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Valor DTS-603W

Double DIN 6.5" TFT-LCD Touchscreen Monitor with DVD/CD/MP3 Player, Built-In iPod Adapter, and Remote

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General Features:

  • Double DIN 6.5" TFT-LCD Touchscreen Monitor with DVD/CD/MP3 Player and Remote
  • iPod interface cable included for iPod controls, charging and playback
  • Built-in Satellite Radio Control
  • Slot loading mechanism
  • 6.5" High resolution LCD widescreen monitor
  • Wireless remote control included
  • Smart touch-screen operation
  • Power Output:
    • Peak: 50 watts x 4 channels
    • RMS: 17 watts x 4 channels
  • CD Text Display
  • MP3 ID3 Tag Display (Title/Artist/Album)
  • 2-year Manufacturer's warranty

Video and Audio Features:

  • Playback of DVD-R/RW, CD-R/RW, CD-DA, MP3, WMA, HDCD, SVCD, MPEG, JPEG, MP3/WMA files burned onto a DVD-R/RW or CD-R/RW
  • ISS tuner with 18FM/12AM presets
  • 6-Channel, 24-bit D/A converter with multi-bit Sigma Delta modulation
  • DAC supports sample rates from 8-192,000 Hz
  • Electronic Skip Protection: DVD (2-3 sec), CD (10 sec), MP3 (100 sec), WMA (200 sec)
  • NTSC/PAL auto detection

Expandability Options:

  • 4.1 Channel surround sound output
  • XM Satellite Radio Ready: tuner, subscription and antenna required and sold separately.
  • iPod interface cable included for iPod controls, charging and playback
    • The Apple iPhone 3G, iPod Nano 4th Gen, iPod Touch 2nd Gen, and any other newly released iPods can be controlled using the iPod adapter above; however, charging will not be possible unless you purchase the Scosche IFWA PassPORT charging adapter.
  • Rear auxiliary input: RCA Audio Input
Product History:
Valor DD-800W thumbnail
(newest, current model)
Valor DTS-603W thumbnail
(previous model, replaced by Valor DD-800W)
In-Dash Receiver Specifications
Receiver SizeDouble DIN
Faceplate SecurityNone
Motorized FaceplateYes
Remote ControlYes
Peak Power Output50 watts x 4 channels
RMS Power Output20 watts x 4 channels
Preamp RCA Outputs3 Pairs (Front, Rear, and Mono-Subwoofer)
Sub Preamp RCA OutputYes
Preamp Voltage2.5 volts
Built-In EqualizerYes
Display TypeTFT-LCD Monitor
Display ColorFull Color
Button ColorBlue
CD Signal-to-Noise85 dB
CEA-2006 CompliantYes
Playback Features
AM/FM TunerYes
FM Presets18
AM Presets12
CD-R/RW PlaybackYes
MP3 PlaybackYes
WMA PlaybackYes
DVD / Video PlaybackDVD
DVD+R
DVD+RW
DVD-R
DVD-RW
SVCD (MPEG-2)
VCD (MPEG-1)
DVD Region NumberN/A
Monitor Screen Features
TouchscreenYes
Monitor Screen Size6.5"
Monitor Angle AdjustmentN/A
Display AdjustmentN/A
Expandability Features
NavigationNo
Audio/Video Inputs1 Set of Rear RCA A/V Inputs
Audio/Video OutputsNo
USB InputNo
iPod Audio ConnectionYes (Built-In/Included)
iPod Video ConnectionN/A
Satellite RadioOptional - XM (Accessory required and sold separately)
HD RadioNo
Bluetooth ConnectivityNo
Steering Wheel Control CompatibleN/A
CD Changer ControlsNo
Rear View Camera InputNo
Memory Card ReaderNo
Warranty and Return Policy
Return Policy Standard Return Policy
Parts Warranty Duration1 year
Labor Warranty Duration1 year
Warranty ProviderManufacturer
Customer Review Summary for Valor DTS-603W
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews:
February 21, 2008 Well made product, just needs a firware upgrade.
Review by
Micah from Elkmont, AL
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When I received the product, I was pretty amazed at the initial quality of the unit. No squeaks, lots of metal and a nice weight to it. I am used to cheap products so this was new to me. The knobs and buttons all seemed to be sony-par quality.

I got this unit KNOWING it would not fit in my 2003 Chevy Blazer, however with a bit of work I got it to fit in very well. If you have a Chevy with the rounded 2 din hole (check dash pics for 2003 blazer) then you may have to get a knife or better yet some sandpaper and smooth them down to a true square to get this unit to fit properly. It's a tight fit because of the IMMENSE amount of wires that come with this unit, but otherwise it looks quite nice. You may also have to take off the metal Shroud that comes on the unit.

Why did I go to such lengths for this product? I'd like to say first of all the thing that lured me to this unit was the OSD. It has very nice smooth buttons and visuals, which I really wanted if I was going to look at it every day. Most head units display controls looked horrible, but when I installed this unit I was pleasantly supprised.

Secondly I got it for the included Ipod cable. This along with the sat cable made it an amazing value compared to other units $100 more and no extras included. The ipod interface left me somewhat disappointed. There is no album art, and as stated above the ipod firmware for this device is slightly annoying. I find the interface a little clumsy, although it is definitely workable. I wouldn't consider this a big turn off, because I still enjoy the ipod features with the remote. If you memorize where your artists are in the list or from a song you can actually type the number into the remote and it will go directly to that artist/song. Not a bad feature if you know exactly where you want to go.

Also be aware that I could NOT get Sirius to work with this unit. I tried about everything possible but nothing I did would get it to stay in satillite mode. I noticed that XM does work, and the outputs are correctly geared towards XM. That may be something else to keep in mind. I prefer Sirius over XM because I love rock music and it gives me more of a choice. On the flip side, I tried XM with it and it works great.

The DVD playback so far has been great. I made an audio dvd and it sounds very good - seemingly better than my ipod. I do recommend going for the dts660w if you plan on putting in nav later, and bluetooth can be a GREAT safety and coolness feature.

I don't think you will find a better value out there, overall I am very impressed and would recommend it for the price.
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Product Summary

Manufacturer: Valor
Model number: DTS-603W
UPC: 6936663510744
Weight: 9.00 lbs
Internal SKU: dts603w
Internal product ID: 10638
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