Aftermarket Rear DVD Player - Nissan Murano

nhasan · 01-16-2006, 12:46 PM

I just bought a 06 Murano SL with Nav and i'm interested in getting a DVD system installed for the back headrests and also for the passenger sun-visor. Does anyone have any recommendations on which system is good?

Would I be better off to skip on getting the headrests monitors and get a flip-down screen?

Thanks.

NH

Enforcer · 01-17-2006, 10:29 PM

I don't but would like to see some responses on this. I don't have kids but lots of folks do and like having that for long trips. To my amazement there weren't many threads on a search for aftermarket rear DVD player so this needs to be a sticky for a while. Found this one though:

Pre-wired DVD in new Murano 2005

Heres some opinions off the cuff FWIW. I don't think roof mount is the way to go for the MO unless you dont use the rear view mirror. I like your idea of seatback mounts but the passenger side could be troublesome with the passive passenger side airbag system in the 06's or the active headrest mechanisms on both driver and passenger sides since 03. I don't think the visor could stand the weight of a screen without modifying the clip. The OEM system is integrated into the back of the center console. Note for 06s, if you have the OEM rear DVD you get the old center console design, if not you get the all new for 06 center console design. Not sure about prewiring for the 06's given that. Also it appears the way to integrate audio into the factory stereo is using a PAC device.

**zebelkhan** · 01-18-2006, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by nhasan
Would I be better off to skip on getting the headrests monitors and get a flip-down screen?

Headrest monitors look better but flipdown screen is more functional because you can get larger screen sizes with player built-in. One big advantage of the flipdown (roof mounted) is that it usually stays out of sunlight so it can be used during the day without washout.

Having said that, here are a couple of links:

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-R2wHevI...p?i=030A042CAF

http://www.lightav.com/car/dv/headrest.html

Or something like this for almost next to nothing:

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...uct_id=4100513

**Corin** · 01-18-2006, 12:52 PM

I personally don't understand the need to spend a whole bunch of extra money just to get it integrated into the vehicle. Isn't it a lot more useful (as well as cheaper) to simply get personal portable ones? they have little things to hold them to the backs of the front seats and everything, so that small children can even use them.

**zebelkhan** · 01-18-2006, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Corin
I personally don't understand the need to spend a whole bunch of extra money just to get it integrated into the vehicle. Isn't it a lot more useful (as well as cheaper) to simply get personal portable ones? they have little things to hold them to the backs of the front seats and everything, so that small children can even use them.

For the same reason we have integrated Stereo systems and don't take a portable radio or CD player with us inside the car!

I bet some people who have DVD players in their cars don't even have kids or hardly use their back seats....but like that 300ZX commercial used to say: "...but you know you could...."

marc371 · 04-06-2006, 06:24 PM

I personaly chose the headrest monitors in my MO because it does not block or intefere with my rear view sight at all,unlike when u flip down the screen it completely block ur rear view. I have a set for sale if u are intersted and u can check my gallery to see how it looks in my truck. thanks

TheGymKid · 04-06-2006, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Corin
I personally don't understand the need to spend a whole bunch of extra money just to get it integrated into the vehicle. Isn't it a lot more useful (as well as cheaper) to simply get personal portable ones? they have little things to hold them to the backs of the front seats and everything, so that small children can even use them.

My friend with a minvan who has the flip down says... the benefit is he can put a DVD into the system, start it up, adjust the volumn up for watching and down for talking... all from the drivers seat. With the portable ones on the back of the seat... it would be hard to control it from the drivers or passengers seat.

**njjoe** · 04-06-2006, 06:54 PM

If you have to entertain anyone less that 5 years old you don't want them handling a portable DVD player. Not if you want it to last, anyway.

-njjoe

Enforcer · 04-11-2006, 10:56 PM

On a side note, I was looking for a small portable DVR and ran across the archos AV500/700. One of the reviews on cnet.com said they load movies into theirs and give it to their kids for watching movies when they go on trips. These have a hard drive and can record video as well as play it, but the portable DVP/DVR market is an interesting option to think about.

NELSON · 09-14-2006, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Corin
I personally don't understand the need to spend a whole bunch of extra money just to get it integrated into the vehicle. Isn't it a lot more useful (as well as cheaper) to simply get personal portable ones? they have little things to hold them to the backs of the front seats and everything, so that small children can even use them.

i think i might go this route when the baby is born.. an affordable $250 each. transferable to the mommy's car or mine!!

enamurao · 09-15-2006, 05:06 AM

I would like to get lcd sunvisor for passenger side,I already have a roof mounted lcd with a stand alone dvd player,how can I hook the sunvisor?does the dvd player need to have 2 video outputs for that or can I use an splitter wire to divert the video to 2 monitors?
I'm not sure if dvd player has 2 video outputs or not because is inside the console,also how to run the wires to the dvd player all the way from the visor?

