dvd system

dso · #1 05-09-2009, 12:05 AM

Hi guys,

Just wondering how many people have DVD systems in their vehicles...either headrest systems or overhead units. Thinking about replacing the roof mounted interior light unit with a overhead DVD unit for my little one to help with family road trips. If anyone have pics of their units

that would be great.

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rastaFarai · #2 05-09-2009, 09:54 AM

Do the Invision Headrests - best thing on the market for the X5 IMO. Contact member Aceduecy or Acedeucy (i think the first)... Chances are he'll come calling in this thread soon.. LOL.. CALLING ACE!!!

They play at the same time, or individually, and they have ext video input for ipod or gaming.. i had a set in my 01 x5 and just got a set for my 05.. putting them in soon. He will give you a good deal, and take care of you as far as warranty on them etc.. They are legit, BMW sells them as well as alot of other dealers.

Do a search on forum for invision dvd

anfield · #3 05-09-2009, 10:43 AM

hi all !! im looking for a dvd system for my truck too !! so i hope this guy will come on to the post for me to find more info about these systems !!

rastaFarai · #4 05-09-2009, 01:55 PM

here's an example.

INViSiON Industries - REVOLUTION II for BMW X5 Manual HR

depending on if you have manual or powered headrests will be the determining factor..

x52002Silver · #5 05-09-2009, 04:31 PM

Just do a ebay search there is heaps to choose from

rastaFarai · #6 05-09-2009, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by x52002Silver

Just do a ebay search there is heaps to choose from

yeah but you have to make sure you get the right one to fit your car. The posts are different.. 12, 14 and 16 i believe. THe comfort seats have the 16mm.

rastaFarai · #7 05-09-2009, 05:15 PM

if anyone gets these INVISION DVD PLAYER REPLACEMENT HEADREST MONITOR BMW:eBay Motors (item 260405753484 end time May-12-09 20:27:39 PDT)

THere's another one too. bidding is $99 - I'll sell my 14mm posts that I have from a set i bought.. the ones i hav are gray leather though.

antonye · #8 05-11-2009, 06:14 AM

I bought some off ebay, cost me £199 and fitted them myself.
They don't include the DVD player but they do have a TV tuner built in and a Tetris game too!

I ran the cables inside the seat (easy to do, just take the back protector off) and under the mat to the centre console. From there I added an 8-way splitter with video amp to feed both monitors and boost the signal (£5 off ebay) and everything runs to some plugs fitted into one of the switch blanking plates. To do this I found an old audio/video lead and cut it to length, then soldered the wires onto some plugs I bought from Maplins for under £1 each. Finally I added a power switch so that you can kill the power to both units at once - handy for when the kids nod off! I have a portable DVD player which I picked up for £25 and runs from the cigarette lighter socket. We originally used this on the centre arm-rest, held in place with a bungee cord.

The only issue is that there is no sound. There are built-in speakers in the headrests but these suffer from engine interference "whistle". I tried to block this using various decouplers and so on, but never got it completely eliminated. We leave the built-in speakers on zero then use the speakers in the portable unit instead (or the kids can use headphones). This does have the advantage of being able to keep the radio/CD working in the front for the adults.

I might get round to building in a cheap in-dash DVD plater to replace either the cup-holder or the cubby hole, but it would mean doing something about the speakers so the kids can listen to it.

Here's some pics...

NyMench · #9 05-11-2009, 09:36 AM

i have factory System in my ....see my previous pictures

acedeucy · #10 05-11-2009, 10:25 AM

Here I am. Let me know if I can be of any assistance!

-Law

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