how much do think for custom dvd install...
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how much do think for custom dvd install...
I just bought two Alpine monitors to install in my headrests. They need to cut into the headrest and also install a dvd rom/player in the glove compartment. What can I expect to pay for install???
http://www.alpine-usa.com/US-en/prod...model=PKG-M780
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-l0GP6vB...or-DV-170.html
http://www.alpine-usa.com/US-en/prod...model=PKG-M780
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-l0GP6vB...or-DV-170.html
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KILLERGS4, they look really great.
Can you please post some more info, if the dvd player is also connected to the navi screen!? If so, what interface are you using?
Also would really like to know how the audio is transefered to the stock speakers. Through a FM modulator or some interface...? Thx
Can you please post some more info, if the dvd player is also connected to the navi screen!? If so, what interface are you using?
Also would really like to know how the audio is transefered to the stock speakers. Through a FM modulator or some interface...? Thx
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the DVD player is not connected with the Navi System nor the factory speakers. The installer was recommending a audio interface to connect the Valor DVD Player to the Factory Navi, but the interface alone was over $200 bucks, so I passed. However I am running a cassette adapter with the Brain of the Video Player into the cassette deck so that I do get good sound. The wires are easy to hide. I used the AUX INPUT 3 / OUTPUT audio R & L and connected to cassette adapter, and works great.
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the DVD player is not connected with the Navi System nor the factory speakers. The installer was recommending a audio interface to connect the Valor DVD Player to the Factory Navi, but the interface alone was over $200 bucks, so I passed. However I am running a cassette adapter with the Brain of the Video Player into the cassette deck so that I do get good sound. The wires are easy to hide. I used the AUX INPUT 3 / OUTPUT audio R & L and connected to cassette adapter, and works great.
Looks like you used the stock headrests, but i'm wondering how did your installer run the wires. Are the poles hollow so he hid the wires there..? Did he mention any problems with the headrests themselves since they are electrically powered?
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the wires actually shows, but if you have the headrest all the way down, it doesn't show... I felt like my installer wasn't the most skillful installer. It took the installer 8 hrs to complete the job.
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I think those look good, mang. I'm sure you're very happy with them.
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it cost 300 bucks... dude wasn't very skilled because he cut one of the cables and the job is still not complete... the cable is on back order, coming in next month. Installer also scratched shift gate cover, scratched leather center console... so I say he did average job...
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just realized today that all of the buttons next to heated and cooling seat don't light up anymore. I'm willing to bet the installer had something to do with it (not very skilled indeed). Everything was working fine before. Now I have no idea what button I'm hitting if I'm driving at night. The buttons do work, so you think it's a fuse issue by any chance or something simple I can do myself?
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just realized today that all of the buttons next to heated and cooling seat don't light up anymore. I'm willing to bet the installer had something to do with it (not very skilled indeed). Everything was working fine before. Now I have no idea what button I'm hitting if I'm driving at night. The buttons do work, so you think it's a fuse issue by any chance or something simple I can do myself?
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I am taking the car back this monday, because one of the monitor cables got cut (by installer during install), so it was on back order. Hopefully he can address the light issue at that time.