Mr3Putt · 09-15-2006, 09:32 AM

My nephew has 2 toddlers.

I referred him to the dual screen DVD player someone posted here.

It was sold at Walmart and was pretty cheap.

He (actually the kids) LOVE it. The whole thing mounts onto the two headrests.

Do a search, it's around here somewhere....

**zebelkhan** · 09-15-2006, 11:57 AM

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...uct_id=4100513

GripperDon · 09-15-2006, 01:03 PM

I would like to avoid anything that possibly presents something to hit your face into in a crash, So just for me rules out roof and headrests.

Wiring for those is also some what more that I have time for.

This leaves for me the rear face of the center console. Which should be easy for wires, no hazard and a some what natural head position and reachable from the front seat for assisting folks in rear if needed.

I would like one where the disk slot is on the side or top and parallel behind the screen. This eliminates fold down players.

The personal portables are handy for other uses but as they say

"It don't mean a thing if it don't have that Bling"

All IMO only.

Mr3Putt · 09-15-2006, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by zebelkhan
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...uct_id=4100513

That's it Z!

How can they sell all this for $150???

Two 7" screens mean everyone gets a good view with this car DVD player. Watch a movie on both, or play games on one with a movie on the other; includes a game controller with 15 built-in games.

Two 7" color LCD screens deliver amazing clarity
Play or listen to DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, CD, CD-R/RW
View your latest vacation pictures on JPEG discs
15-in-1 game controller included
Two sets of behind-the-neck headphones
Built-in Dolby Digital decoder
Built-in stereo speakers
ESP function delivers an uninterrupted picture even while you're in motion
Composite video output
Dual headphone jacks
Switch audio and video input/output
Two A/V cables
Car power adapter
Screen power cable
Mounting straps
Slim credit card-size remote control

01-16-2006, 12:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
nhasan Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 5	Aftermarket DVD Player I just bought a 06 Murano SL with Nav and i'm interested in getting a DVD system installed for the back headrests and also for the passenger sun-visor. Does anyone have any recommendations on which system is good? Would I be better off to skip on getting the headrests monitors and get a flip-down screen? Thanks. NH

01-17-2006, 10:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
Enforcer Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Huntspatch, Alabama Posts: 2,066	I don't but would like to see some responses on this. I don't have kids but lots of folks do and like having that for long trips. To my amazement there weren't many threads on a search for aftermarket rear DVD player so this needs to be a sticky for a while. Found this one though: Pre-wired DVD in new Murano 2005 Heres some opinions off the cuff FWIW. I don't think roof mount is the way to go for the MO unless you dont use the rear view mirror. I like your idea of seatback mounts but the passenger side could be troublesome with the passive passenger side airbag system in the 06's or the active headrest mechanisms on both driver and passenger sides since 03. I don't think the visor could stand the weight of a screen without modifying the clip. The OEM system is integrated into the back of the center console. Note for 06s, if you have the OEM rear DVD you get the old center console design, if not you get the all new for 06 center console design. Not sure about prewiring for the 06's given that. Also it appears the way to integrate audio into the factory stereo is using a PAC device. __________________ Click Here For More Info.

01-18-2006, 12:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
Corin Moderator Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Seattle Area Posts: 2,241	I personally don't understand the need to spend a whole bunch of extra money just to get it integrated into the vehicle. Isn't it a lot more useful (as well as cheaper) to simply get personal portable ones? they have little things to hold them to the backs of the front seats and everything, so that small children can even use them. __________________ ~ Corin ---------------------------------------- 2005 MO SL AWD, Platinum w/ Charcoal Cloth, Sunroof Pkg, Tow Pkg, StonGard, Stainless "Z" Grill, air horns, ipod magic box, Garmin c320, Carseat 2008 Zap Xebra Electric Car (with many upgrades) 2011 Nissan Leaf (100% electric, 100% awesome! Got it 4/1/2011)

04-06-2006, 06:54 PM	#8 (permalink)
njjoe Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Jersey Shore (not THAT Jersey Shore, the real one) Posts: 12,470	If you have to entertain anyone less that 5 years old you don't want them handling a portable DVD player. Not if you want it to last, anyway. -njjoe __________________ 2005 SL AWD, Platinum -OEM HID conversion & HID fogs -OEM iPod interface -Upgraded (non-Bose) speakers - Pioneer TS-A1702C & TS-G1643R -Muth signal mirrors -Valley Industries hitch and wiring harness -Aluminum fuel tank shields

04-11-2006, 10:56 PM	#9 (permalink)
Enforcer Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Huntspatch, Alabama Posts: 2,066	On a side note, I was looking for a small portable DVR and ran across the archos AV500/700. One of the reviews on cnet.com said they load movies into theirs and give it to their kids for watching movies when they go on trips. These have a hard drive and can record video as well as play it, but the portable DVP/DVR market is an interesting option to think about. __________________ Click Here For More Info.

