In dash tv....7" Microvision screen
04-22-2003, 02:06 PM
#1
In dash tv....7" Microvision screen
i'm thinking of replacing my stock bose head unit with the 7" Microvison screen. it's supposed to come with everything you need to install it, but what are the "other little things" i need to buy to make it work. i want to use my ps2 to play the dvd's so i don't have to buy a dvd player. i figure i'll need a power inverter to plug the ps2 into (how many watts?) and i'll probably end up getting another headunit to play cds. would it be smarter to just get a dvd/cd/cd-r player to play the dvds? how about if i want to watch tv? how much is a tv tuner? i'm kinda lost here. any info would be much appreciated.
thanks,
Jim
thanks,
Jim
04-22-2003, 02:20 PM
#2
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The 7 inch microvision screen doesn't just fit right out of the box. Unless you see a pic of someone that modified it it will take some time to see what you have to cut from the plastic case to get it to fit in the dashes bracket. A ps2 is fine for playing games and watch dvd. You will need the invertor for ps2, the lcd can be powered by same source that powers your head uint from the battery. I am not sure about a tv tuner but they are not cheap I don't think. Probably at least 100$ and thats pretty crappy since you'll only get local stations and they don't come in well when your car is in motions.
04-22-2003, 02:58 PM
#3
If you're any good with electronics, you can modify your PS2 to run off DC power instead of using the converter. How To DC Your PS2
04-22-2003, 09:50 PM
#5
Originally posted by JeffesonM
If you're any good with electronics, you can modify your PS2 to run off DC power instead of using the converter. How To DC Your PS2
If you're any good with electronics, you can modify your PS2 to run off DC power instead of using the converter. How To DC Your PS2
you're profile says your from NJ? i'm in northern delaware. if i decide to go this route would you be able to do this for me if i pay you? 
05-12-2003, 05:23 AM
#6
Re: In dash tv....7" Microvision screen
Originally posted by Bull Jive
i'm thinking of replacing my stock bose head unit with the 7" Microvison screen. it's supposed to come with everything you need to install it, but what are the "other little things" i need to buy to make it work. i want to use my ps2 to play the dvd's so i don't have to buy a dvd player. i figure i'll need a power inverter to plug the ps2 into (how many watts?) and i'll probably end up getting another headunit to play cds. would it be smarter to just get a dvd/cd/cd-r player to play the dvds? how about if i want to watch tv? how much is a tv tuner? i'm kinda lost here. any info would be much appreciated.
thanks,
Jim
i'm thinking of replacing my stock bose head unit with the 7" Microvison screen. it's supposed to come with everything you need to install it, but what are the "other little things" i need to buy to make it work. i want to use my ps2 to play the dvd's so i don't have to buy a dvd player. i figure i'll need a power inverter to plug the ps2 into (how many watts?) and i'll probably end up getting another headunit to play cds. would it be smarter to just get a dvd/cd/cd-r player to play the dvds? how about if i want to watch tv? how much is a tv tuner? i'm kinda lost here. any info would be much appreciated.
thanks,
Jim
Capitone
05-12-2003, 12:06 PM
#7
ok, I had to show my neibor again this weekend . The screen does fit with no modifications at all!!!!. Mine and now his and a few others is in ther with ) modifications!! and does not move. once you take the bose radio out and put your aftermarket hu in the bracket, you will have the bug opening in the middle where the bose was. you can squeeze the screen into the hole, it is very tight but it will make it!! if it seems as though your screen wil not fit, take the headunit off of the bracket, slide the screen in , and then rescrew your headunit in. these screws will be har to screw in but they will catch and tighten in , and the screen wont move; only the very little you need to adjust it to sit in the hole perfectly.
05-12-2003, 08:15 PM
#11
Originally posted by Redmax
ok, I had to show my neibor again this weekend . The screen does fit with no modifications at all!!!!. Mine and now his and a few others is in ther with ) modifications!! and does not move. once you take the bose radio out and put your aftermarket hu in the bracket, you will have the bug opening in the middle where the bose was. you can squeeze the screen into the hole, it is very tight but it will make it!! if it seems as though your screen wil not fit, take the headunit off of the bracket, slide the screen in , and then rescrew your headunit in. these screws will be har to screw in but they will catch and tighten in , and the screen wont move; only the very little you need to adjust it to sit in the hole perfectly.
ok, I had to show my neibor again this weekend . The screen does fit with no modifications at all!!!!. Mine and now his and a few others is in ther with ) modifications!! and does not move. once you take the bose radio out and put your aftermarket hu in the bracket, you will have the bug opening in the middle where the bose was. you can squeeze the screen into the hole, it is very tight but it will make it!! if it seems as though your screen wil not fit, take the headunit off of the bracket, slide the screen in , and then rescrew your headunit in. these screws will be har to screw in but they will catch and tighten in , and the screen wont move; only the very little you need to adjust it to sit in the hole perfectly.
05-12-2003, 08:45 PM
#12
Originally posted by D1NOnly34
no prob, thank you for the great TV group deal, very very satisfied, now all I want is for the damn engine noise to go away when i watch it 
no prob, thank you for the great TV group deal, very very satisfied, now all I want is for the damn engine noise to go away when i watch it
what kind of headunit do you have?
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