Roof monitor & DVD player

VMG · 15th December 2006, 13:38

Friends

I have 2004 model Scorpio and installed 10 CD changer MP3 under the driver seat. Now I would like to install Roof top screen and replace my 10 CD changer with the DVD\VCD\MP3 player. My budget is around 15K and I am in Chennai. Pl. suggest me a good model with price details and also which is the good place in Chennai for an installation.

Thanks.

esteem_lover · 15th December 2006, 15:31

Necvox roof top screens are VFM & available in most stores. What HU do you use ? why do you want to scrap your cd changer ? you could get a DVD hu & scrap your present HU, unless it is a great model.
regarding the screen, there is a necvox model with a TV tuner, try to get that . it may prove useful when you are in the highway & there was a cricket match/world cup football live on DD.
cheers

jkdas · 15th December 2006, 15:40

WHich HU? Forget getting a DVD changer ( 40k !!!)
Screens start frm 4k up .
and check other threads like http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/car-en...-possible.html

suren181 · 15th December 2006, 17:31

VMG have recently fixed up a JVC KD DV6101 which I bought for 10.5k and have a dashboard mount monitor 5.5 inches which I bought about 1 year and a half back for 4.7k... Nowadays Have heard that a roof mounted one which is about 7 inches is around the same price... so why not?

Bass&Trouble · 15th December 2006, 18:47

Either you could get a DVD HU like the Sony MEX R1 which I prefer over the JVC mostly, or you could use an add-on type DVD player if your head unit can take accept aux input.

Necvox 8" roof-mount screen should be for about 8.5k.

safari dude · 15th December 2006, 19:08

Sony MEX R1 costs 10K in gray market in Mumbai. Has aux input andI use it for my ipod.It has a remote too. I have fixed a Chinese screen (8" for Rs 5000/={logic : why spend more and buy a SONY/NECVOX when in the same price I can if needed replace it three times!} You just have to check the prices of LCD screens on the net to realize why are they so cheap right now. Prices are predicted to fall even more come 2007.
I did not compromise on the speakers and put in JBLs( original) End result : Great!

esteem_lover · 18th December 2006, 17:21

Yes, i also have the MEX-R1. it has some terrific features that i love. of course, it is not a flashy looking unit like the pioneers are, but good enough. i would strongly recommend this above the JVC & the pioneer in the same range

sarinkumar · 30th March 2010, 17:56

Anyone has idea about this product?
[COLOR=#0f8ddf]ROYAL SUNVISOR 7" CAR LCD WITH USB PORT,MEMORY CARD READER,IN-BUILT SPEAKERS AND REMOTE[/COLOR]

[COLOR=#0f8ddf]VICTOR 7.2"ROOF MOUNT CAR LCD[/COLOR]

These product costs only around Rs. 3500 (MRP is around Rs. 8000) and hence I would like to know if this is reliable or not. Please help in this regard.

Regards,
Sarin

thedreamcatcher · 30th March 2010, 18:07

I would not recommend these products as they are unreliable. Even I was looking out for the same and came across several products like this, but is not worth the risk as it afterall deals with the electricals of the car

The whole SP / MRP is all a gimmick and the real cost of that product is far less than what is stated. So please chuck it

Rudra Sen · 30th March 2010, 18:07

Mods note: thread merged.

sarinkumar · 31st March 2010, 09:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by thedreamcatcher

I would not recommend these products as they are unreliable. Even I was looking out for the same and came across several products like this, but is not worth the risk as it afterall deals with the electricals of the car

The whole SP / MRP is all a gimmick and the real cost of that product is far less than what is stated. So please chuck it

Thanks for the reply thedreamcatcher. Ok. I will not go for it. In fact I am looking for a DVD player with LCD which can be mounted on the roof of my SX4. I don't want to change the existing stereo. I need some help from fellow BHP'ians in this regard. I need to feel the device and hence suggestion of few shops and also some good models in Bangalore would be great.
Regards,
Sarin

sathyaprakash · 1st April 2010, 19:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by sarinkumar

Thanks for the reply thedreamcatcher. Ok. I will not go for it. In fact I am looking for a DVD player with LCD which can be mounted on the roof of my SX4. I don't want to change the existing stereo. I need some help from fellow BHP'ians in this regard. I need to feel the device and hence suggestion of few shops and also some good models in Bangalore would be great.
Regards,
Sarin

i have got one doubt in you setting the roof mounted DVD player with LCD will it not obstruct the view for the rear view mirror

suppose you are using the DVD while riding your car will the LCD flip down obstruct your rear view image if so its very dangerous

funnyguru · 1st April 2010, 19:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by sathyaprakash

i have got one doubt in you setting the roof mounted DVD player with LCD will it not obstruct the view for the rear view mirror

suppose you are using the DVD while riding your car will the LCD flip down obstruct your rear view image if so its very dangerous

Buddy, the install will be on the roof and the LCD panel will not be that long, hence will not obstruct the view of the rear view mirror.

thedreamcatcher · 2nd April 2010, 02:42

I did check this out and I believe either Pioneer or Sony has one with a roof mounted TFT come DVD player. Another good model I saw was a Voyager player that was featured in the Autocar magazine

sathyaprakash · 2nd April 2010, 17:50

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[quote=thedreamcatcher;1816604]I did check this out and I believe either Pioneer or Sony has one with a roof mounted TFT come DVD player. Another good model I saw was a Voyager player that was featured in the Autocar magazine

Can you kindly give me the the model number of both Sony & Pioneer as i am planning to fix it this week its urgent thank you.

