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(More customer reviews)Firstly, let me state up front my one major gripe about this DVD player: the documentation is not very spectacular, especially the documentation regarding the installation. There is an included wiring diagram (12V+/-, Dome Light, RCAs for input/output, etc.) but no template for cutting the headliner, no pictures describing how to install, etc. I recognize that this sort of thing is probably not made with the do-it-yourself-er in mind, but some rudimentary instructions would have been appreciated so I wouldn't have had to make it up as I went along!
Having said that, however, the thing works pretty darn well. The DVD player itself is integrated into the back of the LCD screen and works similarly to a DVD player in a computer - pop open the lid and press the DVD down onto the spindle locking it in place, then close the lid. The DVD motor is fairly quiet and the disk loads quickly. The screen opens to about 90° and rotates around the central metal post so that it can be aimed at the driver or passenger... a nice feature when you need to adjust something on the screen and your backseat children are too little to use the remote.
The FM transmitter has a small range of frequencies that can used to interface directly with your car's FM tuner, but the frequencies don't extend the full range of the FM spectrum, so it's conceivable that you might not be able to find a station in your area that is sufficiently devoid of FM signal; this means that the FM transmitter might not work spectacularly in your area because of interference with other stations. If you turn the FM transmitter off, you have the option of playing the sound through the small speakers included in the unit that lie directly underneath the hollow that the folded screen occupies. These speakers are of average quality and low volume, so they probably will not be spectacularly functional during noisy highway driving. There is an RCA line-out that can be used to interface with an existing input on the car's stereo, if one happens to be present.
The included USB port seems to work quite well - choosing this input brings up a file-browser menu that allows you to select the file that you wish to view. I tested the functionality with two movies that were encoded using the XVID (open-source DivX-equivalent) codec and the movies played extremely well.
The build quality feels a little cheap, but one must remember that this is a budget model. The good news is that the USB functionality helps to guarantee that player will continue to be useful in the event that the DVD drive ceases to work.
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XO Vision GX2148 9-Inch Wide Screen Overhead Monitor with Built-in DVD Player, USB and SD Card Inputs, and FM TransmitterXO Vision's GX2148 is a complete mobile theater providing unrivaled backseat entertainment. This 9-Inch Wide Screen Monitor boasts a built-in DVD Player and FM Modulator, allowing you to watch movies and stream the audio through your car speakers. Enjoy your favorite DVDs, DVD-Rs, DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs, MP3s, CDs, CD-Rs and more. It also has a frame-by-frame slow motion feature, USB and SD Card Slots, Super White Dome Lights, Multi-Language On screen display, and Audio/Video Input and Output. Remote Control is included, as well as a 1 Year Warranty.
9-Inch TFT-LCD Overhead Monitor With Built-in DVD Player Enjoy all your favorite media in your vehicle: DVD, VCD, CD, CD-R/RW, and MP3 are all supported. Of course, video's the main attraction, and the GX2148's 9-inch screen features a selectable 16:9/4:3 aspect ratio and supports both NTSC and PAL formats. The DVD features frame-by-frame slow motion, multi-angle viewing, and other useful DVD features.
Clean Looks With integrated dome lights and night illumination buttons, the GX2148 fits right into your vehicle's interior.
AV Input Connect video game systems or other devices to enjoy on the GX2148's screen.
USB and SD Card Inputs Enjoy easily accessible USB and SD inputs. Swap out USB thumb drives and SD cards loaded with your favorite MP3s.
Remote ControlControl the GX2148 with either the included remote, or directly from the panel.
FM Modulator The Built-In FM Modulator allows you to dial in your existing radio, and listen to your movies or music through your car speakers.
One-Year Warranty The GX2148 is covered for a year after purchase.
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