C6 nav system.

[Over-rev]

i am starting to seriously take look into the c6 zo6 as they are fast approaching my price range.

i have sat in a few at the dealership and was toying with the nav system when i noticed that there was a CD and a DVD player in the nav unit. i know that the DVD player is for the nav system, i was wondering though if you could make that also play movie dvds.

is it even possible to make the DVD player also let you watch movies? maybe there is some electronic engineer that has figgured something out if it is even possible.

also i noticed in the new 08 modles there is a huge tumor-like box in the windsheild, on the upper right side next to the mirror. is that for the onstar/satelite radio, or is for something else i cant figgure out yet?

just tring to satisfy my curiosity while i wait for the big upgrade

[seamus2154]

Yes that box is an antenna. There is an adapter to override the nav to watch dvd's. Do a search this topic has been covered and I remember someone had the info. Just a tidbit...The Nav system in the Z in my opinion is terrible. Many complain and some can deal w/ it but no one ravs about it. I wish I had gotten a 1lz it eats me up that I paid extra for this POS. I just took a 3000 mile roadtrip and started using my portable Garmin out of fustration w/ the POI function.

[Over-rev]

Originally Posted by seamus2154

Yes that box is an antenna. There is an adapter to override the nav to watch dvd's. Do a search this topic has been covered and I remember someone had the info. Just a tidbit...The Nav system in the Z in my opinion is terrible. Many complain and some can deal w/ it but no one ravs about it. I wish I had gotten a 1lz it eats me up that I paid extra for this POS. I just took a 3000 mile roadtrip and started using my portable Garmin out of fustration w/ the POI function.

thanks for the reply, ill do a search for the dvd function for the nav. i was praying there would be something that would let people watch movies in there and im glad there is.

i also heard about the poor usability of the nav system, i have used them in many cars and can say some are many times better than others, i cant imagine the vette nav being that bad but from all i have read it must be pretty horrible....not looking forward to finding it out for myself

[seamus2154]

Originally Posted by Over-rev

thanks for the reply, ill do a search for the dvd function for the nav. i was praying there would be something that would let people watch movies in there and im glad there is.

i also heard about the poor usability of the nav system, i have used them in many cars and can say some are many times better than others, i cant imagine the vette nav being that bad but from all i have read it must be pretty horrible....not looking forward to finding it out for myself

So far the only reason mine is still in there is the steering wheel controls and laziness!

[subwaysam]

there is none, never will be I am afraid...sorry...switch to an AVIC like all of us have had to...

[Dev]

Sadly, I wanted the DVD Nav unit just because I think it makes the center console look better. For something that costs in the neighborhood of $40-80k, one would have thought that the non-DVD console could have looked a little better.

[Daytona-Flyer]

I have the nav option in my '08. It's the least in tuitive GPS I have ever used. That aside, it does work well. It has too many sub menus to use it safely while driving. All it really needs is a GO-TO button.

That aside it looks really cool and I like having the touch screen for the radio.

Eric

[jub jub]

I got frustrated trying to figure it out so I bought map. However, the women's voice sounds kind of sexy.

[1baduramax]

I went aftermarket with a pioneer unit. I have to say I love it. I can watch DVD's and the navi is really nice. I also got a back up camera that has already saved me from a mail box!

[Zippy]

One of the better features of the NAV is voice actuation. Read that section in the owner'a manual to see the various voice commands available.

Zippy

[Daytona-Flyer]

Originally Posted by Zippy

One of the better features of the NAV is voice actuation. Read that section in the owner'a manual to see the various voice commands available.

Zippy

Yes but you have to learn the language to make it work.


TRY THESE TIPS
Speak loudly and clearly. Don’t try to
speak too quickly or too slowly. It may
help to speak with a low rather than highpitched
voice. Instead of using a rising
tone at the end of the word, like you’re
asking a question, try a falling tone, like
you’re giving an answer. In addition, be
sure to speak each syllable in the word
loudly and distinctly, as in “Di-rec-to-ry”
or “U-nits.”


Personal Calling Digits
“Two” Emphasize the “ooo” sound.
“Eight” Emphasize the “t” at the end
of the word.

Personal Calling Commands
“Store” Emphasize the “o” sound in the
middle of the word in order to distinguish
it from “star.”

“Cancel” Emphasize the “L” sound at
the end of the word.

“Redial” Emphasize the “ree” sound at
the beginning of the word.


More Tips
• For OnStar Personal Calling, store up
to 20 nametags and use them to
make dialing numbers quick and easy.
To make a call using a nametag, press
the white-dot button and say, “call”
after OnStar responds, “Ready.” Then
say the nametag. (To learn how to set
up nametags, see page 9.)

• If the system doesn’t recognize the
last digit you tried to enter, remove it
by saying, “clear.”

• To remove all digits and begin again,
use the “cancel” command.

• To verify that the digits you’ve entered
are correct, say “verify.”

• For more tips on voice recognition, see
the OnStar Owner’s Guide that is found
inside the glove box of most OnStarequipped
vehicles.

Eric

[Eric_Rav]

The NAV is subpar as far as factory nav units go these days, and considerably subpar to a high quality Garmin.

That said, its addition to the aesthetic of the interior is great. And its better than nothing. So I'm glad I got one in my car, but I'm sure not impressed. The $47k Caddy CTS has a killer NAV thats at least as good as my $700 Garmin and 20x better looking (than the Garmin). The $77k Z06, though, has what would be unbelievable 1980's era Nav. lol

I am thinking about getting a hack or an aftermarket unit that will let me watch movies while I drive. I realize this is illegal, so I'd only do it if I was already going over 100mph or so, because that way I'd be going by to fast for the cops to tell what was going on, and when they caught me they'd be so mad they'd hardly care about the movie playing in the background...

lol

[pauln64]

I've done lots of research on aftermarket nav and I chose the Alpine IVA-W205. The nav is actually a separate Blackbird which is great. If you need nav on another car, you can take it with you. If you need it in the Vette, it docks into the HU.




here are a few pics
2004Z06 - Paul L's Custom Garage on CarDomain - Macon, Georgia car pictures and photos at CarDomain.com

[dayABR11]

I am shipping my Z06 to Germany soon since I'll be moving there with the military. Does anyone know about how to get a Euro nav disc to work with the US navigation system? I called GM customer service and they said they could sell me a disc, but that there was no way the Euro disc would work with a US nav system and it would therefore be absolutely useless to me.

[Leman]

Originally Posted by dayABR11

I am shipping my Z06 to Germany soon since I'll be moving there with the military. Does anyone know about how to get a Euro nav disc to work with the US navigation system? I called GM customer service and they said they could sell me a disc, but that there was no way the Euro disc would work with a US nav system and it would therefore be absolutely useless to me.

I live in Switzerland. PM me to get a spare. As far as I know works fine. Also You could come to our meetings in Europe for track time.