IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013) Discussion about the 2006+ model IS models

What is ML option??

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 03-22-11, 07:20 AM
  #1  
MxChase
Driver
Thread Starter
 
MxChase's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Utah
Posts: 92
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default What is ML option??

I've been looking at IS350's for a while now and I've heard a few people mention an ML option although I can't find out what it actually is? Can anyone explain? And what years was it available?
Old 03-22-11, 07:32 AM
  #2  
iRock
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (12)
 
iRock's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Bay Area
Posts: 4,125
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Mark Levinson.... its basically a upgraded sound system and a DVD player.... may have more features, but I've never looked into it bec I'm good with what I have.
Old 03-22-11, 07:50 AM
  #3  
MxChase
Driver
Thread Starter
 
MxChase's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Utah
Posts: 92
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Oh okay.. So does the dvd player just play through the NAV screen?? Can you hook up headrest monitors to it?
Old 03-22-11, 07:57 AM
  #4  
iRock
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (12)
 
iRock's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Bay Area
Posts: 4,125
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Anything is possible. I have no idea how that would work though.
Old 03-22-11, 08:03 AM
  #5  
IXI187IXI
Lexus Fanatic
iTrader: (3)
 
IXI187IXI's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Philly
Posts: 8,386
Likes: 0
Received 19 Likes on 12 Posts
Default

yes ML is an upgraded sound system with a few extra speakers and the main thing is the dvd player. can you hook it up to headrest monitors? sure you just have to run cables. any audio shop should be able to do this easily.

keep in mind though there is a lock out feature that you can not play the dvd while the car is in motion. you need an override switch. there are many different kinds out there. i have the PS kit which imo is the best for the situation. it may be a bit pricey but its certainly worth it imo.
Old 03-22-11, 08:13 AM
  #6  
Sffd103
Fire Slayer
iTrader: (16)
 
Sffd103's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: NorCal
Posts: 10,548
Received 10 Likes on 10 Posts
Default

You also can't ever play dvd's if you get an IS with Nav. Only the ML has the DVD player.
Old 03-22-11, 08:17 AM
  #7  
IXI187IXI
Lexus Fanatic
iTrader: (3)
 
IXI187IXI's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Philly
Posts: 8,386
Likes: 0
Received 19 Likes on 12 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Sffd103
You also can't ever play dvd's if you get an IS with Nav. Only the ML has the DVD player.
true but you can still play movies on the navi screen as long as you have a VaisTech unit. you can play videos from your ipod to the screen.
Old 03-22-11, 08:19 AM
  #8  
dubsesd
Lead Lap
 
dubsesd's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Ottawa
Posts: 405
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I watch movies in my living room. Lol
Old 03-22-11, 08:23 AM
  #9  
99slvr35th
Rookie
 
99slvr35th's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Long Island
Posts: 51
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

lol..Agreed!


Originally Posted by dubsesd
I watch movies in my living room. Lol
Old 03-22-11, 08:27 AM
  #10  
MxChase
Driver
Thread Starter
 
MxChase's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Utah
Posts: 92
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

How do you know if a car has the ML option?? Does it have something on the stereo that says it?? Just so what to look for if I'm looking at one.
Old 03-22-11, 08:30 AM
  #11  
IXI187IXI
Lexus Fanatic
iTrader: (3)
 
IXI187IXI's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Philly
Posts: 8,386
Likes: 0
Received 19 Likes on 12 Posts
Default

it should say Mark Levinson on the unit. Look above the FM & AM button on the picture below

Old 03-22-11, 08:57 AM
  #12  
Micaiah
Moderator
 
Micaiah's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: NorCal
Posts: 2,585
Likes: 0
Received 6 Likes on 4 Posts
Default

Almost got one with ML but I'd rather have pre-collision. Would be silly to watch while sitting in the car anyway.
Old 03-22-11, 09:06 AM
  #13  
MxChase
Driver
Thread Starter
 
MxChase's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Utah
Posts: 92
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I just want it so I can hook up headrest monitors for my kids.
Old 03-22-11, 09:07 AM
  #14  
IS2FINE
Driver School Candidate
 
IS2FINE's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Edmonton, AB Canada
Posts: 42
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

i have the ML in my 09 IS250, Non-Navi. Will it play DVD disc's with mp3 data burnt on it?
Old 03-22-11, 12:18 PM
  #15  
Bichon
Super Moderator
Senior Moderator
 
Bichon's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: NJ
Posts: 5,289
Received 273 Likes on 242 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by IS2FINE
i have the ML in my 09 IS250, Non-Navi. Will it play DVD disc's with mp3 data burnt on it?
Even on a car with both Mark Levinson and navigation, the DVD player is for movies only. It won't read DVD data discs with MP3 files. On a non-navi ML, I don't think it even has a DVD player.


Quick Reply: What is ML option??



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 04:50 AM.