Being one who is in the market for a new In-Dash DVD Player, I'm confronted with a good amount of decisions on which brand to go with. I know that, as some of you are the same way, that my decision will be partially based on how the unit LOOKS. ie: menus, iPod interface, DVD playback quality, NAV screens, backgrounds... So, I think this would be a good thread for people to post QUALITY pictures of their In-Dash DVD HU, note: We only need one good post for each brand/model.

I'd like to direct you to a thread made by Brucefan a while back which gave me the inspiration for this thread. https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=119145

In his thread, he posted good, quality pictures of different screens of the Pioneer AVH-6800DVD, and it was very helpful in getting an idea of how the thing as a whole looks.

So, here's what would be cool if we could get:

A post containing the brand name/model of the HU, and if you're feeling generous, a price at which you got yours at
Then, in each post, contain a picture of:
-Main menu screen
-Different backgrounds available
-Radio screen
-CD screen
-iPod interface (screen showing song being played, search options)
-Satelite Radio screen (showing how songs are listed)
-Nav screens
-Equalizer options (If your headunit has such ability)
-Bluetooth interface
-A shot or two of a DVD being played
-A shot of the unit ready for disc insertion


Granted, I know this is asking for a lot, and it might take a while to compile the many different models of In-Dash DVD players that are out there, depending on the generosity of you Scionlife members However, I feel this would be a good thing to have, to be able to compare and contrast a wide variety of Headunits all in one thread.

Here's some popular brands/models that I think should be included in a thread like this, as they are often talked about here in this forum

Pioneer AVH-6800DVD: Brucefan
Pioneer Avic-Z1
Pioneer Avic-D1
Pioneer Avic-D2
Kenwood DDX7017
Kenwood DDX6019: iScion
Kenwood Excelon DDX8017: krdshrk (awaiting more pics)
Alpine IVA-W200: L337Biker (but would still like more pics!!)
JVC KW-AVX706
Panasonic CQ-VD6503U
Eclipse AVN5435
Eclipse AVN5500
Eclipse AVN6600
Eclipse AVN5495
Infill G3: Harmonic_tc

Hope we can get this thing rolling! And we should be able to, as long as those who have one of those models (that's not already been posted) are gracious enough to take 15 mins to go snap some pics of something they should be proud to show off!

 

No one has anything to contribute yet?

Does anyone even think this is a good idea for a thread like this? lol

I just know I've seen plenty of posts of "Can I get a pic of how the text looks on the iPod/Satelite radio screen?" or "What kind of backgrounds are there?" or "Can you post a pic of the *whatever* screen?" and I think this could be a great spot to compile all the pictures of the different brands/models of In Dash DVD players

 

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how about the pioneer avic-n3??
is that one any good??

 

Here are pics of my IVA-W200 I installed :D
Fun part was setting it back far enough for the door to still operate.
When the LCD flips out to insert a disc, it clears the bottom of the opening for the deck by about 2 mm

http://www.l337server.com/images/tc/iva-w200.jpg


http://www.l337server.com/images/tc/iva-w200-2.jpg

 

i got some pics of a pioneer avh-p5700dvd i'll post in a few days. gotta get some better shots. it's a flip out and i had to lose the door but i'm workin on the position of the unit to try and get the door back on there

 

Here are some pics of the IVA-W200 iPod screen contributed by L337Biker (thanks for that, man Have anymore of some of the other screens?)






C'mon people, its a Sunday. Take your camera out to your car and help us out!! [/img]

 

i'll post pictures of my avic-z1 tonight!

 

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hmm. well you didn't post my HU in your list. i feel dejected. so no pics from me.

 

haha, my list is not some set in stone list of Headunits! Please feel free to post any headunit you may have that's not on the list, and I will surely add it to there. The more we can get, the better!

 

how much did you guys pay for the IVA-W200?

is it a good indash? also, how is the touchscreen, does it ever freeze up or anything?

thanx

 

Well you forgot one of the most advanced units to hit the market.

The Infill G3

You can customize the background any way you like, even have scion logos on the background, you can move the buttons to where you like them the best and even delete the ones youll never use. You can do all the things listed in your thread plus a hell of alot more!

