combat_sri
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im looking for a cheapish screen to go in the dash of my car maybe where the mfd is,what will i need to buy to have a ps2 linked up to one so i can watch dvd's from it and play the ps2? also has anyone got any idea how to make the pod for the screen to sit where the mfd was?
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Martin_C
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you need....
an inverter to power the ps2, can be bought for around £30, this changes your 12v dc into 230v ac.
an input for your head unit, check if your head unit can take an auxiliary input, aux in etc, you need this to be able to play the ps2 sound through your car, check your head units manual to see if any cables needs to be purchased, usually about £15.
your ps2 scart lead minus the scart bit. you need the cable that runs from your ps2 into 3 coloured wires, red, yellow, and white.
red and white are your stereo audio, yellow is the video signal, the yellow will need to be plugged into your monitor.
ps2 power cord - obvious reasons.
a 30a car relay, a few quid from accesory shops, you need this so that your inverter switches on and off with your cars ignition, bit of a safety measure really so your ps2 isnt left on overnight and you return with a dead battery!
a fuse holder, power and earth cable - to run power to the relay and inverter. also need some cable to run the switching part of the relay and to run power to the monitor.
think thats everything, if u want a fitting and wiring guide just ask.
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combat_sri
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damn thats more then i expected! so how much will all wiring and inverters etc come to?i havnt looked properly at screens yet but do you think ill get one for around 200quid?
thanks martin
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Martin_C
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kinda thought that that'd put u off, its not much at all really, i just explained everything just so u knew.
inverter - £30
ps2 and cables - u have.
aux in cable (if needed) - £15 roughly.
relay and cabling, crimp connects, fuse holder etc, £20 max.
i've seen a 7" widescreen monitor in the uk for £200, one thing with monitors is in my opinion, brand names arent any better than cheaper alternatives. i have a monitor that cost £100 and people i've met with kenwood in dash dangly doo dah monitors have been jealous of the quality!
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combat_sri
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now you put it like that it aint to bad. have you got any pictures of yours mate? any good sites where i can look at screens?
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Martin_C
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er...got a pic somewhere,
sites i dunno, i just bought a new screen from america, means it needs to be shipped but they are very cheap, pm me for details.
in fact, heres a short video of me playing dukes of hazzard psone game 
http://www.ayrshore.com/videos/25042003.wmv
pic. and remember, it may say ynos, and not sony, but for £100 does this face look like it gives a fuck? 
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scoob
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screen was 150quid just plugs into cig lighter all cabels included
inverter was 35quid from halfords
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Jafster
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quote:
Originally posted by Martin_C
er...got a pic somewhere,
sites i dunno, i just bought a new screen from america, means it needs to be shipped but they are very cheap, pm me for details.
in fact, heres a short video of me playing dukes of hazzard psone game
http://www.ayrshore.com/videos/25042003.wmv
pic. and remember, it may say ynos, and not sony, but for £100 does this face look like it gives a fuck?
i got this ynos screen in my motor pretty good and i aint had any problems so far -i got myn from rtec when they was first out -they have put the price up a bit now £120-130-aint bad
i would recomend you get a decent invertor though cause the £30 ones are jankand they overheat-and are ment for portables and caravans -they plug into you fag lighter-- get a good one from a car audio shop hook it up to youre batteryand buy a switch-my invertor cost £90
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Martin_C
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£30, never overheats, no interference in the screen, easily converted to run off my ignition (everything goes off when i take the key out), puts out a continuous 300w if need be, ps2 is only 50w as far as i can remember.
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scoob
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quote:
Originally posted by Martin_C
£30, never overheats, no interference in the screen, easily converted to run off my ignition (everything goes off when i take the key out), puts out a continuous 300w if need be, ps2 is only 50w as far as i can remember.
same here mines been fine had it in for well over a year and im always onit as i miss having it in my room 
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combat_sri
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where do people suggest i put my ps2 then? i have no back seats and my system is all in a false floor in the back,i dunno if i should build it into the back or build it into the glovebox and cut an oblong shape the same size as the ps2 into the glovebox door so the front of the ps2 is flush with the dash,
will the ps2 go in the glovebox that way?
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scoob
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i couldent get mine in the glove box so i put it in the shelf below try it in ur install then get one of those dance mats that u can take out the back of the car and play that brittney spears game
[Edited on 27-10-2003 by scoob]
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combat_sri
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lol
i have just been looking for a cheap screen and come across this
http://www.merconnet.com/products.php?ProductID=100
looks like a bargain to me,will it be compatible with a ps2??
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scoob
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yea it suhd do says u can wach dvds and play games
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combat_sri
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quality gonna order one now then!!
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combat_sri
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byt the way whats the difference between stn and tft screens???
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scoob
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quote:
Originally posted by combat_sri
quality gonna order one now then!!
 i am pretty shure it will but dont blame me if it dont
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Jafster
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ok i refraze that then dont buy the £30 invertor from r-tec as theres is shit
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