Car Video

[Akfahad]

Hey guys, i'm looking to upgrade my system with an indash unit screen to play DVD's, but i also want to be able to play CD's as well off of the same unit. you guys have any suggestions on what i should look for and the cheapest price i can find. Any help is appreciated, thanks

[Gunman]

there are a few models that have the dvd and screen built in, some to meniton are the new alpine, kenwood excelon and pioneer to name a few. Pretty much are all easy to install, alpine with their safety switching can be bothersome if you want to drive around and still have video up on the screen.

[Jaimster]

Alpine safety switch is easy to bypass, I just added a small switch on mine. Check out my pics to see my alpine monitor! CD with DSP is underneath, fits perfect in the double din space!

[BurningSolara]

One that is decent is for the money is a Clarion VRX925VD. Its last years model but has all the features you would want for a deck of this nature. Retail is like $2k but i dfound it for $1,249.99.@
http://www.etronics.com/product.asp?stk ... svbname=16

I have the model below that (VRX815) doesnt have a dvd player though. I chose that model cause I wanted something to fill up both dins. Not one with a gaping hole. Still has alot of feathures that the 925 has including the touch screen + its only $849.00 that is at http://www.thezeb.com/caraudio/clarion_ ... video.html

I hope this helps your audio visual slection.

these are the 925 features
Fully Motorized TOUCH SCREEN 7" Wide Screen Color LCD Display
Single Play DVD Mechanism
Plays DVD Video, CD Audio, CD Video, MP3
Magi-Tune Tuner with 18FM/6AM Presets
Sirius Satellite Radio Ready
CeNET Control
Controls Optional Dolby Digital/DTS 5.1 Processor
Controls Optional TV Tuner
Controls Optional Sirius Satellite Radio Receiver
Controls Optional DVD Changer and 6 Disc Audio CD changer
Multi-Changer Control
CD Text
3 Band Parametric EQ
4 Volt 6-Channel RCA Line Level Output
24 Bit D/A Converters
Fiber Optic Output (for Use w/DVH920 5.1 Dolby Digital/DTS Decoder/Processor
200-Watt (50W x 4ch)
Partial Detachable Faceplate
IR Remote Control

This is the 815 features
Fully Motorized 7" Wide Screen Color LCD Display
Touch Screen Control
CD/CD-R player
Magi-Tune Tuner with 18FM/6AM Presets
CeNET Control Controls , CD Text, CD Titling, Station Titling
Controls Optional Dolby Digital/DTS 5.1 Processor
Controls Optional TV Tuner
Controls Optional Sirius Satellite Radio Receiver
Controls Optional DVD Changer and 6 Disc Audio CD changer
Z-Enhancer
Fully operational with monitor closed
4 Volt 6-Channel RCA Outputs
180-Watt (45W x 4ch)
Partial Detachable Faceplate
IR Remote Control Included
Sirius Satellite Radio Ready
2 A/V Inputs

[sliver 2]

this is something different: buy a portable DVD player, then install an FM modulator with RCA phone plug. Think about it, u spend $$$$$$$$$$$$$ on something u leave under the heat of the sun. Just a suggestion.

[BurningSolara]

Awww, Come on. That is just plain ole tacky.

[Akfahad]

Hey Solara1, that Alpine looks pretty sweet. But does the display automatically come up even if you just want to play a CD? How much did you spend? Installation? Thanks guys

[Jaimster]

Hey Solara1, that Alpine looks pretty sweet. But does the display automatically come up even if you just want to play a CD? How much did you spend? Installation? Thanks guys

The safety display comes up only when you want to go under an AUX video function which I bypass using a toggle swich.

As for playing a CD, you still see the monitor which diplays the tracks, EQ, Titles, and functions of the DSP (Digital Sound Processor) which comes with AC-3 or Dolby Digital.

The monitor cost me around $800 bucks a while back when I was working at Good Guys ( Car Audio Department ).

[NVDIS1]

i have the new alpine IVA-D900 in mine . i also have one toggle switch & one push button switch to watch video portion while driving. not that big of a deal but one pricey unit though!