http://www.avforums.com/forums/ Discussing In Car Entertainmnet (ICE) at AVForums.com en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:25:05 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.avforums.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.avforums.com/forums/ http://www.avforums.com/forums/car-entertainment-ice/1130133-do-i-go-single-double-din-pioneer-alpine.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:16:51 GMT Hi guys I am trying to figure out which headunit to go for to replace my ageing alpine 9812 unit. I am not that bothered about CDs as i cant remember the last time i played one in the car, I have all my music on my phone now so compatability with iphone 3g is very important. I think i have... Hi guys
I am trying to figure out which headunit to go for to replace my ageing alpine 9812 unit. I am not that bothered about CDs as i cant remember the last time i played one in the car, I have all my music on my phone now so compatability with iphone 3g is very important. I think i have narrowed it down to either Alpine or Pioneer but i am not sure whether to go with single din or double din, single din gives me the use of my cubby hole which i can store my iphone for easy connection ( in am sure i could utilise the ashtray or something if i went double din though) and gives me a removable front. Double din might be better for ipod control which makes me lean towards that though. I also dont want to spend a fortune, £400 max, my solutions so far are

Pioneer 4100

Pioneer AVH-P4100DVD - Mobile Video

Alpine W404

Alpine IXA-W404R Double DIN iPod Media Receiver

Alpine X305

Alpine IDA-X305 - USB/SD Players

Alpine 9887

Alpine CDA-9887R - CD Player

Any thoughts or suggestions are most welcome.

Cheers ]]> In Car Entertainment (ICE) bluegolf http://www.avforums.com/forums/car-entertainment-ice/1130133-do-i-go-single-double-din-pioneer-alpine.html http://www.avforums.com/forums/car-entertainment-ice/1130095-boiling-point.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:10:55 GMT Hi, i purchased an ALPINE BT103 head unit f4rom halfords who fitted it as well, i dont have time to go down there for these problems, as its a bit far, was wondering if you guys can please help me out, Every time i turn off the radio or the ignition or remove the facia, the radio gets... Hi, i purchased an ALPINE BT103 head unit f4rom halfords who fitted it as well,

i dont have time to go down there for these problems, as its a bit far,
was wondering if you guys can please help me out,

Every time i turn off the radio or the ignition or remove the facia, the radio gets reset back to its default stations 87.10 and all that stuff...so im having to constantly re-tune it, the bluetooth aswell doesnt automatically pair with my phone, (having to keep on paring it), getting very annoying, i would of thought an alpine system wouldnt hve these types of problems? or is it something im doing wrong?

p.s i have it attached to a 03 clio....

would appreciate it alot if someone can help, as im on the virge of putting it on ebay ...:suicide: ]]> In Car Entertainment (ICE) HITMAN_THE http://www.avforums.com/forums/car-entertainment-ice/1130095-boiling-point.html http://www.avforums.com/forums/car-entertainment-ice/1129858-wanted-clever-head-unit.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:05:40 GMT dock iPhone cable, i.e. doesn't need a special separate connector, and iPhone...]]> Hi All,
I'm after a head unit - got some fairly specific requirements though. Anyone able to help?

I need:
FM/MW radio
Reasonably powerful/decent internal amp
Rear USB connection
ability to use a standard USB->dock iPhone cable, i.e. doesn't need a special separate connector, and iPhone support i.e. playlist/genre/artist etc
bluetooth would be nice - even if needs a separate unit buying
ID3 tag support essential.

Idea is to get a Maplin panel-mount USB socket installed on the center console, then wire this to the unit's rear USB. I can then plug a pendrive into the socket for music playback, or plug and charge my iPhone and play music off that. The missus could also plug in her USB-bulk-storage-MP3-player when she wanted, too.

Anyone recommend a suitable unit? ]]> In Car Entertainment (ICE) landwomble http://www.avforums.com/forums/car-entertainment-ice/1129858-wanted-clever-head-unit.html http://www.avforums.com/forums/car-entertainment-ice/1129777-repair-replace-ford-6000-cd-unit-focus.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:21:39 GMT My Ford Focus 6000 CD radio unit now says "phone" on the display, even though I don't even have phone kit!

I can't switch it to CD or radio, although it will occasionally play the radio for a couple of seconds before going back to "phone".

Is that a fault that can be repaired - or reset - easily?

Alternatively, is it possible to put a different branded unit into the space but use the existing speakers, and even steering wheel remote control?

I'd quite like to upgrade to a unit that is MP3 and iPod friendly without changing car!

Cheers ]]> In Car Entertainment (ICE) brookie http://www.avforums.com/forums/car-entertainment-ice/1129777-repair-replace-ford-6000-cd-unit-focus.html http://www.avforums.com/forums/car-entertainment-ice/1129768-sendai-headunits.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:12:11 GMT The Mrs wants a new headunit for Christmas, nothing too flashy and £100 max. iPod input is a must but she's not too bothered otherwise.

