How do I change the power connection from a standard outlet plug to a 12V usable in the car?

Use a power inverter available at most electronic stores.

Use a power inverter available at most electronic stores.

If I choose not to use the cigarette lighter where can I splice this wire?

Also, what wattage should I use?

Thanks.

Another option: Can I instead get a DVD drive intended for a PC? I'm trying to save as much space as possible as my glove compartment is very small.

First of all, car dvd players have gotten cheap. Farenheit has a 1/2 din unit for around $150. You could also use a PS2, the newer slim one. A 400 watt inverter should cover a home dvd, PS2, XBox, etc....

jimmy303 said:

First of all, car dvd players have gotten cheap. Farenheit has a 1/2 din unit for around $150. You could also use a PS2, the newer slim one. A 400 watt inverter should cover a home dvd, PS2, XBox, etc....

As the AVIC-D2 is double din, I won't have any room left in the dash. The dvd player will be mounted elsewhere, probably the glove box.

You could put the DVD player or PS2 anywhere except the front bumper.....

they are selling alot of portable dvd player with 7" screen.

you can use the output of those to connect to the avic.

they are slim and cheap, comes with home and car cigarette charger. You can buy one for less than $100