Replacing broken DVD player

[ginagary]

We have a 2007 Winnebago Journey with a Memorex STS71E-R DVD player that is not working. We would like to replace it. I have attached pics of the back of the player and also the control panel for the 2 TVS that select cable or antenna.
There are speaker wires plugged into the back of the DVD player as well as audio and video plugs.
Any suggestions on what to look for for replacing the player? We have a VIZIO HD TV.
Thank you!!

[ginagary]

We ended up buying an inexpensive DVD player with RCA connections and plugged it into the back of the Memorex. The Memorex functions as the receiver and the new DVD player sits beside it.
Thanks for all the suggestions

[DrewE]

It might be easier to get a low-end surround sound receiver and a separate blu-ray (or DVD) player. The receiver would have all the amplifiers for the various speakers, and let you switch between various audio and video inputs for the TV, possibly also replacing the box of many buttons (at least for a single location).

[NCC-1701]

shastagary wrote:
about the only one i see available new now with the correct outputs for that systam anymore is this one SYLVANIA SDVD5088 here is the manual manual all the other ones available new look to have gone to hdmi video out. you would have to cut and splice the speaker wires into the old system speaker wires with this one.

Thanks for posting. Looks like most of the others where one has to just put the correct jack on the ends of the current wires for the various speaker locations. No "splicing," just attaching a jack, which should not be too difficult.

Just wish I could find the player unit alone without having to buy all the unneeded speakers. 😞

[shastagary]

about the only one i see available new now with the correct outputs for that systam anymore is this one SYLVANIA SDVD5088 here is the manual manual all the other ones available new look to have gone to hdmi video out. you would have to cut and splice the speaker wires into the old system speaker wires with this one.

[NCC-1701]

wa8yxm wrote:
https://www.amazon.com/MEMOREX-STS71E-Watt-Stereo-Player/dp/B0017SR7D2

Note that Amazon has this item OUT OF STOCK and does not know if it will ever be back in stock again. Which is also why they do not even have a price on it.

[DrewE]

NCC-1701 wrote:

Question: In a motorhome, how many watts to the speakers is "enough" for a good quality surround sound experience. Don't need to blow the doors off, but want to be sure I'm not going with too little.

It rather depends on the speakers as their efficiency can vary quite a bit, but generally it's a lot less than many people think. Deep bass (as in subwoofers) generally would need more power to sound good, but most RV speakers don't even try to produce deep bass, so that's a moot point.

Sound loudness is perceived logarithmically, and sound levels measured that way. Doubling the power increases the volume by about three decibels. Most of the time, your speakers would very likely be driven by a good bit less than a single watt on average--but it's the transient peaks that are of more interest, and where the extra power can be useful.

[wa8yxm]

https://www.amazon.com/MEMOREX-STS71E-Watt-Stereo-Player/dp/B0017SR7D2

[NCC-1701]

I have been looking for one without speakers as well and haven't found any. In fact, when I do my search, it usually brings up the same question being asked in other forums of various types.

I have an email into Crutchfield regarding this to see if they can come up with anything. I'll be happy to pass that along.

BTW...when searching, I did find one unit with speakers that still had the "old" hookups so a converter would not be needed.

Question: In a motorhome, how many watts to the speakers is "enough" for a good quality surround sound experience. Don't need to blow the doors off, but want to be sure I'm not going with too little.

[ILVMYGT]

Since it has the audio included in with the DVD player, Google Home Theater with DVD. That should bring up a list of suitable replacements.

[GordonThree]

NCC-1701 wrote:
We also have a 2007 Journey with the same player going bad. It plays beautifully...IF you can get the DVD tray to come out. Time for a new one.

I assume the converter that Gordon Three mentions would be something like this?

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Monoprice-9994-Composite-S-Video-and-HDMI-to-HDMI-Converter-and-Switch-with-HDMI-PAL-NTSC-Support/39457809?wmlspartner=wmtlabs&adid=22222222222028188472&wmlspartner=wmtlabs&wl0=e&wl1=o&wl2=c&wl3=10359987140&wl4=pla-1103066023345&wl12=39457809_10000001469&wl14=HDMI%20to%20composite%20video%20converter&veh=sem&msclkid=bc91e4e5e27914a71330be76a2cecc9f

Yup that converter will preserve the function provided by the control panel switch box.

I did a bit of searching, and blu-ray players with built in amplifier for speakers do exist, but I couldnt find a single model that didn't include the speakers too. That adds to the cost, and then what to do with the extra speakers?

Another option is an automotive unit. A previous poster mentioned Crutchfield - they are hard to beat for selection.

Clicky

You might need an installer to help you, but that unit has an amplifier for speakers and analog video outputs just like your failing Memorex

[msturtz]

I had one of those DVD players in my old trailer and have the current “BOMB” Box of Many Buttons in my current RV. My recommendation is to get a standard Blue-Ray player with integrated Dolby 5.1 speaker outputs and use HDMI for the TV connection. If you can’t run the HDMI cable to the TV use a wireless HDMI sender. The picture quality will be much better and you can play Blue-Ray discs.

[NCC-1701]

We also have a 2007 Journey with the same player going bad. It plays beautifully...IF you can get the DVD tray to come out. Time for a new one.

I assume the converter that Gordon Three mentions would be something like this?

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Monoprice-9994-Composite-S-Video-and-HDMI-to-HDMI-Converter-and-Switch-with-HDMI-PAL-NTSC-Support/39457809?wmlspartner=wmtlabs&adid=22222222222028188472&wmlspartner=wmtlabs&wl0=e&wl1=o&wl2=c&wl3=10359987140&wl4=pla-1103066023345&wl12=39457809_10000001469&wl14=HDMI%20to%20composite%20video%20converter&veh=sem&msclkid=bc91e4e5e27914a71330be76a2cecc9f

[shastagary]

take some masking tape and label each pair of speaker wires -front/left front/right etc. looking at the back of your unit for there labeling and note the polarity/stripe on the wires before you unhook them. you may have to cut and splice in the new speaker wires because most new systems have special speaker plugs on them now. not a big deal just do one at a time.

[MrWizard]

find a similar replacement, or you will need to do some rewiring
for sound

you might want to check with a home theater installation tech
who does A/V work for a living

pay for a service call, show him what you have
maybe he can recommend replacement equipment,