Lexus Vehicle Technology Specialist introduction
07-13-12, 05:38 PM
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Thanks for the info. I don't have any discs with just a DVD-audio track. Some discs such as Steely Dan -Gaucho sounds incredible with definite surround separation but others such as Elton John - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road or Frampton Comes Alive sound as if they are cd's with little separation. They made me question whether I was listening to a lossless track.
I don't have the Frampton or Dire Straits DVD-As, but have a growing curiosity in hearing in 5.1.
07-13-12, 06:36 PM
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DTS DVD's can play audio if you start to play the disc. Press the Remote Touch Device on the screen to show you options. Then Hit Audio, hit change and it should start playing the audio. I'm a VTS in Florida and just got back from the Lexus Training Facility and this is one of the things that they went over with us.
* I think this is the correct steps. I'm going from memory and don't have a car to look at physically until the morning.
* I think this is the correct steps. I'm going from memory and don't have a car to look at physically until the morning.
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07-18-12, 05:12 AM
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DTS DVD's can play audio if you start to play the disc. Press the Remote Touch Device on the screen to show you options. Then Hit Audio, hit change and it should start playing the audio. I'm a VTS in Florida and just got back from the Lexus Training Facility and this is one of the things that they went over with us.
* I think this is the correct steps. I'm going from memory and don't have a car to look at physically until the morning.
* I think this is the correct steps. I'm going from memory and don't have a car to look at physically until the morning.
07-18-12, 02:50 PM
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I know it works because I've done it in the car. This is a loophole to get it to work, and it works awesome.
07-21-12, 08:59 AM
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If it is encoded in any of the formats I previously listed as compatible in ADDITION to DTS, then yes, you can select the compatible format and it will play.
But the Generation 7 system will NOT decode DTS.
07-21-12, 10:57 AM
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Any new information on why certain DVD-As repeat at approx. 3 seconds when Auto Play is On and the eBrake has been released? I'm greatly curious why you have to turn something off when its not necessary when the eBrake is set.
07-27-12, 06:08 AM
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My guess is getting a correct answer to this question will be difficult. I just don't think the situation is recognized or understood.
07-27-12, 08:29 AM
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Your assumption is correct. It is a matter of getting an explanation from the engineers/designers of the system. As of now all I get is "it functions as designed", with no real explanation as to "why" it was designed that way.
08-05-12, 03:53 AM
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Put my vote in for an update to the rear view camera guide lines as described in this post: Backup camera update coming soon. The code to do it exists since I guess some countries have it, so it ought to be easy to roll out to USA users. Well, easier than coming up with something from scratch, since I know with testing and deployment probably no update is easy.
I drove a 2012 Volvo S80 and they have the lines, which bend based on the angle of the front wheels, so they show you not just where the car is, but what path it is going to take. If Volvo has it, why wouldn't Lexus. The high end Volvo is not as luxurious as the Lexus, but Lexus could take a few lessons from their available technology.
08-05-12, 12:26 PM
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The competition here in the US has the variable guide lines - that should be motivation for Lexus.
I drove a 2012 Volvo S80 and they have the lines, which bend based on the angle of the front wheels, so they show you not just where the car is, but what path it is going to take. If Volvo has it, why wouldn't Lexus. The high end Volvo is not as luxurious as the Lexus, but Lexus could take a few lessons from their available technology.
I drove a 2012 Volvo S80 and they have the lines, which bend based on the angle of the front wheels, so they show you not just where the car is, but what path it is going to take. If Volvo has it, why wouldn't Lexus. The high end Volvo is not as luxurious as the Lexus, but Lexus could take a few lessons from their available technology.
08-08-12, 06:22 PM
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Does anyone on the Technology Specialists Team know where to get updates for Gracenote in the GS? No one at Lexus knows what this is and all the other manufactures have a site where you can download the data for free.
08-11-12, 08:07 AM
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That's a great question. I'll see what I can find out.
08-11-12, 12:01 PM
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It looks like Gracenote is updated when you update your map data. This seems to be the case with most manufacturers.
I'll have access to TIS on Monday which will hopefully give me more information.
08-12-12, 05:11 PM
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Here are just 3, Infinity, Acura, Mitsubishi
http://www.infinitiusa.com/music-update/
http://www.navteq.com/gracenote/acura/
http://www.mitsubishi-motors.com/dow..._top_mmcs.html
http://www.infinitiusa.com/music-update/
http://www.navteq.com/gracenote/acura/
http://www.mitsubishi-motors.com/dow..._top_mmcs.html
