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barrie
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Advice needed on DVD systems for my Scorp
« on: Feb 8th, 2006, 9:01am » |
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Hi All
I am just considering fitting a DVD system to my Scorp, and would like some advice on which type of system to go for.
I am thinking leather headrest and sunvisor screens as they can be hidden easy, but I have no idea about which style of player to go for. Are there any type that will work with the existing ford 7000, or will i have to replace it?
Any advice and photos would be much appreciated
Thanks Barrie
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« Reply #1 on: Feb 8th, 2006, 2:51pm » |
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barrie..
well you know the screens i have,why not keep the existing stereo,and just opt for a boot mounted dvd player,most come with an infra red eye,so you can control the unit within the car,then either use headphones,or a FM modulator to have the sound coming through the existing stereo (on mine i have the option of both,infra red headphones that pick up the sound through an infra red sender,sender and headphones £50.00 ish,FM modulator £50.00 ish,try to go for a wired modulator though,the cordless one do tend to pick up some interference)
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« Reply #2 on: Feb 9th, 2006, 1:01am » |
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or a smal dvd in the glovebox? saves pulling over to change the disc. Expecially if ones on a particularly long haul like accross europe 
My DVD player is only 6" x 6" x 2"
Bought my stuff off Ebay for £50. Am sure you have seen it on my posts.
Headrest of Baz too.
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Re: Advice needed on DVD systems for my Scorp
« Reply #3 on: Feb 9th, 2006, 6:36pm » |
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Craig
Its a funny thing but I actually like the sound that my 7000 produces, and think it would be quite hard to get much better without spending a fortune. Don't know if my speakers are the standard ones, but they do look standard.
Do I have to use an FM modulator to get the sound through the speakers or can it be linked into the set somehow?
Andy I do like the sound of a small DVD. Did you buy it new off Ebay if so can you give me his user name so I can see if there are any more available
Thanks Barrie
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« Reply #4 on: Feb 9th, 2006, 6:45pm » |
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barrie..
tend to agree,i now have a 900VNR in place of the original head unit,but i agree,i personally think the sound is spot on.......
IMHO fm modulator would be the best way to go,very simple to fit,and does the job a treat,dont go for a cordless one,they do tend to pick up a lot of interference,and try to get the best you can for your money,i dd try a few £20.00 (ish) ones,and was not overly impressed,in the end i plumped for a £80.00 JVC one,bit more expensive,but well worth the extra expense,quality modulator,and top notch sound as well..
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« Reply #5 on: Feb 9th, 2006, 7:35pm » |
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Barrie the guys Ebay ID is richarde7927 and the ebay item number was 5858779716 but he was a private seller and not a business.
The system is a Veba make. I know, i never heard of them either but it looks + sound good. The player has anti shock also and i could even shake the player in my hand and the dvds still play without any stuttering.
As Craig says i bought a JVC FM modulator also off ebay for £23. Item number 5860334376
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Re: Advice needed on DVD systems for my Scorp
« Reply #6 on: Feb 9th, 2006, 8:04pm » |
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Craig
Is the sound much better on th 9000 VNR than the 7000, how do you find it on the sat side. I have a sat nav but the type you put on the windscreen, do you think that the 9000 would be better
Thanks Andy I will take a look on ebay.
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« Reply #7 on: Feb 9th, 2006, 8:25pm » |
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whats a 9000 VNR ??
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« Reply #9 on: Feb 9th, 2006, 9:32pm » |
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Blimey. If you can work all the controls on that out, how come one cant read a map?
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Re: Advice needed on DVD systems for my Scorp
« Reply #10 on: Feb 9th, 2006, 9:57pm » |
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LOL good point Andy
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Re: Advice needed on DVD systems for my Scorp
« Reply #11 on: Feb 10th, 2006, 12:50am » |
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I have a Ford nav in mine but mine is the Blaupunkt Travelpilot which is a 1.8 DIN unit like the 7000. Needs a bit more work to get it working but the advantage is that at the moment, updated disks come out every 6 months whereas the VNR units are still working on a 2003 disk which is the latest available (or it was up to a few weeks ago anyway!)
Mine is the simple turn by turn type of unit and no where near as distracting as having the map moving about (I used to have a VNR unit and sold it!)
Baz
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« Reply #12 on: Feb 10th, 2006, 7:47am » |
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again (personally),i think the VNR has much bettter sound quality than the 7000 (and the 7000 was good),ok the disc is 2003 (update very soon i have been told by navteq),but i think the colour display is a lot better,and it is a straight forward swap,even the steering wheel control works,pretty easy to use when you get the hang of it,and yoo do have better control over the sound functions as well....
and i just love the automatic speed/volume control..  ..
again personal choice,but would not swap the VNR,but cant wait for the updated disc.. 
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« Reply #13 on: Feb 10th, 2006, 7:54am » |
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theres also another one for sale ANOTHER VNR9000
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Re: Advice needed on DVD systems for my Scorp
« Reply #14 on: Feb 10th, 2006, 8:05am » |
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Thanks Baz / Craig,
Just a thought do any of these sets have an input on them
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« Reply #15 on: Feb 10th, 2006, 2:37pm » |
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no to the VNR...
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Re: Advice needed on DVD systems for my Scorp
« Reply #16 on: Feb 10th, 2006, 6:22pm » |
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Input for what?
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Re: Advice needed on DVD systems for my Scorp
« Reply #17 on: Feb 10th, 2006, 6:38pm » |
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The sound for the DVD
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« Reply #18 on: Feb 10th, 2006, 6:59pm » |
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barrie...
really cant see why you dont opt for a decent modulator (hard wired),does exactly the same job..
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