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OK, I appreciate that others here have asked about various in-car DVD systems and one or two have already mentioned this system from Toys`R Us.

The system is the Technosonics DTS2004, it incorporates two slimline 7inch screens, power adaptors for both car and home and is hackable!!

The fact that they are easily hackable really swings it for me as it is quite a good looking setup compared to some and very reasonably priced at less than £180.

The hack (which I`ve just posted on the hack forum) was for a different Technosonics machine, but works with this system.

1. Use Remote - with no disc in drive
2. Press `Setup`
3. Press `Right Arrow` 3 times
4. Press `9 6 5 3`
5. Use `Up/Down` arrows to select region - 0 being multi region
6. Enjoy!!

Here`s a link to a picture of the setup (can`t post images directly yet) The screen on the left is in it`s holder that would normally attach to the headrest. The `foot` can be angled so that the screen can `sit` on a surface unaided - as seen by the screen on the floor.

I can whole heartedly recommend this system - and no I don`t work for Toy`s R Us - just about to go on a long journey with the kids!

ATB,

Phil

This item was edited on Tuesday, 19th July 2005, 14:27

Bloody hell Phill, your car has loads of room lol the kids could have a game of footie in the back.... and as for tiling the boot area what a bloke I tip my hat to you...

Sorry could not resist

Bought a PS2 thing for the car so I get the best of both worlds.

mmm chocolate

Good spot Stu - it is of course not our car, but the swimming pool area of our ocean going yacht! We don`t actually own a car small enough for these screens to be visible whilst actually seated - the Maybach has already been fitted with a 50" Plasma thingy ;)

One was merely trying to help out the poorer folk on the web that might need to keep their brats entertained on a long journey - whereas that`s what we pay Helga her minimum wage for! Actually, I can`t see why we pay her at all - she only shares the attic quarters with 3 other domestics; our friends, the Poncenby-Smythes, have all twenty-two of their domestics living in the boiler house - saves on Winter fuel bills you see - I think the country`s going soft - I blame this Bliar fellow.....What!! :D

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Personally I bought one of these PSP thingys in Toronto the other day. V Good, but going to be overpriced (as usual) in the UK. Still, allows me to play FIFA on it and magically the `Toon can beat anyone! (Thrashed Spurs 6-0 the other evening!) Not much good in the car as I have to drive the darn thing (when Parker`s on his day off you understand), but for commuting up and down to London and waiting in Airport lounges, it`s just the thing!

ATB,

Phil

This item was edited on Tuesday, 19th July 2005, 18:29

Cheers Phil,
I`d posted that I`d got the Toys R Us Technosonic twin slimline dvd player for £169. Haven`t had a chance to set it up in car. Was looking for a multi region Hack, which thanks to you I now have. Shame they didn`t give ear phones with it - anything for a quiet life.

Welcome to DVDR forums. :D

ATB
Niteowl

p.s. Costco C & C had a twin centurion 7 inch reduced from £170 to £99, most branches are out of them, you might still get one or two if you check with their Head Office. Just saw the ticket on the empty shelf :( .

This item was edited on Tuesday, 19th July 2005, 19:03

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p.s. Costco C & C had a twin centurion 7 inch reduced from £170 to £99.....

Oooof! Aaaargh! (Now picking myself off the floor having been kicked in the groin...)

Still, can console myself that the saving was greater with the Technosonic, from £299 - £179. (The wife should be happy, as that`s woman`s logic - look how much I`ve saved you dear - by spending £180, I`ve saved you £120!!! :/ Anyone got a spare tin-hat before she sees this? :o :D )

ATB
Phil

This item was edited on Tuesday, 19th July 2005, 19:10

How about a nice mushy dvd to watch in the new player??? ;) That usually does the trick or a bottle of wine with the film :x

Niteowl

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That usually does the trick or a bottle of wine with the film

Better Not! She`s only ever drunk 3 bottles of wine. We got married after the first, and the kids arrived 9 months after 2 & 3 respectively!! ;)

Pretty potent stuff...wine!! :p

ATB

Phil

Hi there,

I`ve also bought the Technosonics DTS2004 from Toys R Us and my initial impressions are good. The only problem I have is getting a Playstation connected to one of the monitors. I am using a RCA phono to 3.5mm jack plug lead but all I get is a loud buzz and no picture! The same lead works fine on my camcorder.

Any ideas as to how to make this work??

Phil,

Top man - I`ve just bought the player for my car and have been searching around for a R1 hack. We`re now watching our R1 version of `Finding Nemo`.

If anyone is interested I`ve also got hold of an AV adaptor to allow my son to use his PS2. It`s here --> www.lindy.com/uk/productfolder/03/35/35539/index.php however the 3.5mm jack is wired wrong and I had to get a new one from maplins (cost £1)and re-wire it.

Plug wiring is as follows:

common wired to strain relief/cable grip
next video (yellow phono socket) - wired to tip
next audio - left (white phono socket)
next audio - right (red phono socket)

Theres a drawing(ish) of it here --> 195.137.126.99/plug.jpg
Good luck

Andy

This item was edited on Saturday, 6th August 2005, 22:45