DVD/Entertainment Systems

fish8

We are about to purchase a 2005 T & C Touring with rear DVD Entertainment Pkg. Can you listen to the DVD player through the speakers as well as the wireless headphones?

deepan

over the weekend my boys were in the van watching a film.(van parked in garage and not started) They were probably in there for just over an hr or so and i know thy didnt turn on any lights or anything. yesterday when i went to strat the van the battery was dead. Jump started it. The battery is 5 yrs old. Did the DVD drain that much power or is the battery in its last legs.

ateixeira

If it held a charge later, then I'd say that it did take up a lot of power and drain the battery.

If they do that again, I'd turn the engine on and leave it idling for a while maybe half way through.

-juice

tcarter1

We have the same issue... purchased some headphones with a remote --- yet can't get them to work. Anyone have a solution? Thanks

fish8

What can't you get to work? Remote? Headphones? Or Both? If its the headphones, make sure you push "button 1" on the remote. It is the top left button. This activates the headphones and a headphone symbol will illuminate on the radio display.

Do you have batteries in them? Volume turned up on headphones?

tcarter1

Yeah, we've gone through all of that. After doing a ton of research, I may have an answer. I talked to a Chrysler service rep and he said that the short wheel base town and countries are not equipped with transmitters...so obvisouly no signal is being sent out. I asked about how much it would cost to have one installed and he said about $1400. ouch. I wished we would have known before we bought this T&C. I called around to some Best Buy car audio places, and no one wants to touch a factory styem. ugh.

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javit

I did same thing.
Chrysler has done a sneaky thing. They have two separately shaped headliners, one for van's with factory DVD system and one without. They could have easily adopted the preferred shape for all vans but they didn't and I'm sure it's to cause difficulty with aftermarket installations.
Best buy units require a shroud to complete the job. They don't have it, and with this increased complexity I doubt their techs could install them correctly.
I found a shop that does it for dealers. He's competitent and offering a Rosen unit with lifetime warranty of vehicle but prob is he's 1500 bucks. 10" screen.
Email me back if you found options that work please.

cziesmer

Can you provide the code for the DVD to make it region free for the Honda Odessey, Thanks, Carl

peacock

I just bought a 2005 Sienna and would like to install a DVD player. Did you install the Myron & Davis ATY178 and the AD212? Did you install it yourself or was it professionally installed?

Sandy

lcvcj

What kind of replacement headphones can you use for the DVD system? Can they be any IR headphones? How do I find out?

bhattiman

I bought a sweet 2005 Sienna with a factory installed dvd player for long trips. Guess what? A long trip is coming and its time to burn some things for the kids. Does anyone know what DVD formats are supported? I mean DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, etc. I called Toyota and that was fruitless--they were hedging and had nothing to say. The dealer knows nothing. I've heard that DVD-Rs have the best shot. Is that true?

Also who makes the DVD player?

Any help is mucho appreciated!

ateixeira

The +/- issue is one I'm dealing with now, my DVD recorder will only record direct from analog format using DVD+R. Even though it's capable of recording both? :confuse:

But...I have DVD-R that play in my generic (no name) DVD player in the basement.

Not sure that helps you much. You don't want to use an RW in the car if it's not closed/finalized because those typically only play in units that have record capability.

So that cuts it in half for you.

-juice

furyfan

I was also frustrated by Chrysler's response to converting to wireless headphones. I developed my own conversion using 900 Mhz headphones. Works very well, and was considering putting some of these kits together for others if there was enough demand. Would there be a market if the price was around $250? $200? The system would need average mechanical skills to install. The conversion would work for 2001 thru 2005 year Chrysler and Dodge minivans. Don't know at this time what it would take to do pre 2001. I have done a 2003 and 2005 so far.

elmelong

Is there a way to install a aftermarket or a oem rear dvd entairtainment package in a town country. Also is there any way to install rear a/c aftermarket becauswe my town and country doesnt have any of these things. Its a 2005 town and country.

deepan

for the DVD yes. you just need power for the unit and a FM modulator to get the audio through the speakers. For sienna PIE electronics sells a TOY -AUX connector that connects into the back of your stok audio unit and the audio is a bit more crisp.

rear seat vents probably not. :confuse:

guru1

could you send me the web site for my toyota sienna 05

marc15

Hi,

I just bought a Grand Caravan 2003 with DVD system. The dealer said that it does not come with remote control and headphones.
My question is. Does the Dodge include the headphones and remore control when you buy the car or not? I think the dealer is trying to rip me off.
Does anybody know anythyng about it?
Thanks,

Marcos

furyfan

Marcos,

As far as I know, all DVD players from Chrysler came with remote controls. At least all that I have seen have the remotes.

The wireless headphones are another story. I got shafted by the dealer with mine. Told me it had wireless headphones but it does not. Because of that (and the tremendous factory conversion costs to wireless) I have developed an aftermarker wireless kit using RCA 900 MHZ headphones that would fit your van. The price is $200 and is relatively easy to install if you have basic mechanical skills.

