Showing posts with label car electronics. Show all posts
Showing posts with label car electronics. Show all posts

2/04/2012

JVC KT-HDP1 Transportable HD Radio Tuner (Black) Review

JVC KT-HDP1 Transportable HD Radio Tuner (Black)
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Unit connectors have intermittent connection. Unit gets very hot and then the display becomes impossible to read in daylight. Remote has very poor range and doesn't respond off axis. The HD Jump I have is bigger than the JVC, but the quality is so much better, both in quality and performance.
This unit gets so hot, that I can't believe the electronics and display will last very long.
I am returning the unit.

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The world's smallest HD radio tuner! The KT-HDP1 adapts to most vehicles and features a thin and slim design with Built-In HD (With Multi-Cast), FM, and AM Tuners. Using the optional accessory kits, the KT-HDP1 allows you to listen to your favorite High Definition Radio programming while driving, or, you can take it into the home or office too. Accessory options include: KV-K1017 Professional Car Installation Kit, KV-K1018 Do-It-Yourself Car Installation Kit, and KV-K1019 Home Kit

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1/23/2012

Brand New Tview T90dvfd-black All in One Huge 9" Flip Down, Roof Mount Car Monitor with Built in Dvd, Cd, Mp3 Player + Usb Input + Sd Card Reader + Ipod Interface + Ir Transmitter + Dome Lights + Swiveling Screen and Built in Fm Modulator Review

Brand New Tview T90dvfd-black All in One Huge 9 Flip Down, Roof Mount Car Monitor with Built in Dvd, Cd, Mp3 Player + Usb Input + Sd Card Reader + Ipod Interface + Ir Transmitter + Dome Lights + Swiveling Screen and Built in Fm Modulator
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We purchased this player for our Dodge Grand Caravan. We installed it ourselves (my husband is pretty mechanically inclined) and it was fairly hassle-free. We had to actually cut a hole in the headliner because the instructions suggest mounting it over your existing dome light, but in a GC it is too close to the second-row seats and we ended up installing it between the rear HVAC controls and the front ceiling console. You don't need a massive hole for installation and they provide everything you need, including wiring to hook it into an existing video system/sound system if you already have one. The IR works perfectly too - we bought two sets of kid-sized wireless headphones and they work perfectly with the unit. The only issue is the vague instructions (they were obviously NOT written by an English-speaking person, and were not too clear), so unless you are pretty mechanically savvy, it is best to leave installation to a professional.

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BRAND NEW TVIEW T90DVFD-BLACK ALL IN ONE HUGE 9" FLIP DOWN, ROOF MOUNT CAR MONITOR WITH BUILT IN DVD, CD, MP3 PLAYER + USB INPUT + SD CARD READER + IPOD INTERFACE + IR TRANSMITTER + DOME LIGHTS + SWIVELING SCREEN AND BUILT IN FM MODULATORFeatures:9" Flip down monitor with built in DVD/SB/SD and Ipod interfaceBuilt in IR Transmitter for wireless headphone (2.3/2.8MHz & 3.2/3.8MHz)Built in FM Modulator (87.7 to 89.1 MHz)Built in USB port (IPOD Ready)Built in SD/MMC/ MS Car ReaderBuilt in SpeakersDisplay format Wide Scren 16:9High Resolution: 640*234/1440*234Swivel MonitorCompatible with DVD/VCD/CD/MP3/CD-R/CD-RW/DIVXColor System: PAL & NTSC CompatibleDVD player is region freeOne Video & Audio InputOne Video & Audio OutputActive Matrix TFT DisplayBuilt in dual dome lightsLast Scene MemoryMulti language on screen display menu with subtitlesFull function remote Includes Wiring + Mounting hardwareBrightness, Contrast, Color, and Tint ControlsDimensions of the unit: 10" x 10" x 1.8"Unit Weight: 4.8 lbsAvailable in Black, Grey & Tan

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12/24/2011

12/12/2011

JVC KV-K1017 Professional Car Installation Kit for KT-HDP1 Transportable HD Radio Tuner Review

