| In-car TV tuners aren't just for mini-vans and large | | | | are not sure which size socket you should use, your |
| SUV's anymore. Technology and car audio have | | | | owner's manual can tell you the correct size. |
| joined forces to make those long road trips seem | | | | - Now you need to make a decision on where you |
| enjoyable for once. With their hard work even the | | | | are going to mount the TV tuner. The spot should be in |
| smallest compact car can now benefit from a | | | | a location where it won't be hit, bumped, or crushed |
| drop-down screen to watch the latest DVD's or to | | | | which is one reason why under the seat or in the trunk |
| even watch the local television stations. Thanks to this | | | | are two of the more popular choices. The tuner unit |
| latest innovation in car audio that whole "are we there | | | | should have come with mounting brackets and screws |
| yet" is dead and hopefully gone forever. | | | | for you to install it correctly. |
| What also makes TV tuners in your car a great thing | | | | - The tuner will be powered by your car's power |
| is that they are absolutely an affordable option for any | | | | supply and battery so you'll need to route the TV |
| car owner. It can be as simple or as complex as you | | | | tuner's power wire to that fuse block. The power wire |
| want with choices such as a portable all-in-one system | | | | is then connected to an accessory power output in |
| that hangs from the roof or to custom component | | | | the fuse block. If you have any questions about the |
| integrations which are stowed away in your dash or | | | | location of the accessory output or the fuse block, |
| headrests. They pretty much can be installed virtually | | | | refer back to your car's owner's manual again. |
| anywhere in your car. | | | | - The tuner's infrared receiver or also called its "eye" is |
| The intricacies in wiring it, mounting it, and deciding | | | | attached. The spot should be placed where the eye is |
| which of your current stereo components can stay, | | | | accessible to the IR remote control. The tuner's |
| which can go, and which get hooked to what can be | | | | manufacturer's instruction should help you with any |
| overwhelming to someone less experienced in car | | | | installation questions you may have with this step. |
| audio installation. That doesn't mean you shouldn't or | | | | - Now, route the audio/video cable from the tuner's |
| can't try however. Here are a few quick and simple | | | | video output port to the monitor's video input port and |
| steps to show you how. | | | | securely connect the cable to receive the best signal. |
| - Before you go uninstalling your car's dashboard or | | | | - Now that the tuner is correctly installed and mounted |
| actually anything at all, read up on which TV tuners are | | | | in your car, you can reattach the battery cables, start |
| compatible with your current video system. There are | | | | the car and give it a test. First, turn on the video |
| certain tuners that will only work with the same brand | | | | system and using the remote turn on the TV tuner. |
| of video equipment for your unit to work correctly. | | | | You should be receiving all of the local TV stations if |
| - Lift up your car's hood and, with a wrench or socket, | | | | you installed everything correctly. |
| disconnect the battery cables from the battery. If you | | | | |