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(Message started by: barrie on Feb 8^th, 2006, 9:01am)

Title: Advice needed on DVD systems for my Scorp
Post by barrie on Feb 8^th, 2006, 9:01am

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

Title: Re: Advice needed on DVD systems for my Scorp
Post by craig on Feb 8^th, 2006, 2:51pm

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)

Title: Re: Advice needed on DVD systems for my Scorp
Post by leftofcentre on Feb 9^th, 2006, 1:01am

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 ;D

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.

Title: Re: Advice needed on DVD systems for my Scorp
Post by barrie on Feb 9^th, 2006, 6:36pm

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

Title: Re: Advice needed on DVD systems for my Scorp
Post by craig on Feb 9^th, 2006, 6:45pm

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..

Title: Re: Advice needed on DVD systems for my Scorp
Post by leftofcentre on Feb 9^th, 2006, 7:35pm

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

Title: Re: Advice needed on DVD systems for my Scorp
Post by barrie on Feb 9^th, 2006, 8:04pm

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.

Title: Re: Advice needed on DVD systems for my Scorp
Post by leftofcentre on Feb 9^th, 2006, 8:25pm

whats a 9000 VNR ??

Title: Re: Advice needed on DVD systems for my Scorp
Post by barrie on Feb 9^th, 2006, 8:48pm

Here is one Andy

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5862243324&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1

Title: Re: Advice needed on DVD systems for my Scorp
Post by leftofcentre on Feb 9^th, 2006, 9:32pm

Blimey. If you can work all the controls on that out, how come one cant read a map?

:-/

Title: Re: Advice needed on DVD systems for my Scorp
Post by barrie on Feb 9^th, 2006, 9:57pm

LOL good point Andy

Title: Re: Advice needed on DVD systems for my Scorp
Post by Baz on Feb 10^th, 2006, 12:50am

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

Title: Re: Advice needed on DVD systems for my Scorp
Post by craig on Feb 10^th, 2006, 7:47am

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.. :-[

Title: Re: Advice needed on DVD systems for my Scorp
Post by craig on Feb 10^th, 2006, 7:54am

theres also another one for sale ANOTHER VNR9000 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5863275303&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1)

Title: Re: Advice needed on DVD systems for my Scorp
Post by barrie on Feb 10^th, 2006, 8:05am

Thanks Baz / Craig,

Just a thought do any of these sets have an input on them

Title: Re: Advice needed on DVD systems for my Scorp
Post by craig on Feb 10^th, 2006, 2:37pm

no to the VNR...

Title: Re: Advice needed on DVD systems for my Scorp
Post by Baz on Feb 10^th, 2006, 6:22pm

Input for what?

Title: Re: Advice needed on DVD systems for my Scorp
Post by barrie on Feb 10^th, 2006, 6:38pm

The sound for the DVD

Title: Re: Advice needed on DVD systems for my Scorp
Post by craig on Feb 10^th, 2006, 6:59pm

barrie...
really cant see why you dont opt for a decent modulator (hard wired),does exactly the same job..

Title: Re: Advice needed on DVD systems for my Scorp
Post by barrie on Feb 10^th, 2006, 7:29pm

Just cant make my mind up Craig I quite like these

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/283-6-5-2-Din-In-Dash-TFT-LCD-Touch-Screen-Monitor-DVD_W0QQitemZ5862882575QQcategoryZ32826QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

But I wonder what the sound quality would be like. But i think it might attract the stereo grabbers

I think it will have to be sunvisor monitors and headrest screens

Title: Re: Advice needed on DVD systems for my Scorp
Post by craig on Feb 10^th, 2006, 7:41pm

barrie...
even though these will go in the scorpio,they will need a bit of "persuasion",as these units are double din,and the scorpio is 1.8 din,i know someone who did have 1 in his car,but although when it worked is was quite good,but it's buying abroad again (have a look at the sellers feedback ;)).....
and like i said,the hole where it's supposed to ft did need a hammer and chisel taking to it :o

Title: Re: Advice needed on DVD systems for my Scorp
Post by leftofcentre on Feb 10^th, 2006, 8:31pm

£270 + £40 p+p = £310

Call me a cheap skate but there are much cheaper options with several screens and better visibilty than that been hidden behind the gear knob and above the ashtray.