04-06-2006, 06:24 PM	#6 (permalink)
marc371 Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 41	I personaly chose the headrest monitors in my MO because it does not block or intefere with my rear view sight at all,unlike when u flip down the screen it completely block ur rear view. I have a set for sale if u are intersted and u can check my gallery to see how it looks in my truck. thanks

09-15-2006, 05:06 AM	#11 (permalink)
enamurao Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: sunny florida Posts: 295	I would like to get lcd sunvisor for passenger side,I already have a roof mounted lcd with a stand alone dvd player,how can I hook the sunvisor?does the dvd player need to have 2 video outputs for that or can I use an splitter wire to divert the video to 2 monitors? I'm not sure if dvd player has 2 video outputs or not because is inside the console,also how to run the wires to the dvd player all the way from the visor? __________________ 04SE AWD glacier pearl,leather,navigation,dvd with roofmounted lcd,sunroof.

09-15-2006, 09:32 AM	#12 (permalink)
Mr3Putt Super Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,592	My nephew has 2 toddlers. I referred him to the dual screen DVD player someone posted here. It was sold at Walmart and was pretty cheap. He (actually the kids) LOVE it. The whole thing mounts onto the two headrests. Do a search, it's around here somewhere.... __________________ Former owner of ~~~~> Black O3 SE AWD

09-15-2006, 11:57 AM	#13 (permalink)
zebelkhan Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Morgan Hill, Ca Posts: 6,312	http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...uct_id=4100513 __________________ 2004 SL AWD - Super Black - Leather Package (Café latte) - Tow Package - Floor Mats - Splash Guards - Cargo Area Protector - Rear Bumper Protector - Front Window Tint - Dawn Color Matched Body Side Molding – Day Time Running Lights - PAC-NIS1 Aux Audio input - Pressure Pro TPMS and Anti Theft Sensor Locks - 7" Xenarc VGA Touchscreen - Compaq EVO e-PC 2.0 GHz Pentium 4 Carputer with 120GB HD, DSATX PSU / Shutdown Controller, Road Runner Front End, iGuidance 3.0 Navigation, DVD player, Internet access, XM satellite radio, Deluo GPS receiver, Linksys WiFi Antenna, TERK XM antenna - Tweeter 22uF CAP mod - Magnetbra - Custom Backup Camera - Aries Polished Stainless Steel Sidestep (nerf) Bars - Euro-Tech Nudge Bar - Homemade Lower Grill Cover - Auxiliary Projection Fog Lamps - Aluminum Fuel Tank Shields - Wade Window Deflectors - Nissan Sunroof Deflector - Scosche UBRH Bluetooth Hands-Free Car Kit

09-15-2006, 01:03 PM	#14 (permalink)
GripperDon Mr. 3 K, 3/3/5. 5K,10/5/7 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: PB5-926 Posts: 5,100	Two more cents worth I would like to avoid anything that possibly presents something to hit your face into in a crash, So just for me rules out roof and headrests. Wiring for those is also some what more that I have time for. This leaves for me the rear face of the center console. Which should be easy for wires, no hazard and a some what natural head position and reachable from the front seat for assisting folks in rear if needed. I would like one where the disk slot is on the side or top and parallel behind the screen. This eliminates fold down players. The personal portables are handy for other uses but as they say "It don't mean a thing if it don't have that Bling" All IMO only. __________________ Previous Owner of, The Mod Mo, 05, SL, FWD, Platinum, Charcoal Leather, Touring, Technology Pkgs., TPMS etc. Chrome Wheels, Roof Rack Bbars. Cargo Protector. Extended Warranty, X-Tire, AutoMate. Leatherique treated leather. Diamond Window Tint, Tires 3 step balanced. Stainless Steel Laser Cut Grill. Glass VIN etch, Debadged. Silver Painted Calipers. 1300F Ceramic painted Muffler. B-Quite Supreme, sound matting. External Sound ndercoated. White Led Parking Lights. Led Front Door Entrance Lights. Yellow Ion Fogs. Silver-Amber Front Turn Signals. Hella 100 Watt @ 5000K Driving Lights. SAT receiver–Delphi XM Roady2 Hidden Antenna install. Fan cooled Inverter AC to Xbox. MTX 200 watt auto on Amp deciated power to Bose Sub Woofer. PAC-Niss dual aux in for Sat and X Box audio. Generator Labs NoNag modded Rear Camera. “NAV Box" W/Modded X Box X2 Chip. DVD’s, MP3 & JPEG pics ,160 gig HD / Wireless Lynksis 802.11G Ethernet link. Runs Xbox Media Center. rear Bumper Protector. Selectable Horns: OEM MO/WoLo air. Tinted Tails-Bright bulbs. Tweeters tilted + 19uf mod. Lower Grill Stone Shield. Front Floor Amber Courtesy Lights. Chrome over Stainless Rocker Bars. Wireless LED Turn Signal Mirrors. Top mounted Led Stop Light modded with The backoff.

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