If you don't mind a flickery PAL/NTSC 480x234 resolution it'll be fine. If you actually want to use it for a computer and read eg GPS text, save your money and buy VGA.
Is anyone familiar with this unit?
I noticed one post from February of this year, but haven't seen anything else. Anyone seen one or (better yet) have one?
Double Din 6.5" Radio/MP3/Monitor that claims to have RGB input, Video input, etc. Here are the specs.
# Clock
# - Double-DIN Size In-Dash Mounting
# - Finish: Silver/Ebony
# - Iso-Mount Capability for Japanese Vehicles
# - Programmable Security Code System
# - Touchscreen Control with New Graphic User Interface
# - Touch-Tone Buttons: Defeatable
AUDIO FEATURES
# - A.M.S. Amplifier Control Interface: with Compatible Amplifier
# - Attenuator with Smooth Volume Return: -20dB
# - Audio/Video Inputs: 1
# - Audio/Video Outputs: 1
# - Digital Output
# - DSP (Digital Signal Processing): when Used with Optional KDS-P901 Digital Processor
# - DSP Vehicle Cabin Size Adjustment and Digital Time Alignment: when Used with Optional KDS-P901 Digital Processor
# - Dual-Zone Control
# - Electronic Audio Control (Volume, Balance, Fader)
# - Front/Rear Fader
# - High Voltage Preamp Output: when Used with Optional KDS-P901 Digital Processor
# - Loudness Control
# - Low Output Impedance (80 Ohms)
# - Preouts: Front, Rear, Non-Fading (Gold-Plated)
# - Source Tone Memory
# - System E's + Advanced Crossover System
# - System Q EX Sound Control: with User Memory
# - Telephone Mute: 2-Way
# - Tone Controls: Bass, Midrange, Treble
DISC PLAYER FEATURES
# - Audible Fast-Forward/Fast-Reverse
# - CD Text: 12 Characters
# - Changer Control
# - Digital Anti-Skip: 3 Seconds (DVD only)
# - Digital Filter: 8-Times Oversampling
# - Digital Optimum Servo Control
# - Digital to Analog Converter: 24-Bit Resolution
# - Intro Scan: Track
# - Kenwood-Designed Superior Disc Transport
# - Play/Pause
# - Plays DVD-Video, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, VCD, CD, CD-R/RW and MP3/WMA-Encoded CD-R/RW Discs
# - Precision Digital Timing (DPAC)
# - Random, Repeat, Search: Track
TUNER FEATURES
# - Automatic and Manual Tuning
# - Automatic Memory Entry
# - Direct Access Tuning
# - HD Radio Ready
# - High-Speed Multipath Control (CRSC) with ANRC
# - Kenwood CR-2 Advanced Tuner
# - Preset Seek Tuning
# - Radio Data System (RDS)
# - SIRIUS Satellite Ready
# - Station Name Preset Play
# - Station Naming: 30 Stations
# - Station Presets: 24 (18 FM, 6 AM)
VIDEO FEATURES
# - Adjustable Video Monitor Angle: 6-Step, Motorized
# - LCD Screen: 6.5" Wide, 336,960 Pixels
# - Motorized Slide-Down Screen
# - RGB Input
# - Selectable Screen Viewing Modes: Normal, Full, Just, and Zoom
# - Video Input Automatic Signal Detection
# - Video L-R Reverse Function for use with Rear-Facing Camera
# - Widescreen (16:9) Aspect Ratio
INCLUDED ACCESSORIES
# - Remote Control: Grip-Type, Full-Function, Flip-Down 10-Key
Micco
Project Status: Installed! (v1.0)
Mac Mini (1.4ghz, 1G RAM, 80G HD)
XENARC 7" (DigtalWheelz)
Carnetix 1900 + P5V Powersupply
AII-NIS HU Adapter
iMic
Belkin 7-port "Tetra" USB hub
Front end...CCar right now.
If you don't mind a flickery PAL/NTSC 480x234 resolution it'll be fine. If you actually want to use it for a computer and read eg GPS text, save your money and buy VGA.
GingerPrince
Car changed for TVR Griffith 500, so computer de-installed. Using a Dension 100ix w/60Gb HD unit in the interim.
Carputer Install - http://www.stuffandting.com/carputer/
CarBox Software -- http://www.stuffandting.com/carbox/
very nice unit. but if you are going to use a carputer why use that? hell, the money you use on that, you can make one hell of a carputer
Yeah, it is pretty expensive. I've seen it for a little less than a grand. If it had a high quality screen that would output the touchscreen info it would still be tempting to use in conjunction with a carputer.
There are a lot of things a carputer can do that this thing can't. Kenwood also sells a navigation system that ties into that unit (hence the rgb, I suppose), so you could substitute a carputer for the kenwood nav to get navigation, larger mp3 selection, obdII, mobile web, camera's, etc.
But I agree, it is very expensive and only a thought. If the video quality is ntsc then forget it. I was hoping someone would say they had seen it and the video quaility was nice.
Oh well. Next...
Micco
Project Status: Installed! (v1.0)
Mac Mini (1.4ghz, 1G RAM, 80G HD)
XENARC 7" (DigtalWheelz)
Carnetix 1900 + P5V Powersupply
AII-NIS HU Adapter
iMic
Belkin 7-port "Tetra" USB hub
Front end...CCar right now.
Not technically true. TFT is the display technology. VGA is the input, and resolution specification.Originally Posted by DarquePervert
All good screens are TFT, but they have VGA inputs, and resolutions of eg 800x480, not 480x234 as the NTSC ones do.
GingerPrince
Car changed for TVR Griffith 500, so computer de-installed. Using a Dension 100ix w/60Gb HD unit in the interim.
Carputer Install - http://www.stuffandting.com/carputer/
CarBox Software -- http://www.stuffandting.com/carbox/
Found it cheaper
http://www.savinglots.com/lotprod.asp?item=DDX7015
Good place, many things ordered. Never had a problem.
Peace,
Rafster
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