New Radio - 7" DVD Touchscreen Installed!

[Andries]

Hey everyone - Next part of my car was to start working on the audio system. Well I accomplished that yesterday.

I went out and picked the following radio:

http://www.walmart.com/catalog...78694

It's a no-name - cheap-o touchscreen dvd player

I was blown away by how cheap, yet good this radio is.

My previous setup was just a stock basic radio.

Removed the radio - Took the brackets off stock radio - put them on the new one...looks good.

It said it was double din - but I still needed to dremel about 5cm from the bottom for it to fit

You can just ground the "brown" parking brake wire and this one will work while driving ***I do not condone watching dvd's while driving, or doing this*** but the option is there.

[Codelicious]

Wow! Only $200!

Let me know how that works out for you because if it's worth it I'll buy it. lolCan you add Bluetooth and all that lovely stuff?

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Oh! Looks what I found!

http://www.walmart.com/catalog...od=rr

I'm gonna have to buy this. lol

[Andries]

Yeah. I didn't get the bluetooth version. Kinda wish I did. Just a few tips for you.

You will have to dremel the bottom. But you can hardly notice.

The menu system is not that preety. But functions well even when its confusing

But for the money. I doubt anything can beat it or come close

[Codelicious]

Seems like a really good deal but I'v actually decided that I'm gonna get a Navi system to go there and than where that little din is above the stereo; I'm gonna try and get a flip-out dvd player to fit there.

[dee_tymz_sl]

You'll enjoy it... I did mine a few months back and it looks really nice in there... Eclipse AVN726E

[Andries]

Very nice dee - that was the one i was eyeballing first off

[Spdracr]

that eclipse is very nice, also the price is not too nice lol

[dee_tymz_sl]

yeah I know... The unit is a very nice... Actually I am enjoying every moment of it. The price like u said is not too nice, however, I was quite interested in it and was willing to pay the little extra as compared to other units for better quality and performance. The unit came out in April and I had been watching and waiting for it since the start of the year. I probably got the first one cause I had it pre-ordered and all too... lol. Anyways, no regrets there

[blkverssa7]

wtff where the hell do you guys find this stuff i cant find s*** when i go to look for it

[Shad0wXCalibur]

wtff where the hell do you guys find this stuff i cant find s*** when i go to look for it

If a lot of members here are like me, we mostly get the stuff online. Best Buy is overpriced and had the single din version of the deck I wanted for $100 more than the double din version I bought off ebay.

[Andries]

I do all my shopping online - walmart.com is where i found mine for 200 bucks...

Anything I have seen in bestbuy, etc....way over-priced. The internet is the great land of finding cheaper stereo's!

[akatrauma]

Hey, what do you think of the xovision? Does it sound good, how are the menus? Also I'm curious how it would work with my iPhone. Thanks!

[Andries]

Radio reception is questionable on mine...not sure if it's my car..or the device.

Menu's are a little tough and not very "smart" and they vary depending on the input.

If you have had electronics before, it's not very hard.

No review with an iphone - i just know mine doesn't support the iphone at all...but the next one up the one with bluetooth i think does.

[mmlehcim]

go to newegg.com they have great deals and finds for electronics and accessories...

[NODES]

I have the Pioneer F90BT in mine....wish it had a larger screen though....

[dee_tymz_sl]

I have the Pioneer F90BT in mine....wish it had a larger screen though....

Yeah that was one of my turn offs from that unit when I went to look at it. I wanted one but changed my mind and got the AVN instead after reading a few reviews. Is, or was there really a long start up time when you turn on the car? As well, have you had any issues with it since you've had it? I asked this because the user reviews that I read, people made it seems as if Pioneer fails at making a proper unit when they made this AVIC F-series and since I was quite interested in this unit at first it piqued my curiosity to know.

Thank you.

[versaspeed.com]

Thought I'd add a new head unit also....the Pioneer P4100. Just ordered it so won't get it in till next week sometime but I'll add all the goodies...XM...Bluetooth..HD Radio.....iPhone/pod direct control. I think the touch screen 7" double din models look real good in the Versa's.

http://www.pioneerelectronics....00DVD

[VersaMG08]

Is that aftermarket stereo compatible with the convenience package (steering mount controls & stock BT)?