I've found a couple of nice Sony units (I've got one myself and it sounds great) but I spotted this Sendai one on the Halfords website:

Sendai CD988BT

Bluetooth music streaming & audio
aux, USB & SD card input

Seems to have some good features, not heard of the brand before though, does anyone have any info on them? ]]> In Car Entertainment (ICE) Mr Snrub http://www.avforums.com/forums/car-entertainment-ice/1129768-sendai-headunits.html http://www.avforums.com/forums/car-entertainment-ice/1129729-twin-cigarette-sockets-2-portable-dvd-players.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:12:49 GMT Hi all,

Anyone use a product like this (24V Twin Cigarette Socket Adaptor : Trucker Accessories : Maplin) to power 2 portable DVD players at the same time?

The Mrs. wants to get the kids portable DVD players for christmas - but allow them to watch different DVDs on seperate screens. Rather than buying a dual screen / dual DVD unit (Argos sell one made by Bush) I'm wondering if it'll be better just to buy 2 seperate units and then use a cable like the above so both can be used at the same time.

"Will 12v (or 24v) and max. 10 amp be enough to drive 2 players" is probably a short version of what I'm asking! :suicide:


Any thoughts/help gratefully received!

Dez ]]> In Car Entertainment (ICE) zedzed http://www.avforums.com/forums/car-entertainment-ice/1129729-twin-cigarette-sockets-2-portable-dvd-players.html http://www.avforums.com/forums/car-entertainment-ice/1129568-help-required-fiesta-radio-facia.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:50:27 GMT I have a a 2000my Fiesta with the fisher price radio, I want to fit a single din and know I need use a adaptor facia like Car Audio & Security: Car Stereo, Speakers & Subwoofers, Car DVD Players, GPS and CD Changers does anyone know where I can get this type for a Fiesta with a pocket and a cover for the pocket, I'm sure I've seen a picture of one posted on here somewhere but I can't find it now. ]]> In Car Entertainment (ICE) plaver http://www.avforums.com/forums/car-entertainment-ice/1129568-help-required-fiesta-radio-facia.html http://www.avforums.com/forums/car-entertainment-ice/1128962-car-laptop-roof-screen-questions.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:29:01 GMT My wife has just upgrade her laptop, which means we have an old Apple iBook going spare. Kinda toying with the idea of sticking in the car as some sort of video playback device or the like, either dvd's or vids off the hard drive.

First up, it would be best to feed video from the Mac to a screen, either on the roof or in head rests. Why is it almost all in car screens just have composite video inputs? That's got to suck, surely? I see there's an Alpine PKG-2000P which has s-video input, but it costs a bomb at over £700.
From the Mac I can get composite, s-video or VGA output. Also most screens have a res of just 480 lines high? Seems quite low, is that enough good enough for DVD's? Always thought SD PAL was 576 lines high.
I'd almost certainly get an professional to fit the roof screen, how much should I expect to pay (minus cost of screen itself)?

For audio, I've got a Kenwood W7544U HU, which has a line in jack, so straight forward there to wire in. However if kids in back are watching stuff and I want to listen to music, then headphones will be in order. Would it be possible to drive 2 or 4 sets of bluetooth headphones directly from the Mac (it does have bluetooth built in)?

Next problem would be the placement of the laptop. On your lap would be a bit annoying. What's available for mounting a laptop in the car? I can almost envisage some sort of arm, which you swing/swivel it about on to bring it whoever needs to use it. ]]> In Car Entertainment (ICE) Arfa http://www.avforums.com/forums/car-entertainment-ice/1128962-car-laptop-roof-screen-questions.html http://www.avforums.com/forums/car-entertainment-ice/1128587-ford-sony-cd3xx-iphone-3gs-compatibility.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:58:55 GMT Hi All, I have an iPhone 3GS and want to get a new head unit for my 2006 C-Max (currently fitted with a Ford 6000CD) that will allow me to use the _phone via bluetooth_. If i bought a Sony CD3XX would this be all i need? Plug and Play? Then perhaps in the future upgrade it to play music direct... Hi All,

I have an iPhone 3GS and want to get a new head unit for my 2006 C-Max (currently fitted with a Ford 6000CD) that will allow me to use the phone via bluetooth. If i bought a Sony CD3XX would this be all i need? Plug and Play?
Then perhaps in the future upgrade it to play music direct from the iPhone too? What would I need to do then?

Many Thanks,
Stephen :) ]]> In Car Entertainment (ICE) stephenbailey http://www.avforums.com/forums/car-entertainment-ice/1128587-ford-sony-cd3xx-iphone-3gs-compatibility.html http://www.avforums.com/forums/car-entertainment-ice/1128467-buying-pioneer-deh-p7100bt.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:37:04 GMT As per the title, I'm about to purchase the 7100 HU after looking around for a while now. I would be interested in comments from owners good or bad.

