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Tom Dodgshun
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victoria
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Tuesday, April 10, 2007 - 11:32 am, by:  Tom Dodgshun (Dodge) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Hey guys, im have just wondering if/how to get the power to the dvd player after connecting it to the tv tuner. It has the 3 prong house plug but i am unsure how to get it to run from the cars 12v? Im not sure if i have explained it to clearly but any help would be great guys, cheers
Leon Wright
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WA
V8 UZZ31

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Tuesday, April 10, 2007 - 12:44 pm, by:  Leon Wright (Techman) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Are you trying to use a home DVD player in your car?? Although possible with the use of an inverter I doubt it would be able to handle the bumps of everyday driving!!

I think you would be far better off getting a DVD player designed for the application. As by time you factor in the cost of a reasonable inverter and home DVD player, you could probably buy a proper one.

Alternately you could just run an extremely long power cord from the house to your car!!
Tom Dodgshun
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victoria
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Tuesday, April 10, 2007 - 01:15 pm, by:  Tom Dodgshun (Dodge) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

How can i hardwire the portable dvd player in? so its not just in the cigerette plug?
Alan Chow
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Tuesday, April 10, 2007 - 03:26 pm, by:  Alan Chow (Alanchow) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

the 3 prong plug will run off 240v ac power. An inverter will cost you about $70-100 that will convert 12v dc to 240v ac. You will also need a IR probe to go to the front of your car from the boot. That will only work if your DVD player has an IR 3.5" mono input jack.

In my opinion its alot more cheaper and neater to get a proper car dvd player that runs off 12v dc.

If you're a cheapass just goto
www.brashimports.com.au

they're done me and alot of clubmembers well.
Tom Dodgshun
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victoria
v8

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Tuesday, April 10, 2007 - 06:21 pm, by:  Tom Dodgshun (Dodge) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Thanks guys, i havnt yet got one im just trying to suss it out as i understand the installation just the power issue, so how does the power run from the cars source into the dvd player? thanks for your help guys
Leon Wright
DieHard
WA
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Tuesday, April 10, 2007 - 06:44 pm, by:  Leon Wright (Techman) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

If it's a portable DVD player you may be able to use it, just have to work out what voltage it requires (probably 9 or 6volts) and get a cigarette adapter to suit.

Still not ideal, but you could run the cable up the front and sit it on the seat I guess.
Alan Chow
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Tuesday, April 10, 2007 - 09:05 pm, by:  Alan Chow (Alanchow) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

you splice into an existing wire to get 12v and then splice into the wire you're installing. A good source for 12v dc is the ciggie lighter. Simple and easy. If you want to use another source then you'll need to get a multimeter.

All in car dvd players/headunits/etc require 3 wires to wire up the power properly.

12v constant
12v accessories
neutral.

You can find accessories if you use a multimeter and turn your key on and off.

Constant is always on regardless if your ignition is switched on or off.

neutral is just grounding it to the chassis or better yet the grounding point (hence completing the circuit).
Tom Dodgshun
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victoria
v8

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Wednesday, April 11, 2007 - 10:34 am, by:  Tom Dodgshun (Dodge) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

AHH gotchya, thanks heaps alan
Alan Chow
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Saturday, April 14, 2007 - 12:41 am, by:  Alan Chow (Alanchow) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

no worries Tom. I'm pretty sure theres a guide on planetsoarer as well on how to wire up in car DVD players. Check it out.
Daniel Lee
Goo Roo
Victoria
Soarer GT Limited UZZ31 V8

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Saturday, April 14, 2007 - 11:00 am, by:  Daniel Lee (Son_gokou) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Tom,

Check out Toyota Soarer FAQ and there is a guide on how to wire up a DVD player for EMV Soarers.


Click Here<---
Chris Lock
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sa
celica

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Saturday, September 13, 2008 - 01:39 pm, by:  Chris Lock (Sledge) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

For the electric bugs out there:
I'm fitting a media player to my soarer pretty soon, but i've got 1 question. The power converter that comes with the car kit outputs 12V 2.5A, would a 3A fuse suit or should i go 5A or match the 2.5A or what?
Cheers

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