Headrest DVD Install w/pics

Family Hybrid · 05-31-2007, 07:55 PM

As promised, here are the pics of the install.

A few observations:

The replacement headrest is very big and heavy, it has to be to include everything, including the DVD player.

The unit can play different or the same movie, but to hear it through the car speakers (RF Modulator) you can only hear one of the units.

The remote is not kid friendly. My kids are bright, they'll learn how to use it.

Vagabond · 05-31-2007, 08:19 PM

Preeeeety! Now go make a bag out of the same color cloth so thieves can't see it easily. I'd get the back windows tinted too.

I'm totally serious in this too. They're a hot item to get stolen and easy to steal at that.

Family Hybrid · 05-31-2007, 08:25 PM

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Preeeeety! Now go make a bag out of the same color cloth so thieves can't see it easily. I'd get the back windows tinted too.
I'm totally serious in this too. They're a hot item to get stolen and easy to steal at that.
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I am going to order the headrest covers. I'll have to check with the wife about the tinted glass.

priussoris · 05-31-2007, 10:42 PM

very nice

jimmyrose · 05-31-2007, 10:47 PM

They look great, and I agree, they would be very enticing to a thief; around here the portable GPS's are being stolen in record numbers.

Any concern about the increased weight of the headrests becoming a liability in a crash?

Highly ImPriused · 06-01-2007, 09:21 AM

Wow, very slick! What did that system cost if you don't mind me asking?

9G-man · 06-02-2007, 01:41 AM

Very nice, is it set up to play video through the MFD also?

That would be cool.

Family Hybrid · 06-02-2007, 08:19 AM

Zen - Haven't really thought about it until you mentioned it.

My thought (not based on any scientic information) is that the headrest rods that go into the seat will help to keep the headrest in place during a collision. I don't know if I would install this system if the vehicle was equipped with active headrests like my Armada (although we got the idea for the headrest DVD from other Armada owners).

Highly - The dealer charged $1950 installed. I priced similar systems (VizualLogic, Myron & Davis) at some of the local audio/video shops and they quoted me between $1800 & $2000. The part I like about doing this through the dealer is that the dealer and Invision will match the 3/36 warrenty for the DVD units. I confirmed this by calling Invision directly.

9G - I could install an A/V switch to the MFD, but it is not something we wanted to do (not to mention it is illegal to have it playing while driving). Do a search on this board, I'm pretty sure I read a thread about how to tap into the MFD.

Enoyls · 06-04-2007, 01:57 PM

Could you post the Make/Models of those?

chinalfr2 · 06-04-2007, 04:00 PM

2 G's. That a lot of dough. Clean installation. Does it play DVIX? Looking for the model no so I can lookup the spec. thx.

05-31-2007, 07:55 PM	#1
Family Hybrid Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 87 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: Package: #6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Friends: 0	As promised, here are the pics of the install. A few observations: The replacement headrest is very big and heavy, it has to be to include everything, including the DVD player. The unit can play different or the same movie, but to hear it through the car speakers (RF Modulator) you can only hear one of the units. The remote is not kid friendly. My kids are bright, they'll learn how to use it. __________________ 2007 Prius, Seaside Blue w/Bisque, Pkg 6 2006 Nissan Armada LE, 2WD, Silver w/Charcoal 2000 Toyota Celica GT-S, Silver w/Black

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05-31-2007, 08:19 PM	#2
Vagabond Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: DICE Headquarters :o Posts: 1,196 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: Package: #7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Preeeeety! Now go make a bag out of the same color cloth so thieves can't see it easily. I'd get the back windows tinted too. I'm totally serious in this too. They're a hot item to get stolen and easy to steal at that.

05-31-2007, 10:42 PM	#4
priussoris Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,005 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	very nice

05-31-2007, 10:47 PM	#5
jimmyrose Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 644 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	They look great, and I agree, they would be very enticing to a thief; around here the portable GPS's are being stolen in record numbers. Any concern about the increased weight of the headrests becoming a liability in a crash?

06-01-2007, 09:21 AM	#6
Highly ImPriused Impressive Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Western NY Posts: 233 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: Package: #1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Wow, very slick! What did that system cost if you don't mind me asking?

06-02-2007, 01:41 AM	#7
9G-man Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 843 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: Package: #5 Thanks: 1 Thanked 11 Times in 6 Posts Friends: 0	Very nice, is it set up to play video through the MFD also? That would be cool.

06-02-2007, 08:19 AM	#8
Family Hybrid Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 87 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: Package: #6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Friends: 0	Zen - Haven't really thought about it until you mentioned it. My thought (not based on any scientic information) is that the headrest rods that go into the seat will help to keep the headrest in place during a collision. I don't know if I would install this system if the vehicle was equipped with active headrests like my Armada (although we got the idea for the headrest DVD from other Armada owners). Highly - The dealer charged $1950 installed. I priced similar systems (VizualLogic, Myron & Davis) at some of the local audio/video shops and they quoted me between $1800 & $2000. The part I like about doing this through the dealer is that the dealer and Invision will match the 3/36 warrenty for the DVD units. I confirmed this by calling Invision directly. 9G - I could install an A/V switch to the MFD, but it is not something we wanted to do (not to mention it is illegal to have it playing while driving). Do a search on this board, I'm pretty sure I read a thread about how to tap into the MFD.

06-04-2007, 01:57 PM	#9
Enoyls Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 48 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Could you post the Make/Models of those?

06-04-2007, 04:00 PM	#10
chinalfr2 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New England Posts: 235 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: Package: #6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 2	2 G's. That a lot of dough. Clean installation. Does it play DVIX? Looking for the model no so I can lookup the spec. thx.