:11 pm)
so this site is better for me   Plus we all get to learn.   Steve, Host
#23 of 397 300michael--DVD info by dmr01 Nov 05, 2002 (1:36 pm)
Thanks for taking the time to reply and for all of your info. Will begin this weekend viewing different brands and consider your advice as well. Thanks again! Steve, this site is great for us all, and I was not trying to take anything away from anyone! Sorry if it appeared that way!
#24 of 397 dem01 by 300michael Nov 05, 2002 (6:26 pm)
I was in a Target Store and saw a DVD player with a 5.8" screen that goes into one of those bag units. I thought of you. If you plan on useing the screen not that often, for under 500 dollars something like this might work (although you may want a larger screen). I got one like it for my cousin and we installed it in his truck (dodge) Player under the rear seat and Velcroed the screen to the dash. One week end he gets the kids so he attaches the screen to the dash. when finished he pulls it off and stores it with the player. The only thing we did was to install another power outlet to keep the wireing neater. Not as good if you plan to use it more on a daily basis.
#25 of 397 300 michael in-dash DVD player by dmr01 Nov 16, 2002 (3:26 pm)
Hi Michael! We are looking at 3 different in-dash DVD players (we live in Missouri): 1. Panasonic $2100 2. Kenwood $2300 (has a touch screen) 3. Pioneer $1999 Not sure of the model numbers...do you need those? All 3 have the screen hidden and it ejects out when ready to view. Looking to ground it so we the children and passenger may watch while traveling. They can install it as quick as Monday, Nov. 18! Thanks again for your time!
#26 of 397 dmr01 by compuman1 Nov 20, 2002 (5:20 pm)
In post 21 you say "...hook up to the motorized screen..."   Can you give more detail what you mean?   Thanks
#27 of 397 compuman1 ... by dmr01 Nov 22, 2002 (5:49 pm)
actually, post 21 is a reply from 300michael...he seems to be the expert! however, we are having an indash dvd installed tomorrow and they are suppose to install it where it will play all of the time. "he" (a tech there) told me it was very easy to do--all you have to do is one of the following: 1. when installing, do not connect the wire to the emergency brake, just ground it to part of the frame/metal....or nut and bolt.. forgive me, i am not a mechanic--not sure if this is a ground wire--but, it is the wire that connects to the emergency brake (and i am assuming when the brake is engaged, then there is a ground) 2. if it is already installed, then, cut the wire to the emergency brake and ground it to part of the frame/metal--or nut and bolt HOPE THIS HELPS! Am sure other readers could input and describe better than I!!
#28 of 397 DVD ceiling mount. by odie6l Nov 23, 2002 (12:53 pm)
My wife and I are looking at Circuit City to get a Roof mount DVD system for the rear seat of my 2001 Escape XLT. The olny ? I have is, will it fit with my having a power sunroof?   Odie
#29 of 397 Dnr01 by 300michael Nov 29, 2002 (5:39 pm)
The models you mentioned will all work, but are on the expensive side unless you want to replace your stereo unit also. I have an Alpine TME1790 or CVA 1003 which is a 7"/6.5" screen. and you would keep your stereo unit. goes for about half the price. Sorry for the delay (vacation).

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