I was wondering if i could install the unit without the brain(module that allows you to add additional screens) and have it fully functional. I heard that you still need the brain installed even if you don't plan on adding screens. Is this true???
Yes, you'll need the brain.
I know they make good home stereos. What do you guys think of the Pioneer In Dash DVD players and where can i get some reviews?
I would like to find in at a good pawn shop in Kentucky that might have it.
Go to www.bizrate.com for the best prices available for the DVD/CD you are looking for.
I have an Epik VL-5806 dvd player. Can I use it with my pioneer subs and amp?
It has RCA jacks in the back so that is the easy part. I was just wondering about the output voltage. I think my amp is rated for .5 to 6 amps. Any idea what a dvd player puts out?
Drive on a road in which all your family, friends and relatives use so my loved ones don't have to be injured or die. Who gives a crap if it's a Pioneer AVH. Sounds like you only bought it because you are materialistic enough to advetise what you have.
Do u like the ones that flip out or none ?
The car is a 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix stock HU w/o the monsoon system and the DVD player is a Pioneer AVIC- D3
You need a dash kit and a pair of wiring harnesses from any local shop that sells car stereo equipment. The big guys like Best Buy and Circuit City will be cheaper and you should be able to get all the parts you need for around $30 or so.
Even though, you dont have the monsoon system, some Pontiacs are still grounded through a bolt on the back of the stereo instead of through the wiring harness. If you ask really nicely, they might be able to print out the wiring diagrams and dash removal instructions for your car.
Also, dont be dumb and let someone tell you to skip the aftermarket harness and hardwire the stereo, if it's an '04, cutting of the OEM harness will void your warranty. And if you leave frayed or cut wires in the dash, you might accidentally deploy the airbag.
I need to know if this kind of Pioneer DVD player for cars is able to kind of takew the head off when not in the car like a security reason or something like that like normal players. - or does it turn around inside out ? - because I don't want someone to break my glass to steal it :)
it's a pioneer AHV-P5700dvd car player
not exactly familiar with that model but industry wise it should not work.
DVD players are region coded. A player bought in the US should be region 1.
A movie bought in Africa should be region 2.
Put the movie in and the player is supposed to tell you that it can't play because of the region conflict.
So, to work you would have to order your movies from the US, which might be a customs hassle. Or look for moveis that are marked "any" or "Open" region coding (like porn).
Or sometimes on the internet you can find out how to modify the region coding for your player.
I have a 2001 toyota celica and I have been looking around for In-dash DVD players with a NAV system. The thing is tho, not all in-dash players fit in my car. Where can i find out which players can fit in my car?
I have been looking at a Pioneer touch screen, AVH, but I cannot find the NAV system for it besides directly from Pioneer, which is almost $2000.
So, can you recommend a nice DVD in dash player w/ Nav that is affordable, (even if its on ebay) and is touch screen, and is adaptable to my car. Thanks!
Radio Shack or Best Buy.
Here is a video of a Pioneer AVH P5000 installed with the parking brake bypass
But that’s made up for by the fact that the AVIC supports video. Sure, for safety reasons it’s restricted to when you have the handbrake on, but just the fact that you can play back video from your iPhone on your display is fantastic. If you have rear screens in your car, you can use the AVIC to send video from your iPhone to the rear seats while you use the satnav.
Of course, there’s also the built-in DVD player which will do the same thing, as well as play back CDs (both audio and MP3). The SD card also plays back music, and although I didn’t get to test it, the specs say it’ll play back DivX and H.264 files via either the SD or DVD slots.
There’s also the ability to play stereo Bluetooth through the system, and if your car has steering wheel audio controls, you can get them wired up to control the AVIC, although the car I was driving didn’t have them.
Being a Pioneer car, the audio playback was pretty awesome, but most of that was the speakers. In terms of controls, the touchscreen managed most of it, although there are dedicated volume and track forwards and back buttons on the bottom of the screen.
Bluetooth The Bluetooth functionality is a godsend. My last car had a Motorola Bluetooth hands-free kit installed that used the car’s speakers, and despite being valued at a few hundred dollars, it had nothing on the AVIC’s Bluetooth. For a start, the AVIC has a screen, which lets you see details a more traditional Bluetooth system could only dream of. Once you’ve paired up your phone, you can see your signal strength and your network on the screen. But the killer is the ability to copy your contact list from the phone over to the AVIC’s 2GB of internal storage, which means you can easily call anyone on your contact list with a few presses of the touchscreen. You also get missed calls, recent calls and a shortcut to your home number easily located on the phone’s main screen.
