Of course, you can go to the store, unfasten about $ 50 or more, buy a new one and not fool yourself. But this is not our method!
So, let's take a Chinese MP3 player that reads flash drives and memory cards. There are a lot of options. The most important thing is that it has a headphone output. From there we will shoot an audio signal. A car FM transmitter with separate audio output can be used. Its advantage is that a remote control is included with the transmitter. remote control... We disassemble the player.
We disassemble the car radio and remove the CD drive or tape drive mechanism (who has what). Provided, of course, that they are not workers.
We solder the positive power wire of the MP3 player through the "KRENKA" to the contact of the car radio, on which, after turning it on, voltage appears (+12 or +9 V).
Don't forget the 12 to 5 V voltage converter. FM transmitters have a built-in voltage converter. In MP3 players it may not be present at all. You will figure it out in the place. In any case, it is better to use the LM7805 or the domestic analogue of the KR142EN5A.
After we figured out the power supply, we connect the sound. We take a shielded wire (this usually comes from the head of the tape drive) and connect the audio output of the MP3 player to the AUX input of the car radio. WHAT? There is no such thing? Then it's a little more complicated. We are looking for a preamplifier on the board (the same shielded wire from the head goes to it). We look at the brand of the microprocessor to find where its audio signal output is (Google to help you). We solder the separating electrolytic capacitors and send the audio signal from the player there.
Now we mount the MP3 player board into the car radio case. After removing the tape drive (or CD drive) there is plenty of room. The main thing is not to allow a short circuit.
We put the USB output on the front panel, in the hole where cassettes or discs were inserted.
We bring the player control buttons to the unused tape drive or CD drive control keys. There are only three of them - "play / stop", "next track" and "previous track". In the case of a cassette deck, opposite the button rods, we install suitable mini-keys.
A good DVD player will never be a spare part of your car. Many will say that this is overly pretentious and even unnecessary, but a huge number of car owners understand that such an addition will greatly change the quality of the trip. If earlier it was difficult to imagine moving more than 500-600 kilometers in one day, then with good films and cartoons you can keep the kids busy, interest passengers and divert attention from the monotonous road. Sometimes the driver, having heard phrases from familiar films, has a great time behind the wheel and gets tired much less. It is very important here to abandon all sorts of solutions that would allow the driver to also watch a movie while driving. Optimal solutions are the integration of monitors into the back of the front seat head restraints in a car.
Of course, such a solution will simply cost incredibly a lot of money, since it requires the services of specialists who cannot always be found at a service station. You can get by with simpler solutions, but they don't make much sense. Also, people who spend a lot of time in the car waiting for their passengers want to integrate various video options into the car. This can be a taxi driver or a company vehicle driver. There can be a lot of options, and often the decision taken depends on the type of machine, the customer's financial capabilities and the ultimate goals of all necessary work... But it is not worth saying that such a modification of the car is impossible today. In fact, everything turns out to be quite real and sometimes does not even require large investments.
2-DIN radio with DVD and fold-out monitor
Probably the most simple solution there will be an option of buying a car radio with a folding monitor for watching movies using DVD or flash memory. In such a situation, the monitor will be small, and it can only be located at the installation site of the radio tape recorder itself. This is a simple option that will not require any rework. It is enough to buy the equipment, install it and enjoy the video in the car. You can look at the following equipment models:
- PINOEER AVH-180 and other products of the AVH line are a good solution that will be able to provide you with the traditional quality of the manufacturer and good price at the time of buying;
- Alpine IWE-W 530 is another relatively inexpensive option that will allow you to watch movies and clips while using your car in any conditions;
- Kenwood DDX5055BT - a more expensive option, which has higher quality of details, good video and decent sound parameters in the device;
- Sony XAV 65 is a great solution for little money with good quality and excellent reliability parameters, amazing ease of control of the radio tape recorder;
- JVC KW-V30BTEE is another great option with a slightly higher price from a well-known brand, good control comfort, high quality products.
As you can see, the market offers simply amazing opportunities for buying wonderful products for your car. Electronics does not stand still, you can quite simply and inexpensively acquire very modern means for your car. And at the same time, you do not have to redo the wiring and interfere with the integrity of the cabin. It is enough to install a nice compact radio tape recorder in the salon and get the necessary entertainment options in the car.
Large screen for the rear sofa embedded in the ceiling
Tall vehicles such as minivans or large station wagons, minibuses and other bulky body types provide the opportunity for very convenient placement of entertainment in the cabin. You can build a great DVD video player for relatively little money. To do this, you need quite a bit, however, all work must be done efficiently. The process is as follows:
- you need to purchase a TV or monitor, the quality of this item should be very high, but the diagonal is no more than 15 inches for a small car and 20 for a large one;
- the TV will be a good solution if you can use the USB output to watch video - in this case, you will no longer need anything else to operate the module;
- monitors and simple TVs will have to be connected to various DVD set-top boxes with the ability to watch video, but this equipment will have to be placed somewhere;
- you can buy a folding TV bracket so that, if necessary, you can fold the equipment, which in this position will not interfere with viewing the road from the back sofa;
- this solution is also perfect if you have three rows of seats in your car, it is such a TV that will be a pleasant addition to the multimedia systems in the cabin.
