Motor Problems on DVD Head Units?

[redyaris]

Im deciding on a double DIN head unit. I keep seeing the motorized screens that slide-in and out, tilt/adjust and pop out to insert CDs and DVDs.

I can only think of headaches and money loss when the motor seizes on these things (they all do...eventually).

Anyone have experience with this brand (Power Acoustik) featuring a fixed screen unit with DVD slot on top? I know, its not Alpine already but I dont have an Alpine budget....and I dont need navigation.

PTID-5800
5.8” Wide Touch Screen Double Din In-Dash TFT Monitor/DVD/AM/FM/TV Tuner

• Electronic Touch Screen functions include Tuner & OSD functions
• DVD, CD, MP-4, MP-3, CDR, CDRW Player NTSC/PAL compatible
• All functions are displayed on screen via OSD (eight languages)
• 30-second electronic anti-shock mechanism
• Accessory I-Pod Input Connection (Cable not Included)
• USB mini input (excluding cable) for MP-3 Music or MP-4 Movies
• Accepts Sanyo CD/DVD Changer
• Antenna trigger wire
• Amplifier trigger wire
• Brake screen safety trigger
• Telephone Mute trigger wire for Blue Tooth adaptation
• Built-in TV Tuner with Diversity Circuitry (antenna extra ANT-4 or FILM-4)
• AM/FM with 30 pre-sets (18/FM – 12AM)
• Auto Store pre-set scan
• 4-channel high power 50 x 4
• 2 Subwoofer outputs with 2 frequencies
• 1-Auxiliary Input for Back-up Camera
• 1-A/V in for secondary source input
• 1-Video Output
• LO/DX and stereo mono selector switch
• Electronic (Bass, Treble, Volume, Balance, Fader)
• Pre-set EQ functions (Rock, Pop, Classic)
• DVD, PAL/NTSC selectable
• Digital Clock
• USA/Europe frequency stepping
• Resolution: 1440 x 234
• Last position DVD memory
• Panel brightness 350 NIT
• Double/DIN
• Full function remote control
• Brightness: 400 NIT
• ISO/DIN

[uncleyaris]

Depends on your needs; sound or for video. For sound probably lacking, but for video probably fine. What the Model #? I also agree with the motorized screen comment.

[redyaris]

Its a PTID-5800. Sells for $290 at buy.com...currently they are sold out so somebodys buying the things.

[uncleyaris]

I say go for it.

[jdubau55]

I have a motorized face cd player that I have had for like 4 years now. The face still works fine on it.

[Astroman]

http://www.infiniteelectronix.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=106
Found it a little cheaper, and in stock. Depending on how much $$ I get from my LeBaron parts I'll probably look into getting this as well. Anyone looking for a stock head unit? :biggrin:

[redyaris]

hey you beat me by a buck Astro! Thanks for the link. I am ordering this too.

Although this will change my center console LED light plan...i was going red but will have to change to blue now. No biggie.

[uncleyaris]

Show some pics afterwards. Can you get the harness for toyota with this unit. Let me know if you can figure out the bypass for the brake trigger safety.

[jetaimejsc]

i found this site with cheap stereos and dvd players for the car, but they are from china

http://www.chinavasion.com/index.php/cName/car-dvd-players/

[redyaris]

Done. PTID-5800 on the way.

Chinavasion. Sounds like a movie!

Anyway, most everything is from China nowdays.

I still dont want a motorized screen in a stereo HU. The touch screen is risky enough for me. Im crossing my fingers about the durability of this!

Fixed parts = less hassle.

[uncleyaris]

Show some pics afterwards. Can you get the harness for toyota with this unit. Let me know if you can figure out the bypass for the brake trigger safety.
:iono:

congrats, can't wait to see it in!

[Mead]

+1

pics please

[redyaris]

After a LONGGGG wait for this head unit to ship, I finally found the time to install it. Im happy for a cheap purchase. Its receiving local TV stations without an antenna pretty well (i have an antenna on order though)...install was a bitch trying to wedge the thing in there using the Toyota factory brackets and the Metra side kit pieces.

BTW, I bypassed the brake wire safety feature by connecting directly to the ground wire. I must have my porno while in motion.

[uncleyaris]

Congrats, What did you do for a harness? How is the sound and pic quality?

[redyaris]

Uncle, I ordered the Toyota 1987 and newer wiring harness from ebay. That was the easy part!!

Pic quality is very decent with a lot of choice in adjustments.

The radio sounds better than I actually thought it would. Now I gotta concentrate on a sub and speakers to add to it...

[uncleyaris]

If I could find one here in Canada I get one too, looks sharp!!! Enjoy the porn in the car, lol!!!

[uncleyaris]

Red, what was the part # from metra? You did a great job. Was the install that bad. Did you follow the DIY's on removing stock deck. Should have done a DIY. I'm gonna cruise down to the good old USA and bring one back, I looks really good installed and the blue goes with my theme.

[SiliconRane]

nice looking install

+1

[redyaris]

Thanks for the comments! I just received my IPOD cable and TV FILM-4 antenna so I have to pull the unit out again to connect these things...the PITA is wedging the thing back in there and putting the silver trim piece over it, while wedging the black side pieces into place. You need 4 hands to do it! Im also running the AV output cables to my AV input on my rear seat roof mounted DVD player so everyone in the car can see the same picture comfortably if needed with stereo sound (no headphones or FM modulator).

Anyway....

The Metra part number is 95-8202.

This part fits the following:

• Scion tC (2005-2006)
• Scion xA (2004-2006)
• Scion xB (2004-2006)
• Toyota 4 Runner wo/ RDS JBL radio (2003-2006)
• Toyota Celica (2000-2005)
• Toyota Echo (2000-2005)
• Toyota FJ Cruiser (2007-2007)
• Toyota Highlander (2001-2006)
• Toyota MR2 Spyder (2000-2005)
• Toyota RAV4 (2001-2005)
• Toyota Sequoia (2003-2006)
• Toyota Tundra (2003-2006)
• Toyota Yaris (2007-2007) NOTE: Liftback ONLY!!!!!

Heres a link to a couple of ebay listings that include the Metra double DIN kit and the Toyota wiring harness:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/METRA-95-8202-TOYOTA-YARIS-DOUBLE-DIN-RADIO-KIT-W-WIRE_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ38636QQihZ003QQite mZ130013974290QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWD1V

http://cgi.ebay.com/TOYOTA-FJ-CRUISER-SCION-YARIS-DOUBLE-DIN-DASH-KIT-WIRE_W0QQitemZ120150708622QQihZ002QQcategoryZ85806 QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[uncleyaris]

Thanks man! Can you post pics of the overhead as well. I think that is a great option to add to the screen up front!!

[death is my gift]

i found this site with cheap stereos and dvd players for the car, but they are from china

http://www.chinavasion.com/index.php/cName/car-dvd-players/

Has anyone actually ordered AND installed anything from this site??

[dargloss]

i found this site with cheap stereos and dvd players for the car (http://www.justcardvd.com/), but they are from china

http://www.chinavasion.com/index.php/cName/car-dvd-players/

Chinavasion ? looks nice!!