marky2mark

Hoping maybe someone here can shed some light on this..... I have a 2008 LS460, came with stock stereo (non-Mark Levinson) and navigation system. It does have the HDD for the navigation. I wanted to upgrade to the Mark Levinson head unit so I could play DVDs and record music to the HDD. I was able to acquire a ML head unit, had it installed (with non-ML amp and speakers) and everything works fine except the record function to record music to the HDD. When I play a CD, the record buttons show on the screen but they are not hilighted so they can’t be pressed. Does anyone know how the head unit connects to the HDD? Is there a different wiring harness for ML system than non ML that might have some extra wires? I was able to get into the service menu, it shows the HDD and lots of space available for music storage, I just can’t get the record buttons to light up. Any ideas? Thanks.

Phil, the PS override also allows you to watch DVD's while moving right?

Welcome to the club I'll look into this for you, PM me with email address. B) Hey DCFISH - thx for the quick reply! Apparently I am blocked from PM or email being a new user. Please PM or email me, my email is xxxxxxxxxxxx Thanks. EDIT - my PM is working now. PM sent. Thanks.

Hi, new poster here. I just bought a 2008 LS 460, now I am regretting not getting the Mark Levinson premium stereo. Is there a way to upgrade the stock stereo to the ML system? I don't care so much about all the 19 speakers but would like to be able to play DVD's and rip CDs to the HDD. I didn't realize you couldn't do that with the stock system. Hoping maybe DCFISH can help me.... Thanks in advance.