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TOXIC SS · 12-02-2015, 08:59 AM

Hey guys,

Are there any head units that allow dvd's to play while car is in motion, or do you have to be in park with e brake on? Drives 2010 camaro 2ss, would be great on long trips for back seat passengers. Also which is the better metra or scosche, and what head units do you suggest. Thanks in advance.

darkrider01 · 12-02-2015, 10:29 AM

The Pioneer "NEX" head units have "DUAL ZONE ENTERTAINMENT" which allow you to play a DVD for rear-seat passengers while the car is in motion.

Any head units that have the ability to play DVD's can have a parking-brake-bypass installed with them that will allow the DVD function for front or rear set passengers while the car is in motion. They are pretty cheap - run anywhere from $12-20. I have the bypass installed in both my cars, but not for that reason. The bypass also allows for other functions that the head-unit manufacturers chose to disable while the car is in-motion - like the ability to use the phone dialing keypad.... still don;t understand why that is disabled.

I prefer the Scosche purely based on the ascetics of it, but there are some minor hang-ups that keep some people away. I have both the TPMS and reduced remote range, but neither is a deal-breaker for me.

I prefer Pioneer head units, but Alpine and Kenwood also make great units as well. I have no experience with JVC, but my understanding is that Kenwood is now owned by JVC, so they should at least be as-good-as Kenwood units.

Snoman · 12-02-2015, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by TOXIC SS

Hey guys,

Are there any head units that allow dvd's to play while car is in motion, or do you have to be in park with e brake on? Drives 2010 camaro 2ss, would be great on long trips for back seat passengers. Also which is the better metra or scosche, and what head units do you suggest. Thanks in advance.

Not legally, but there are bypass setups just be careful with your state regulations and use common sense.

TOXIC SS · 12-02-2015, 10:41 AM

Thank you for the info, you guys are great. Love this forum.

[ It takes a real man to be a father]

jc615 · 12-02-2015, 07:27 PM

I have 5gendiy mylink and it will play while in motion. It's for "off road" use only lol

spadz93 · 12-07-2015, 10:21 PM

The NEX units from pioneer offer a hidden setting that will allow you to do just this. More information inside: http://avic411.com/index.php?/topic/...ic-units-only/

As far as recommendations go, I really enjoy my Avic-8000nex, and since they were just phased down by a revised line of NEX radios, they can be had for slightly cheaper. Solid navigation on them as well. In terms of the dash kits, I can't really recommend either. The scosche looks great, but is buggy and has some issues and doesn't work perfectly all the time (TPMS and reduced remote range were mentioned earlier, I use a Viper remote system so i bypassed one problem). The metra, to me at least, just looks kinda cheap, but that's a preference/personal opinion. Haven't heard much in terms of functionality on the metra kit.

Graphicsgod · 12-08-2015, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TOXIC SS

Hey guys,

Are there any head units that allow dvd's to play while car is in motion, or do you have to be in park with e brake on? Drives 2010 camaro 2ss, would be great on long trips for back seat passengers. Also which is the better metra or scosche, and what head units do you suggest. Thanks in advance.

Also any Android radio will allow it as well!

hammdo · 12-08-2015, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by jc615

I have 5gendiy mylink and it will play while in motion. It's for "off road" use only lol

+1. And I use mine for off road all the time

-Don

TOXIC SS · 12-19-2015, 03:59 PM

thanks guys great info, the search is on

12-02-2015, 08:59 AM	#1
TOXIC SS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS L99 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Lincoln, Ne Posts: 89 View My Garage	Radio upgrade Hey guys, Are there any head units that allow dvd's to play while car is in motion, or do you have to be in park with e brake on? Drives 2010 camaro 2ss, would be great on long trips for back seat passengers. Also which is the better metra or scosche, and what head units do you suggest. Thanks in advance.

12-02-2015, 10:29 AM	#2
darkrider01 Aural Assault Vehicle Drives: 2010 IBM 2SS/RS, 2015 Sierra Denali Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Garner, NC Posts: 792	The Pioneer "NEX" head units have "DUAL ZONE ENTERTAINMENT" which allow you to play a DVD for rear-seat passengers while the car is in motion. Any head units that have the ability to play DVD's can have a parking-brake-bypass installed with them that will allow the DVD function for front or rear set passengers while the car is in motion. They are pretty cheap - run anywhere from $12-20. I have the bypass installed in both my cars, but not for that reason. The bypass also allows for other functions that the head-unit manufacturers chose to disable while the car is in-motion - like the ability to use the phone dialing keypad.... still don;t understand why that is disabled. I prefer the Scosche purely based on the ascetics of it, but there are some minor hang-ups that keep some people away. I have both the TPMS and reduced remote range, but neither is a deal-breaker for me. I prefer Pioneer head units, but Alpine and Kenwood also make great units as well. I have no experience with JVC, but my understanding is that Kenwood is now owned by JVC, so they should at least be as-good-as Kenwood units. __________________ My amplifier pop/click/thump solution thread Power Mods * K&N Typhoon CAI, Flowmaster American Thunder cat-back exhaust, Hurst Short Throw Shifter Exterior Mods * Black Phantom Grille * 22" T.I.S. 537MS wheels w/ Nitto INVO rubber * OEM body kit Suspension Mods * BC Racing Coilovers * Lakewood Strut Tower Brace Audio Mods * Stinger SPP 2250 Battery * Mosconi 6to8v8 w/ RCD * Pioneer AVH-X7500BT * Scosche Dash Kit * 2 - Mosconi AS200.4 * 2 - JL Audio 13W6v2 * Focal 165KRX2 Power (active) * Mosconi Gladen One 240.2 * Rockford Fosgate Power T1692

12-07-2015, 10:21 PM	#6
spadz93 BUMBL Z Drives: 2015 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 2,575 View My Garage	The NEX units from pioneer offer a hidden setting that will allow you to do just this. More information inside: http://avic411.com/index.php?/topic/...ic-units-only/ As far as recommendations go, I really enjoy my Avic-8000nex, and since they were just phased down by a revised line of NEX radios, they can be had for slightly cheaper. Solid navigation on them as well. In terms of the dash kits, I can't really recommend either. The scosche looks great, but is buggy and has some issues and doesn't work perfectly all the time (TPMS and reduced remote range were mentioned earlier, I use a Viper remote system so i bypassed one problem). The metra, to me at least, just looks kinda cheap, but that's a preference/personal opinion. Haven't heard much in terms of functionality on the metra kit. __________________ Sold: 2015 ZL1 M6, Rotofab Intake, LS3 throttle body, 2.55 Upper/9.17 Lower, Custom Camshaft, DMS Reinforced Brick, ID1050X, 1 7/8" Headers, ProSpeed HX/Reservoir, DSX Aux Pump/Flex Fuel Sensor, E85, McLeod RXT, BMR 1" Drop, 680rw 93/750rw E85, Tuned by CSP Sold: 2010 2SS, some bolt ons, 415rwhp/400rwtq

12-02-2015, 10:41 AM	#4
TOXIC SS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS L99 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Lincoln, Ne Posts: 89 View My Garage	Thank you for the info, you guys are great. Love this forum. [ It takes a real man to be a father]

12-02-2015, 07:27 PM	#5
jc615 Account Suspended Drives: Camaro and Sierra Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Virginia Posts: 795	I have 5gendiy mylink and it will play while in motion. It's for "off road" use only lol

12-19-2015, 03:59 PM	#9
TOXIC SS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS L99 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Lincoln, Ne Posts: 89 View My Garage	thanks guys great info, the search is on