You'll start your mobile video system off on the right foot with Alpine's DVA-9861 in-dash DVD player. It plays all kinds of discs, including your digital music files, and features a heavy-duty built-in amplifier that'll make anything you listen to sound great. This versatile DVD player also offers you a host of options for expanding your system.

To get DVD video playback, you'll need to connect a video screen to the video output. In addition to your movies on DVD, this stereo will also play standard CDs, along with the MP3 and WMA files you've burned on disc. Audiophiles, the DVA-9861 plays DVD-Audio discs so you can enjoy the superior sound reproduction and sonic dynamics that this format offers.

Connect your iPod® using Alpine's optional Full Speed™ interface cable, and control its functions right from the DVA-9861's fold-down faceplate — this single-cable connection will even recharge the iPod's battery. Is your iPod stuffed with thousands of songs? With Alpine's Direct Search feature, you can scroll through your song, artist, and album titles quickly to find the songs you want to hear.

If your cell phone is compatible with Bluetooth® technology, connect Alpine's Bluetooth interface module, and you'll be able to make and receive hands-free calls. Add the auxiliary input adapter to your order, and you can also connect an MP3 player or any other external sound source for more options.

To make sure everything sounds just the way you like it, Alpine included advanced sound controls. Bass Engine® lets you tightly tune your bass and treble settings, while professional-grade BBE® processing "fills out" the sound with enhanced bass and improved focus. And if you plan on building a full-scale system, you can connect external amplifiers to three sets of four-volt preamp outputs.