Anybody have a DVD player & screen in their TR?

[lyonsd]

I think, but I'm not sure, that I've seen these in-dash receivers that have DVD players and screens built in. The screen slides out, like a CD/DVD tray on your PC, and then flips up for viewing.

Anybody ever seen anything like this? If so, what is the brand name of it?

What other options are there for installing a DVD player and screen in a turbo Regal?

Anybody?

Anybody?

Bueller?

Bueller?

Bueller?

 

[Audiowizard]

My buddy that works for Kicker has one in his Buick that competes IASCA and USAC. He also has it set up with a PC that has on board internet access from anywhere his car is at. Go to the Kicker website and see if they have the pics of his Buick up yet, I know they where in the process of having all the pics of the interior and exterior up on the site.

Alpine is one company that has or did have the flip out face screen from the head unit.

 

[Audiowizard]

Ouch!!!!

Kenwood also has a din and a half unit that has the flip out face screen. Its the KVT-910DVD DVD/CD Receiver that has a nifty price tag of $2,800.00 on this unit .

 

[lyonsd]

Re: Ouch!!!!

Originally posted by Audiowizard
Kenwood also has a din and a half unit that has the flip out face screen. Its the KVT-910DVD DVD/CD Receiver that has a nifty price tag of $2,800.00 on this unit .

Ouch indeed!

 

[mcss383]

Eclipse also has one I believe. Its in the $2k range also.

 

[RCI2990]

audiowizard,2800 is pretty expensive.at my local electronics shop they have it for 1999.it also includes a 300watt amp with it.i go there about once a week to get stuff and i just keep hoping that they lower the price enough so i can afford to get it.

 

[TTA89]

I am not too concered with DVD but I would like to install a Navigation System in my Daily Ride.

My Boss has a 2001 Acura CL with Factory Navi, I think its Alpine that makes it. Its touch screen and talks to you. SWEEEET I would buy the car just for that...

The Prices are still high on this stuff so I'll wait but I like that better than a DVD player.

He just purchased an adapter that allows him to hook up the new Slim Pioneer DVD to the Factory Navi Screen....

Damn imports

 

[lyonsd]

Re: Ouch!!!!

Originally posted by Audiowizard
Kenwood also has a din and a half unit that has the flip out face screen. Its the KVT-910DVD DVD/CD Receiver that has a nifty price tag of $2,800.00 on this unit .

Pretty neat-o. But it's not a din and a half. It's just a din.

KEY FEATURES

• Built-In Single-Disc DVD/CD Player
• DIN-Size In-Dash Mounting
• Full Bandwidth Power (less than 1% THD): 22 Watts x 4
• Full-Function Remote Control: Grip-Type
• LCD Screen: 6-1/2" Wide; Retractable
• Maximum Power: 45 Watts x 4
• System E's + Advanced Crossover System
• Touch Screen Control with New Graphic User Interface
• Widescreen (16:9) Aspect Ratio

GENERAL FEATURES

• Attenuator with Smooth Volume Return: -20dB
• DIN-Size In-Dash Mounting
• Dual-Zone Audio Control: with Optional Adaptor
• Ebony Finish
• Electronic Audio Control (Volume, Balance, Fader)
• Front and Rear RCA Preouts: Gold-Plated
• Front/Rear Fader
• Full-Function Remote: Grip-Type
• High Voltage Preamp Output: 4.5V
• Independent Gold-Plated Non-Fading Preout with Level Control and Defeat
• Iso-Mount Capability for Japanese Vehicles
• Loudness Control
• Low Output Impedance (80 Ohms)
• Plus/Minus Power Source
• PowerSlide/B.M.S. Interface: with Compatible Amplifier
• Programmable Security Code System
• Semi-Automatic Retractable Screen
• Source Tone Memory
• System E's + Advanced Crossover System
• System Q EX Sound Control
• Tone Control: Bass, Treble
• Touch Screen GUI Control: Brand-New Design
• Touch-Tone Buttons: Defeatable

CHANGER CONTROL FEATURES

• Changer Control Type: 3
• MZ-Bus Control

TUNER FEATURES

• Automatic and Manual Tuning
• Automatic Memory Entry
• Direct Access Tuning
• High-Speed Multipath Control (CRSC) with ANRC
• Kenwood CR-2 Advanced Tuner
• Preset Seek Tuning
• Radio Data System (RDS)
• Station Name Preset Play
• Station Naming: 24 Stations
• Station Presets: 24 (18 FM, 6 AM)

VIDEO FEATURES

• Adjustable Video Monitor Angle: Up/Down
• Audio/Video Inputs: 2
• Audio/Video Outputs: 1
• Automatic Memory Entry
• Built-In TV Tuner: VHF Channels 2 - 13, UHF Channels 14 - 69
• LCD Screen: 6.5" Wide, 336,960 Pixels
• Selectable Screen Viewing Modes: Normal, Full, Just, and Zoom
• Station Presets: 12 (VHF/UHF)
• Widescreen (16:9)

INCLUDED ACCESSORIES

• 4-Channel Diversity Antenna

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

• KDS-P900 Digital Decoder/Processor
• KNA-DV2100 Navigation System
• KPA-CP100 Compass
• KPA-SS100 Sensor Unit
• KTC-WB100 Weather Band Tuner

POWER RATINGS

• Full Bandwidth Power (<1% THD): 22 Watts x 4
• Maximum Output Power: 45 Watts x 4

DISC PLAYER SPECIFICATIONS

• Audible Fast-Forward/Fast-Reverse
• CD Text: 12 Characters
• Digital Anti-Skip: 3 Seconds (DVD only)
• Digital Filter: 8-Times Oversampling
• Digital Optimum Servo Control
• Digital-to-Analog Converter: Integrated Quad 1-Bit
• Intro Scan: Track
• Kenwood-Designed Superior Disc Transport: 1/2-DIN Height
• Play/Pause
• Plays DVD, CD, CD-R, CD-RW and VCD Discs
• Precision Digital Timing (DPAC)
• Random, Repeat, Search: Track

 

[OKTurbo]

Another option is to buy a tablet computer...ala Fujitsu Stylistic and hook up a PCMCIA / USB DVD player to it. I recently bought an old IBM 730TE tablet for running TurboLink off eBay for $175...but it has a monochrome screen.

I've seen some pretty nice Stylistics on eBay in the $250-$400 range which would work.

Go to http://www.earthlcd.com/ and check out some neat LCD screens. You could hide a laptop under the seat and install a small LCD in the dash for a LOT less than $2800.

Using a laptop or tablet computer also allows you to use any other program (navigation/mapping) you want. There are even PCMCIA GPS cards that work with the navigation software.

Check out http://www.peavynet.com/photos.htm for some cool mobile computer stuff.

 

[be_regal]

You could do something like I did.


http://images.cardomain.com/installs/135000-135999/135652_3_full.jpg

You can pick up one of these for a fraction of the price. This is a or use to be a flip down tv with a vcr where my ask tray use to be. I had to do some major cutting and messing around with all the trim peices to make this fit as well as cut the tv out of the flip down unit, since the unit would not fit with the t-tops there. This has a very nice picture.

No flames on the wheel, its gone and a nice leather one is on the way.