15th December 2006, 13:38	#1
VMG BHPian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Chennai Posts: 344 Thanked: 33 Times	Roof monitor & DVD player Friends I have 2004 model Scorpio and installed 10 CD changer MP3 under the driver seat. Now I would like to install Roof top screen and replace my 10 CD changer with the DVD\VCD\MP3 player. My budget is around 15K and I am in Chennai. Pl. suggest me a good model with price details and also which is the good place in Chennai for an installation. Thanks.
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15th December 2006, 15:31	#2
esteem_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madras/Py Posts: 7,556 Thanked: 502 Times View My Garage	Necvox roof top screens are VFM & available in most stores. What HU do you use ? why do you want to scrap your cd changer ? you could get a DVD hu & scrap your present HU, unless it is a great model. regarding the screen, there is a necvox model with a TV tuner, try to get that . it may prove useful when you are in the highway & there was a cricket match/world cup football live on DD. cheers
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15th December 2006, 15:40	#3
jkdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapu Posts: 9,687 Thanked: 1,492 Times View My Garage	WHich HU? Forget getting a DVD changer ( 40k !!!) Screens start frm 4k up . and check other threads like http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/car-en...-possible.html
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15th December 2006, 17:31	#4
suren181 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 850 Thanked: 11 Times View My Garage	Imho VMG have recently fixed up a JVC KD DV6101 which I bought for 10.5k and have a dashboard mount monitor 5.5 inches which I bought about 1 year and a half back for 4.7k... Nowadays Have heard that a roof mounted one which is about 7 inches is around the same price... so why not?
	() Thanks

15th December 2006, 18:47	#5
Bass&Trouble Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bombay Posts: 2,754 Thanked: 124 Times	Either you could get a DVD HU like the Sony MEX R1 which I prefer over the JVC mostly, or you could use an add-on type DVD player if your head unit can take accept aux input. Necvox 8" roof-mount screen should be for about 8.5k.
	() Thanks

15th December 2006, 19:08	#6
safari dude Newbie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 18 Thanked: 0 Times	Sony MEX R1 costs 10K in gray market in Mumbai. Has aux input andI use it for my ipod.It has a remote too. I have fixed a Chinese screen (8" for Rs 5000/={logic : why spend more and buy a SONY/NECVOX when in the same price I can if needed replace it three times!} You just have to check the prices of LCD screens on the net to realize why are they so cheap right now. Prices are predicted to fall even more come 2007. I did not compromise on the speakers and put in JBLs( original) End result : Great!
	() Thanks

18th December 2006, 17:21	#7
esteem_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madras/Py Posts: 7,556 Thanked: 502 Times View My Garage	Yes, i also have the MEX-R1. it has some terrific features that i love. of course, it is not a flashy looking unit like the pioneers are, but good enough. i would strongly recommend this above the JVC & the pioneer in the same range
	() Thanks

30th March 2010, 17:56	#8
sarinkumar BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 165 Thanked: 6 Times	Roof monitor & DVD player Anyone has idea about this product? [COLOR=#0f8ddf]ROYAL SUNVISOR 7" CAR LCD WITH USB PORT,MEMORY CARD READER,IN-BUILT SPEAKERS AND REMOTE[/COLOR] [COLOR=#0f8ddf]VICTOR 7.2"ROOF MOUNT CAR LCD[/COLOR] These product costs only around Rs. 3500 (MRP is around Rs. 8000) and hence I would like to know if this is reliable or not. Please help in this regard. Regards, Sarin
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30th March 2010, 18:07	#9
thedreamcatcher Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dubai Posts: 1,204 Thanked: 66 Times View My Garage	I would not recommend these products as they are unreliable. Even I was looking out for the same and came across several products like this, but is not worth the risk as it afterall deals with the electricals of the car The whole SP / MRP is all a gimmick and the real cost of that product is far less than what is stated. So please chuck it
	() Thanks

30th March 2010, 18:07	#10
Rudra Sen Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 11,585 Thanked: 6,527 Times View My Garage	Mods note: thread merged.
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2nd April 2010, 02:42	#14
thedreamcatcher Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dubai Posts: 1,204 Thanked: 66 Times View My Garage	I did check this out and I believe either Pioneer or Sony has one with a roof mounted TFT come DVD player. Another good model I saw was a Voyager player that was featured in the Autocar magazine
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2nd April 2010, 17:50	#15
sathyaprakash BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: chennai Posts: 448 Thanked: 46 Times	[/quote] [quote=thedreamcatcher;1816604]I did check this out and I believe either Pioneer or Sony has one with a roof mounted TFT come DVD player. Another good model I saw was a Voyager player that was featured in the Autocar magazine Can you kindly give me the the model number of both Sony & Pioneer as i am planning to fix it this week its urgent thank you. Last edited by sathyaprakash : 2nd April 2010 at 17:52. Reason: highlighting quote
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