One solution is get an FM transmitter which will take the signal from the DVD player output jack and broadcast it on an FM frequency so that you can play it through the existing car FM radio. I linked you to an example. there are a lot of these available. Try your local car audio place and see what they recommend. good luck Here is a link that might be useful: FM transmitter

Well, I had it checked out and was told that the dvd player will need to be replaced - will be $89+tax. My hubby had paid for it in Dec 2009 as an anniversary gift, but he had his dad pick it up for him (Walmart), and of course, didn't get an extended warranty. Doesn't that just figure?! Also, within the last 2 weeks, I had to purchase a replacement adapter (to the tune of $70) as, of course, the other one quit working. When it rains it pours...I wonder what will be next.

This is a duplicate of this thread. Try to keep it to one thread so we can get all the questions and ansers in one place.

We are taking the plunge and looking at getting a Panasonic or Hitachi (haven't decided which) dvd camcorder. I've been studying the formats and have learned that we'll need a dvd-r so it will play on our Panasonic dvd player. (Unfortunately, my computer is dvd+rw so i can't edit on it.) I've also heard a little bit about DVD-RAM but still in the dark a lot on that one. So, having learned that much I still am confused about a couple of things and hope that some experienced person will help me out. 1. DVD-RAM: -when they say you can edit right on the camcorder, do they mean only if DVD-RAM disc or can you edit DVD-R's? -what kind of editing will the camera do? e.g.: does it do chapters? -my dvd player will play DVD-RAM discs as long as they are not in the cartridge. I have never seen a RAM disc-do they come out of the cartridge for dvd player use? -what are the advantages/disadvantages of DVD-RAM? -can you/do you finalize DVD-RAM? 2. do you need to format DVD-R/RAM discs before using them? 3. if I record in 16:9 format, (which is what I want), how will it view on 4:3 ration screens? 4. what is a good CCD number? TIA-I really appreciate any information you can give me.