One of the widest searched for items by most aftermarket DVD player buyers
is a guide with information on how to install a car DVD player.
But this
can be the profitable nightmare of car DVD installation experts who have to come
in afterwards to tidy up all the bits that the DIY fan missed or fix 'little
shortcuts' that often turn into big problems if not caught in time.
** Overly Hasty Removal Of
Existing Entertainment Systems **
Most car DVD buyers are often so eager
to get their new audio DVD players in that they yank out the old system, cut
through the wiring and cabling where possible and, in general leave a horrible
mess for experts to tidy up.
Not only does hasty removal make extra work
for installers it also prevents the customers from taking their new DVD player
with them when they replace their car as the old system is unfit to put back
into the car.
** Improper Wiring **
This can often too be
attributed to haste and often cause major problems later on. Some more common
things that car DVD installation experts see include:
# People working
around car interiors: Simply put most first-timers and DIYers do not want to
bother with having to remove the seats, carpets and mats to install the wires.
They leave the upholstery in the car when fitting the wires.
It
is impossible to do a proper fitment without first taking off the insides
because you are invariably left with wires hanging loose.
# People
putting source and power wires together: It is also common for beginners to lay
the source and power wires together.
This results in inductance, which
reduces the amount of currant being carried through the signal cables and
drastically limits the capabilities of the person's brand new powerful
speakers.
# Improper earthing: It is important that stereos and car DVD
players are earthed, but, if they are earthed too long it will cut down the
amount of energy going through the system.
Again this reduces the
performance of the audio and video of the unit.
But that's not all
the DIY fan does:
# Remove Factory harnesses: If the car has come with a
factory-fitted stereo system Autel
Maxisys MS908CV, chances are it has a custom wire harness as well. Most
users usually snip this off and install the one compatible with the DVD player.
It is actually better to get a wire-harness adapter for the car DVD that
fits the car as it will allow for the old system to be re-installed in
future.
# Use tape instead of connectors: Most of us having used black
tape to hold wires together, while this is good for the short-term and in stable
environments it will not work for long durations, as the tape wears off.
In a moving environment like a car it is even more dangerous as it could
lead to fires.
# Wire nuts: These last, but they are bulky and do not
always fit properly behind the entertainment system.
It is best to go
with the right kind of connectors, which an expert would be able to
provide.
** They Don't Get The Correct Voltage **
It is critical
to read the voltage requirement of the entertainment system and to figure out
the voltage output of the car.
While most systems will play off the box,
it is not necessarily the case with older cars and the new entertainment
systems.
The implications of a botched job can vary from a disgusting
looking interiors, poor video and audio quality, damage to the entertainment
system, overall damage to the car wiring or more serious the chances of a fire
which could endanger the passengers as well as cause serious damage to the car.
It is for these reasons that installation is best left to the experts.
It can cost as little as USD 45 and take less than half a day to get an expert
to do the job Autel
AP200.
The consequences of an ill-advised DIY attempt can be felt by
you the reseller as well.
It is always convenient and easy to blame the
product for any drop in sound and video quality.
Buyers would also be
expecting you to give the right installation advice. Ensure the FAQs on your
site, clearly state the dangers of self-installation.
If this goes
against the popular "DIY anthem", so be it. In the long run, your customers will
thank you for being right, not for attempting to be popular.
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