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Old 12-03-12, 05:42 PM
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just wondering why is the prestige society unit double the cost of the beatsonic? Just installed the beatsonic tonight, all plug and play, making sure there isn't something I am missing....
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PS is made in Japan, thats why they charge double the price..
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Originally Posted by ImolaS54

Just wondering why is the Prestigious Society unit double the cost of the Beatsonic? Just installed the Beatsonic tonight, all plug and play, making sure there isn't something I am missing....
I got mine from Prestigious Society. Works like a charm. No external buttons to push. Turns on and off from volume control on steering wheel.

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Ah thank you, i wish i would have known that before purchase! Well worth $150 additional without an "aftermarket" button.

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I got mine from Prestigious Society. Works like a charm. No external buttons to push. Turns on and off from volume control on steering wheel.

~ Cap
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Originally Posted by Capirato
I got mine from Prestigious Society. Works like a charm. No external buttons to push. Turns on and off from volume control on steering wheel.

~ Cap
yep got that one to in my RX as well

it was a pain to install but im loving it now!
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I just purchased it myself. I also purchased the VaisTech ML+ and the Drone Mobile II remote start, all of which will be installed this upcoming week in one shot! And to top it all off, I'm modding my 2010 RX350 (with RES no ML) with something I don't think any RX350 currently has on their vehicle. Will post pics and reviews of how everything works when its all done! Can't wait!!!
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Originally Posted by Capirato
I got mine from Prestigious Society. Works like a charm. No external buttons to push. Turns on and off from volume control on steering wheel.

~ Cap
Help me understand...

The gear photo on the Prestigious Society website shows two externally-mounted controls. How are these controls used, If so, what are they for? Also, how does the steering wheel volume control work; i.e., does the Prestigious Society system reprogram the volume buttons so that they operate when not in radio/media screen on the navigation display?

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by RogersDA

Help me understand...

The gear photo on the Prestigious Society website shows two externally-mounted controls. How are these controls used, If so, what are they for? Also, how does the steering wheel volume control work; i.e., does the Prestigious Society system reprogram the volume buttons so that they operate when not in radio/media screen on the navigation display?

Thanks!

First of all, I want to make it clear that the Module I purchased from Prestigious Society was for a 2013 RX, which is different from previous model years. Previous models have a six disk changer, I believe. The 2013 has a DVD player to watch movies, when the car is in Park with the Emergency Brake On.

To engage the Module, you press -- ++ on the Volume Control on the Steering Wheel.
To disengage you also press -- ++.

~ Cap

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Originally Posted by Capirato
First of all, I want to make it clear that the Module I purchased from Prestigious Society was for a 2013 RX, which is different from previous model years. Previous models have a six disk changer, I believe. The 2013 has a DVD player to watch movies, when the car is in Park with the Emergency Brake On.

To engage the Module, you press -- ++ on the Volume Control on the Steering Wheel.
To disengage you also press -- ++.

~ Cap
They updated it for all the new modules i believe.

i have a '10 and it works the same one.
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Originally Posted by Capirato
First of all, I want to make it clear that the Module I purchased from Prestigious Society was for a 2013 RX, which is different from previous model years. Previous models have a six disk changer, I believe. The 2013 has a DVD player to watch movies, when the car is in Park with the Emergency Brake On.

To engage the Module, you press -- ++ on the Volume Control on the Steering Wheel.
To disengage you also press -- ++.

~ Cap
I just ordered it for my 2010 RX350 as well and I will be getting the same newer module with no buttons as shown in picture. I guess someone should ask them to update their pictures on the site.

BTW...just for clarification...I have a 2010 RX350 with the Rear Entertainment System and my 6-disc changer plays DVD movies as well when in Park with Emergency Brake on. But I also just purchased the ML+ from Vaistech so I'll be cruising and watching DVDs on the Nav screen as well! Safely of course!
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Thanks for the follow-up responses. I guess the Prestigious Society need to update their website as the images appear to be outdated.
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Their website could certainly use some work. While the picture is accurate for other vehicles, they should really make a point to show how the 2010+ Lexus models do not need the external buttons. It's a big selling point. Hiding it on their FAQ page is poor marketing.
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Originally Posted by tfrancois

BTW...just for clarification...I have a 2010 RX350 with the Rear Entertainment System and my 6-disc changer plays DVD movies as well when in Park with Emergency Brake on. But I also just purchased the ML+ from Vaistech so I'll be cruising and watching DVDs on the Nav screen as well! Safely of course!
Apparently, from what I gather, the 2013 RX has the ability to show movies on the Nav Screen, without having a Rear Entertainment System.

~ Cap
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