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paulj

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Hi all

I have seen a few comments around the forums regarding car stereo's and thought it was about time we started a new forum.

I'm very keen on music in cars and have had a quality audio system installed which make the difference, especially after my last atttempts of installing equipment:(

Has anyone else fitted a TV screen / DVD yet ?

Also has the use of a Playstation 2 been thought of for DVD's etc ?
 
Hi Paul !

Couldn't resist this new topic :)

As you know my A2 will have the Audi TV/Sat nav. with BOSE.
This system has a 5 inch screen in normal 4:3 format.
And last week when I was out looking for a DVD player for my A2 I actually got that very idea from a salesman. He told me that the cheapest way to getting a DVD player in the car would be to use the PS2, which I of course have at home.
And the only thing i need to hook it up is a 12V to 220V transformer which cost the hefty sum of £70 :)
And then you of course get the added bonus of the entertainment of in car gaming :D


BK

Soon the owner of a Silver 1.4 TDI S-Line (Sport in the UK) with Open Sky, ECC, APS, CruiseControl, Navigation Plus + TV + BOSE + CD changer, Sideguard, Mobile phone, El. rear windows, Fog lights, Winter Package, ISOFIX, Headlight washers, Space Floor +++++++
 
Hi Again BK,

Although I have just installed the Alpine 7893R MP3 head unit I am thinking of replacing it with a Alpine IVX-C806.

This unit has the required 3 pre-outs for 2 amps and one for signal processor. DVD - PS2 can then be plugged in. I have heard however they are wired so that when the car is running it cuts the DVD player off so you can't watch and drive :D



2001 1.4 TDI SE, Crystal Blue, Open Sky System, Climate Control, El.Rear Windows 16" six spoke alloys, Alpine CD/MP3 & Genesis Components & Amps, Focal Sub all custom fitted.
 
Paul !

Well that Alpine unit seems to be the perfect head unit for this use.
I couldn't find any information on the screen size of this unit on the Alpine homepage though. How large is it ? 6"...6,5" ?

It should be quite easy to bypass this function. I've had a Pioneer setup earlier and on this unit it was controlled by the ignition switch. All you had to do was to connect a wire to constant + and the problem was solved.
On the Audi you just buy a replacement cable (not original of course)swap it for the original and you will be able to watch TV or any other source of entertainment at any speed :D

My only concern is the screen size of the original setup in the A2.
It's just a 5" 4:3 screen, in contrast to the Pioneer unit which is a 7" 16:9 ! Just hope It's big enough [?]

BK

Soon the owner of a Silver 1.4 TDI S-Line (Sport in the UK) with Open Sky, ECC, APS, CruiseControl, Navigation Plus + TV + BOSE + CD changer, Sideguard, Mobile phone, El. rear windows, Fog lights, Winter Package, ISOFIX, Headlight washers, Space Floor +++++++
 
BK !

It's A 6.5" unit but I have been looking at a 5" unit which to me would be fine, but as I want a CD / Screen in one it would appear that 6" - 6.5" is the normal size.

I have now found a power inverter as you said to run 220v in the car, this was offered to me as a package witha screen and connectors for the PS2 for £249. The screen is a Centurion which I have never heard of.



2001 1.4 TDI SE, Crystal Blue, Open Sky System, Climate Control, El.Rear Windows 16" six spoke alloys, Alpine CD/MP3 & Genesis Components & Amps, Focal Sub all custom fitted.
 
Does anyone know if the A2 has an electronic speed pulse connection on the ISO connector? as i have a Blaupunkt Travelpilot and on some cars you have to make the connection by piping into the speedo??

Please help!

Markie27:)
 
quote:Originally posted by markie27
[br]Does anyone know if the A2 has an electronic speed pulse connection on the ISO connector? as i have a Blaupunkt Travelpilot and on some cars you have to make the connection by piping into the speedo??

Please help!

Markie27:)
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Yep it should be there. My VDO Dayton system and my speed dependant volume both use it. And they work.



Dennis de Held

Amulet Red 1.4 Tdi
 
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