LJGS300

Help CL Family,

I am debating on two aftermarket NAV/DVD models. I know that I want a double din. 1st choice is the Eclipse 5435...2nd is the Pioneer AVIC-D1 or D2. Anyone who already has these models, please give some feedback. (likes/dislikes; problems) Any replies are appreciated.
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blksc300mt

the pioneer avic-d1 dosent play dvd's

88supramki

it depends on what your main goals are for the unit. a little more explanation would help to give you better information.

if you want to watch DVDs while you drive...don't go pioneer.

I haven't messed with pioneer's navi so i don't know the ins/outs of it, but i've been using eclipse headunits for many many years and own an AVN2454 at the moment (going to trade up to the AVN6600 when it comes out). The navi is great, movie picture is great.

why are you considering the 5435 instead of the 5500? just getting a better deal? The navi upgrade should be a nice addition to the 5500

LJGS300

Can the ECLIPSE have Nav and movie playing at the same time?? Pioneer can...but need a separate DVD player. Can the ECLIPSE change destinations without stopping the car??
I think I like the features of the 5435 better.

BigManne

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pioneer does xm and sirius. eclipse only does sirius. and the whole dvd's not playing on the D1and D2. but the Z1 will

88supramki

the way the Z1 plays dvds will most likely void the warranty

Yes the eclipse unit will change directions on the fly, it also has detour routes. You can add a seperate DVD player so that rear passengers can watch a DVD while you have navi. if you go for the AVN5495 or AVN6600 you will not have to add the seperate DVD player because both of those units have a DVD drive as their main drive.

LJGS300

Thanks for the help guys!!

OGS

go with the Eclipse unit. over all better unit.

skpark70

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I also like Eclipse avn5435.... but Im bias.

metrodc

Anybody know how to play burned DVDs on the Eclipse. My homeboy burned a DVD with music videos that plays on his Pioneer but it doesnt play on my Eclipse.

gmac1337

I have the D1 and I prefer the menus on the Pioneer unit. You can always add a seperate dvd player to the D1 if u really wanted to watch DVD's. I have a PS2 and got the navi hacked so I can play games and watch movies on the go.

Can't realy go wrong with both units but I would wait a little for the Z1 to come out. That thing looks insane.

Luv Da Lex

just talked to a sales rep for the 5435. to get the dvd playing while driving its easy. also he said you just load the navi disc and select ur destination and eject the nav disc and then you can play dvds and have nav too.

LJGS300

That sounds like something I would want....but you take a chance of the NAV disc getting damaged by changing it back and forth?

88supramki

hmmmmm, i dunno about that. i'll give it a shot. not saying that it's false, but the unit uses the Disc to give the prompts.


also I don't think that the 5435 will play avi files from a burned DVD, I can call the eclipse tech guys tomorrow and ask cause I'm curious for myself.

just make sure that you have a case to put it in and you should be good to go. when my navi disc isn't in the unit it's in a CD case with the other DVDs that I carry everywhere.

skpark70

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I'd like to know how to acheive this...
My install guy could do it but he said it will void the warranty, I guess he have to rewire the parking brake or something...