I intend to use my 3Gs iphone via hard wire and Bluetooth for phone and music again I would be interested in users comments with the same or simular set-up. ]]> In Car Entertainment (ICE) plaver http://www.avforums.com/forums/car-entertainment-ice/1128467-buying-pioneer-deh-p7100bt.html http://www.avforums.com/forums/car-entertainment-ice/1127975-connecting-bmw-cd-changer-sony-head-unit.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:23:49 GMT I want to connect a factory fitted BMW CD changer (which has a square 8 pin bus connector and is in a 2003 3 Series car) to a Sony head unit - a BT3700 (which has a round 8 pin connector). Tech support from both firms have told me that it so long as they both have 8 pin bus connectors it should... I want to connect a factory fitted BMW CD changer (which has a square 8 pin bus connector and is in a 2003 3 Series car) to a Sony head unit - a BT3700 (which has a round 8 pin connector).

Tech support from both firms have told me that it so long as they both have 8 pin bus connectors it should be possible to connect them, but neither seems to be aware of the different physical shape of the connectors, and have not been able to offer any help re an adapter.

Does anyone know if a suitable adapter exists or, if not, if there is any other practicable way to bodge these together? Any help much appreciated. ]]> In Car Entertainment (ICE) Reg_the_Veg http://www.avforums.com/forums/car-entertainment-ice/1127975-connecting-bmw-cd-changer-sony-head-unit.html http://www.avforums.com/forums/car-entertainment-ice/1127783-car-stereo-advise.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:29:04 GMT I'm looking for a new car stereo for my partner, she has a Ford Fiesta (07 plate), and this has a double DIN ford unit installed.

I have a few questions and would be gratful if anyone can advise me.

How easy it it to remove the factory unit?
Should i go for a double DIN unit or a single DIN unit with an adapter plate?

Options this has to have are:

1) Bluetooth built in
2) IPod control with easy navigation

Price wise I'm willing to go up to £300 on this. Does anyone have any suggestions for a unit?

Thanks

Mark ]]> In Car Entertainment (ICE) zordon http://www.avforums.com/forums/car-entertainment-ice/1127783-car-stereo-advise.html http://www.avforums.com/forums/car-entertainment-ice/1127664-advice-choosing-my-first-head-unit.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:48:47 GMT Hi everyone,

Im new to the forum and to the whole ICE stuff, so im sorry if i ask stupid questions.

Basically i've had my first car which is a ford fiesta 02 reg, which has a tape deck in it for a while now, so the time has come to replace it with a new head unit, and i would like some advice on them as i dont understand some of the more technical side of them when it comes to preamp etc, for adding speakers and subs

At the moment i am just looking to buy a head unit, but in the near future i will upgrade the font speakers and add a sub (or twin sub) and an amp.

In the end i want a decent system that has reasonable power and bass so that i can listen to it loud when i want to.
Im not after a system thats top of the range and costs the earth, but at the same time i dont want it to be too cheap.

Would you be able to recommend some head units to me that will enable me to do those future upgrades and enable me to have a decent overall system in the end.
The only main feature that i want the head unit to have is the ipod control so i can play my ipod through it.

My price range for the head unit is around the £150 mark but £200 at the max

Thanks
Chris ]]> In Car Entertainment (ICE) cseal11 http://www.avforums.com/forums/car-entertainment-ice/1127664-advice-choosing-my-first-head-unit.html http://www.avforums.com/forums/car-entertainment-ice/1126980-portable-tv.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:41:06 GMT Sorry for the re post but had no luck in the other category(wrong one maybe?)
Hi
I'm looking for a portable tv with free view that i can take fishing with me.Thinking of getting a 12v leisure battery to connect it too.can anyone recommend one and maybe the best way of connecting it to battery.
Regards Scezy ]]> In Car Entertainment (ICE) scezy http://www.avforums.com/forums/car-entertainment-ice/1126980-portable-tv.html http://www.avforums.com/forums/car-entertainment-ice/1126853-want-all-single-din-unit-garmin-nav-full-ipod-sirius-bluetooth-backup.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:12:41 GMT Looking for a new single DIN head unit that does EVERYTHING well. Features I must have. SD based Garmin Nav FULL iphone 3G integration (something that repoduces the ipod feel on the screen) Sirius sat Radio DVD (in motion) Backup cam Touch Screen removable faceplate or other security... Looking for a new single DIN head unit that does EVERYTHING well.
Features I must have.
SD based Garmin Nav
FULL iphone 3G integration (something that repoduces the ipod feel on the screen)
Sirius sat Radio
DVD (in motion)
Backup cam
Touch Screen
removable faceplate or other security feature
Hands free bluetooth calling (from my iphone 3g)

I've been looking but most units are missing a few of these musts

Any ideas? ]]> In Car Entertainment (ICE) thearc http://www.avforums.com/forums/car-entertainment-ice/1126853-want-all-single-din-unit-garmin-nav-full-ipod-sirius-bluetooth-backup.html