Dvd V Sat-nav

ARH · October 19, 2005

Hi - just joined the forum so please bare with me.

I read with interest some conversations – before I had time to register, about the dvd screen on one your sc430’s and I am interested to know what happens to the sat nav while a movie is playing? Is the dvd player a separate unit or does it utilise the sat-nav dvd system? I have two small kids who are happy to sit in the rear seats for short trips and bought a portable dvd player that fits behind the head rest. £199 – bargin. It would be good however if I could utilise its aux output to provide a picture on the sat nave screen. The player is both Ntsc and pal.

Also Does anyone know if the sat-nav system can be updated i.e. for post codes, newer map details etc and what about fitting of a rear view camera etc. Although I aim to replace the car next yea it would be useful to up-date the navigation system.

My only other comment is to the Boxster or Series 3 fans. Why are you posting views on a Lexus site? Is it because for all the discriminatory press, the fact remains that the sc430 still holds a unique position in the market place and that driving a sc430 is more about enjoying an un-paralleled relaxed driving experience. I also look forward to the new cars to come from Lexus but I hope they do not pander to the Audi Loving, Merc slobbering, BMW screaming rubber burners and keep to their individuality of sprit and design.

ColinBarber · October 19, 2005

you cannot make the sat nav unit play a dvd, you have to use a DVD player and hack into the wiring to get the display on the LCD.

You can get update sat nav discs from Lexus - cost around £350. Don't think they have post code function yet.

ARH · October 20, 2005

Thanks.

Hacking into the wiring sounds complicated or is there easy access? and the up-grade seems a bit expensive.

ColinBarber · October 20, 2005

upgrade is expensive but you don't really have a choice. Most people don't tend to update with every new release due to the cost.

Luke (Soarer_TV_conversions) · October 22, 2005

There are a number of options for the SC430 Screen from DVD/MP3 player to Digital TV, or even just an MP3 player/Ipod audio in facility

ARH · October 24, 2005

Thanks, how do I find out about getting these options fitted? Are they self or dealer fit? It’s very much the dvd/digital tv ability that interests me the most. The stereo is already one of the best features of this car. I make my own compilations on cd with iTunes so I can live without mp3. But tell me,- if the screen is say showing tv does this disable the Sat-Nav?

Re the Sat-Nav up-dates.

I would have thought that it was in Lexus’s interest to up-date the systems for free certainly within the warranty period as surly it would help to keep residuals higher. If I decide to go for another Sc I will negotiate hard on this point as its only software on a dvd disc.