How-To install an in-dash DVD player

1. D A V I D S E A R L E
F O U N D A T I O N S O F T E C H N I C A L
C O M M U N I C A T I O N S
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2. Hello, my name is David. I will
demonstrate the procedures on
how to install a DVD player into
the dash of your vehicle.
Learning this procedure can save
you hundreds of dollars on
installation charges.
Who Am I and My Purpose?
I will be replacing the factory
stereo on my 2002 Dodge Ram
with a Jensen UV10 DVD
player. Procedures shown are
common for most vehicles.

3.  iPod controls
 Video watching
 Navigation system
 Bluetooth
 Touch screen
 Listening to music in
popular formats (mp3)
 Back up camera
Why a DVD Player?
Jensen UV10 features

4.  Upgrade stereo system in vehicle
 More relaxing when driving with children
 Listen to more of music collection
 iPod control via touch screen
 Save money on installation
Factory radio DVD Player
The Benefits

5. • Dash opening must
measure as a Single
DIN or Double DIN
(Figure 1)
A Single DIN player can
fit a Double DIN
opening with an install
kit; however, Double
DIN will not fit a Single
DIN
Dash Requirements
& Player Options
Figure 1: Single Din/Double DIN
[Photograph]. From Soundz Good 2
Me (n.d.)

6.  Car stereo install kit
 Wiring harness
 Wire connectors (at least 13)
 Install kit and harness are
vehicle specific. Materials
can be purchased at auto
part stores and Walmart
for about $50 total.
Materials Required

7. Tools Required
 Socket set (optional):
disconnecting battery cable
 Wrench set (optional):
disconnecting battery cable
 Connector crimper: crimping
wires connectors
 Flat head screwdriver:
prying off dash trim
 #2 Phillips screwdriver:
removing/installing trim and
stereo mounting screws

8. Using wire connectors and crimper tool, connect player
harness wires to purchased harness wires per Table 1
Connect Wires
Table 1: Wire connection diagram
DVD Player wire Wire Harness Function
Red Red Power from ignition
Black Black Ground
Brake Black Video Display (DVD player only
Yellow Yellow Constant battery power
Blue Blue Power antenna (if equipped
Green Green Rear left speaker (+)
Green/Black Green/Black Rear left speaker (-)
Purple Purple Rear right speaker (+)
Purple/Black Purple/Black Rear right speaker (-)
Gray Gray Front right speaker (+)
Gray/Black Gray/Black Front right speaker (-)
White White Front left speaker (+)
White/Black White/Black Front left speaker (-)
Blue/White n/a External amplifier remote

9. 1) Slide player into install kit; ensure word
“TOP” is on top of player (label side)
2) Pry tabs to hold kit in place (2 on top & 2 on
bottom)
Car Stereo Install Kit

10. Connect player wiring harness to
rear of player per Figure 2
Player Wiring Harness
Figure 2: Player harness connection

11. WARNING: Disconnecting battery will prevent
electrical shock and vehicle damage
1) Disconnect RED (+) cable from battery
2) Stow cable to prevent further contact with battery
Danger: Electric shock risk [Photograph]. From Sign Aptinet (n.d.)
Disconnect Battery

12. CAUTION: Do not apply excessive force when
removing trim or damage to trim may occur
1) Gently pry off trim directly above radio
2) As applicable, remove trim screws and wires
connected to trim components
3) Completely remove trim
Dash Trim Removal

13. 1) Remove left and right screws from stereo mount per
Figure 3
2) Slide stereo out of opening to access rear of stereo
3) Remove antenna cable and wiring harness from rear of
stereo per Figure 4
4) Completely remove stereo from vehicle
Figure 3: Mounting screw locations
Stereo Removal
Figure 4: Cable/Harness removal

14. 1) Connect the wiring harness to the vehicle wiring
harness per Figure 5
2) Insert antenna cable into rear of player
3) Insert player into dash
4) Tighten mounting screws
CAUTION: Do not pinch wires while inserting
player into dash
Figure 5: Connector connections
Install Player

15. 1) As applicable, connect any wires previously
disconnected during trim removal
2) Align trim retaining clips to the holes in the
dash and snap trim into dash
3) As applicable, tighten trim screws removed
during trim removal
Install Dash Trim

16. Reconnect the RED (+) cable to the battery
Connect Battery

17. With engine running and DVD inserted, perform
the following operation checks of player:
 Power to player
 Audio is heard
 Video is visible
Operation Check of Player

18. If no power, audio, or video, recheck your wire connections per
Table 2; correct as needed and perform operation checks.
Troubleshooting
Table 2: Wire connection diagram
DVD Player wire Wire Harness Function
Red Red Power from ignition
Black Black Ground
Brake Black Video Display (DVD player only
Yellow Yellow Constant battery power
Blue Blue Power antenna (if equipped
Green Green Rear left speaker (+)
Green/Black Green/Black Rear left speaker (-)
Purple Purple Rear right speaker (+)
Purple/Black Purple/Black Rear right speaker (-)
Gray Gray Front right speaker (+)
Gray/Black Gray/Black Front right speaker (-)
White White Front left speaker (+)
White/Black White/Black Front left speaker (-)
Blue/White n/a External amplifier remote

19. Hopefully, you learned from this tutorial and have
successfully installed your DVD player.
Starting with your next drive, enjoy the benefits of
your new DVD player to include the following:
 Touch screen controls
 Navigation system
 Watching videos
 Listening to your music collection
Final Thoughts

20. References
Sign Aptinet. (n.d.). Danger: Electric shock risk [Photograph].
Retrieved April 25, 2014 from
http://sign.aptinet.com/images/clipart/Safety%20First/Danger/
Horizontal/dangH083%20-%20electric%20shock%20risk.jpg
Soundz Good 2 Me. (n.d.). Single DIN/Double DIN [Photograph].
Retrieved April 25, 2014 from
http://www.soundzgood2me.com/wp-
content/uploads/car_terms_defined_400px.jpg

21. David Searle
Foundations of Technical Communications
CM241-01
Kaplan University
Credits