If yours has the wireless headphones, they would most likely have the transmitter in the overhead (with DVD screen). It would be an IR (infrared) type. Chrysler also did offer a RF (radio frequency - - I believe 900 MHZ) unit that has the transmitter in the DVD player. I may be able to tell you if you have the wireless transmitter if you gave me the part numbers from the DVD and overhead (DVD screen). They have to be removed to get the numbers.

I can be reached at markz@fuse.net

Mark

deepan

if the monitor (mine has one )has a IR transmitter you can get wireless headphones from Radio shack ot similar stores and use them.

lumber2

Interested to hear peoples opinion on the pros and cons of both in a three row SUV.

stever

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illinipdx

Has anyone installed a roof mounted system in an Expedition with rear air and a sunroof? I was looking at a new Audiovox shuttle system that has a docking station on the roof, and a removable 10.2" screen. Best Buy said they couldn't do the install, but that it could probably be done. I'm just not sure how to do it.

lari00

Did you figure this out?

I have tried DVD-R, and DVD+RW but neither one have worked so far. The manual does talk about the supported formats. Based on the owner's manual all the DVD+/- formats (DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW) may or may not work :-o I will also try DVD-RW and DVD+R this week.

One option would be to convert DVD to SVCD/VCD format.

vibr8r

I have a Sony MV-900SDS system I would like to install in a 2005 Ford F-350 Crew Cab truck. Anybody have any good installation tips they could share? I was wondering about the best way to work around the head liner because it is not a flat surface. Does Sony make different trim rings (deeper) for the unit to allow cutting to match the contour of the head liner? Can the plastic body of the system be painted? I would like to match the tan interior color of the truck if at all possible.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Jeff Munn

mra1

I have a 2005 dodge caravan with dvd and overhead screen
The problem is when the DVD is in use, the sound is controlled solely with the radio,
so we can't listen to the radio while kids watch the dvd.

i know the new vans have wireless headsets that come with the radio

Is there an easy way to modify the existing system so that radio and dvd can operate separately?

ateixeira

I don't know, but I do have a different suggestion.

Get the movie "Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron" because the sound track to that movie is really cool. Makes just listening to it tolerable.

At least until you find a more permanent solution. :-)

-juice

deepan

the wireless headset typically come with the DVD. on my monitor there are IR transmitters (typically red color glass on the corner of the monitor ) and any wireless headset bought at most electronics stores will work.

blueyes825

hey i though ti was the only one that thought the sound track was cool....though i may seem a lil young for his music, i love brian adams, and thats all the soundtrack is. i think they did a good job, and it sounds good too, plus most younger kids like the movie itself!

ateixeira

I'll be hearing it tonight on the way to the beach. The Tribeca has 2 headphones but there will be 4 kids in there and it's a loaner so I'm not going to buy more just for one use.

-juice

mra1

How does this help?
I still can't use the radio, as the DVD has taken over master control.
All this does, is save me the pain of having to hear the movie the kids are watching.
I would like to listen to the radio, while the kids are enjoying the DVD movie.
How can I accomplish this?

ksenn

Doesnt your system have headphones and a remote? I have a 05 GC and when you press the "headphones" picture on the remote, it turns the movie sound on to the headphones only. You have to "fade" the sound to the front of the van tp hear music from the radio so the kids dont hear the music on top of the sound from the headphones.

Hope this helps! I hope this was what you were asking.

Kristen

phylos

We just purchased a used 2002 Pontiac Montana that came with the original DVD player but it was missing the DVD remote control. How do I find and purchase a replacement DVD remote control? I'm not necessarily wanting the original factory DVD remote control that came with it, but would be happy with any of the universal remotes that are on the market if they'll work as well. But I'll need to know how to configure the thing for this particular DVD player. Any suggestions?

stever

I think I'd try eBay for the remote. Check over in Pontiac Montana or GM's triplets: Venture, Silhouette, and Montana for other suggestions and configuration help.

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deepan

i am not sure how your system functions but mine and a few others i have seen function sas follows.

The dvd units' Audio is hardwired to the head unit by an auxiliary connector. the "CD" button on the head unit interchanges with the CD and DVD everytime your press it. if the kids have wireless head phones then they listen to the movie and you press the radio up front and youre set.

mra1

My Caravan is the base model (Not GC), so it did not come with headphones.
It did come with the remote, and the remote does have the icon for headphones.
I wonder if I purchased wireless headphones from radio shack, if your solution would work?????

mra1

I had the same problem with my 2005 Caravan. It wouldn't play + or - DVD's.
I found that if I added a menu to the DVD when I burned it (using Intervideo WINDVD), it resolved the problem. It worked best with +DVD's.

pcbsears

deepan,

I just recently had my caravan broken into and several items were stolen including both wireless headsets for the DVD system but not the remote. I noticed you were having trouble getting wireless headsets for your system, Were you able to get aftermarket headsets from radio shock or elsewhere allowing you to work with the stock DVD system?

I called the dealer and they want $170 to replace the headsets and remote. They are telling me that you have to buy it this way because it is specifically programmed between your system, remote & headsets and aftermarket headsets won't work. Personally I think that is a line of bull if you ask me. If I can find some programmable wireless headsets I think I could find the signal the system is transmitting.

