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Key Features
If you own a computer with a CD burner, audio format will be an important consideration.\r\nMost new receivers can play home-recorded audio files on CD-R(W) discs as well as store-bought CDs. A growing number of CD receivers can decode and play MP3, SACD (Super Audio CD) or Windows Media (WMA) files on disc.
Supported Audio Formats
Audio CD, MP3, WMA
Not all receivers can play all video media standards. Select your receiver by the standard of video media you will most want to view.\r\nIf you own a computer with a CD burner, video format will be an important consideration. \r\nVCD stands for 'Video Compact Disc' and referes to a CD that contains moving pictures and sound. VCDs use an encoding standard called MPEG-1 to store the video and audio. \r\nSVCD (Super Video CD) is an MPEG-2 Video CD, with higher image resolution than a VCD. \r\nDivX is based on the MPEG-4 compression format. MPEG-4 is a standard of video compression that is both high quality and low bitrate. Some call MPEG-4 the "MP3 of the video world". Its quality can range from net-streaming quality to as good as DVD. \r\nVHS refers to the the large home video cassettes that are used in standard home VCRs. Because they are bulky and display lower quality video than other, newer formats, they are slowly being replaced by many newer digital medias. S-VHS and Super-VHS provide higher resolution. \r\nDVD is short for digital versatile disc or digital video disc, a type of optical disk technology similar to the CD-ROM. A DVD holds a minimum of 4.7 GB of data, enough for a full-length movie. It is now the favored standard for most digital movie releases and rentals. \r\nDigital8 is mostly used as a camcorder media. It records digital video onto an 8mm cassette that can hold 2.5 hours of video at a resolution of about 500 lines.
Supported Video Formats
Video CD (VCD), DVD, DivX, SVCD
With more channels, you will be able to experience fuller, more nuanced audio. In an enclosed vehicle, it is much easier to distinguish distinct channels than outdoors or in your home. To experience surround sound (.1), be sure that you have speakers installed that support this feature.
Number of Audio Channels
4 Channels
Included Units refers to the various components included in the car video player package. It may include one or more of the following: in-dash monitor, in-dash receiver, stand-alone monitor, flip-down monitor, external player, and possibly an amplifier, headphones, and FM modulator.
Included Units
In-Dash Player, In-Dash Monitor
Supported Media Type refers to the type of media that can be played by your device. All DVD players will play DVDs and CDs, but some DVD players will play a number of other formats as well. If you plan to play "burned" media on your system, you should choose a system that is compatible with the media you use. \r\nCD-R - Also known as recordable compact discs, CD-R discs can be recorded on only once. CD-RW - These CDs can be recorded on and re-recorded indefinitely. \r\nDVD-R - Also known as recordable DVDs, DVD-R discs can be recorded on only once. DVD-RW - These DVDs can be recorded on and re-recorded indefinitely.
Supported Media Types
VCD, SVCD, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, CD (Audio), CD-R, CD-RW
Control
Changer Control Capabilities
CD, DVD
Remote Control
With Remote Control
Are the types of decoders of multi-channel soundtracks found on DVDs and videocassettes. \r\nDolby Digital in most cases will provide good sound quality for a mobile theater system. Dolby Digital can allow anything from 1 to 6 channels (front right, front left, rear right, rear left, center and subwoofer) of sound be decoded and then passed on to any receiver with 6-channel inputs. \r\nPro-Logic and Pro-Logic II are methods of encoding 4 channels for Pro-Logic (left, right, center, surround) and 5 channels for Pro-Logic II (left, right, center, left surround, right surround), into a stereo (left, right) channel format to be then decoded back into 4 or 5 channels with the proper decoder. Pro-Logic technology is widely used as it can be encoded into any form of stereo audio stream, including digital files such as mpeg-1/2, MP3, audio CD's, and VHS tapes. \r\nDTS Decoding is a little like Dolby Digital, it is a 6-channel digital surround format that provides a separate channel of sound to five speakers (right, center, left, right surround, left surround), and a subwoofer. There are fewer DTS than Dolby Digital recordings today, but popularity seems to be on the rise. \r\n
Panel Security
Detachable Panel
Tuner
Does the unit include a FM/AM Tuner or a Satellite (XM, Sirius) Tuner.
