Setting up a roof mount DVD player may look
extremely challenging at first. However, it is actually easy, as long as you
have the right tools, equipment, and the necessary DIY skills and experience.
If you think you possess them in spades, then you can definitely give the
installation process a shot. If not, you can always ask a professional
installer to do it for you. But for those who are willing to do the
installation on their own, here's a quick guide to help you out.
Step No 1.
First, make sure that all the parts that come with the device are present and
accounted for. Otherwise, it will be difficult to complete the installation
process if there's one spare part, like a small screw perhaps, missing. Also,
check the user's manual and see if there are special instructions that you need
to follow before or during the installation process.
Step No 2.
Choose the place where you want to place the roof mounted DVD player. Use a cutting template as your guide when
marking the spot where the part of the roof's upholstery should be removed. After
deciding where to place the DVD player, cut the upholstery about the size of
the device's mounting bracket. Then, drill four holes that are about one
centimetre deep on the exposed metal parts of the roof of the car. Attach the
metal bracket to the roof, making sure that it is screwed in tightly.
Step No 3.
Drop one side of the headliner to expose the wires in your car and locate your
car's fuse box. It is advisable that you temporarily diffuse your vehicle's
vanity light so you'll have more room to move. Afterwards, remove the lower and
upper trim panels along the line of the sun visor. Unscrew the remaining clips,
screws, and kick panel over the fuse box. Insert the extension lead into the
space created by the metal bracket and pull it carefully until it reaches the
area where the fuse box is located.
Step No 4.
Connect one end of the extension lead to your car's power source. Then, wire
the audio and the power wires of the DVD player. Attach the device's black wire
to any grounded bolt or nut in your vehicle. Then, cut the ends of the audio
and power wires and secure them with electrical tape. When you're done, conceal
the wires behind the kick panel.
Step No 5.
Reattach the lower and upper trim panels, as well as the vanity light. Place
the DVD player in car roof mount device
to its installation frame. Don't forget to screw it in tightly. Connect the
other end of the extension lead to the monitor of the DVD player. Once you're
done, attach the installation frame and the DVD player to the metal bracket.
Make sure that it is secured to the roof of your car so it won't fall off.
Switch the device on to see if it is working properly. If there are no problems
with the installation, you can now start using the device to watch your
favourite movies.