Let me know if you found a solution to your problem and maybe I can solve mine. Thanks!

furyfan

"My Caravan is the base model (Not GC), so it did not come with headphones.
It did come with the remote, and the remote does have the icon for headphones.
I wonder if I purchased wireless headphones from radio shack, if your solution would work?????"

No it will not. Go back and read earlier posts. The icon for the headphones is not used (says so in the instructions) in this model.

You have 3 options as far as I know. Not sure for exactly which years they apply to.

1. for 2004 and 2005 models (not sure if it is doable for older units - - but may be), you can replace the DVD player with Mopar model 05093530AA (single disc) or 04685932AC (6 disc) and purchase the corresponding headsets (04685936AE). This is a RF system. Never seen this used, so new is proabably the only option (probably around $600 total). With this system the wireless transmitter is in the DVD player.

2. For 2003 and older (I believe this is also doable with newer models), you can replace the radio with a RBU model with rear seat audio. This system is also an RF system. I have seen these used for around $350 plus headphones. The wireless transmitter is in the radio.

3. My solution is an aftermarket wireless system modified to fit the Mopar DVD. Have one in my 2005 Caravan and it works great. Have to start the DVD through the radio, and then switch to wireless. I have all the pieces to make one more kit for 2001 thru 2005 Caravan. Price is $200.

bdnightingale

I have a Town & Country with Rear Seat Video. I found I can purchase Chrysler headphones or remote (not the full kit for $170) at several sites. The prices I got were $37.27 for the remote and $34.50 for headphones.

These sites are: http://chrysler.autowebaccessories.com and www.chryslerparts.cc

Hope this helps.

deepan

pcbsears ,

you might have got me confused with another poster. while i do have a DVD system with wireless headphones i have never had issues with it. Any aftermarket wireless sets (IR) will do. I am told Radio shack sells them. I would agree with you about the dealer comment. BS if you ask me. some of the dealers even sub contract the DVD install.

kayode_65

Hi Guys

We are joining the Town and country family when we pick our 01' van up next week. It has a VCR not a DVD.

Number of questions.

1. How easy is it to change this to a DVD? and how expensive?

2. How does the video system work, Is the volume connected to the radio speakers or should it have some wireless headphones that I read about in other posts?

3. There are two headphone jacks in the centre console with composite jacks as well, there is a gap as if something is broken off with a volume label. Note sure is there is supposed to be some form of volume control knob that is broken off. Does anyone know?

Any info will be appreciated.

zouly123

Hello! We just bought a used 2001 Town and Country yesterday and it has the Rosen In Vue II video entertainment system with a VCR. I am wondering if there is something that I need to do to turn on the LCD monitor. When I turn on the van, I can use the remote to power up the VCR, but the LCD will not come on. I am hoping that there is just something I need to do to turn it on, rather than it is not working now that I have already bought it "as is." This was a big seller for us, since we have a 14-month old who we want to play videos for. I could kick myself for not thinking to check this before we bought it. I am hoping that someone can help me! Thanks!

Shannon

ateixeira

If it's out of warranty you might want to go to a place like Circuit City to service that, I'm sure their prices are lower than a dealer's. Question is, are they familiar with that model. Would not hurt to ask.

Good luck.

-juice

sjfranke

We just purchased a 2005 T&C Limited. It has the DVD player installed in dash, but the overhead screen was not installed. Of course the dealer wants $1400 to add. Though we can go to a non-Chrysler product, the roof mount has rails on the ceiling preventing that installation. Could also do headrest installs, but did investigate on-line sale of Chrysler 7" screen that is made for this installation for $700. Question is how difficult is installation. I was wondering if factory installed wiring is already installed to connect screen since DVD is already installed. Any thoughts are appreciated.

Steve

boesman1

Just picked up my 05 TC yesterday with 6 disk cd/dvd...came with wireless hp and remote..can someone tell me how do I load 6 disks into the cd player, and how do I load 6 dvds into the dvd player...and the most important question of all, how do I get the dvd player to play while I listen to the audio system in the front...can I still listen to cd's while the kids are watching a movie ??

Thanks in advance

ateixeira

I doubt you can load 6 DVDs, does the manual say that? 6 CDs, I'd expect.

-juice

fish8

Yup, 6 DVD's OR 6 CD's can be help in the unit. Obviously, any combination of the 2 will work as well.

ateixeira

Well neato!

-juice

boesman1

OK - I figured it out !

You can load any combination of 6 disks cd or dvd. IF you want to play a DVD and listen to the radio in the front you CAN do it. All you need to do is push the headphone icon on the remote, it will then appear on the radio display near the time. Now all you need to do is push the mode button to FM or AM and the radio will play, of course if you want to fade the sound to the front speakers only. By doing this you will be able to listen to music while your kids watch their favorite flik.

I still feel the reception on the radio is medeocre at best on the T&C.

training

Hello-Just replaced our totaled 2001 T&C with a 2003 which has the dvd player in it. I bought headsets and a remote on ebay. Headsets work-remote doesn't, so I went to the dealer and he sold me a totally different looking remote but that doesn't work either. So anyone out there maybe with a parts # or can tell me what I doing wrong. Please help.