kaotiq

Hey guys,

Is it possible to utilize the OEM touch screen as a monitor if we install an aftermarket DVD player? My last 2 cars had DVD players and I'm definitely needing one for my GS. Has anyone done this before or can it even be done?

(I also noticed that some ppl have commented saying that their cars came equipped with DVD players. Which model GSs have that?)

Yang1815

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Any 3GS with ML system can play DVDs stock.

kaotiq

that's cool, but what about installing stuff on the non-ML systems and utilizing the screen? Can it be done?

Yang1815

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One guy did it for sure. He spliced the wires in the back-up camera so the navi thinks you're in reverse and takes the external input from the DVD player. However, the downside do this is that the "Please check surrounding" message does not go away.

EyeKutr

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I beleive VAIS tech will have a unit with video input soon....

brownz

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Yup, ive been testing the SL2VI for about two weeks now. Works great on the non ML nav system. I beleive they are already sellin units for our cars. It would be nice if it had an aternate video input, but the iPod video input is great.

Another option you have is the NAV tV module that allows you to attach any video source via RCA cable. I believe it does the same thing as the vais unit. Uses an alternate screen input (unused on the non ML system, 6 pin connector) and unlocks the DVD menu in the NAV unit:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Lexus-GS300-GS35...QQcmdZViewItem

http://www.navtv.com


Video input comes in thru the port circled in the pic below:

kaotiq

Wow! I think that option that you pointed out from ebay seems to be the best option. It's just plug and play! awesome! That really gives me something to think about.

brownz

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Yeah, the vais unit took me about 30 minutes to put in. Getting behind the nav is pretty easy.