whipuras Posted January 3, 2009 Report Share Posted January 3, 2009 Hey guys, been lurking for a few days and doing some research on the pioneer units. My wife just got a 2008 odyssey and we went with no nav or dvd because i wanted one of these units aftermarket. Here is what i want to do with it , can someone tell me which unit Z's or F's would fit my bill better? Basic Navigation, 2-4 Headrest monitors fed from either this unit or dual 1/2 din DVD players installed elsewhere. Bluetooth phone integration. I guess my main question is about the monitors . Can i feed 4 monitors from this DVD and have it playing while moving? what types of video out ports are on these units? What does the Dual Zone mean on the Z's. Thanks for any help. happy new year. whip Quote Link to post Share on other sites
terron Posted January 3, 2009 Report Share Posted January 3, 2009 You'd be better served with a Z unit since they can do zoning; ie; play videos on the monitors while listening to music/navi in the front seat. The bluetooth with a Z requires a seperate module. The F series will play DVDs (F900 and F90) but whatever is on the screen is what will be on your headrest monitors. You can also look into getting the Kenwood DNX8120.. it has builtin bluetooth and zoning; imo its a better unit than the Z or the F series; but it has NO customization like the F series. EDIT: You'll need a mobile video amplifier for that many monitors http://www.diguniverse.com/MOBILE-AV/12 ... VA141.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
whipuras Posted January 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2009 So should i consider the cheaper bt500 and instead get headrest monitors with built in DVD playsers? any other differences in the bt500 and the 900 besides the DVD Player? does it do the IPOD interface the same? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jreimers Posted January 3, 2009 Report Share Posted January 3, 2009 The F500BT does not play DVDs or CDs. It will only play from a USB/SD source or an iPod. The F700BT is the lowest price unit that allows CD playback. Also the F500BT is an "on dash" unit.. Not an "in dash" unit. You can take it out of the vehicle when you leave. http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Products/Navigation/Portable/AVIC-F500BT?tab=B Quote Link to post Share on other sites
terron Posted January 3, 2009 Report Share Posted January 3, 2009 So should i consider the cheaper bt500 and instead get headrest monitors with built in DVD playsers? any other differences in the bt500 and the 900 besides the DVD Player? does it do the IPOD interface the same? if money isnt an option then you can get just a nav unit in the front, like an F700, and then get a seperate DVD player in the rear, or get the headrest monitors with DVD players.. that option will cost a fortune though Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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