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#301 of 691 Re: TWIN input FM modulator by mayerofrf Nov 25, 2003 (11:08 am)
deepan, I don't see why you can't run the FM modulators in series. I think that would work unless they are both operating off of the same frequency. If your current FM modulator is connected to the CD changer by RCA jacks, then you may need some kind of low level switcher that can probably be found at a Radio Shack.
#302 of 691 transferring DVD player from one Sienna to another?? by iwannasienna Nov 25, 2003 (11:39 am)
I bet no one's heard this one before! I have a friend who bought a used 2002 Sienna and the previous owner had installed an after-market drop-down DVD player. He has offered to give it to us for our 2004, as he really doesn't need it, but how would we go about switching it from his van to ours? Would it leave a big hole in his ceiling? Would I lose my rear seat audio? I'm not even sure where to take the vans to make the switcheroo.   If anyone out there has ideas on this, I'd love to hear them! Thanks!
#303 of 691 Re: transferring DVD player from one Sienna to another?? by mayerofrf Nov 25, 2003 (3:35 pm)
Depending on how the flip-down screen was mounted, he may have a nice hole in the ceiling, especially from the wiring. To put in in your van, you may lose the rear seat audio unless you go down the wireless headphone route. Also with a flip-down monitor, you may lose rear view visibility. I'm a big fan of doing the monitors in the headrests myself with heavily tinted windows. No screen to flip down and possibly break. Also the trim ring from the 2002 van may not be the same as your 2004. But the price is right. Depending on where you're from, I would suggest looking around at mobile audio stores in the Yellow Pages. Ask if they do video install. You may not get the response you're looking for on install cost, since you didn't buy the equipment from that store. But these stores are going into remote starter install season and business is starting to slow down a little. Work the deal with them and get an installation warranty.
#304 of 691 llyod ultimats by edmnds3746 Nov 25, 2003 (11:21 pm)
Has anyone purchased lloyd ultimats for your 2004 Sienna? I'm thinking about getting them. Any opinions? Also, what'll be the best mat's color to match a stone interior?
#305 of 691 RE: Play DVD thru speakers by retsabor Nov 27, 2003 (6:43 am)
Just picked up my 2004 Sienna XLE Limited w/DVD & Navigation yesterday, and I have the same problem where the DVD volume is VERY LOW. In order to hear it, I have to really crank up the volume. If I then switch to another source (like FM radio), I nearly blow out my eardrums because the volume is so loud. This can't be right.   Has anyone spoken to the dealer about this? I plan to contact mine tomorrow (today is Thanksgiving).   Happy Turkey Day! Replies to this message: bigvanman (Jan 08, 2005 8:03 am)
#306 of 691 Heated seats by kmead Nov 28, 2003 (12:07 pm)
I don't think the heating elements are in place for you. Some of the wiring may be there, but don't count on it.   I bought a set of seat heaters intended for a subaru from someone on Ebay that included wiring, switches, relay and the carbotex heating elements for 3 seats in the low $100 range. When my LE comes in I intend to install the units as stock as possible.   There is some info about this at a Odyssey forum I visit and also on a Miata forum using a product from a vendor that isn't too expensive (127 per seat).
#307 of 691 DVD Volume by kmead Nov 28, 2003 (12:12 pm)
Due to the way movies are made and the way DVDs are recorded, you will have a much wider dynamic range with a DVD than most any other source.   Most movies have a majority of it at a low volume and then a huge crescendo with action. One tends to expect the crescendo due to the apparent action.   CDs and FM both tend to keep a relatively narrow range (unless you listen to classical) so you will likely have the volume set quite a bit lower due to the higher average signal.   This is the way it is, and its just something you need to keep in mind when changing sources. Quite a few others have commented on this issue at another Sienna forum I frequent, none of them have a better solution to this issue.
#308 of 691 DVD Volume by steph280 Dec 03, 2003 (10:13 pm)
It would be nice if they have volume memory for each input sources. This is a fairly common feature now a day, where stereo will memorize last volume and bass/treble settings independently for each input sources.   I have yet to find a recordable DVD media that will work with the factory DVD player. I don't think it's a good idea to leave original copies in the car during summer months.   Stephen
#309 of 691 Re: DVD Writable Media by roushb Dec 05, 2003 (12:24 pm)
I have had success using Memorex DVD+RW. Specifically, I used a single speed disc on an HP DVD writer. The software was a combination of DVDshrink and Pinnacle InstantCopy (so I could put 2 movies on one disc).   That's the only home disc I've tried so far.
#310 of 691 Manufacturer of 04 Sienna DVD system by roushb Dec 05, 2003 (12:40 pm)
I believe Audiovox makes the DVD system in the Sienna. I base this on finding a press release online stating that Audiovox won the contract with Toyota for this model year. I couldn't find any information on Audiovox's site, though.   As for getting home-burned DVDs to work, it may be more of a trick. I had instant success with the combination described in my last post, but as with much home-burned media, it's ability to play properly can be influenced by the brand of media you use, the speed it's burned, the software used, etc. My suggestion is to start with RW media so you can use it for something else if it doesn't work. If you try both formats with no success, try reducing the burning speed to the slowest possible. If still no luck, try different burning software. Keep in mind burning DVDs is more complicated than CD's: DVDs have a specific file structure, it's not just a bunch of .wav files like on a cd. To burn a real DVD, you have to have software that "Authors" DVDs, not just writes to it. Most software will do this now, you just have to make sure you're telling it to burn a DVD movie. If you're using InstantCopy, XCopy, etc you shouldn't have problems with the software itself.

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