LCD / TFT screen for Honda City

ambivalent_98 · 3rd August 2009, 11:36

Hi,
I have a Honda City ZX,2006. At present I just have a Panasonic CD player with 4 speakers.
I would like to install an LCD screen with DVD/VCD player in my car. Especially for my children who sit on the back seat.
I have absolutely no idea what specs (sizes,resolution) to look for , what are the prices , which brands to look out for and which ones to avoid.
Could anyone please help me out in this regard ? Has anyone of the members already using something similar ? Any advice / pointers would be most helpful.
Thanks in advance.

vijay_n81 · 29th December 2009, 17:46

Hey, Really wonder how there wasnt a reply.

Whats your budget ??

You said you only have a Cd player & essenially you would need to upgrade to a DVD player.

IMHO... the choices would include,

1. upgrading your CD Player to a DVD and have a simple LCD Screen fitted. approx 10 - 12 K ( HU + Screen)
(or)
2. retain your existing CD player and go for a LCD screen with DVD player in built. approx 7 K ( you get lot of un named brands)

Please let us know your budget and preference.

sachin12345 · 15th January 2010, 14:23

Hey ambivalent.. did you get something yet ? I was looking for something similar for my scorpio. Please let me know.

Vinay - I like option 2. Can you give me more details if possible.

tathagata · 10th February 2010, 18:06

I have a JVC DVD HU with a Chinese make roof mounted 7" LCD in my Maruti Esteem. I want to replace the LCD screen with a 9" or higher one primarily because display has become hazy and while the engine is on or the car is moving there are lot of disturbance on the screen.

Can you suggest a good LCD screen that does not go hazy or jerks during movement. Not any super expensive stuff though as that will be out of my budget which is strictly within 7-8 K.

esteem_lover · 10th February 2010, 18:21

I have been using 7" necvox for the last 3 years and have had absolutely no problem with it. I think it costs around 5k.

tathagata · 10th February 2010, 18:27

Is this brand officially available in India I mean with warranty & service back-up? I need to check availability at Kolkata.

Local accessory shop offering me some brand WorldTel, I guess Chinese again, @ Rs. 4200/- Do you think it would be worth a look if the brand suggested by you is avilable in Kolkata?

esteem_lover · 11th February 2010, 10:27

I would recommend necvox against any of these chinese stuff. Local dealers offer 6 months replacement warranty and full service support too.

freewheelburnin · 11th February 2010, 11:24

To add to your confusion, let me give one more idea.Install lcd screens integrated into headrests.Some of them come with headphone outputs and DVD drives which can be used by your kids while watching movies without disturbing you.This way you could still play music in your car while each kid watches movie of his/her own choice.But these gadgets are chinese make .On the forum i have seen Steeroid's car installed with these.But do not have personal experience with them.

tauk2mi · 11th February 2010, 11:41

Recently one of my friends who drives a Honda City ZX replaced the stock CD player with a Two DIN HU from Pioneer. I think it cost him approx. 32k. The system has support for bluetooth, USB, iPod, ext-Video, etc. Ext-video interface has helped him connect the video parking sensor. The anti-glare coated LCD screen works pretty well in extreme light conditions. Most importantly he has bought this system exclusively to address the same requirement as you!

sathyaprakash · 11th February 2010, 19:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by tauk2mi

Recently one of my friends who drives a Honda City ZX replaced the stock CD player with a Two DIN HU from Pioneer. I think it cost him approx. 32k. The system has support for bluetooth, USB, iPod, ext-Video, etc. Ext-video interface has helped him connect the video parking sensor. The anti-glare coated LCD screen works pretty well in extreme light conditions. Most importantly he has bought this system exclusively to address the same requirement as you!

Does this particular model have DVD to play vidieos in its LCD screen? also can u tell me from where in chennai your friend fitted it and how much is the fitting charges?

tauk2mi · 11th February 2010, 20:04

Yes, it can play DVDs through its integrated 5.8" (16:9) QVGA wide TFT active matrix LCD colour screen. Detailed specs are in the link provided in the previous post. Radio Warehouse (Triplicane) fitted the system and it took approx 1 hour to complete the installation. The cost includes the installation charges as well. Haute Car Zone at OMR has a demo setup that would help you experience the system prior to installation.

sathyaprakash · 1st April 2010, 19:14

any one in chennai fixed roof top mounted or head back rest DVD with LCD for ANHC? if so please post your experience along with photos and details of cost, model, place etc

sathyaprakash · 4th April 2010, 20:04

Any one in this forum fixed DVD in ANHC please post your experience along with photos thank you

1.which is the best place to fix DVD in ANHC,

2.which is the best model

3.Does the existing Audio support External DVD input

4.Do we have separate external clamps in our market to fix portable DVD players like SONY