JVC KV-K1017 Professional Car Installation Kit for KT-HDP1 Transportable HD Radio Tuner
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I bought the HD tuner in a package that included the DIY car kit (KV-K1018). Reception was poor and would fade in and out especially when travelling into a new area that had strong FM stations near the broadcast frquency I had the HD tuner set to. This then necessitated changing the frequency setting on the HD unit to reduce interference. Overall I was unhappy with the experience and didn't think the HD tuner was going to work out.
Then I got this kit, marketed as the Professional kit. If you can get to your car radio, you can do it yourself. I had to google to find out how to get to my radio. It was simple from there.
The difference with this kit and the DIY one is that this kit uses your car's existing antenna for a signal and uses your car radio's antenna input to feed that signal in. Of course if your lucky enough to have an aux-in jack on your car radio, better yet. Conversely, the DIY kit uses a separate antenna for reception and another antenna (if you don't have an aux-in jack) to broadcast the signal wirelessly to your radio. Both of those antennas must be adhered to your windshield or rear window. A windsheild antenna does not get as good reception as the external antenna installed on my car.
The biggest advantage with this setup, in addition to a stronger signal by using your car's antenna, is that by intercepting the antenna signal to your car radio, your car radio receives only the HD unit's signal thereby eliminating interference which in turn means never having to adjust the HD unit's broadcast frequency. And when you turn off the HD unit, your car radio will receive the same reception it always did.
As for the HD tuner, I wish it had an aux-in jack for an MP3 player like some other brands have.

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The KV-K1017 provides all wiring and mounting accessories for Car Installation of the KT-HDP1 Transportable HD Radio Tuner. Requires radio removal for the installation of a wired FM transmitter.

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10/11/2011

PYLE PLRD143IF 14.1-Inch Roof Mount TFT-LCD Monitor with Built in DVD Player Review

PYLE PLRD143IF 14.1-Inch Roof Mount TFT-LCD Monitor with Built in DVD Player
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Works well, had it installed at bestbuy. I would recommend having a rf modulator installed at the same time so you can listen thru the car stereo.

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This roof-mount TFT LCD monitor with built-in DVD player has everything you need to keep the back seat occupied and out of your hair! The 14.1" widescreen monitor is brilliant, boasting a 500:1 contrast ratio and 1280 x 800 resolution. It also swivels up to 90 degrees left and right! To watch a DVD, simply insert it in the slot. This unit can play DVDs, CD, CD-R, and MP3 CD, and the RCA inputs let you attach another device, like an iPod or a video game console. It\'s equipped with a built-in speaker for crystal-clear sound, or use wireless IR headphones. The anti-skip mechanism helps you through those bumpy trips, and last position memory lets you pick up right where you left off. Control using the front push button controls or the fully functional wireless remote control. The overhead console has twin dome LED lights for needed illumination. Includes mounting hardware and installation instructions.

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9/28/2011

PYLE PLRD195IF 19'' Flip Down w/ Built In DVD/SD/USB Player w/ Wireless FM/ Modulator & IR Transmitter Review

PYLE PLRD195IF 19'' Flip Down w/ Built In DVD/SD/USB Player w/ Wireless FM/ Modulator and IR Transmitter
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I bought the PYLE 19in Monitor/DVD combo to keep my kids entertained on long road trips. After we had it installed we found out the monitor didn't work so we sent it back ($50+ shipping we had to pay for) and got a new one. Got the 2nd one installed only to find out the DVD player wouldn't read any discs and put nasty scratches on the discs that we tried to play. My husband and I and the installation tech tried to contact PYLE several times and got no answer and no return calls or email responses so we returned the 2nd one (again, another $50+ in shipping we had to pay for). Don't waste your money or your time with this product - it's a piece of junk! And after their lack of support, we'll never buy another PYLE product again.

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This roof-mount TFT LCD monitor with built-in DVD player has everything you need to keep the back seat occupied! The 19" widescreen monitor is brilliant, boasting a 500:1 contrast ratio and 1440 x 900 resolution. To watch a DVD, simply insert it in the slot. This unit can play DVDs, CD, CD-R, MP3 CD and SD cards, and the RCA inputs let you attach another device, like an iPod or a video game console. It\'s equipped with a built-in speaker for crystal-clear sound, or use wireless IR headphones. The anti-skip mechanism helps you through those bumpy trips, and last position memory lets you pick up right where you left off. Control using the front push button controls or the fully functional wireless remote control. The overhead console has twin dome LED lights for needed illumination. Includes mounting hardware and installation instructions.

