I'm looking to add this unit to the "COOKIE JAR" for christmas and interested in getting some reviews from all you guys who happen to have this unit. either this one or the max675vd. pros and cons, best kit to use to install, etc....

 

I just installed this head unit my self. I haven't had much time to evaluate. Give me a few days and I will let you know.

So far, dvds look and sound awesome. Radio and MP3 playback is great.

I like the auto adjusting from night to day and the different profiles it keeps for that.

THe only thing that I am having a problem with at the moment is that when I burn a dvd full of mp3s either standard 4.5 gig or dual layer 8 gig the head unit only shows the first 21 folders on the disc. It is not giving me the option to show the remaning. Forexample, I have 63 folders and this is within the limits according to the book and it only shows me the first 21.
I like to keep each album in its own folder. Easier to keep track that way. The book says it can support up to 255 folders.

I haven't found anywhere if there is a setting or a menu that I have to access to get the rest.

 

thanks for the reply. please let me know because im trying to make a choice between this unit or the kenwood dnx7100. Also if you can post some pics. btw did you do the install yourself or get it done professionally?

 

I did the install myself. I don't trust most install people since I have seen them do shady things.

Wasn't that hard to do, the most time consuming is wiring the harness, and then when I had to shave down the dash kit some. Other than that, not that bad.

I included the pics I took on my cell, again not the best quality. I will try to get some this afternoon with my digital camera. These do not do it justice.

For the most part is flush. The mounting brackets would align with any holes if I slid it up any more. The dash kit that I got from a local shop was the Metra 955812. There is also another model number out there that I got when I installed my 1 din alpine and it had both 1 din w/shelf and 2din mounting items. The problem is, I found the trim, but couldn't locate the mounting brackets. I also don't know the model number of it. I threw away the book/packaging earlier this year. It would have been perfectly flush but oh well. This is the only one that they had in stock and I tried a few places.

I don't mind having it out a little bit. I use it as a guide when pressing the buttons. I just run my middle finger along the outside and use my index finger to push. Without it and driving, you will need perfect aim when pressing the button. With this, I don't have to take my eyes off the road when using the hardware buttons.

The kit came with spacers for the trim itself for explorers so it will make the dash kit flush with the dash itself.
In my truck the top part was recessed slightly when just using the mount itself and I didn't like that. I used the spacers only at the top and this evened it out perfectly. Unfortunately, the factory bolts that hold it in, were not long enough. I had to use the phillip screws that were in the package.

 

its ridiculous how sexy that unit looks dude. the one question ive had is how is the touch screen response? is it sensitive or do you have to touch multiple times like the pioneer series? again, that setup is sweet.

 

The touch screen is just right. I don't have to push multiple times and it is too sensitive that if I breathe on it, it changes...

Usually I can get away with a light press of the tip of my finger.

Very Nice.

 

well it seem that i will be choosing the clarion unit in a couple weeks dude so hopefully you will be available if i need any help with the install. did you do the bypass so it can play movies while driving?

 

Sure, I'll help as much as I can.

 

I have an additional new one in box never opened from factory that I am getting rid of for $500 plus shipping. I have it posed on ebay. I have the same screen name there. If any of you are interested in buying. I ended up with two. I bought one and my wife had gotten me one for my bday so I have two. As you can see, I installed one, and am selling the other.

 

do you have extra install kit and harness?

 

Unfortunately no. I can get you the model numbers and you can get them online and if the wait is too long you can pay more a premium and get them from circuit city.