You are here: Forums Maintenance & Repair DVD/Entertainment Systems

DVD/Entertainment Systems

397 messages,  Last post on Sep 04, 2009 at 11:50 AM

You are in the Maintenance & Repair Forum. Your Host is mr_shiftright

What is this discussion about? Entertainment System

Messages Page 2 of 40 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ... 40 Prev Next Last

Go To Msg # Search This Discussion

#8 of 397 re:sounds simple huh? by bstrandb Jan 02, 2002 (12:17 pm)
Brikp- I just installed exactly what you're looking for. It WAS simple...just open up the checkbook.   In our 2001 Suburban we installed an Alpine TME-M750A monitor in each front headrest, a Panasonic in-dash DVD player (CX-DV700U) in the opening where the cassette player was installed, an Alpine VCR under the captain's chair behind the driver and an Alpine wireless headphone system. Audio from the DVD player is available either through the headphones or through the factory AM/FM head unit via an RF modulator (tune the radio to 88.7 and pick up the DVD audio).   Audio from the VCR is through headphones only since the installer didn't recommend running two audio sources into the RF modulator. The Alpine headphones and monitors can receive signals from two sources so one person can be watching/listening to DVD while the other watches/listens to the VCR. The driver can even listen to a CD or AM/FM through the factory system at the same time.   The Panasonic DVD player was mounted behind the cassette opening, rather than in it since we didn't want to do any cutting of the console. The cassette opening is big enough to allow access to the DVD slot and the eject button. There are no other controls or display on the front of the DVD player.   Total price was around $3,600, including tax and installation, with the Alpine monitors being the most expensive part of the system.   Only modification to the Suburban was cutting into the headrests to mount the monitors. The transmitter for the wireless headphones was mounted on the left side of the cabin near where the OnStar antenna is mounted.   We just returned from a 3,000 mile trip and boy did it make a difference in keeping everyone happy.   Let me know if you have any questions.   Bob
#9 of 397 re:re:sounds simple huh? by brikp Jan 11, 2002 (10:17 am)
Thanx Bob - One thing I didn't mention was I wasted to use my existing rear seat head phones and audio controls and NOT use an FM modulator.   I like what you did with the DVD player mounting, seem like it is the way to go.   I was out at CES and I found a company that makes a plug in harness that will replace the proprietary connection from the old cassette to the head unit with one that could then be used to connect the DVD audio. They aren't shipping it yet but I have the contact info and will be following up soon. I still have questions about if it will work or not, I don't want to interfere with the OnStar either.
#10 of 397 Brikp: Audio harness by bstrandb Jan 14, 2002 (6:41 pm)
Brikp, If you would, please post the name of the company you mentioned. I'm also interested in a direct connection to the GM head unit. While the FM modulator works OK, I'm sure a direct connection would sound better. Only problem I see is that I'd have to figure out how to switch two external units through the head unit (DVD and VCR).   Bob
#11 of 397 by swinga7 Jan 17, 2002 (7:16 pm)
all i have to say is that I love in car movie watching. I took my laptop with a dvd player with me on a 10 hour trip and watched movies the entire time. 10 hours never went by so fast. I definately would recommend an in car dvd player for anyone taking trips with kids.
#12 of 397 DVD-ROM is different than DVD by deplorableone Mar 17, 2002 (7:46 pm)
Dvd-Rom is an entirly different format. It's used for data because of much higher storage capacity so you can put more data on it technically it's close to the same but the read characteristics of a ROM drive and Video drive are completly different. Most DVD-ROM systems will not play DVD Video discs since they are manufactured as cheaply as possible.
#13 of 397 Laptops Versus Installed by richphillips Apr 11, 2002 (9:07 am)
Wouldn't it be easier and cheaper to just buy a $1200 laptop, run your dvd movies through it with headphones for the kids? Yeah, it's not built in, but you could just take your laptop with you. My kids think that's the way to go. Am I missing something. Maybe they just want a laptop, and could give a care about the "in truck movies" portion.
#14 of 397 another solution by 300michael Apr 13, 2002 (8:44 pm)
They have those portable DVD players with the 5.8"-7" screens for a couple of hundred dollors that you and put on the center arm rest for the kiddies to watch. Places like K mart, Target, and WalMart sell them.
#15 of 397 what not to do.... LOL by odie6l Aug 13, 2002 (1:51 pm)
just don't do what these 4 guys did... http://www.thewgalchannel.com/news/1609879/detail.html odie
#16 of 397 have the factory installed dvd player in my 2002 Trailblazer and by momstruck1 Oct 18, 2002 (6:38 pm)
does anyone else have this installed in their TB? I have the ext TB and with 3 kids I love the dvd player but I do find it very hard to see out of the rear view mirror. The screen folds down and I feel like most of the mirror is blocked by the screen. Does this seem to bother anyone else? just asking . Thanks for the info.
#17 of 397 in vehicle DVD system by dmr01 Oct 27, 2002 (10:29 am)
We are looking to purchase a in-dash DVD player for our Chevy Trailblazer (2003). We are looking at Kenwood, Pioneer, Alpine.....or SUGGESTIONS on a brand! Just want a simple player for the children...does not have to have numerous options. ALSO, Ultimate Electronics or Best Buy will be installing it (unless we receive a better suggestion). ***NOW, the big question....300michael says he has his where he can perform numerous functions. Can you guide us (PLEASE?? )on how to make our DVD play while traveling? We have heard of others who have done this...have not been able to locate them. our email is dmr01earthlink.net. Would be very grateful for this info! Thanks!

Messages Page 2 of 40 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ... 40 Prev Next Last

Go To Msg # Search This Discussion

You are here: Forums Maintenance & Repair DVD/Entertainment Systems