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192 messages, Last post on Nov 22, 2009 at 11:29 PM
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Replying to: user27 (Jun 22, 2009 12:27 pm) I doubt you can do that without taking the whole thing apart, or at least taking it out of the dash. If you go through all that trouble, how 'bout just getting an in-dash GPS installed in its place, something like the new Kenwood system with Garmin navigation? May as well turn it in to an upgrade. |
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We just picked up a new to us 2008 LE w/ the non JBL radio (6 cd changer) and are trying to figure out what our options are. We do NOT have the DVD entertainment system. We currently have two Sirius accounts, one for our VW and one for a portable Stiletto (including car kit) that was in our former 2nd vehicle. "I" would like to looking into getting a replacement radio that would include Sirius as well as allow us to utilize the steering wheel controls. Dh isn't too keen on paying for a third Sirius account and would like to install the car kit for the Stiletto in the Sienna and possibly install a head unit that he had in our former car (It is a nice unit... a Kenwood I think). Am I right to assume that if we install the head unit we have the steering wheel controls won't work? What would be necessary to get our current factory unit to utilize Sirius? ...and how can they say that it is satellite ready when it really isn't?? Is there a list out there of compatible head units that work well w/ the Sienna? Dh isn't interested in the JBL system available from Toyota...I can't type the comments he had about it here in a family forum! We have a Panasonic two screen portable DVD player for the kids to use on long trips... we are happy w/ how it works so we weren't too concerned when the used LE that we were looking at didn't have the upgraded entertainment package. I also saw mention of an integrated GPS unit... this may be of some interest to us down the road. We have a Tom Tom right now that works fine but I'd like to hear info on the integrated units as well if anyone has any! I'd appreciate any insight anyone may have.
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Replying to: user27 (Jun 22, 2009 12:27 pm) Suggest using a shop vac with its high suction capability and a small narrow crevice tool from your vac. If there is anything loose in your mps player it will break loose and end up in your vac collector. Good luck. Tanker |
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Replying to: minniemouse27 (Jun 24, 2009 8:31 am) I'm not sure why, just sharing the info. Aftermarket vendors do sell adaptors, but I'd make sure they'll work with your Sienna before going that route. I ended up going aftermarket. 12" DVD screen on the roof, power was pre-wired so the installer said it was cake. For the GPS I use a Garmin with a dash mount. That gets it close enough for me to type without leaning forward. |
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Replying to: njhtdn (Mar 04, 2009 12:31 pm)
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Replying to: niedens (Jun 28, 2009 11:50 pm) |
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| I have a 2008 Toyota Sienna XLE with the JBL Audio System with DVD and Navigation (expired subscription) factory installed (has the AM/SAT button). I'd prefer not to use XM Satellite radio with a subscription, and install a HD RADIO TUNER to the existing JBL audion system. Has anyone done this? What would I need to buy? | |
As other folks have noticed, the volume of the Sienna DVD player through the speakers is quite low, and during quiet passages in a movie even the MAX setting may not be enough. So I am buying more headsets. There are several wireless IR headphones on the market. Does anybody know if any of them is compatible with the Sienna DVD IR transmitter? Many thanks! ---Luigi
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Am I the only one to be unhappy with the factory-installed Sienna DVD player? I own a 2009 Sienna with the JBL speakers (and almost everything else). The player works, but it has the following basic problems. 1. It turns on when the car is turned on, even if it was off when the car was turned off, and even if the screen is in the closed position. 2. There are no controls on the dashboard to pause/play the video etc. Full controls are available through the touch screen only when the parking brake is activated. (Mmm, if I could only find that wire...) 3. The volume through the speakers is too low and often insufficient even at the MAX setting. 4. The volume cannot be controlled from the back, so the driver (me) gets frequent requests to adjust the volume. For the amount of money they charge they should at least get the basic things right. I am very unhappy with this system.
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Replying to: semenzato (Jul 20, 2009 9:19 am) |
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