Toyota's official answer about the 2006-7 MFD screen resolution

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  1. VinceDee

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    I contacted Toyota directly (via email) to find out what the screen resolution is on the new MFD (2006-7). Below is their answer. So my question is this: Why is this classified information? It's just a LCD screen, for crying out loud...Dell, Toshiba, and HP love to publish the resolution of their screens, why not Toyota? :huh:

    Second question: Has someone who has taken their dash apart looked at the back of the MFD to find out who manufactured it and what the model number is? We might be able to get a answer that way.


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    Response (Michael) 10/06/2006 08:05 AM
    Thank you for contacting Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
    We appreciate the opportunity to address your inquiry.

    We are sorry, the information you are seeking is not a published specification.

    Your email has been documented at our National Headquarters under file #200610060158. If we can be of further assistance, please feel free to contact us via email or by calling 800-331-4331. We are available from 5 AM to 6 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday and from 7 AM to 4 PM, Pacific Time, on Saturdays.

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    Customer (Vince Dee) 10/02/2006 01:18 PM
    I've tried to find this information everywhere on the Internet and it just doesn't seem to be available, so I'm asking you.

    What is the screen resolution on the Multi-Function Display (MFD) in the 2007 Prius? (example is like 400x240 or 640x480)

    Thanks
     
    #1 VinceDee, Oct 6, 2006
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    If you're willing to do the work, perhaps you can make a 1"x1" box in a sheet of paper. Lay it over the display and count the number of pixels in both directions. That will give you the pixel/square-inch count in both directions. Then measure the width and height of the screen and multiply accordingly.

    You might not be perfect, but if you suspect it's one of the two options you provide, then whichever one you're closest to would be the correct one.
     
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    Re: Toyota's official answer about the 2006-7 MFD screen resolution

    The screen on the 2006 Prius is 6" wide by 3 5/8" high. Anyone have an Idea what the screen resolution for this might be?
     
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    Re: Toyota's official answer about the 2006-7 MFD screen resolution

    Based on the screen size, and the size of the pixels (eyeballed with a loop) I would say the display is a 800x600 pixel WVGA type, similar to:
    Hitachi Product Guide
    LCD Part: TX18D16VM1CAA Items Descriptions Part NumberTX18D16VM1CAADisplay Diagonal7.0ResolutionWVGA (800 x 480)TechnologyTFTDisplay ColorColorDisplay ModeTransmissiveOverall Dimensions165 x 106 x 10.5BacklightCCFLBrightness (Nits)350Contrast Ratio 200:1Operating Temp (deg C) -20 + 70CommentsHigh Brightness / Wide Viewing Angle
     
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    Re: Toyota's official answer about the 2006-7 MFD screen resolution

    2006-2009 MFD 800X480 pixels
    2004-2005 MFD 400X234 pixels

    Ken@Japan
     
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    Re: Toyota's official answer about the 2006-7 MFD screen resolution

    Do you happen to have the 2010 as a comparison? Maybe that'll quell the argument of resolution.
     
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    I can comment for the JP 2010 Prius only.
    JP 2010 NAV: 400X234 pixels on standard model
    JP 2010 NAV: 800X480 pixels on the high grade NAV option, only for the G Touring Selection Leather package.

    Ken@Japan
     
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    Re: Toyota's official answer about the 2006-7 MFD screen resolution

    My T3 has the 400x234 screen despite being built in 2007.

    I believe the MP3-capable CD player requires the 800x480 screen (or rather, some functions of the better MFD are required to control the MP3 functions). Or, possibly, the T4 (of the same age, with the MP3 feature) has the higher-resolution screen as an undocumented upgrade.
     
    #8 Mike Dimmick, Sep 8, 2009
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    Re: Toyota's official answer about the 2006-7 MFD screen resolution

    2006+ models have two versions. The higher resolution ones came with a backup camera. If you didn't get the backup camera, you got the 04-05 lower resolution screen. (In Canada, that would be only the base model. Premium Package and Nav Package models get the higher resolution)

    Ok... but the High Grade is probably the HDD version, right? I'm sure our nav isn't the 400x234 screen because the icons look pretty sharp. It's just the map that looks a bit soft compared to the 06-09 Prius nav. Hmm.... We'll need to investigate further. I will be disappointed if our screen was 400x234.
     
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    My car has the backup camera, so that confirms why I measured 800 x 480.
    I like the camera by the way, it makes up for the poor rearward visibility
     
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    Re: Toyota's official answer about the 2006-7 MFD screen resolution

    All of JP Prius NAV are HDD version since 2006 model.

    Ken@Japan
     
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    Re: Toyota's official answer about the 2006-7 MFD screen resolution

    Hmm.... then what does the high grade version have? G-Book? JBL Audio? mXPro?
     
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    Re: Toyota's official answer about the 2006-7 MFD screen resolution

    toyota.jp-Prius NAV system

    item JP high grade NAV JP standard NAV
    1 digital TV tuner yes no
    2 super live sound system yes no
    3 # of speakers 8 6
    4 ECO drive display yes no
    5 HUD yes no
    6 stop sign warning and brake assist by NAV info yes no

    It does not say JBL Audio, but it is called "super live sound system".
    The G-Book mx is standard for all NAV.
    The G-Book mxPro is optional for all NAV.

    Ken@Japan
     
    #13 ken1784, Sep 9, 2009
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    oooooh.... interesting.
     
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    Re: Toyota's official answer about the 2006-7 MFD screen resolution

    It's a real shame Japanese manufacturers treat us as a third world country when it comes to vehicle content. This has always been the case - they never ship their front-line stuff here.
     
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    Re: Toyota's official answer about the 2006-7 MFD screen resolution

    That's because you guys expect cars to be cheap (and seriously, you get the cheapest cars anywhere in the world). Sure you can load a Corolla with HIDs, SKS, upgraded nav (not the nav lite offered right now), LED tailights, IPA, power heated seats etc that's available elsewhere but are you willing to pay $27k for it? Didn't think so.
     
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    Re: Toyota's official answer about the 2006-7 MFD screen resolution

    Actually, I certainly AM prepared to pay for content. But, you're right, most Americans wouldn't. Plus most won't pay more than they can get a Chevy Malibu for (in fact, many still believe imports should be cheaper than American cars since they're so inferior - especially Japanese products that are made from recycled pop cans like the tin toys they grew up with). I'm being sarcastic - I don't believe this at all, but you'd be surprised how many down here still do.

    Americans refuse to believe they now have a third world economy due to the last couple of Presidents and Representatives who changed the laws to allow big business to destroy us. Our dollar isn't worth the paper it's printed on in the rest of the world. Exchange rates have really skyrocketed import car prices. Most Americans still believe their country is the Powerhouse of the World. :rolleyes:
     
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    Re: Toyota's official answer about the 2006-7 MFD screen resolution

    Well thank you for being a realist. I won't be surprised because not everyone responded the way you just did and I have received responses they way you described them. Other countries pay larger import taxes on vehicles (presumably to protect their domestic manufacturers). In Canada, the import tax is 6.1%
     
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    Re: Toyota's official answer about the 2006-7 MFD screen resolution

    Just FYI...
    The JP high grade NAV option is very expensive.
    It's value is standard NAV(308,700yen) plus high grade NAV upgrade(216,300yen), total 525,000yen(US$5,700) value. :mad:

    Ken@Japan
     
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    Re: Toyota's official answer about the 2006-7 MFD screen resolution

    So I take it there aren't a lot of people who opt for it?
     
    #20 Tideland Prius, Sep 10, 2009
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