in dash tv
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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=132788
Printed Date: May 06, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Topic: in dash tv
Posted By: justin02
Subject: in dash tv
Date Posted: November 25, 2012 at 11:25 PM
I am making a custom fiberglass dash and i have seen them with 19inch monitors in them. How is this done? using a computer monitor or a tv screen? and how is it hooked up to be able and watch dvds and stuff like that? any help in appreciated
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Posted By: i am an idiot
Date Posted: November 26, 2012 at 10:27 AM
What are you using for a DVD player?
Posted By: justin02
Date Posted: November 26, 2012 at 7:10 PM
thats what im asking. Idk how it is done. Using some sort of dvd player wired in or hooking a head unit to the monitor and running it that way. Is a computer moitor or a tv used and how is the tv wired in?
Posted By: Mike M2
Date Posted: November 27, 2012 at 6:31 AM
Most new flat screen TV's give multiple inputs including a monitor input, plus they are cheaper.
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Posted By: justin02
Date Posted: November 27, 2012 at 12:57 PM
Ok thanks. So do you wire your DVD compatible head unit to the tv? And to get power to the tv is a converter just wired in?
Posted By: soundnsecurity
Date Posted: December 01, 2012 at 10:11 AM
it would be easier to buy a raw panel monitor that is meant for 12v applications instead of using a tv that will need an inverter.
after that you will need some sort of trim ring that you will use to mold into the fiberglass dash and this will create the opening for the monitor and mount the monitor from behind. if you use an actual tv then you need to take it apart and use the front of the case as the trim ring that you mold into the dash.
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