Alphard dvd

[Kevin Knibbs]

Hi, I'm Kevin and have just bought a 2.4 Alphard V, 2008, mine has a drop down TV however i cannot get it to work as i believe there should be a dvd player under the passenger seat? It has a Sony DSX B700 head unit, not sure if dvd was removed when this was fitted. Can you tell me if the dvd units are available? Can a Toyota Sienna fit?

Any help would be gratefully received.

[Rojie]

3 hours ago, Kevin Knibbs said:

Hi, I'm Kevin and have just bought a 2.4 Alphard V, 2008, mine has a drop down TV however i cannot get it to work as i believe there should be a dvd player under the passenger seat? It has a Sony DSX B700 head unit, not sure if dvd was removed when this was fitted. Can you tell me if the dvd units are available? Can a Toyota Sienna fit?

Any help would be gratefully received.

 

Hello Kevin,

 

Welcome to the Forum.

 

My guess is, and it is a guess, that your Sony unit is an aftermarket item.

 

Your machine may have a analogue VTR input, often on the console between the front seats; but being analogue it will have limitations.

However, I expect DVD players are still available with analogue (RCA) outputs (or a discrete D to A convertor may do the trick.

[Kevin Knibbs]

Hi Rojie

Yes the Sony is an after market unit, it appears that all the original plugs are  behind the Sony head. question now is as my Alphard has a SatNav aerial, drop down TV, reversing camera and a very large rear view mirror which seems to have a place for a big SD card, where would be the best place to start? As it would be nice to get all these items working again, original head unit or new? I think i need a motor electrician or electronics guy or both. 

Regards Kevin