Conertone ZX690 / ZX700 ~ RV Entertainment system

[dezolen]

Personally I would go to a used or 2nd hand store and pick up a used surround sound receiver and a new dvd player. Throw the concertone in the dump. I can live without a 12v system

[KyDan]

The problem with that is everything will have to run off an inverter which is
not really such a bad idea.......
Using a unit like the Jensen you only need inverter for your TV.
If you're listening to radio/CD or MP3 you won't need your inverter on at all.

The Jensen is 12v and I wonder if another amp would be necessary.
Here's a partial copy/paste from an online dealer spec page.

The jensen has 3-Zone audio output, which allows your customers more control over where they hear their audio entertainment.

• 12V DC Power

• 108 Watts (6 x 18 watts)

• 3 Zone (A, B, C) Speaker Output

http://www.asaelectronics.com/detail...catid=&pid=268
has all the specs.
It's made for our applications!!
It has enough power by itself to nearly blow you out of the trailer.
I "think" our subwoofers are powered..... I'm not sure about that.
If so you can simply hook the jensen to your sub and you're good to go.

Keep us posted!!

[ILUVRVing]

FYI .....
The Jensen JE1909RTL DIGITAL HD 1080p LCD TV that will work with the Jensen radio's remote, IS 12 volt also ! They call it the RV TV
http://www.jensenrvdirect.com/index....t_details&id=4

[KyDan]

Jensen JE1909RTL
$349 at campingworld.com

Get yours today!

[roamerr]

I replaced my Concertone ZX75 in my 2009 Cherokee 27DFWP with a JVC KDDV5400 approx a month ago.

The JVC KDDV5400 went in great in my Cherokee 27dfwp. No need to use an amp -- I had one but opted to not use it. I hooked up the 4 small inside speakers in series/parallel (fronts series, rear series) to the front left output; the sub to the front right output, and the two outside speakers to the rear outputs. This hookup allows me to play the speakers the same as the Concertone A/B/C selector. Worked great and the sound is incredible! I watched the Chronicles of Riddick (lots of good action) and it really sounded good. The family and myself have watched 4 movies since the change and the sound output quality beats the Concertone. The FM stations also were crisp and clear.

For a Concertone hole cover I used Shelving board from Lowes. Looks good. Since the pics I have added a small black strip at the top to hold the kids IPODS -- looks alot better now with the black top strip.

[kcla]

I have problems with the cd,& dvd player. i will not buy one at this time so i have a portable player i hook to input video and works fine.

[Fre tech]

On the zx550 it as a built tv tuner but it will not pick up digital tv

[ILUVRVing]

Thanks for the info - Fre tech on the ZX550...
Can you confirm features on the ZX690 / ZX700? Does it have a TV tuner (Digital or not)?

[ILUVRVing]

I've been dealing with a representative from Forestriver since we bought our trailer about this crapy Concertone. This is his last response from my request of trying to get a new unit:

[quote] " Thomas,

I have been getting your emails and phone messages. I must apologize in that we have been very busy over the last several days.

At this time, our one and only offer that we presented to you earlier is the only thing we can do and that was to sell a ZX550 at a 50% discount to you.

Although we understand your frustartion with the stereo issues you may have had in the past, warranty on your unit has expired and we need to draw a line in the sand at some point. If our offer is not acceptable to you given that your claim of so many complaints, you may be better off purchasing a suitable unit at a retail outlet that will fit your expectations.

Please let me know which way you would like to proceed.

Thanks, " [quote]
I like how they refer to another unit as a suitable unit, and fit my expectations! You mean in other words, one that always works ????
I guess if I'm going to put money towards anything, it's not going to be another Concertone!

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[ILUVRVing]

I also asked a friend of mine (a electronic equipment repair specialist) about fixing the one we have and he said that he and the people he knows would not be able to fix the unit we have, let alone sounds like they wouldn't want to, with all the problems these things have that I told him about.....