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is it possible to use a japanese car dvd player in an aussie car?

because they are soo godamn cheap in japan and soo much more advanced,

i know theres a prob with pal/ntsc and might have to get car voltage converter but is that a major problem?

does anyone have experience with this or information

also if i use a aussie dvd player is it possible to buy a japanese screen and connect it ?

thanks

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First of all, can you read Japanese? Although some of the main functions are in English, most if not all the sub-menus will be in Japanese, or at the very least katakana (Japanese script used for foreign words).

When you say 'so much more advanced', what are you refering to exactly? I see that JVC, Eclipse (Fujitsu Ten) etc all have Aussie models for sale here that are pretty much what you get in Japan ie: the Eclipse E400AVZ http://www.fujitsuten.com.au/products.htm (scroll down).

You mentioned they were cheaper in Japan too... well, when buying used electronics from Japan you have to be very careful in that you don't buy something that is on it's way out. Usaully all the decent electronics gear worth buying is either brand new, or near new... with anear new price tag to match. Yes it is still cheaper over there, but factor in shipping costs and no warranty outside Japan (or no claim no return from auctions), and you're almost at the price of a new DVD screen all-in-one 2DIN unit bought from a car audio place here.

Also remember too, alot if not all the ultra cheap stuff in Japan electronics wise is straigh outta south central China. You seriously get what you pay for in those instances, so stick to well known brands IMO.

You don't need a voltage converter, thats only for household electronics.

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hey buddy,

i installed a jap one in mine, and its been working fine for over a year now. if u know how to put in a headunit, its exactly the same thing with a couple of extra wires that connect to the monitor

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yea i can read japanese that is no problem and i will be buying brand new without shiping as i am in japan at the moment, there is soo much more choice over here and newer models.

hey moonus did u install just a screen or player+screen?

is there no problem with the regions as japan and australia have different dvd region codes,

and is yours pal/ntsc compatible

some more information would be great

thanks

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