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#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.
#311 of 691 CE with Optional Package #3 by albany_shopper Dec 05, 2003 (3:29 pm)
Has anyone in the upstate NY area located a CE model with Optional Package # 3 (with the VSC/TRAC/side air bag features)? I was told they were not available in this area. To get a similar option on a LE, I have to pay several thousand more.
#312 of 691 Why not go with the LE? by jake696 Dec 05, 2003 (4:27 pm)
You'd get more features that will make you happy and/or help at resale time. AND...It may be easier to find an LE. Flexibility could be a key with these '04 Sienna's, as the wait times are long!
#313 of 691 Jim by steve_ HOST Dec 09, 2003 (3:38 pm)
Check out Aftermarket Heated Seats too.   Steve, Host
#314 of 691 RE: DVD Writable Media by lando622 Dec 09, 2003 (6:40 pm)
Interesting topic, and I wanted to share my experiences so far in my Sienna's DVD player. We've only had it for a few days, but during the test drive and since we've had it, I've tried a bunch of DVDs.   I've found that like the manual says, if you put a printed paper label on the DVD, it may play but will eventually cause the player to hang/not recognize the disc. When the same movie is burned to an identical disc without a paper label added (mark it with a Sharpie instead), everything works out just fine. I've made backups of several of our kiddie movies/programs on DVD-R media (Princo & Ritek brands, I believe). I also had luck with a DVD +RW (Verbatim) in testing other movie files as well. Using the backup copies in the van will allow for the originals to hopefully last much longer.
#315 of 691 8" overhead monitor by deepan Dec 10, 2003 (4:28 am)
would it be too big or just right. Anyone has one this size.

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