The first thing you need to understand is that .rar files are not multimedia files, so you usually can't play them right away. A RAR file is an archive, just like .zip or .tar, that can contain one or more compressed files. You can "extract" those files from the .rar archive and play them in your favorite music/video player.
Extracting And Playing RAR Files
Car Tvs And Dvd Players
The most popular software for extracting RAR files is WinRAR, a shareware application (see the bottom of this article for free alternatives). If you have WinRar installed, you can play .rar files by performing these steps :
Right-click the file in question.
Choose "Extract Here". This will put all the contents of the archive file in the same folder as the .rar file.
Locate the multimedia files created (.avi, .mpg, .mp3 or similar) and double-click to play.
Special Case : Partial Downloads
Sometimes a video file is split among many smaller RAR files. If you have all the parts you can play it as described above, but what if some files are missing or "broken"? You can still play at least part of the video. To preview the video, follow these steps :
Locate the first of the .rar files. Depending on the version of WinRAR used to create them, the first file will either have "part1" in it's name, or it will be the only file with the ".rar" extension (other files will have extensions like ".r01", ".r02" and so on).
Right-click the file and choose "Extract Files...". A dialog box will appear.
Tick the checkbox that says "Keep broken files" (it's in the lower left corner).
Click OK and wait while the files are decompressed. Eventually an error message will come up, click Cancel.
Now you have a video file that you can play in any video player that can handle broken files. Windows Media Player isn't always able to do this - I personally recommend the free VLC media player for this task. You can download it from http://www.videolan.org
Here's an extra tip - sometimes the VLC player can play RAR files right away, without extracting them first. This depends on the video codec and the compression algorithm used, so it may not work in certain cases.
Christmas Sales Pyle PLDN70U 7-Inch Double-DIN Motorized TFT Touchscreen Receiver with DVD/VCD/CD/MP3/MP4/CD-R/USB/SD-MMC Card Slot/AM/FM 201
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Christmas Sales Pyle PLDN70U 7-Inch Double-DIN Motorized TFT Touchscreen Receiver with DVD/VCD/CD/MP3/MP4/CD-R/USB/SD-MMC Card Slot/AM/FM Feature
- DVD/VCD/MPEG4/MP3/CD/CD-RW Compatible; Motorized Slide Down Front Panel; Treble/Bass/Balance/Fader/Encoder Volume
- PLL Synthesizer Tuner; Auto Store/Preset Scan; AM/FM-MPX 2 Band Radio
- Res. 1440 x 324 Pixels Brightness: 200 cd/m2
- Touch Screen Control Operation - Anti-Shock Mechanism ESP Function - Subwoofer Output - Rear Camera Output-Parking Video Input
- Auto Store/Preset Scan - Res. 1440 x 324 Pixels Brightness: 200 cd/m2 - LO/DX & ST/MO Selector - Selectable View Angle - 320 Watts (4x80W)
Christmas Sales Pyle PLDN70U 7-Inch Double-DIN Motorized TFT Touchscreen Receiver with DVD/VCD/CD/MP3/MP4/CD-R/USB/SD-MMC Card Slot/AM/FM Overview
This multimedia touch-screen head-unit is packed with features for the ultimate in-car entertainment system! The motorized, slide-down front panel reveals a 7” widescreen TFT monitor with a 1440 x 324 resolution for maximum quality. This unit has an AM/FM tuner and plays CDs, DVDs, VCDs, and MPEG4s from SD cards and USB sticks. Includes 30 radio station presets, anti-shock mechanism ESP function, RCA input for external device (iPod or MP3 player), treble/bass/balance/fader control. A remote control gives you total wireless control of your headunit. With 320 watts total output (4 x 80 W), you’ll find your music and movies looking and sounding better than ever before on this double-DIN unit.Christmas Sales Pyle PLDN70U 7-Inch Double-DIN Motorized TFT Touchscreen Receiver with DVD/VCD/CD/MP3/MP4/CD-R/USB/SD-MMC Card Slot/AM/FM Specifications
If you're looking for a dependable DVD receiver, the double-DIN Pyle PLDN70U is a great choice. With a 7-inch touchscreen, USB port, SD/MMC card slot, playback of MPEG4 and MP3 files, and room to grow, it's a perfect start that won't break the bank. A full-featured DVD receiver that won't break the bank. Click to enlarge. |
 Full-function remote included. |
 Easily add a headrest monitor or other backseat monitor (not included) with the video output. |
7-Inch Touchscreen
The PLDN70U features a motorized slide down front panel that reveals a 7-inch, color TFT touchscreen.
Control everything from the brilliant LCD, with complete on-screen controls of DVD and other media.
Your video will look great thanks to the 1440 x 324 pixel resolution.
DVDs and More
Enjoy playback of your favorite DVDs, CDs, and VCDs in the slot-loading DVD player.
Or play back MP3 audio or MPEG4 video from disc, USB, or SD Card.
Dial in your sound with the standard treble, bass, balance and fade controls.
AM/FM Radio
Listen to your favorite radio programming with the AM/FM Radio with PLL Synthesizer Tuner.
Instantly access your favorite stations with 18 FM and 12 AM presets.
Connectivity
Use the A/V Input to connect external audio and video devices, and use the SD/MMC card slot and USB port to play back your MP3 or MPEG4 files if you don't feel like burning a disc.
Room to Grow
The PLDN70U packs 320 Watts (4 x 80 Watts), but if you want more you can expand your system thanks to an RCA preamp output and subwoofer output.
An A/V Output lets you connect an external monitor for the folks in back, and you can also add a rear view camera for safety and convenience.
Wireless Remote Included
Control the action with a handy remote.
What's in the Box
Pyle PLDN70U Receiver, Remote Control, Installation Hardware, User's Manual
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