The connection of such a device can be brought out through the ceiling, for this you will have to remove the trim and run the wires under it. This will avoid a lot of wires in the car. Of course, you need to buy a TV set, not a household one, but a special car TV. Connecting via 12V will become the main parameter that should be taken into account when installing such equipment in your transport system.
Integration of monitors into the head restraints
This is one of the most expensive in-car video use cases. This method of installing interesting multimedia solutions will require a fairly large investment of effort and money from you. It is very difficult to find everything in Russia necessary materials and details for creating such a system. But the search is not the worst thing. All serious problems begin during the installation of these modules in the car:
- it is very difficult to build monitors in such a way as to keep the headrests in good shape appearance, often you have to change the entire upholstery, create it anew;
- the attachment must be of high quality and not restrict the free movement of the headrest, this important point for each option for operating your car;
- you also need to use the possibilities of sound, it is best to bring headphones to each monitor, but you can tinker and connect the system to the standard sound kit auto;
- there will also be problems with the connection - it is quite difficult to quietly bring the cable, but this issue is solved by seat covers or by removing the upholstery and then putting it on;
- it is important to decide how to operate this element in the car - it is better to use the central control on the center console to avoid problems.
This is a great opportunity for everyone to upgrade their car to incredible performance. But we must admit that such processes are far from the most interesting for those who want to save money. Embedding monitors in the seat headrests gives you a personalized viewing experience, provides comfortable solutions for rear passengers, but this method is not at all aimed at saving you money.
How to make TV in the car and not spend a lot of money?
However, these options can hardly be called the only and most modern solutions. You can act wisely, save money, and also avoid any manipulations with the car interior. There are a number of ideas for how you can make a great system for watching movies and significantly reduce your costs. And here it is important to show creative and unusual ideas. For example, you can use the following features:
- buy a tablet computer with a large enough screen - it can be a 10-inch tablet or so, you can buy two or three such devices at once;
- then it is worth considering options for mounting such computers in the area of the headrests, this can be done using improvised methods without using expensive brackets;
- another important step will be to conduct an inconspicuous wire to charge this tablet while the car is moving, this is the key and most difficult moment;
- then it remains only to purchase a memory card, download the videos you need to it and enjoy the wonderful watching of films during the operation of the car;
- if necessary, you can simply take off your tablet computers and return the car to its original appearance, no changes in the interior will occur during the alteration process.
Such an addition will be the most budgetary and most attractive. In addition, passengers will be able to enjoy all the delights of a full-fledged computer. Play games, watch videos, use the Internet using 3G technologies. All this will become available even for owners who are far from elite and not the most modern cars... And such an invention will be useful for children in the back seat on long trips, and for all passengers in general. Compare this process in complexity to installing an overhead monitor:
Summing up
It is difficult to say which method to use when installing a video in a car. The most inexpensive methods are the purchase of a special radio tape recorder, as well as the purchase of simple tablet computers for organizing stand-alone TV options for passengers in the back seat. Such solutions are well worth the investment and will always bring a lot of joy, especially for the young passengers of your car. But other methods turn out to be quite an expensive solution and do not always give the necessary results during operation. It is worth remembering that the investment will be simply incredibly large.
But investments can sometimes pay off if you are constantly transporting people over long distances. Televisions help us feel less time, drown out the monotonous noise of rubber when interacting with asphalt. All this becomes a necessity if you need to entertain passengers, give them the opportunity to get tired less during the trip. So there are certain incentives, it remains only to find the necessary opportunities for the implementation of this venture. Use the method that's right for you and always consult a car electrician for connection. Would you like to have a complete DVD module in your car?
Music player with the ability to view video files on the built-in (pull-out) monitor. Yesterday, such a car radio was an object of non-marketable desires (5-6 years ago), a symbol of luxury and designation passenger car- luxury class (complete set)!
Car radio with DVD and monitor
Today it is a common and quite affordable device for installation in a car of any brand. Manufacturers equip given type equipment with a large number of options and functions, as well as the ability to connect during further operation, various devices and devices. Some of the car radios are already equipped with such gadgets, and therefore are classified as multifunctional multimedia systems (MMC). In addition to differences in equipment, car turntables differ in their installation sizes:
- DIN radio tape recorders.
- DIN players.
