New LS460 owner - couple of audio questions
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New LS460 owner - couple of audio questions
Hi Guys,
Hope you can helpw ith this as it's driving me nuts trying to work out....
1) I purchased a cable for my iPhone that plugs into the bottom of it (not the main headphone jack) and provides three RCA connectors at the other end. One for video (yellow) and two for audio (red/white). I have plugged these into the corresponding AUX sockets in the center console, but on switching through the inputs using the 'MODE' button on my steerign wheel I do not get an 'AUX' option. What am I doing wrong?
2) My LS has the rear entertainment and the OEM headphones for the kids. How can I let the kids watch a movie in the back via the DVD player and their headphones, while me+wife listen to the radio?
Thanks for all help.
Jim
Hope you can helpw ith this as it's driving me nuts trying to work out....
1) I purchased a cable for my iPhone that plugs into the bottom of it (not the main headphone jack) and provides three RCA connectors at the other end. One for video (yellow) and two for audio (red/white). I have plugged these into the corresponding AUX sockets in the center console, but on switching through the inputs using the 'MODE' button on my steerign wheel I do not get an 'AUX' option. What am I doing wrong?
2) My LS has the rear entertainment and the OEM headphones for the kids. How can I let the kids watch a movie in the back via the DVD player and their headphones, while me+wife listen to the radio?
Thanks for all help.
Jim
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1. You need a 3.5mm to 3.5mm phono stereo cable..plug one end to headphone jack of phone and other to Aux jack
2. You can't unfortunately. This has been discussed. May want to try searching older posts for more info.
EDIT..it is 100% possilbe, see further down in my latter posts
2. You can't unfortunately. This has been discussed. May want to try searching older posts for more info.
EDIT..it is 100% possilbe, see further down in my latter posts
Last edited by CJITTY; 10-11-12 at 09:29 PM.
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I avoided the 3.5mm jack version as I thought it would be best to tap the unamplified source from the bottom of the iphone rather than the crappy sound from the top. I guess I'll have to go get myself another cable
Thats a shame about point 2. I did do a search which brought up a thread where someone 'thought' it was possible, but I probably didn't follow the thread to the end. Me and the wife will have to sit in silence while the kids watch Lion King then!
Thanks for the clarification.
Edit: Hang on, if I buy a 3.5mm to 3.5mm, where do I plug in the other end of the 3.5mm? My center console only has RCA (phono) conenctions as far as I can see....unless I'm beign stupid?
Last edited by jimxms2; 10-11-12 at 04:26 AM.
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you may want to consider replacing the oem headrests with aftermarket ones with built in dvd players (an screen) they will work separate from the factory system but work together so both kids can wath the same movie (or individual where they can watch different movies) while you and your are in front listening to music.. they come pretty cheap nowadays..
im only showing rosen and vizualogic because i think they work the best albeit not very cheap (also they make versions that are ipod compatible too)
http://www.rosenentertainment.com/ro...estsystems.htm
http://www.vizualogic.com/shop/
im only showing rosen and vizualogic because i think they work the best albeit not very cheap (also they make versions that are ipod compatible too)
http://www.rosenentertainment.com/ro...estsystems.htm
http://www.vizualogic.com/shop/
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BTW I have worked out how to let the kids in the back watch a DVD and listen to it via the headphones while playing the radio. So it IS possible
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what model year is your LS? If > 2010 you can use blue tooth to connect to the head unit. You can also use USB to connect your iPhone.
I have a 2012 LS and this works. However Lexus has totally screwed up the sound in the LS. It sounds awful with no bass. I replaced a 2008 LS with a 2012 LS and I am regretting it big time. A Toyota Sienna with the JBL system sounds better than this LS with the Mark Levinson system. I tried every other 2012 LS that they had on the lot and they all sounded terrible. I even had the dealer compare the 2012 to my old LS that was on the lot and they agreed that the 2008 sounded better.
