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Old Jan 29, 2002
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DVD/LCD entertainment 101

guys......

here are my Q's.......

1. are these the quips i need for the whole system ? :
a. tuner kit
b. lcd
c. dvd player
anything else???

2. those not so know brands like LANZAR, PYLE, KOSS.....are those good enough?? 'coz they can save you a lot compared to alpine kenwood

3. where in my HU should i connect the audio system of the TV/LCD/DVD??


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you have to get a higher end head unit that has auxillary inputs
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civic boi........
like what unit???.......JVC SH series hae mp3 inputs, is it possible??
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Whatever HU that you get, you need to make sure that it has an extra set of Composites on the back for AUX. i.e. mp3 player, dvd, playstation, etc.
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if you only need one screen, i suggest just getting an all-in-one. (ie, alpine,eclipse,pioneer,kenwood head units that have DVD and screen) plus the motorized screen is sooo much cooler
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I agree with the all-in-one unit. Especially if it has a touch screen like the Kenwood. It is discontinued now but a new unit is on the way. If you still want to go with separate units, I have the Alpine CDA-7875 Cd receiver. It has aux. inputs and retails for about $400.
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Personally, I am going to add the Alpine Tv Am/Fm receiver to mine and custom install a PS2. I think..........
I don't know, I change my mind so often, who knows what I will come up with.
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nicee.......nice inputs

thanxx guys
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If you're gonna run DVD, you need/want a VGA output screen for your car. Those run anywhere from about $300-$2000 depending on which one you get for quality picture playback. Then optop of the screen, you will need a controller card inorder for it to work. So bottom line, unless you got a hookup, or you can get a good deal on something with a controller card, buy a all in one unit.

I went for a VGA lcd screen, and a controller card because personally I dont like the flip out models.

If you get a regular TFT NTSC-out LCD screen, it will look like crap because it wont be able to display detail.

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If you want a total custom setup, get a VGA lcd screen, and a controller card (required)...(Anywhere from $500-$2500)

If you want something that will work, and you don't want to spend junk loads of money get a DVD/LCD combo (the flip out units) (Cost: I dunno).


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Let me know if you have any more questions
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hey daddy...........

very good inputs huh........so u mean if ill be getting a seperate LCD & dvd player there is no guarantee that it'll will work right........all-in-one dvd-lcd is still the best deal....ok TY!!

BTW ......what is a controller card???....is it diff. from the TV tuner sold w/ the LCD??
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I was in the decision of buying a motorized foldown *Eclipse or Kenwood*, but I just decided to get a 7" LCD. Bought it for $200, the company is IconTV. It looks pretty sweet with my PS2 in there, and the custom installation wasn't that much just $300. $150 for mount and fiberglass enclosure and $150 for install. Saved me alot more than buying the Kenwood and I got it at a higher screen size.
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hi evil......

what do u think if ill get a seperate LCD & dvd player???.....will it work???.....is it just like the regular TV & DVD player we use at home???.....plug in- hook up then boom????

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Hey, Evil, did you mount it in your dash? I had thought about doing that too. Do you have a pic?
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Wait a second. I was thinking you would need a controller card but that's only for my case...

If you get a seperate DVD, and LCD, what kind of DVD player are you gonna get/use? Just a regular home DVD player?
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hey daddy.....

what if ill buy a PYLE DVD PLAYER/ TV TUNER in 1 (trunk mount).......then a seprate LCD.....what do you think will it roll???

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Yeah that would work. Then all you would have to do is find a LCD screen with RCA out...
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I think some ones gotta start adding links to where the bought e m from LOL[IMG]i/expressions/laugh2.gif[/IMG]
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jsut get the pioneer all in one AVX-P73000DVD and the AVM-P9000R Dolby Processor and Command Module!

avx-p73000dvd - my baby

need one of these 2.....p9000R, i love it, its the best one pioneer makes
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hey all, [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/IMG]

Personally I prefer Pioneer, but have hook up's (sort of) with Kenwood. I was just wondering about your imputs are about the all-in-one Kenwood unit. I'm considering the new one the 911 model. your suggestions would be great.

Also, any sugestions on sub, amp, components would be cool.

Kenwood unit pic

thanks all,
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Excellent choice, Kuzin; that's the same one I plan on buying[IMG]i/expressions/laugh2.gif[/IMG][IMG]i/expressions/laugh2.gif[/IMG][IMG]i/expressions/laugh2.gif[/IMG][IMG]i/expressions/laugh2.gif[/IMG]
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