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Old Mar 21, 2013 | 08:50 AM
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So I purchased my car in February used lexus is 2008. One of my good friends is a lexus dealer so he looked up the factory specs for me. On the factory specs sheet it says lexus DVD navigation. Nothing about mark levinson sound system. Maybe I'm asking a stupid question but is the DVD referring to the navigation system or the fact that you are able to watch DVDs? Sorry I'm such a noob! Help a chick out

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Old Mar 21, 2013 | 08:53 AM
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If you dont have ML then you cant play DVD Movies, they are talking about a hidden DVD slot thats behind the digital clock. You can remove that bit and gain access to replace the DVD that holds the nav data.
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Old Mar 21, 2013 | 09:00 AM
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How would I know if I have the ML sound system!?
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Old Mar 21, 2013 | 09:08 AM
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you would have a ML logo on the CD changer portion of your radio. If you do not have the logo you do not have the ML option.
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Old Mar 21, 2013 | 09:11 AM
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I've seen people pop out their digital clock and pop in a DVD, does that work? Void warranty?
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Old Mar 21, 2013 | 09:12 AM
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Originally Posted by vapid2323
If you dont have ML then you cant play DVD Movies, they are talking about a hidden DVD slot thats behind the digital clock. You can remove that bit and gain access to replace the DVD that holds the nav data.
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you would have a ML logo on the CD changer portion of your radio. If you do not have the logo you do not have the ML option.
These two hit the nail on the head for your questions. I've updated my navigation maps to reflect a bridge that was built a few years back when I got my car.
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Old Mar 21, 2013 | 09:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Rachelleee
I've seen people pop out their digital clock and pop in a DVD, does that work? Void warranty?
Nope, that does not void the warranty at all. They're most likely putting in a DVD with updated navigation maps.
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Old Mar 21, 2013 | 10:19 AM
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make sure you tape the panel before your pop the DVD out to prevent scratching.....
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Can You explain about putting cd with map? Becouse I just bought screen console and Im just wonder how I can put dvd with map into this unit without having dvd player ( i have non navi IS)
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Old Mar 21, 2013 | 12:49 PM
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Originally Posted by koksik
Can You explain about putting cd with map? Becouse I just bought screen console and Im just wonder how I can put dvd with map into this unit without having dvd player ( i have non navi IS)
The unit you purchased most likely uses an SD card for the Maps. The DVD option is for OEM navigation before Lexus made the switch to harddrives.
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Old Mar 21, 2013 | 12:51 PM
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And where is located this slot?
This unit whitch i have



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I'm curretly at work and your hosting site is blocked here. I'll take a look at it when I get home and tell you the location. However if it's anything like my Flyaudio unit it would behiend the "AV IN" which is a cover and should have a spot you can pull at with your finger nail.
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Old Mar 21, 2013 | 01:11 PM
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Will be great, thanks
Edit: just checked and it looks that I have this cd option as this is oem unit and just seen video on youtube so I know now!

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Old Mar 21, 2013 | 06:16 PM
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http://lexus.sewellparts.com/pdf/Nav...tion_Guide.pdf
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Old Mar 22, 2013 | 03:33 AM
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So if I will get ML radio unit I can watch movies?? Do I need something else if I have non ML IS??
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