Although this is the universal headrests with video screen, which have the wind in their sails to bring multimedia to the rear passengers, the supply ceiling screen is still rich in the market. It must be said that they have a strong argument: the big picture as a screen headrest can not offer. Among the new 2011, the VCM-Soundstream of 11DXX particularly caught our attention for its services, its performance and multihull concept!
Complete functions and good integration!
Of course, the screen requires ceiling rear passengers to watch the same video source, so it offers less freedom than a system headrest. However, it can benefit from a big picture, to better enjoy a movie car. In large interiors such as SUVs and minivans, the overhead monitor is best suited to a video system for rear passengers. So the screen fits at best to the roof of the car, Soundstream offers a very interesting concept with the VCM-11DXX: interchangeable covers!
Services: three colors to match the interior!
In closed position, this screen Soundstream is a little thicker than average. This is due to its concept of interchangeable covers. The U.S. brand provides three shells: black, gray or beige. Thus, we go up in minutes, the one that best suits the color of your headliner. The hulls are simply clipped onto the frame of the screen overhead: change is therefore very easy. Soundstream chose the three most common colors in a cabin, but as it has three hulls, nothing prevents one to paint the exact color of the ceiling of the car. Thus, the VCM-11DXX screen blends into the roof lining and is very discreet on the ceiling of the car. Of course, this screen includes a ceiling light controlled by the opening of doors or by a manual switch. See in detail its benefits!
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| 3 color plates used to align the screen with the headliner |
The VCM-11DXX offers a 11.2 inch screen in 16:9, or about 28.5 cm diagonal image. This allows for a great visual comfort. Contrast, brightness, color, size, ..., the image is fully customizable. Like all car video screens, Soundstream model supports PAL and NTSC. In addition to tilt adjustment, it can be rotated 90 degrees right or left one passenger handy when watching video. In its base, this screen includes a DVD player compatible with all major formats, including DivX. In addition, this player supports all areas. Soundstream has not forgotten the mobile sources, since the VCM-11DXX includes a USB drive and SD-HC. They are compatible with supports up to 16 GB To add other sources, there are two audio / video inputs, including one on the rear panel for quick connection.
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| The DVD player is DivX compatible and is "all areas" |
On the rear panel, the driver also has keys and a remote IR receiver to control the screen: convenient to turn it off when children are asleep. Of course, this screen includes an IR transmitter for wireless headphones to avoid disturbing the driver. Also note the presence of an FM transmitter and an audio / video output to connect the screen with hi-fi car. Among the many settings of the screen, there is a virtual sound processor: it has several EQ and sound effects pre-programmed to adapt the sound to the video that you look. Finally, an IR remote control is of course part of the equipment of this screen! Listen and use: excellent in every respect! In use, this screen Soundstream ceiling was very pleasant. Visually, it looks good, but we would have preferred a little more plastic upscale touch. But this is not prohibitive. The presentation is classic and functional. In case of failure of the remote control battery, the front panel buttons to control the basic functions. The DVD offers very good playback quality and very good impact resistance. The OSD can get in some country (unlike some screens of this type), use is very simple. Reading supports mobile is also very simple and poses no concern.
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| The USB port and SD slot are compatible up to 16GB |
To nitpick a little, we would have liked to program playlists and view album covers. Anyway, the important thing is to slide easily into the music repertoires and choose the titles to listen. In video mode, the screen offers good image quality: bright, contrast, color, good depth of black ... with an image of 28.5 cm, rear passengers are sure to have fun. The sound processor, which could pass for a gadget, turns out to very pleasant to listen to adapt the media watched. With good headphones, it really brings a more attentive. Overall, the use of this screen is simple and intuitive: we do not need to run after the instructions to use it.
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| The VCM-11DXX offers very good image quality |
With two audio / video inputs, one can connect game consoles and digital tuner to bring other distractions to passengers. The second entry placed on the back panel is really handy for quickly connecting a device: for example, can be viewed on the photos that you just made. In short, a relatively complete, which should greatly appeal to your passengers back and give you peace especially during long trips. Ultimately, we regret the absence of just one VGA input to connect a small netbook. 's opinion caraudiovideo.com When we think in-car entertainment, we do not think first to Soundstream, American brand that is best known for its HP and amps. Yet it has a very beautiful and very complete multimedia catalog. The basic functions, this screen is relatively close to the competition, but it is really comprehensive and offers "extras" that make the difference. Unlike many devices, the DVD player is compatible "all areas" and DivX. With a 11.2-inch image, comfort of vision is remarkable, and even more so that the image quality is at the appointment. We also appreciate the opportunity to direct the screen at will. Finally, and this is much rarer, the interchangeable covers allow easy integration of the screen so that it fits well with the interior ceiling and be discreet. This benefit, Soundstream is one of the few brands to offer. No real flaws to report, at most, missing a couple of small functions, which are not indispensable. The price of 700 Euros is about average for a product like this, and even less expensive than some brands of monitors with a panel smaller and less functional. Certainly a product to know for those who want to screen their ceiling in their minivan or SUV. We installed an SUV for the test, and frankly, the VCM-11DXX is top!
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| With good headphones, the sound processor makes a great addition to listening |
