Help with Mobile Video system

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Forum Name: Mobile Video, GPS, and Navigation
Forum Discription: Mobile Video Head Units, DVD Players, LCD and TFT Monitors, Navigation, GPS, PS2, PS3, XBox, etc.
URL: https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=2157
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Topic: Help with Mobile Video system

Posted By: awd_sr
Subject: Help with Mobile Video system
Date Posted: July 23, 2002 at 10:40 AM

Ok, I'd like to installq a mobile video system into my Cherokee, and of course, I'm trying to keep costs down. Basically, I want 2 small screens for the back of the headrests, and maybe one small one for either the dashboard or the passenger sunvisor. I have a few questions:

1. If I bought one of the mobile DVD players, will I simply be able to split the video signal to go to the 3 screens using RCA Y-adapters etc., or will I need some sort of video distribution amp?

2. How hard is the install for the headrest screens? Do i simply cut out the location and run wire down through my seat? Here are some screens I was thinking about:

https://cgi.ebay.com/dll?ViewItem&item=1367976277

3. As far as power is concerned, I'm assuming there will only be a power and ground connection based on previous posts, and no remote lead or switched power. So I can run this straight to the battery via a switch?

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Posted By: Big Dog
Date Posted: July 24, 2002 at 2:06 PM

Hey awd_sr,

Yes you'll need a video switcher. There are several on the market each one with features we like. Take a look at https://www.directed.com/video/default.asp to get a complete picture (pardon the pun). posted_image

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Posted By: awd_sr
Date Posted: July 24, 2002 at 5:39 PM

thanks BigDog, I'll check that out. Have you ever did one of the headrest installs? How tuff is that?

(pardon the font size, the Mrs screwed it up and I have no idea how to go back :( )