5.What is the long term effects affecting the driver while driving

6. Is it legal in our country RTO approved for sedan vehicles

3rd August 2009, 11:36	#1
ambivalent_98 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pune-Bangalore Posts: 807 Thanked: 203 Times	LCD / TFT screen for Honda City Hi, I have a Honda City ZX,2006. At present I just have a Panasonic CD player with 4 speakers. I would like to install an LCD screen with DVD/VCD player in my car. Especially for my children who sit on the back seat. I have absolutely no idea what specs (sizes,resolution) to look for , what are the prices , which brands to look out for and which ones to avoid. Could anyone please help me out in this regard ? Has anyone of the members already using something similar ? Any advice / pointers would be most helpful. Thanks in advance.
	() Thanks

29th December 2009, 17:46	#2
vijay_n81 BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Chennai Posts: 35 Thanked: 0 Times	Hey, Really wonder how there wasnt a reply. Whats your budget ?? You said you only have a Cd player & essenially you would need to upgrade to a DVD player. IMHO... the choices would include, 1. upgrading your CD Player to a DVD and have a simple LCD Screen fitted. approx 10 - 12 K ( HU + Screen) (or) 2. retain your existing CD player and go for a LCD screen with DVD player in built. approx 7 K ( you get lot of un named brands) Please let us know your budget and preference.
	() Thanks

15th January 2010, 14:23	#3
sachin12345 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 3 Thanked: 0 Times	Hey ambivalent.. did you get something yet ? I was looking for something similar for my scorpio. Please let me know. Vinay - I like option 2. Can you give me more details if possible.
	() Thanks

10th February 2010, 18:06	#4
tathagata BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Kolkata Posts: 58 Thanked: 14 Times View My Garage	I have a JVC DVD HU with a Chinese make roof mounted 7" LCD in my Maruti Esteem. I want to replace the LCD screen with a 9" or higher one primarily because display has become hazy and while the engine is on or the car is moving there are lot of disturbance on the screen. Can you suggest a good LCD screen that does not go hazy or jerks during movement. Not any super expensive stuff though as that will be out of my budget which is strictly within 7-8 K.
	() Thanks

10th February 2010, 18:21	#5
esteem_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madras/Py Posts: 7,556 Thanked: 502 Times View My Garage	I have been using 7" necvox for the last 3 years and have had absolutely no problem with it. I think it costs around 5k.
	() Thanks

10th February 2010, 18:27	#6
tathagata BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Kolkata Posts: 58 Thanked: 14 Times View My Garage	Is this brand officially available in India I mean with warranty & service back-up? I need to check availability at Kolkata. Local accessory shop offering me some brand WorldTel, I guess Chinese again, @ Rs. 4200/- Do you think it would be worth a look if the brand suggested by you is avilable in Kolkata?
	() Thanks

11th February 2010, 10:27	#7
esteem_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madras/Py Posts: 7,556 Thanked: 502 Times View My Garage	I would recommend necvox against any of these chinese stuff. Local dealers offer 6 months replacement warranty and full service support too.
	() Thanks

11th February 2010, 11:24	#8
freewheelburnin BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: bangalore Posts: 277 Thanked: 33 Times View My Garage	To add to your confusion, let me give one more idea.Install lcd screens integrated into headrests.Some of them come with headphone outputs and DVD drives which can be used by your kids while watching movies without disturbing you.This way you could still play music in your car while each kid watches movie of his/her own choice.But these gadgets are chinese make .On the forum i have seen Steeroid's car installed with these.But do not have personal experience with them. Last edited by freewheelburnin : 11th February 2010 at 11:25.
	() Thanks

11th February 2010, 11:41	#9
tauk2mi Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 19 Thanked: 59 Times	Recently one of my friends who drives a Honda City ZX replaced the stock CD player with a Two DIN HU from Pioneer. I think it cost him approx. 32k. The system has support for bluetooth, USB, iPod, ext-Video, etc. Ext-video interface has helped him connect the video parking sensor. The anti-glare coated LCD screen works pretty well in extreme light conditions. Most importantly he has bought this system exclusively to address the same requirement as you!
	() Thanks

11th February 2010, 20:04	#11
tauk2mi Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 19 Thanked: 59 Times	Yes, it can play DVDs through its integrated 5.8" (16:9) QVGA wide TFT active matrix LCD colour screen. Detailed specs are in the link provided in the previous post. Radio Warehouse (Triplicane) fitted the system and it took approx 1 hour to complete the installation. The cost includes the installation charges as well. Haute Car Zone at OMR has a demo setup that would help you experience the system prior to installation.
	() Thanks

1st April 2010, 19:14	#12
sathyaprakash BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: chennai Posts: 448 Thanked: 46 Times	any one in chennai fixed roof top mounted or head back rest DVD with LCD for ANHC? if so please post your experience along with photos and details of cost, model, place etc Last edited by sathyaprakash : 1st April 2010 at 19:14. Reason: missed a word
	() Thanks

4th April 2010, 20:04	#13
sathyaprakash BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: chennai Posts: 448 Thanked: 46 Times	Any one in this forum fixed DVD in ANHC please post your experience along with photos thank you 1.which is the best place to fix DVD in ANHC, 2.which is the best model 3.Does the existing Audio support External DVD input 4.Do we have separate external clamps in our market to fix portable DVD players like SONY 5.What is the long term effects affecting the driver while driving 6. Is it legal in our country RTO approved for sedan vehicles
	() Thanks