These products are produced by almost all the world's leading brands in the field of radio electronics. But, in connection with the growing demand for car players with DVD and monitor, for example, from Pioneer, Prology and the like, models with the same name appeared on the market, made by no one knows who and where. For this reason, it is best to purchase equipment of this level from official dealers trademark (Pioneer, Prology). What to look for when buying
car radio with DVD monitor Pioneer (Sony, Prology), we will tell you in the final part of the article. And now let's make a short overview of the modern car player market, in particular the Pioneer and Plot companies.
Car radio with DVD Prology monitor
The latest devices from the manufacturer Prology are represented by multimedia systems in 1 and 2 DIN formats. They can play music and video files of formats JPEG, CD, DVD, MP3, MPEG 4, from any known media. Equipped with 6 and 7 inch, built-in and retractable, liquid crystal monitors. Additional equipment can be connected:
- navigation system;
- rear and side view cameras and so on.
The quality of the equipment from the Prology firm does not need to be introduced to customers for a long time.
Car radio with DVD Pioneer monitor (avh)
MMS Pioneer avh series, meet everyone technical requirements today, to ensure the most comfortable conditions for car owners when watching DVDs from discs, USB-devices, as well as listening to radio programs and music records. Pioneer avh car multimedia systems have:
Built-in or fully removable LCD display, measuring seven inches with touch control of radio functions.
The necessary connectors for connecting additional devices (iPhones, navigation, etc.).
That is, as we named a little earlier, the Prology equipment, the Pioneer equipment, is the embodiment in one device of all the achievements and innovative technologies in electronics and computer technology.
The impeccable reputation of the Pioneer brand deserves only exclamation marks.
Connecting car stereos Pioneer, Prology with DVD and monitor
There are three ways to connect a modern MMC with DVD and monitor, depending on the car.
The first way.
Modern car radio, connects to systems new car, by means of a special ISO-connector (detachable connection of the international standard). This type of connectors is used in all latest generation cars and car players.
The second installation method.
The car does not have an ISO connector (it is required in MMC). In this case, it must be purchased separately and the car wiring must be routed to junction box, according to the pinout for the given car model.
The third option.
It can be described as adventure. Connections are made by live stranding of wires with subsequent insulation. For exacerbation of extreme - isolation can be omitted.
In any case, the installation of a new car radio with DVD and monitor should be started after carefully studying the manufacturer's instructions supplied with the device.
Separate models of video and sound-reproducing equipment are initially produced for a specific car brand.
Setting up a standard MMC with the ability to view DVD and LCD monitor
Setting up both a standard head unit with a monitor and DVD, as well as a new, separate device, is detailed in the same operating instructions for the device. If you have any additional questions related to connecting and configuring individual functions and options.
You can apply for information to the direct manufacturer of the radio tape recorder via the Internet, as well as find information of interest in the numerous forums devoted to this issue. But this is as far as complex settings are concerned. The usual, standard settings of multimedia systems for a car are almost completely identical to the actions when working with mobile phone(iPad). And are produced on the touch screen of the device.
Criteria for choosing a car radio with DVD monitor
First of all, it is, of course, the cost of the device. But you should not think that a radio tape recorder with a DVD player and a screen costs a lot of money. For a quite acceptable amount today, you can purchase a device of decent quality.
Choosing MMS, you should pay attention to:
- power of the device, rated and maximum.
- total number of output channels (2 to 4).
- linear inputs-outputs.
- formats of readable information.
- Availability additional equipment and similar technical details.
For women (and not only women), the external design of the front panel of the device will certainly be important.
The headrest with DVD and monitor increases the level of comfort in the cabin. If the trip takes place in the company with children, then it is also useful - they will be something to distract. It is not necessary to buy a special headrest, you can install the monitor in the existing one.
Headrests in the car - types and purpose
The headrest on the car seat creates an additional one, but its main purpose is not this. In cases of accidents when a blow from behind occurs, the most common injuries are fractures and dislocations of the cervical vertebrae, as well as craniocerebral. In any violent collision, hold the torso; if there are airbags, they will protect both the body and the head. However, only the headrest can protect from a backward jerk of the cervical vertebrae, leading to a fracture of the neck, with an uncontrolled throwing back of the head from an impact in the car from behind. This is why it is very important that the car has good head restraints, which must be set correctly. Modern head restraints are designed in such a way that, with correct adjustment, injury to the cervical vertebrae is practically excluded, and in all other cases is minimal.
By design, the head restraints are divided into two types. First: passive (non-adjustable) - fixed head restraints, they represent a solid extension of the seat or a removable bolted element.
Second: active (adjustable) - movable, are a combination of movable mechanical units working in conjunction with a special lever built into the seat. The latter is very sensitive to any pressure. On impact, the driver's back is pressed into the seat and the lever is triggered. As a result, the headrest automatically approaches the driver's head. As a result, the support lever is triggered until the neck experiences a throw-back jerk.
