DVD Navigation System and Updates

[font=Comic Sans MS:36f8000654]I took my DVD out to look at it on my computer. When I was finished I put it back. I am not a Prius Tech...[/font:36f8000654]

 

The tech/salesman was probably afraid that you might hurt yourself while taking DVD out and put the new one in. It is a very dangerous job ....
:roll:
Seriously, I had upgraded the navi-system DVD disk in my Honda. It was as simply as you could possibly imagine. Just put it in, and the navi reboots itself. Not even a button to push... Sounds dangerous... Next time, your menchanic says the fan belt in your car is cracked, you should think twice. :lol:

 

Where is the DVD portal? I have not seen any access sites on the front or the back of the navigation screen, and I assume (perhaps wrong?) that it is not related to the CD player. Any guidance would be appreciated.

 

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Under the driver's seat.

 

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As far as the worrying about the heat, I suspect that it makes a difference for it to be underneath the seat in a ocoler part of the car versus in the dash exposed to heat from the sun.

If my memory serves correct, I read a thread on the Prius 2G group where a person replaced it themselves and it didn't involve much, I think just swapping out the discs. He reported no problems and took less than five minutes.

 

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Or says you need to change the oil in your turn signal system.

 

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In the case with my Honda, I got e-mail from Honda saying there was a discount on the DVD-navi update for $250. Since it had been 3 years so I did it. I got it thru mail a couple weeks later. Opened the box that contained the new DVD and instructions. I followed the simple instructions (open the tray, put in the DVD, etc.) and the DVD drive recognized the new version of DVD and it started to reboot itself. You could see the messages on the screen while the computer was doing the reboot. Much easier than installing a software for your PC, IMHO.
:lol:
I hope this helps.

 

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[font=Comic Sans MS:c4bb47af57]I could read most of the files, at least look at the contents, with BBEdit. Much made no sense. It looked like coordinates and names. I'm not terribly interested in hacking it or making a custom DVD, so I didn't do more than browse.[/font:c4bb47af57]

 

Does anyone know what is the latest available update for the Prius DVD? I see versions 4.1 for sale on eBay, but is that the newest? Anyone have a version later than that?

 

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Version 4.2 is the most recent. It is also the free replacement Toyota is providing those whose cars came with versions 4.1 and earlier.

 

It was my understanding that the technician is there (in this case) to protect Toyota, not you. Part of the task list is getting the old DVD out of your Prius and returning it to Toyota, or at least keeping it off eBay.

But others have posted that they were allowed to keep the "collector's item." I don't know if I will find out for sure.

Still hoping for another update later this year. I haven't seen a huge need to update the performance of my Nav system; roads are rarely built here anymore.

Last week I was looking for an ATM, and the resulting list showed many obsolete bank names and locations. That's the closest I've come to feeling that I need to run down to my $29,000 DVD store for the new release.

 

Toyota's giving 4.2 for free? Does anyone know how to initiate that process? Do we have to go through our selling dealer or what?

In FL, they are building roads night and day. At least once a week I end up on a road that my "Navigation Woman" knows nothing about.

Any pointers on how to get this new version are appreciated! Thanks!

 

If you have an 04 or an 05 Prius with NAV DVD version older than 4.2 you should have received a notice in the mail from Toyota regarding the free upgrade. The offer expires December 31, 2005. Your dealer should be able to assist you if you were not contacted by Toyota.

 

I know that it's a dual-layer disc., so not just any DVD drive works for reading the Nav disc (or making a copy). Though, dual-layer drives are becoming more common. And, I'm not sure if the Nav system uses DVD-R or DVD+R format, with the dual-layer discs.

None of this matters though, if you're just swapping one disc for another in the car. That should be a simple task.

 

ANY dvd player can read a dual layer disc. its burning a dual layer disc that only the newer burners can do.
movie dvds are dual layered too.
as for -R or +R, i hae no idea which one would work better, however -R has a higher compatibilty rate with dvd players, if that is any indication

 

Just to let you guys know, the NAV will read DVD RW. Not sure if I have + or -, but whatever is usually cheapest. All I could fit on a single layer is one region, but it did work! At least, as long as I didn't do a dopey thing and switch regions with the RW. I had to put the original back in after doing that.

Put the car in ACC mode. Look under the driver seat from the back seat. You'll see a cover that snaps off. Then you will see a sliding dust cover. Slide the cover (left I think) and press the button you used to slide the cover. DVD pops out. Then put the new one in like any slot load CD/DVD player. Slide the cover closed, put the outer cover on.