Product FAQ - Multimedia

In Car Multimedia and Car Audio-Visual Equipment

In-car multimedia and in-car TV equipment is a Ray Smith Car Hi-Fi speciality.

Top-quality in-car multimedia and audio/visual equipment is fairly new on the market, but Ray Smith Car Hi-Fi has already built up a reputation for supplying and installing the latest multimedia systems from a number of leading manufacturers such as Alpine, Clarion, Sony and JVC.

Ray Smith Car Hi-Fi has a number of demo vehicles kitted out with the latest in-car video recorders, DVD players, Sony Playstations, television receivers and video screens.In fact, if you want state-of-the art, Ray Smith Car Hi-Fi can install a full surround-sound home cinema system in your car. Read more about our demo cars…

In-car entertainment has come a long way from the days when your options were AM/FM radio and/or cassette tape player. Now, improved audio-visual technologies and increasingly sophisticated entertainment tastes mean that cars can become mobile concert halls, or even mobile video arcades / theatres for the kids in the rear seats.

You will find many products on offer from all sorts on the internet. As specialists and approved stockists we can offer the extra peace of mind that knowing you have the backup service can give.

AV Accessories are often overlooked. These vital little gizmos are needed to complete the installation and we have them all in stock. Search our treasure trove for that illusive bracket. We also offer a headrest screen fitting service. Simply send us the headrests and we will turn them round in three working days. Or simply use our pre-fitted headrest conversion kit. Click image for more..

Screens, Screens, Screens: Headrest screens, Drop Down screens, In-Dash screens, Sun-visor screens we have them all. Screens come in varying quality; price is a good guide to build quality. If it looks cheap it probably will be made of inferior components. The screen might not be viewable from acute angles and thus only good if you are positioned right in front of it, so the passengers either side of you see nothing. Screens made by our suppliers like Sony, Alpine, Clarion, JVC etc will always produce superior images so sharp that you will guaranteed to be delighted with the result.

DVD players: In-Dash DVD players, Under-Dash DVD players, Boot mounted DVD players, even portable DVD players with or without integrated screens.For instance the Sony MV-700HR does not only read regular DVDs but is also compatible with DivX so that you can enjoy compressed video. It also reads traditional CD-R and MP3 files, meaning you can also listen to music, making this a truly compatible Sony MV-700RS product that won’t let you down. In addition to the CD/DVD drive, the Memory Stick slot enables you to listen to MP3 files or to display the jpeg pictures you have just shot with your Sony Cyber-shot digital camera or Sony Handycam while on the go.

Games consoles and PS2 installations. There was a time when video game consoles were easily distinguishable from personal computers: consoles used a standard television for display, and did not support standard PC accessories such as keyboards or modems. However, as consoles have become more enhanced, the distinction has blurred: some consoles can have full Linux operating systems running with hard drives and keyboards (like the Sony Playstation 2). And if you want it in your car look no further that Ray Smith In Car Solutions. We can modify the games console to play through the AV system at 12 volts and integrate wireless controls.

FM Modulators: Many modern cars are extremely difficult to integrate the sound from add on AV system into. This is where the FM modulator comes in. See our page on FM Modulators. Traditionally RF Modulators have needed to be connected to the vehicles wiring, usually by a qualified person such as a Ray Smith fitter. Now there is the complete DIY way of connecting your iPod or other MP3 player using the MP3FM Modulator. This simply plugs into your cigar lighter socket and away you go.