Considering the legal implications of using your phone while driving these days, this is almost worth the price of admission in itself. OK, not quite, but it’s still the best implementation of installed Bluetooth I’ve played with.
Satnav There’s a lot to be said for navigation on a seven-inch screen. It’s easy to view, easy to control and, well, that’s pretty much it. Considering I’ve long been lamenting the fact that satnavs tend to be fairly stagnant in terms of new features that are actually useful, having a device with such a big screen was quite refreshing. It uses the latest WhereIs maps, which shows off things like golf courses on the screen as you drive past them. It’s also big enough that it can display your music track information (and album artwork) on the screen at the bottom, even with the satnav running.
There are a couple of other noteworthy aspects to the satnav – first off, it’s a learning device, so if you like to take a particular shortcut, it’ll start directing you that way when you next take that route.
The other big thing is a result of the device been installed – the device will actually track your position when you drive through tunnels. No beeps and messages about lost satellite reception. No confusion about underground exits. In other words, proper navigation wherever you are. And that’s awesome. It really is.
The AVIC-F10BT comes with SUNA traffic, although I have no idea where the TMC antenna is. It’s certainly not running along the bottom of your front windshield, and doesn’t need to be plugged in each time you want to use the satnav.
The Menu This device costs $2999, plus installation. It’s the top of the range Pioneer AVIC system though, and offers the ability to control rear screens and audio output if you have a truly kickass speaker setup in your car. It also works with a reverse camera, which can be installed as an optional extra.
But despite all that, $3K still seems pretty steep. But there are a couple of things to consider – if you’re buying a new car, you’re likely to pay that much to get a satnav option, but you’ll probably miss out on the whole Bluetooth and iPod functionality. The other thing is that Pioneer have a cheaper option , which has a smaller screen and fewer functions, but maintains the core aspects of the device (iPod, Bluetooth and satnav) selling for under a grand (plus installation). Considering top of the line satnavs cost almost a grand, that’s incredibly good value. You do need a double DIN free in your car, but if you can spare it and the cash to get it installed, I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending this system. It’s a complete solution for most of your in-car needs, and well worth the price of admission.
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A Merkel resident called the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office Thursday to report that a neighbor has buried two mobile homes and possibly some propane tanks in her backyard on Mulberry Road.
The neighbor denied burying the objects on her property but said they’d been told that a contractor had been hired “to clean up the backyard.” The Sheriff’s office advised the caller to contact the county’s environmental officer for further assistance.
Incident reports released by the Abilene Police Department:
n Deadly conduct, 1100 block of Green Street, Sunday
Three family members reported a known suspect shot their vehicles multiple times.
n Burglary of a residence, 200 block of Arnold Boulevard, Sunday
A woman walked into her living room about 4 a.m. to find an unknown male standing next her television. She yelled at the suspect, who ran out without any property.
n Forgery, Taco Bell at 2900 block of South 14th Street, Saturday
A fake $10 bill was used to buy food.
n Forgery, 4100 block of Ridgemont, Saturday
A person tried to pay with a counterfeit bill at a convenience store. Clerks saved the bill and called police.
n Criminal mischief, 6300 block of Buffalo Gap Road, Saturday
A known suspect hit a car with paint balls.
n Vehicle burglary, 2600 block of Old Anson Road, Sunday
A GPS unit was stolen from a locked car.
n Forced entry and burglary of a residence, 2100 block of Russell Avenue, Sunday
A woman returned from holidays out of town to find her desktop computer missing.
n Vehicle burglary, 4100 block of Russell Street, Sunday
A satellite radio was stolen from an unlocked car.
n Vehicle burglary, 3800 block of S. Clack Street, Sunday
A suspect busted a car window to steal a DVD player in a restaurant parking lot.
n Theft of a trailer, 4300 block of Oldham Lane, Sunday
Someone pried open the doors of a trailer and stole saddles and tack.
n House burglary, 1300 block of Pecan Street, Sunday
A burglar removed an air conditioning unit to enter the home and steal a 72-inch television.
n Theft, Best Buy at 4310 Buffalo Gap Rd., Friday
A person leaving set off the door alarm. Security discovered an iPod Touch stuffed in her pants and that her name is on the mall’s criminal trespassing list.
Taylor County Sheriff’s report
11/25 1:11 p.m. — Grass fire reported at N.E. 1st & Birch Streets in Trent. Trent Volunteer Fire Department responded and put out the fire in approximately one hour.
11/25 4:38 p.m. — Calling party stated a Catepillar steel loader had been stolen from a shed on County Road 405 in Merkel. Loader was last seen in September and is valued at approximately $44,000. Report taken for theft.
