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Modernman 
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Posted: March 05, 2003 at 8:33 PM / IP Logged  
I recently installed a DVD along with a FM Modulator. The modulator has eight differnt freq. and all sound like I do not have it tuned in properly,  lots of backgrond static. The modulator is a Farenheit EFM-01. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Posted: March 05, 2003 at 9:08 PM / IP Logged  
The only advice I have on fm mods are to make sure that the chassis of the mod is not touching ground.
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Sound quailty on fm modulators just suck, if you don't want any background noise or anything like that you'll need to directly tie into the speakers or an amp.
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What is it in?
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I have it installed in a 2002 Avalanche.  I appreciate everyones advice. I would have thought that a FM modulator would sound better than this as alot of people us them for satelite radios, and cd changers. I have  it hooked up to the factory radio. I have a Pioneer head unit in my Avalanche where I was able to use the ip bus as an aux input.  It sounds great. I hope there is a way to make this install sound better. I am not one to easily give up. Thanks again and if anyone else has any ideas, lets hear them.
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If the dvd player has rca audio output you could just wire it to a 4 channel amp and then run speaker wires to all the speakers - Just make sure you turn off the factory radio before turning on the dvd player other wise you might blow the speakers.

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Posted: March 06, 2003 at 4:52 PM / IP Logged  

Something you've probably already done, but worth asking just in case,  have you tried adjusting the volume/output on the DVD player itself?

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You may have something there. But that would be to simple. I will get back to you.
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I've used FM Modulators a couple of times. I've used cheap ones that sound terrible, but I have found the more expensive ones do sound good. I have one now in my minivan, can't remember the brand but it was expensive, about $90 CDN.
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Posted: March 14, 2003 at 11:41 AM / IP Logged  
I am a bit confused, are you using a factory radio, or are you using a Pioneer? If you are using a factory get an adapter from[URL=http://www.installer.com/aux/index.html ]part number GM9-AUX

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