Where to locate add-on DVD player?

[tmanson]

Hey guys, You have done some great work. Thanks for showing it off. I have yet to receive my Lockpick 3+ (it should arrive in a couple days), but I take it that the input that accepts the video signal is behind the MFD and thus you have to pull the unit off of the dash. Is that accurate? I'll be satiated with being able to use the Nav and phone, but will soon want to install some sort of video input. Where can I find the specs for the video input requirements of the MFD?

Tom

[racerbob]

With the Lockpic 3+ installed, it will accept any old NTSC video signal. Any DVD player and most of the portable video players will give you video on the MFD.

[Darthvisor]

How did you hook up the power for the dvd player? ripping out the whole radio looks pretty indimidating, although very cool. Looks like in the glove box would be a lot easier install...

[racerbob]

Removing the factory head unit is not as bad as it looks. Can be accomplished in 15 minutes after you have done it before. I would think that you are limited to a 1/2 DIN sized player in the GB. Power and ground straight from the lighter socket wires. They turn off with the key.

[freakadore]

Racerbob, how did you wire in the power and ground to the lighter socket? Thanks for you time. I really like your finished product and I am looking to do the same!

[racerbob]

I just used 3M squeeze type wire taps (pink, IIRC). The power socket hot wire is the one that connects to the center of the outlet. I don't remember the color, but you are tapping into it just behind the socket. Very simple hookup. There is no need for a B+ wire on this DVD player because it has no memory presets. It will turn off when you power down the car.

[northrk]

Im concidering installing the Valor DV-170 as you have done.

Can you provide some detail for the modification you needed to do to the face plate (smoke door etc). What tools would I need to do this?

Also, Im curious about the file support for the usb port, can it play mp3s or is it limited to WMA as noted in the manual?

Thanks

[racerbob]

It will recognize and play MP3's also. No modifications need to be done to the smoked door itself, just a little cutting of the opening in the front of the frame around the area behind the door. It can be done with a razor knife or other similar blade. You will not see the trimmed area once the DVD player is in place.

[yarddog]

racerbob, can you play movie files, such as AVI, from the USB port?

[jelloslug]

Back to the question about the upper glove box: The passenger side airbag is just behind the upper glove box so that would be a no-go on extra depth.