All I get from Lexus is that it's working as designed with an offer to give me some service coupons.
I have a 2012 LS and this works. However Lexus has totally screwed up the sound in the LS. It sounds awful with no bass. I replaced a 2008 LS with a 2012 LS and I am regretting it big time. A Toyota Sienna with the JBL system sounds better than this LS with the Mark Levinson system. I tried every other 2012 LS that they had on the lot and they all sounded terrible. I even had the dealer compare the 2012 to my old LS that was on the lot and they agreed that the 2008 sounded better.
All I get from Lexus is that it's working as designed with an offer to give me some service coupons.
Last edited by nsaldanh; 10-11-12 at 05:40 PM.
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[QUspl andyV;7536620]So how did you do it?[/QUOTE]
I have an 08 so I need to know..I've been too lazy to fuss with it. My thought was to connect an external portable DVD to the input in thr armrest..not use the in dash DVD
So how?
I have an 08 so I need to know..I've been too lazy to fuss with it. My thought was to connect an external portable DVD to the input in thr armrest..not use the in dash DVD
So how?
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SUCCESS!!!!
I just went out to the garage and figured out how to play two separate sources with the rear seat entertainment system. So i would like to retract my previous post that it cannot be done...it can.
Here is what I did as an example:
1. Selected DVD video as the source up front
2. Used remote in rear armrest and selected DVD Video on the rear screen
3. Click the Source Button on the remote and look at the rear screen
4. Scroll over to the bottom right corner and select "Speaker Output". As you push the joystick button in to select, it will highlight or un-highlight the Speaker Output button. When it is unhighlighted, you will retain DVD audio in the wireless headphones and can still select a different audio source either with rear armrest or front controls.
This is a huge relief and this question can finally be put to rest. I'll post a video that I just made explaining this shortly
I just went out to the garage and figured out how to play two separate sources with the rear seat entertainment system. So i would like to retract my previous post that it cannot be done...it can.
Here is what I did as an example:
1. Selected DVD video as the source up front
2. Used remote in rear armrest and selected DVD Video on the rear screen
3. Click the Source Button on the remote and look at the rear screen
4. Scroll over to the bottom right corner and select "Speaker Output". As you push the joystick button in to select, it will highlight or un-highlight the Speaker Output button. When it is unhighlighted, you will retain DVD audio in the wireless headphones and can still select a different audio source either with rear armrest or front controls.
This is a huge relief and this question can finally be put to rest. I'll post a video that I just made explaining this shortly
Last edited by CJITTY; 10-11-12 at 09:24 PM.
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Nicely done, sir.
Is there an external video input?
For example, can I plug a camera or a digital TV tuner into the system?
Thanks.
Is there an external video input?
For example, can I plug a camera or a digital TV tuner into the system?
Thanks.
Last edited by RandyV; 10-12-12 at 08:35 AM.
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Thanks.
Inside the front armrest on mine there is only a power outlet (cig plug) and a small plug input for an audio source - assuming for an ipod or such.
I am able to watch DVDs on the nav screen. I don't have a rear screen.
Any other ways to hack a video input on my 2007 460?
Inside the front armrest on mine there is only a power outlet (cig plug) and a small plug input for an audio source - assuming for an ipod or such.
I am able to watch DVDs on the nav screen. I don't have a rear screen.
Any other ways to hack a video input on my 2007 460?
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Thanks.
Inside the front armrest on mine there is only a power outlet (cig plug) and a small plug input for an audio source - assuming for an ipod or such.
I am able to watch DVDs on the nav screen. I don't have a rear screen.
Any other ways to hack a video input on my 2007 460?
Inside the front armrest on mine there is only a power outlet (cig plug) and a small plug input for an audio source - assuming for an ipod or such.
I am able to watch DVDs on the nav screen. I don't have a rear screen.
Any other ways to hack a video input on my 2007 460?
Last edited by CJITTY; 10-12-12 at 05:23 PM.