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Old Apr 3, 2011 | 06:54 AM
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I just got my VAIS in an hooked up. I saw the thread about displaying the ipod/iphone video, but I cant seem to get the video working. Can anyone help me out? I have an non-nav and non-ML. Thanks in advance
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Old Apr 3, 2011 | 07:40 AM
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What Vaistech model is it?
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yeah which vaistech model you got?

also does your 06 gs300 has ml? if so, both sl2vi and sl2ic are not compatible with your car, that would why there is no video
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Old Apr 3, 2011 | 12:05 PM
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Originally Posted by rominl
yeah which vaistech model you got?

also does your 06 gs300 has ml? if so, both sl2vi and sl2ic are not compatible with your car, that would why there is no video
He said he has no navigation and no ML.
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Old Apr 3, 2011 | 05:25 PM
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I'm guessing he has the vaistech sl2i the audio only he probably doesnt have the video output one.
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Old Apr 3, 2011 | 06:15 PM
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Originally Posted by *Batman*
He said he has no navigation and no ML.
damn i am a retard, i read no nav but didn't notice the no ml.... sorry about that

in that case video should work (if you have sl2vi). make sure your parking brake is on
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Old Apr 5, 2011 | 07:54 AM
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interested in VAIS or similiar if it can do the following...

1.) Play DVD video in motion
2.) Has USB input (which can play MP3 music from flash drive & Ipod/Iphone)
3.) input address and make phone calls in motion

does any device do all 3 or at least the top 2??

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Originally Posted by KILLERGS4
interested in VAIS or similiar if it can do the following...

1.) Play DVD video in motion
2.) Has USB input (which can play MP3 music from flash drive & Ipod/Iphone)
3.) input address and make phone calls in motion

does any device do all 3 or at least the top 2??

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you can do all 3 but you need to do the wire hack for the dvd but i think there is only a 45 second time limit.
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Originally Posted by IXI187IXI
you can do all 3 but you need to do the wire hack for the dvd but i think there is only a 45 second time limit.
there's gotta be a device that can allow for all these different functions.
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play from usb, that would be vml for your car

dvd in motion, you either cut wire or you get override kit
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Wait, these VAIS things allow you to play video on a non ML system?
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Originally Posted by KILLERGS4
there's gotta be a device that can allow for all these different functions.
there is but you need to get the PS kit along with the Vais kit if you want unlimited time for dvds
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Originally Posted by Kcook700
Wait, these VAIS things allow you to play video on a non ML system?
for 2006 gs. with ml, it has factory dvd but nothing vaistech video integration will work on the car. without ml, no factory dvd but you can use vaistech sl2vi

Originally Posted by IXI187IXI
there is but you need to get the PS kit along with the Vais kit if you want unlimited time for dvds
correct, ps kit will enable factory dvd playback and override the nav. but if you want usb/ipod audio, then also need vaistech vml
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damn, I need two expensive devices... dont know which I want more...
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Originally Posted by rominl
for 2006 gs. with ml, it has factory dvd but nothing vaistech video integration will work on the car. without ml, no factory dvd but you can use vaistech sl2vil
Sweet, I have non ML. I checked the site, and like you said, no DVD but I can play videos off of my iPhone or iPod.
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