Here is a pic



and here is some info about it

Description




Infill StreetDeck Open

StreetDeck software combined with Infill Hardware delivers turn-by-turn navigation and a digital media jukebox, all with an easy-to-use touchscreen interface that keeps the driver’s eyes on the road.

Features:

* Pre-Installed with Windows XP and StretDeck software
* Voice guided turn-by-turn navigation
with auto-rerouting
* Detailed geographic coverage for the United States and Canada
* Cities and major highways for Mexico
* Innovative gesture-based touchscreen interface
* CD playback and ripping
* MP3 and digital audio playback
* Video jukebox
* Picture Viewer
* High-quality American/English text-to-speech voices
* Full development tools for writing DigitalMods and customizing skins
* DVD playback
* FM Radio
* Wireless multimedia library synchronization (requires WiFi connection)

Additional Features:

* Downloadable web-based service integration for weather, navigation data, and more

* Voice recognition (requires microphone)
* Bluetooth Phone Integration (requires Parrot USB adapter)
* Satellite Radio (requires adapter)
* Vehicle Diagnostics (requires OBD-II adapter)

Hardware Specifications :
CPU 1 GHz HDD 40GB



Memory 512MB(2 Memory Backs up to 1GB) DVD-ROM 1 × Slim Type DVD-RoM Drive

Video Unichrome pro 3D/2D Graphic Engine.
Up to 64MB Frame Buffer

Dual Monitor Support
Support CRT Resolutions up to 1920 x 1440 VIDEO Input 3 × VIDEO Input Port
For TV, Rear Camera, Other

LCD Front : 1.6" Graphic LCD
Monitor : 7" Wide Mode Digital TFT LCD
Resolution 800 x 480 Wireless LAN 1×Wireless LAN support

Touch Front : 1.6" Touch Screen
Monitor : 7" Touch Screen RADIO FM section : 87.5 MHz ~ 108 MHz
AM section : 153 KHz ~ 1710 KHz

Audio Integrated DirectSound compatible AC97 Audio CODEC
1 × 4ch stereo DirectSound Channel Output
1 × MIC Input Jack
1 × Phone Input & Mono Output Jack
2 × Stereo LINE Input
1 × SPDIF PCM Channel Output (Option) AMP 44W x 4CH

USB 4 port USB 2.0 Interface support
Front 2port. Rear 2Port TV VHF : 2~ 13 CH
UHF : 14~ 69 CH





Unit Dimensions:

* Length - 7inches / 178mm
* Height - 3.94 inches / 100mm
* Depth - 8 inches / 200mm


.

Support:

* 1 year parts warranty
* Installation mannuals will be comming soon
* This includes a copy of StreetDeck full boxed product
* User is resposible for return freight to Mp3car, in the USA.

Here is where you can go for more info

http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=123

and for new skins you can go here

http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=134

and here are some additional pictures

http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/atta...1&d=1154229177
http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/atta...1&d=1154229480

and here is a video using it

http://www.nissansource.com/doug/InFillcar/ (Right click, Save As)

I do not have this unit personally but i use the same software. for the money, nothing comes close.

hope that helped you out!

 

Does the radio cover close on the alpine headunit..

Edit- nevermind I guess it doesn't..

 

if ur talkin bout the screen, i believe it does still close.

 

Kenwood Excelon DDX8017 - 6.5" Screen
Retails for $1600, I bought it for $1k used.

I can't take any new photos as of right now (Camera's broken) but here's what I have.

CD/DVD Play Screen:


Screensaver:


DVD Playback:


HU Open:


I can take pics of the Equalizer options, different backgrounds (Light, Ring, Dolphin, Aurora, and Prism), and the menus (there are tons)... There is no Bluetooth interface on the 8017, I don't have the KCA-iP500 iPod interface, which is required for iPod use...

I don't have Nav yet either, but as soon as I do I'll post up.

And yes...... the door closes..... but only because I (well, IceNine did) re-drilled the holes on the mounting brackets.

 

Thank you for the contributions Harmonic and krdshrk!!

Lets keep this thread going!

 

Yah I was wondering if the factory radio cover still closes over the alpine unit w/o any kind of modification. Anybody know for sure? Guys with that HU in already?

 

im not sure, but i hope so