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8/22/2011

BOSS BV10.4GA 10.4-Inch TFT Flip-Down Monitor/DVD Combo Infrared Transmitter/Dome Lights/Swivel/DVD/DVD-R/MP4/MP3/CD/VCD (Gray) Review

BOSS BV10.4GA 10.4-Inch TFT Flip-Down Monitor/DVD Combo Infrared Transmitter/Dome Lights/Swivel/DVD/DVD-R/MP4/MP3/CD/VCD (Gray)
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The price was decent and there wasn't any negative feedback about this company or product so I purchased one. I had it mounted, it worked as advertised . . . until i tried to eject the disc. It needs to be coerced out by negotiating another disc into the slot at the same time.
Contacting Boss support, they wanted me to ship them the unit for repair at my cost, with a check for $15 for return shipping.
Amazon was kind enough to ship another unit . . . which had the exact same problem. I'm trying to see what options I have at this point, but scratching my son's Disney DVDs to get them back seems to be my only option.
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The preamp voltage of the sound is rather low; my Alpine stereo needs to be turned quite high when watching a DVD.
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The rear controls make the unit hard to "just turn on" on the road . . . it does pick up at last play location though, so you can put a disc in before you're moving, turn the unit off, then just power it up (remote or the power button) to just run the disc.
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In the end, it's not a cheap product, and you're taking a chance if you need to go through BOSS. Stick with known brands like Alpine, Pioneer, Sony, Kenwood, Panasonic and so on . . . newcomers to the mainstream just don't have the customer support to service customers and it's a waste of $300 . . . if you must buy something from them, do it through Amazon, since you've got some protection against out-of-the-box defects that will come out of your pocket, and leave you with a hole in your roof for a month.

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10.4-Inch TFT Flip-Down Monitor/DVD Combo, Infrared Transmitter, Dome Lights, Swivel, DVD/DVD-R/MP4/MP3/CD/VCD, Grey Color

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8/09/2011

PYLE PLRD153IF 15.1'' Flip Down Monitor w/ Built In DVD/SD/USB player w/ Wireless FM Modulator/ IR Transmitter Review

PYLE PLRD153IF 15.1'' Flip Down Monitor w/ Built In DVD/SD/USB player w/ Wireless FM Modulator/ IR Transmitter
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i was actually dumb enough to install two of these. the first one i purchased on amazon. it was professionally installed. it worked for about an hour. then the sound works but no picture. just a blue screen. amazon like always was great with the replacement. they emailed me a return label for the old dvd player and overnighted a new one and i got it the next day. i had the old one removed and the new one installed at the same time. this one does not work either. the second one i got has a different problem. it works for about 30 minutes and then powers off. it does turn back on, on its own. it restarts the dvd were it left off. but then only plays for about 2 minutes at a time after that and powers off and on. i have spent a lot of money on install on these. ugh!! i just want a dvd for the kids in the van to keep them happy.

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This roof-mount TFT LCD monitor with built-in DVD player has everything you need to keep the back seat occupied and out of your hair! The 15.1" widescreen monitor is brilliant, boasting a 500:1 contrast ratio and 1440 x 900 resolution. It also swivels up to 90 degrees left and right! To watch a DVD, simply insert it in the slot. This unit can play DVDs, CD, CD-R, MP3 CD and SD cards, and the RCA inputs let you attach another device, like an iPod or a video game console. It\'s equipped with a built-in speaker for crystal-clear sound, or use wireless IR headphones. The anti-skip mechanism helps you through those bumpy trips, and last position memory lets you pick up right where you left off. Control using the front push button controls or the fully functional wireless remote control. The overhead console has twin dome LED lights for needed illumination. Includes mounting hardware and installation instructions.

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5/18/2011

JVC AAT100BT In-Vehicle Bluetooth iPod Wireless Transmitter Review

JVC AAT100BT In-Vehicle Bluetooth iPod Wireless Transmitter
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I just received my JVC In-Vehicle AAT100BT Bluetooth iPod Wireless Transmitter and I have to say it is one of the best transmitters I have every used for the iPod. I am using the 3G nano and while the transmitter is a little odd for the device, the connection is great. It fits well into the dock on the nano and seems to lock into place well enough. I have yet to experience any cutting or skipping while listening to it. The transmitter runs off of your iPod's battery which can be a good or bad thing depending on the situation. I paired it with the Jabra BT8010 bluetooth speaker headset and the sound is great. I would say the transmitter is one of the best on the market and highly recommend it.

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Send music from your iPod wirelessly to your Bluetooth-enabled headphones, car stereo and other audio devices with JVC's AA-T100BT transmitter. It plugs into your player's dock connector, and has a range of up to 30 feet. This compact transmitter draws what little power it needs from your iPod's battery, and can get up to six hours of operation with a fully charged player.

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