Watching DVD while driving (dnx5120)

[duffman8189]

I just purchased the Kenwood DNX 5120. What do i need to get so i can watch DVDs while driving?

[brazos609]

You don't need to get anything, you just connect the parking brake wire to a ground instead of the parking break circuit.

[kuhan]

^ yup what he said. But be careful not getting caught. The cops don't like to see that which is BS. You can use navigation while driving but not watching DVDs? I do it anyway.

[major27012]

yeah uh watching a dvd while driving sounds reallll smartt...and this is coming from a 17 year old...

[AppleBonker]

yeah uh watching a dvd while driving sounds reallll smartt...and this is coming from a 17 year old...

I put music DVDs on occasionally. Not that I actually watch them, cause I would agree. That would be dangerous. Also, if you're driving people around, they can watch while you're driving then. Though, you gotta watch out for cops cause video in view of the driver is illegal just about everywhere AFAIK.

[kuhan]

I put music DVDs on occasionally. Not that I actually watch them, cause I would agree. That would be dangerous. Also, if you're driving people around, they can watch while you're driving then. Though, you gotta watch out for cops cause video in view of the driver is illegal just about everywhere AFAIK.

I do the same. Sometimes I play music dvds, but I only glance at the monitor once in a while or when I'm at red lights, etc.

[AppleBonker]

I do the same. Sometimes I play music dvds, but I only glance at the monitor once in a while or when I'm at red lights, etc.

And while this is still technically illegal, I don't feel it is as unsafe as most people make it out to be (and I find it funny when those people are the ones talking on the phone whenever they are in the car).

[duffman8189]

What do you mean ground? I dont know too much about this so i wanted to make sure i do everything right when i install it tomorrow.

[kuhan]

You don't know what ground is? Are you sure you can install the head unit by yourself?

Basically you can screw that wire down to any metal of the chassis.

[duffman8189]

LOL... well im not doing it solo. A friend is helping me who knows about car audio, but he doesnt know how to bypass the restrictions so im just getting the info for him so its a smoooth process

Thanks!

[duffman8189]

BTW, is there anything else i need to know like a trick to it or something?

[kuhan]

Well, if you ever worry about cops pulling you over for playing dvds while driving, then I'd get a switch. Basically, go to radioshack and get a nice small switch that you like and wire the ground wire to one end of the switch and the other end to the head unit.

When you switch to ON, you send "ground" to the unit (which bypasses the safety) and if you switch to OFF, then you cut the ground to the unit which enables the safety feature (which the unit won't allow you to watch dvds).

[duffman8189]

Well, if you ever worry about cops pulling you over for playing dvds while driving, then I'd get a switch. Basically, go to radioshack and get a nice small switch that you like and wire the ground wire to one end of the switch and the other end to the head unit.

When you switch to ON, you send "ground" to the unit (which bypasses the safety) and if you switch to OFF, then you cut the ground to the unit which enables the safety feature (which the unit won't allow you to watch dvds).

I successfully installed it!I ended up just grounding it somewhere... i think ill just have to keep an eye out when i'm driving to make sure no one sees a movie instead of something else like the NAV.

[kuhan]

excellent! enjoy!!

The chance of getting caught is rare because if the cops are driving their regular patrol cars, then they won't be able to see your head unit because your doors are blocking the view. Have fun and stay safe.

[JJMik]

Where is the brake wire that you need to ground?

[GROOVES]

Yes, can someone proved some input?
Also can this be done on 2010 stock Nav?

Thanks!