go3Ds

Amazing all thats available with the 12.3" split screens. This example alone shows map, turn by turn directions with posted speed limit, miles remaining and ETA, and radio with its info listed continuously. The turn by turn directions are also linked to the Multi Information Display once it's within the final 0.2 miles. I’m just barely getting into the manuals for all it can do, as well as looking forward to input from others. Easy to switch screens also, or just have the huge full screen only. Pardon the dust on my 12.3" navigation, will have to dust more often with the huge open display.

bootman

I agree. It still continues to amaze me.
Even in triple screen, a third of that is still standard in many vehicles.
Pixel count is very good (1200x900)
I haven't even played a movie on it yet.

GDragonfly

Wait, you can play movies on the screen? How?

ted920

Yes, how do you play movies on it? I WANT TO KNOW!

bootman

Take out your Navigation manual and look at page 175.

yardie876

Popping a dvd in the CD player while the car is in park should do the trick (on my 4GS anyways). Unfortunately they don't offer full screen playback. Just the larger portion on the left.

joe311

dvd does not look very clear on the screen. It looks like the old non hd screen and not very good to look at. I rather not use it at all and just use an ipad.

Macs4RX

I'm going to make sure I get the Panoramic View Monitor option on my RX. It should greatly facilitate tight parking maneuvers. Getting the 12.3" screen is a given. I do wish more vehicles would ship from the factory with the Panoramic View option.

RXOwner

The PVM is awesome. It even allow you to zoom in on an area. The 12.3" screen was a huge selling point for me.

Legolas2

Umm, how do you enable this option to show up in the instrument cluster? I have the RX350 AWD w/ 12.3" nav option + Premium Pkg

bootman

480p on a 21:9 1200 x900 screen should not look good.
but a good bluray @1080p ripped recoded and burned on a DVDs should and those instructions can be found on a different forum.

go3Ds

I'm using the turn by turn arrow screen currently. Remember the Multi Information Screen display turn by turn will only show up the last 0.2 miles as to not interfere with the clock etc., whereas the Nav screen is whatever amount of miles to the next turn. Map mode settings work best with an active destination in place.