Pushed to the required height, even a passive headrest can significantly reduce the likelihood of neck injury, since the head rests against it with a sudden jerk of any force back.
Today, the modern car industry produces headrests that not only meet the standards of comfort and safety, but also with LCD monitors on the back. This allows you to create for passengers sitting on back seat, extra comfort during the trip. It is also very convenient when there are children in the car, since they can be occupied by watching a video and they will not distract the driver or annoy other passengers. In order not to spend money on purchasing such an expensive pleasure, you can install the monitor in the headrest with your own hands, and the disc player itself, if it is not built-in, can be placed in or on the front panel of the passenger compartment.
Preparing the car headrest for installing the monitor
Remove the headrest from the seat to make it easier to work with. Then, on its back side, it is necessary to make a markup of the future recess, designed to accommodate the monitor mounting basket. We mark the outline of the widest part of the basket, and inside it, with an indent of 2-3 cm, draw lines parallel to the sides of the marked perimeter of the basket. As a result, we get two rectangles.
On the headrest upholstery with a clerical knife, we make diagonal cuts from the corners of a large rectangle to the corners of a small one. Then, with our own hands, we completely cut out the upholstery along the contour of a small figure, and bend the resulting trapezoidal pieces of the upholstery remaining on the headrest outward from the center. After that, it is necessary to carefully remove the foam rubber within the boundaries of the resulting cutout (along the contour of the large rectangle). In this case, it is necessary to "dig" until a stiffening plate (metal or plastic) appears inside the headrest, which fixes the foam base and is fixed on a U-shaped tube, the ends of which are attached to the seat. We turn the trapezoidal pieces of upholstery inside the resulting recess and mark the place where the wiring will come out of the monitor. Trying on the mounting basket to the resulting recess to make sure it is the right size.
We decide where to lay the wiring for connecting the monitor - outside or hidden inside the chair. The first option is very simple to implement - the cable is attached along the entire length of the seat. The second is preferable, but also more difficult to implement. In addition, during its implementation, you will have to cut the monitor cable, which will deprive the latter of warranty service.
To route the wire inside the chair, use the headrest tube. Its inner diameter is approximately 8 mm. This is enough to accommodate the cable in it. The tube must first be exposed in the area where the wire exit from the monitor was previously marked. At this point with a clerical knife, slowly and gradually remove the layers of foam rubber, until the tube is found. Then we carefully drill a hole in it, along the edges of which we remove sharp burrs - they can subsequently damage the wiring. To run the cable inside the tube, you will have to cut one of its connectors for a while. We carefully push the cut end of the cable into the tube. If it is difficult to push it through, then you can use a thin steel wire or another, harder. A cable is tied to the end of the wire, and then it is pulled along with the wire.
Determine the method of fastening the basket and the location of the cable
Now you need to decide how to attach the basket to the headrest. To do this, you can use nylon ties of a suitable length or small self-tapping screws for screwing into the metal. In the first case, opposite the mounting holes of the basket in the headrest, remove the foam around the tube until it becomes possible to thread nylon ties around it. After that, their ends are wound with their own hands into the mounting holes of the basket and tightened tightly with clamps. More reliable option fastenings - using four self-tapping screws. They will firmly attach the mounting basket to the plastic (or metal) headrest stiffener. But at this stage, it is not necessary to mount a monitor for a car, as long as it is enough to decide on the mounting method.
On next step installing the monitor with our own hands, we determine the location of the adapters that switch the video signal and monitor power, as well as where to lay the wiring from them. At the same time, it is important to choose such an arrangement for all components so that they are at the maximum possible distance from the power wires of the car supplying its electrical equipment. The best option- lay the adapters in the middle of the cabin, in its center console, where the levers are located hand brake and checkpoint. There are no power wires supplying electrical equipment, and there is ample free space to accommodate adapters. The standard monitor wiring should be enough to run it from the adapters to the headrest with a small margin. The console must be removed for the duration of the work.
Laying the cable and installing the monitor in the headrest of a car
Remove the upholstery from the back of the seat before routing the cable inside the seat. Then we open the backrest and find inside its bushings, into which the headrest tubes are inserted.
Let's start laying the car monitor wiring. First, we install the headrest with our own hands. Before that, if we place the cable inside the seat, we pull the wiring through the backrest bushings into the seat. The cable, regardless of the way it is laid (outside or inside the seat), must leave a small margin of length for adjusting the height of the headrest. When laying the wiring, it is also necessary to exclude the squeezing or stretching of the cable; in the places of sagging, we attach it to nylon ties. When pulling the cable under the chair with your own hands, you should fasten it with ties to the existing seat wiring and, again, you need to leave a loop (a small margin) to compensate for its tension if the chair is moved along the slide. Then we bring the cable from the seat to the center line of the passenger compartment and lay it along it to the front panel of the car.
