Abt carries a wide variety of Mobile video products. There are currently three types of mobile video products: Overhead Systems, Headrests, and Mobile video in a bag.

• Overhead Systems
  These systems can be mounted flush to the ceiling of almost any kind of vehicle. While the installation for this system is the most complex of the three types, it is also the least conspicuous and the most space saving. In most cases, the "pod" is mounted in place of the dome light and has a foldaway 6.8 to 13-inch LCD screen. When you're ready to head out on your trip, just flip down the screen and press "play".
  
  
• Headrest Systems
  As an option for entertainment, LCD screens, 5.8 to 7inches, can be installed in your vehicle's factory headrests. Installing an LCD screen in a headrest can increase viewing capability for passengers traveling in the rear seats of a vehicle. Multiple screens can allow viewers to watch more than one source at a time.
  
  
• Mobile Video-In-A-Bag
  If you like the idea of Mobile Video, but you're not into the idea of installing it in your car, then a Mobile Video Bag System is something you might be interested in. They're self-contained and require no installation; all you have to do is plug it into the cigarette lighter, hang it between the front seats by the two straps, and go. This system can be used virtually anywhere. That means that while on vacation you can take it from the car to the motel room, and when you return home you can use it in the kitchen or bedroom.

It is important to note that Mobile video units (non-navigational) are for Back Seat Passengers only. The laws vary from state to state so make sure you check your local laws before committing to one system or another. Below, we have created a glossary of terms to help you on your search for Mobile video products. If you feel you need further assistance please contact our knowledgeable sales staff at 888-228-5800.

A/V Input
Audio/Video or A/V inputs allow you to send audio and video information via standard RCA connections to systems and/or video screens.

A/V Output
Most often found on sources, these are the connections that allow you send audio and video information to the inputs on a video screen or a system.

Brands
At Abt, our Mobile Video unit brands include: Sony, Alpine, Audiovox, Kenwood, Movie Vision, Panasonic, and RCA.

FM Modulator Included
Radio Frequency (RF) modulators allow you to use the tuner in your car's audio system to play the sound from the mobile video system. Just tune your radio to a predetermined frequency and it's show time!

Headphone Output
Most Mobile video systems will have a place to plug in headphones so you don't have to listen to your kids' favorite videos. While the number of jacks or outputs limits the number of wired headphones you can plug into a system, wireless headphone systems can transmit audio to as many headphones as you've got.

Remote Included
Like home video systems, many mobile video systems and sources come with remote controls. I this case, remote controls can be considered safety features, as they let your passengers to control the video system without unbuckling seatbelts or leaving their seats.

Screen Mount Type
LCD screens, the kind most often used in mobile video systems are thin enough to be placed almost anywhere in a vehicle. They may be flush-mounted into the back of a headrest, put in a dashboard, or can be part of an overhead mount that allows the screen to be dropped from the ceiling when watching a video and folded back up out of the way when not in use.

Screen Size
Just like the TV in your home, screen size is measured diagonally, from corner to corner. Although placement and cost are key factors, the larger the screen, the easier it will be for passengers to see and enjoy the video.

Screen Type
LCD, thanks to its very low profile, can be mounted virtually anywhere. Incidentally, LCD screens also use less power than tube screens. This means you can use them longer while the engine is off with less drain on the battery.

Sound Type
Some video systems and sources will be monaural, meaning that no matter how many speakers it's hooked up to it has only one channel. Most will be stereo, meaning that it's got two separate channels of sound. All things being equal, stereo systems have better sound and a greater sense of depth that can improve the experience of watching movies - even in a car.

Source Mount Type
This refers to where the video source is designed to be physically located in the vehicle. Some video sources, like DVD, are compact enough to fit in a standard car radio opening on the dashboard, while others are designed to mounted somewhere out of the way in a cargo area. When we specify that something is designed to fit in a cargo area, we mean it can be put anywhere there's room: the trunk, back of a van, under a seat, etc…

Source Type
A video source is anything that provides a picture to a video screen. Mobile video systems may have a DVD player, VCR, VCP (video cassette player), or a TV tuner or any combination of these.

System Type
Systems include a video screen and a video source - a DVD player, VCR, VCP, or TV tuner - and currently come in three styles: Bag systems, Headrest systems, Over-Head systems, and In-Dash systems.

TV Tuner
A TV tuner lets you watch broadcast TV on your mobile video system. Because the strength of TV signals depend on distance from the source, direction, and location, you're likely to find that TV tuners work best when the vehicle is parked.

Video Source
A video source is anything that provides a picture to the video screen. Most often that will be a DVD player, VCR (video cassette recorder), or VCP (video cassette player), although a TV tuner that lets you watch broadcast TV can be a considered a source as well.

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