Installing Portable DVD players in a Car

Installing Portable DVD Players in a Car

Several techniques are employed for installing a mobile DVD player. However, before proceeding it is essential that the person fitting the device is familiar with some safety measures. If mounting is not done well, the users will not only fail to enjoy even the best portable car DVD player, but also your risk the device becoming a dangerous projectile in the event of crash.

(i) Installing with a car headrest strap

In this method, a band normally made of rubber, cotton or a polymer and of varying widths and thickness, is wound around the headrest of the seat of a car. The portable video player is then mounted with two brackets for bearing the weight of the player.

(ii) Using a mounting bracket

This particular method is suitable where there is more than one headrests to be used. The first step involves fully detaching the headrest so as to allow you to compare the mounting poles with the headrest. The DVD device is then fixed on a bracket which fits into the mounting system.

(iii) Overhead installation

The first step involves choosing the most vantage point ideal for all viewers to place the overhead portable player. The next step involves marking and centring. The outliner of the headliner is then severed and a support beam provided across the area the overhead DVD player is to be mounted. Vehicles lacking such beams would require a beam to be availed on the roof of the vehicle.

Now using the bracket, a minimum of four holes are drilled on the support beam. The wires are then run through the headliner. The wires are then hidden behind the panels that had been detached. The bracket is then secured firmly with the screws that came with it. The power and audio cables are then connected as stipulated by the manufacturers guide. The wires are connected to a power source and requisite grounding availed. Once the player is up and running all the detached parts are secured back in their panels.