Can the Navi in Gen 3 watch TV or DVD?

hptsang · 07-03-2009, 11:22 AM

I went to the dealership to test drive the Prius and Venza with my friend. The sales mention that the Navi in Venza can install TV antenna to watch TV when the car is not in motion. I am not sure is that true or not, but is there such of thing for Prius?

Paradox · 07-03-2009, 01:16 PM

I don't think it can be easily done... I had an 01' Camaro SS and at that time I went all out with a sound system, and back then when they were all ohh's and ahh's I had a 7" lcd screen in the head unit. I had a dvd player hooker up to it and a tv antenna as well. Let me tell you the reception was HORRIBLE. No matter what I did, it just sucked and that's here in NYC where you think you'd get strong signals... Don't forget that now you cannot just hook up an antenna, you need the converter box as well...

a priori · 07-03-2009, 05:11 PM

As far as I know, the Nav systems in the Venza and the Gen3 are identical, so what can be done with one should be possible with the other. Now . . . the real question is whether it can be done in the first place. No doubt the LCD screen has the capability (just look at the rear camera view), but whether there is an available input of the right quality is the first question. The next questions concern location of the receiver and/or amplifier. Several more follow afterwards, including "Why would you want to do this?" It seems much easier simply to carry my notebook computer with me. You can hook up sound through the AUX channel (perhaps through bluetooth, as well, though I haven't tried that one). TV reception on the notebook is available in many forms (except cable

).

**Tideland Prius** · 07-03-2009, 05:17 PM

If it's the same as the Gen II, then you'll need a video converter box (to translate the signals from the RCA cables to the MFD). That way, you can play DVDs. As for tv, well you need a darn strong antenna to pick up satellite tv (don't think you'd want to pick up terrestial-based tv). There are sets that you can install but so far, it's for SUVs and wagons because they're rather large and go on the roof rack (but that was a few years ago. They must've shrunk is size by now).

ggood · 07-03-2009, 10:21 PM

or spend $1,000 on one of these?

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07-03-2009, 11:22 AM	#1
hptsang Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 134 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: III Package: Solar Roof Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts Friends: 1	Can the Navi in Gen 3 watch TV or DVD? I went to the dealership to test drive the Prius and Venza with my friend. The sales mention that the Navi in Venza can install TV antenna to watch TV when the car is not in motion. I am not sure is that true or not, but is there such of thing for Prius?

07-03-2009, 01:16 PM	#2
Paradox Prius Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: SI, NY Posts: 2,133 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: V Package: Adv. Technology Thanks: 21 Thanked 299 Times in 180 Posts Friends: 9	Re: Can the Navi in Gen 3 watch TV or DVD? I don't think it can be easily done... I had an 01' Camaro SS and at that time I went all out with a sound system, and back then when they were all ohh's and ahh's I had a 7" lcd screen in the head unit. I had a dvd player hooker up to it and a tv antenna as well. Let me tell you the reception was HORRIBLE. No matter what I did, it just sucked and that's here in NYC where you think you'd get strong signals... Don't forget that now you cannot just hook up an antenna, you need the converter box as well... __________________ Mark - Priuschat Moderator & Prius Expert "Facebook - Ask An Expert" I am not employed by Toyota, and the opinions expressed by me as a Prius Expert are not those of Toyota.

07-03-2009, 05:11 PM	#3
a priori Canonus Curiosus Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chicagoland (West) Posts: 2,663 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: V Package: Adv. Technology Thanks: 150 Thanked 297 Times in 181 Posts Friends: 18	Re: Can the Navi in Gen 3 watch TV or DVD? As far as I know, the Nav systems in the Venza and the Gen3 are identical, so what can be done with one should be possible with the other. Now . . . the real question is whether it can be done in the first place. No doubt the LCD screen has the capability (just look at the rear camera view), but whether there is an available input of the right quality is the first question. The next questions concern location of the receiver and/or amplifier. Several more follow afterwards, including "Why would you want to do this?" It seems much easier simply to carry my notebook computer with me. You can hook up sound through the AUX channel (perhaps through bluetooth, as well, though I haven't tried that one). TV reception on the notebook is available in many forms (except cable ). __________________ Previous Prius: 2007 Silver Pine Mica Pkg #6. 29,492 miles. Lifetime: 52.2 MPG; Last Rolling 12 Months: 53.4 MPG Current Car: 2010 Blue Ribbon Metallic Prius V w/ AT Pkg. (from 5/25/09) Lifetime City Mileage: . . . . . . . 57.7 MPG Lifetime Highway Mileage: . . .56.8 MPG Lifetime Combined Mileage:. .57.1 MPG @ 8,242 miles Best Trip Odo: (778.7 mi at 20 mph): 60.6 MPG & (390.0mi at 47 mph): 64.5 MPG

07-03-2009, 05:17 PM	#4
Tideland Prius Moderator of the North Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 19,633 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: N/A Package: Technology Package (Canada) Thanks: 229 Thanked 346 Times in 245 Posts Friends: 23	Re: Can the Navi in Gen 3 watch TV or DVD? If it's the same as the Gen II, then you'll need a video converter box (to translate the signals from the RCA cables to the MFD). That way, you can play DVDs. As for tv, well you need a darn strong antenna to pick up satellite tv (don't think you'd want to pick up terrestial-based tv). There are sets that you can install but so far, it's for SUVs and wagons because they're rather large and go on the roof rack (but that was a few years ago. They must've shrunk is size by now). __________________ 2005 Tideland Pearl Premium Package 25/10/04 VVT-i Emblem, Sport Pedals, All-Weather Mats, Cargo Mat, EV Mod, JDM Prius Footwell Lighting, DICE iPod Kit 2008 Deep Black smart fortwo passion coupé - sold (6.1L/100km) 2010 Blue Ribbon Metallic Technology Package 29/08/09 All-Weather Mats, Homemade Console Pads, LED lighting "Ask an Expert" on Facebook I am not employed by Toyota, and the opinions expressed by me as a Prius Expert are not those of Toyota.

07-03-2009, 10:21 PM	#5
ggood ggood Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,290 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: V Package: Adv. Technology Thanks: 69 Thanked 163 Times in 112 Posts Friends: 6	Re: Can the Navi in Gen 3 watch TV or DVD? or spend $1,000 on one of these? Take your DIRECTV anywhere. Enjoy 100% digital TV in the stadium parking lot, campground, at the beach, backyard — wherever. DIRECTV® Sat-Go (Satellite-To-Go) combines a crystal clear 17-inch LCD TV, DIRECTV® Receiver and DIRECTV antenna — in one compact entertainment unit. All you need is a clear view of the southern sky. DIRECTV: Equipment : SatGo : LP

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