The five easiest ways to watch movies in your car.
These purpose-built in-car DVD players are typically designed to slip over the back of a headrest.
Some of these units also come in paired sets that share one DVD player.
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Since these DVD players are actually installed inside a headrest, they cant be removed without replacing the headrest.
In applications where there is already a roof console, an overhead DVD player may replace it.
The main drawback of that is that everyone has to watch the same DVD.
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These units are also available in both single and double DIN form factors.
Double DIN DVD head units typically just use most of the available real estate for the viewing area.
FAQ
First,clean your DVD discs.
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If that doesn’t solve the problem, use a laser lens cleaner.
These cleaners are actually discs with little built-in brushes that you put into your player.
As it “plays,” it cleans the laser that reads your discs.
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A portable DVD player that you’re free to carry anywhere is less expensive and more versatile.
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