11/26 12:58 p.m. — Report of a grass fire on Brick Road in North Abilene. Jones County and Hawley Volunteer Fire Department notified.
11/27 7:04 a.m. — Fire reported in a garage on Bar-B-Trail on Highway 83/84. Buffalo Gap, Potosi and Abilene Fire Department notified. Fire was in the residence’s chimney and was extinguished approximately 20 minutes later.
11/27 8:24 a.m. — Disturbance reported at a residence on Wimberly Road. Female caller said she and a male resident shoved one another the previous night. She now wants to get her property and return to another state. Neither party was injured or wants to file charges. Male subject left so that female could gather her belongings.
11/27 8:44 a.m. — Calling party states estranged husband has been making threats over the phone and may be at or en route to her residence in Buffalo Gap. Officers checked the area but did not locate the subject. Officers made contact with the husband via phone. He was uncooperative. Caller left the residence for the night.
11/27 1:46 p.m. — Resident on County Road 646 reported hearing gunshots and that bullets are going over their house. Officers contacted four subjects at a neighbor’s house, who admitted to firing a gun earlier. They were advised of the liability involved and that they needed to find a safer area for shooting the weapon.
11/28 6:43 a.m. — Caller in Buffalo Gap reported seeing a suspicious vehicle parked at the intersection of Dan Moody & Maxwell. Stated the driver sits in it with the lights on in the early morning and at dusk. Also said the vehicle followed someone from there to Abilene Regional Medical Center recently. Caller believes this has been going on for approximately one month. Closer patrol of the area during these hours requested.
11/28 7:48 a.m. — Car fire reported on Key Lane at Potosi. No structures were involved, but the car was a total loss. Buffalo Gap & Potosi Fire Departments responded.
11/28 2:30 p.m. — Burglary of a building reported on FM 2404. Victim stated a utility trailer, tools and a riding lawnmower were taken from a shed at a residence.
11/28 4:40 p.m. — Officer contacted by a citizen on Baize Road, reporting that a juvenile was shooting a BB gun at birds. Officer contacted juveniles who were safely shooting at the time but advised them to return to their yard and make sure they didn’t fire in the direction of people or homes.
11/28 4:42 p.m. — Calling party stated his truck was tagged as abandoned behind the Firestone store at South 1st & Pioneer. Stated the store manager had given him permission to park there. The orange tag supposedly didn’t name a law enforcement agency. Both APD and DPS were also contacted, but had no record of a tag being placed on that vehicle. Caller was advised to notify law enforcement if any more tags were placed on the vehicle.
11/28 6:02 p.m. — Report of shots fired behind a residence on FM 1235. Wants officer to make sure they are shooting in a safe manner. Officer reported hearing a shotgun being fired in the area earlier but was unable to locate anyone shooting now.
11/28 10:57 p.m. — Subjects on neighboring property are firing a gun rapidly on County Road 618. Property owner, who was contacted by phone, stated his son was varmint hunting. The son called back and said he was through for the evening.
11/29 8:50 a.m. — Burglary in-progress reported on Elmdale Road. Caller stated someone is attempting to break into a neighbor’s house. Officers contacted a female, who believed her husband was inside the residence with another woman. The wife was given a criminal trespass warning and agreed to leave the residence.
11/29 3:49 p.m. — Calling party asked that an officer check on people at a residence on County Road 695 because a female resident is afraid that her husband will lock her out if she leaves. Caller said the husband has been drinking and “tends to get violent when he drinks and smokes pot.” Officers contacted both parties. Both stated the dispute was verbal only, and that they would stay away from each other.
11/29 11:10 a.m. — Grass fire reported on Cardinal Lane at Potosi. Exhaust on a lawnmower set the fire. Potosi Volunteer Fire Department responded and put out the fire in approximately 30 minutes.
Other activity from 8 a.m. 11/25 to 8 a.m. 11/30:
Accidents (minor) - 3
Arrests (warrants) - 4
Assist other agencies - 3
Attempt to locate person/vehicle - 2
Burglar alarm calls - 4
Civil documents delivered - 11
Notified of controlled debris burning by the property owner - 16
Disturbance in-progress - 2
Incomplete or misdialed 911 calls - 29
Inmate transports - 7
Medical emergency - 7
Motorist assists - 14
Parked vehicles unattended near roadway - 4
Reckless driving - 12
Stray livestock - 4
Suspicious person/vehicle - 7
Traffic stops - 110
911 calls with response - 51
911 calls transferred to other jurisdictions - 20
Sgt. John Cummins
Public Information Officer
Taylor County Sheriff’s Office
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