[dee_tymz_sl]

Is that aftermarket stereo compatible with the convenience package (steering mount controls & stock BT)?

I know the Eclipse AVN726E is. I don't know of the others

[Codelicious]

Is that aftermarket stereo compatible with the convenience package (steering mount controls & stock BT)?

I looked at the website and its specs and didn't really find it.

It says that the bluetooth is optional but I'm not sure if it will work with the stock bluetooth in the V. It also doesn't mention anything about working with the steering controls and usually it says if it has it or not.

Maybe Bob knows.

[dee_tymz_sl]

I forgot to post this earlier... I did take a look at the pioneer electronics website and there is nothing mentioned of the steering wheel control or the factory bluetooth. If this was a feature of the unit they would definitely have mentioned it because those would have been the selling features for the unit so I would say no it is not capable the steering wheel control. As for the bluetooth, I'm not sure if you would be able to incorporate the factory bluetooth with the unit, you can find that out from an installer, or ask someone here who would have a better opinion about installs.

[NODES]

pioneer sells an adapter so you can keep your steering controls functioning.

[NODES]

You'll enjoy it... I did mine a few months back and it looks really nice in there... Eclipse AVN726E

is yours the disc navigation? that is what turned me off with the one I looked at VS the Pioneer

[dee_tymz_sl]

is yours the disc navigation? that is what turned me off with the one I looked at VS the Pioneer

The navigation in the unit came built in. There are no disc involved. I've seen some units that uses disc and that was a turn off me also.

[anthony870]

Hey everyone - Next part of my car was to start working on the audio system. Well I accomplished that yesterday.

I went out and picked the following radio:

http://www.walmart.com/catalog...78694

It's a no-name - cheap-o touchscreen dvd player

I was blown away by how cheap, yet good this radio is.

My previous setup was just a stock basic radio.

Removed the radio - Took the brackets off stock radio - put them on the new one...looks good.

It said it was double din - but I still needed to dremel about 5cm from the bottom for it to fit

You can just ground the "brown" parking brake wire and this one will work while driving ***I do not condone watching dvd's while driving, or doing this*** but the option is there.

Saw you posted this back in July and was curious on whether you still have this or not and how its working. I saw this and fell in love but wanna know its worth the money before I purchase it. Also I am a complete noob here and just got my '09 versa a few months ago. So I'm wondering if I was to get the bluetooth version will I need the factory bluetooth setup or can it run right out the box. Also, as I just got this car and haven't done anything to it, I was hoping for maybe a short tutorial on how you put it in. saw you said something bout trimming a piece and grounding some wire.

Thanks,

Anthony

[NODES]

Saw you posted this back in July and was curious on whether you still have this or not and how its working. I saw this and fell in love but wanna know its worth the money before I purchase it. Also I am a complete noob here and just got my '09 versa a few months ago. So I'm wondering if I was to get the bluetooth version will I need the factory bluetooth setup or can it run right out the box. Also, as I just got this car and haven't done anything to it, I was hoping for maybe a short tutorial on how you put it in. saw you said something bout trimming a piece and grounding some wire.

Thanks,

Anthony

try finding a F900 or F90BT made by pioneer they are very cheap in price now. Bluetooth. dvd, ipod, gps all in one...excellent unit.

[yo wesleyy]

looks really nice, i finally got around to buying a new headunit recently.ill post more info and pics once its installed.

[danger54]

when u say ground the "brown" wire what exactly do u mean...Im just not sure im thinkin about installing the same system and it would be nice for my passengers to be able to watch while i drive ...

[Andries]

My apologies as I haven't been around much.

To answer some questions and be up to date:

@danger54 - Grounding the brown wire means you can watch DVDs while driving. This is against the law, hence why i stated that in the original post.

@anthony870 - It's a pretty simple install, you just have to make the opening a little bit bigger on the bottom. I really like the thing, I have no idea on the bluetooth side of things...my only wish was an input for aux plug in...but the USB drive I use works just fine.

[danger54]

hey Im thinking about installing the same exact thing in my car.. U think u can hit up my email and we can connect and u can help me along with my install...Just want to make sure imma do everything correctly...btw did u have to buy an antenna adapter or a harness?