Some systems come with a built-in TV tuner that can (via a antenna) pick up TV signals of terrestrial TV stations. It's even possible to get satellite television in your vehicle via a portable satellite dish.
TV Tuner
Without TV Tuner
Monitor
Touch Panel
Without Touch Panel
Motorized Monitor
Non-Motorized Monitor
Number of Pixels
123,200 pixels
Speaker Output
Speakers Impedance
4 ohm, 8 ohm
Power Per Channel
50 Watts x 4 Channels
Sound Modes
Surround Sound Mode refers to the decoders of multi-channel soundtracks found on DVDs and video cassettes. \r\nDolby Digital allows from 1 to 6 channels (front right, front left, rear right, rear left, center and subwoofer) of sound be decoded and then passed on to any receiver with 6-channel inputs. \r\nPro-Logic provides 4 channels (left, right, center, surround). Pro-Logic II encodes 5 channels (left, right, center, left surround, right surround). Pro-Logic technology is widely used as it can be encoded into any form of stereo audio stream, including digital files such as MPEG-1/2, MP3, audio CDs, and VHS. \r\nDTS Decoding is a little like Dolby Digital. It is a 6-channel digital surround format that provides a separate channel of sound to five speakers (right, center, left, right surround, left surround), and a subwoofer. There are fewer DTS than Dolby Digital recordings today, but popularity seems to be on the rise.
Surround Sound Modes
DTS, Dolby Digital / AC3
Connectors
Pre-Amp Outputs
6 Channels
Video connectors are the standard jacks used to connect video components to each other. These connections are used for transferring video signals from a source (like a DVD player) to a monitor. Input connectors allow information to be transferred to the device from another device. Component Video will provide the best picture for DVDs as they are encoded in component video. S-Video has a special four-pin connector that carries the chrominance (color) and luminance (brightness) portions of the video signal separately, this improves color accuracy and reduces distortion. Optical/ Coaxial digital inputs are used to receive AC3, Dolby Digital and DTS audio signals up to 6 channels (5.1). A special feature of these inputs is an immunity to radio frequency (RF) interference. Also handy is the ability to use an easy single cable connection.
Video connectors are the standard jacks used to connect video components to each other. Output connectors allow information to be transfered from the device to another device. \r\nComponent Video will provide the best picture for DVDs as they are encoded in component video. \r\nS-Video has a special four-pin connector that carries the chrominance (color) and luminance (brightness) portions of the video signal separately, this improves color accuracy and reduces distortion. \r\nOptical/ Coaxial digital inputs are used to receive AC3, Dolby Digital and DTS audio signals upto 6 channels (5.1). A special feature of these inputs is an immunity to radio frequency (RF) interference. Also handy is the ability of using an easy single cable connection. \r\nRGB connections are the 'D' shaped connectors found on standard VGA-type computer monitors and are used for transferring video signals, including high-definition content. RGB sends the red, green, and blue components of the video signal along separate paths.
Output Connectors
AV x 1, Optical Digital x 1
Player Dimensions
Mounting Standard refers to the way the device is installed in the vehicle. \r\nThe DIN system uses a standardized rectangular opening in the dash. DIN installations are usually quick and easy. Removal and installation is done from the front, and in most cases, you don't have to remove any dash pieces. \r\nMost modern cars use the 'ISO standard' connector block system for connecting up the factory-fit radio. This consists of twin eight-pin rectangular plugs (two rows of four pins each), one plug for the power and one for the speaker connections. \r\nCommon among Japanese vehicles is the cross ISO-DIN mount. An advantage of this type of mounting is that you can install a DIN receiver and use the car's factory-installed radio brackets for support. To install a DIN-style receiver in an ISO-DIN style opening, you'll probably need to remove the new receiver's plastic trim ring. The car owner's manual will let you know if this is the case.
Warranty
Miscellaneous
