"Vacuum Fluorescent Display" on 2010 (09?) Camry SE XLE - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

uicandrew · 04-23-2009, 11:11 AM

I was wondering if anyone could post pictures of the "Vacuum Fluorescent Display" found on the Camry SE and XLE and maybe even the LE.

It is part of the upgraded (but not JBL) stereo system. (non-navi)

I believe that it has a black background.

it seems like it can display much more information than the regular display.

if possible, can you post pictures of it showing different information?

thanks

Sean89 · 04-23-2009, 11:18 AM

Oh its an upgrade? I thought it came with the 2010 XLE. Look in the 2010 Camry thread. There is a pic of one. Let me see if I can find it.

Sean89 · 04-23-2009, 11:20 AM

Will you be buying this upgrade with the car or after the car? I would like more info on it if you have it.

uicandrew · 04-23-2009, 11:28 AM

thanks for the pic.

I didn't know you could upgrade it after the fact. I saw that it also has a bunch of different features (bluetooth streaming for music) so it seemed too complicated to be an aftermarket job.

if anyone can take a picture of it playing a cd or mp3, that would be great too.

is it monochrome, or can it display colors as well?

I'd be getting it as part of a package to begin with. it seems like a great value. with bluetooth and usb port for ipod connectivity.

Sean89 · 04-23-2009, 11:30 AM

That pic is off of an XLE. I think the display is included in the JBL package of the 2010.

MAP1234 · 04-23-2009, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Sean89

Will you be buying this upgrade with the car or after the car? I would like more info on it if you have it.

DO WANT. DO WANT BAD. I got a blackberry that can play stereo bluetooth. That would be a perfect upgrade.

04-23-2009, 12:33 PM

Did you fellas know that the Toyota option "Blu Logic" allows playback of music via bluetooth. I installed the kit about 2 weeks ago and it plays music via A2DP.

http://www.blulogicupdate.com/

njerald · 04-23-2009, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by MAP1234

DO WANT. DO WANT BAD. I got a blackberry that can play stereo bluetooth. That would be a perfect upgrade.

The wiring and connectors are different than the '07-09s.

04-23-2009, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by MAP1234

DO WANT. DO WANT BAD. I got a blackberry that can play stereo bluetooth. That would be a perfect upgrade.

If you're looking to add stereo Bluetooth playback from your Blackberry you should look into Blu Logic.

http://www.blulogicupdate.com/

MAP1234 · 04-23-2009, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by pedron

If you're looking to add stereo Bluetooth playback from your Blackberry you should look into Blu Logic.

http://www.blulogicupdate.com/

Hmm, thanks for the info. I already have the JBL system w/ bluetooth phone though. I wonder if they would interfere with each other.

04-23-2009, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by MAP1234

Hmm, thanks for the info. I already have the JBL system w/ bluetooth phone though. I wonder if they would interfere with each other.

yes, it would interfere. Toyota's Blu Logic system is intended for non nav, and non-jbl equipped cars.

MAP1234 · 04-23-2009, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by njerald

The wiring and connectors are different than the '07-09s.

I really don't mind splicing wires. You think it's really that different? I guess I'd be most worried about the steering wheel button connectors.

Bollywood · 04-23-2009, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by MAP1234

I really don't mind splicing wires. You think it's really that different? I guess I'd be most worried about the steering wheel button connectors.

yeah i got Navi and bluetooth, and it sucks that i cant stream my music from my phone to the car stereo.....

njerald · 04-23-2009, 02:42 PM

per Toyota:

The std. radio on the LE and SE is made by Fujitsu Ten and has a LCD panel, not a VFD panel. No Bluetooth of either kind, no SFDARS tuner and no USB adapter but does have a AUX adapter.

The Panasonic Option on the LE, SE is a VFD panel with both bluetooth systems, the USB adapter and SDARS tuner.

The JBL/Fujitsu Ten option on the SE and LE has a VFD Panel, adds the 6 disc CD, amplifier, 8 speaker system, SDARS tuner along with the Bluetooth systems, and USB adAPTER.

The JBL/Denso NAV unit is similar to the JBL except 4 CD changer.

All have 3 levels of ASL settings.

uicandrew · 04-23-2009, 03:19 PM

thanks for the info njerald!

is there an advantage to the VFD panel? I tried to read up on it, but i couldn't find anything specific.

one beef I have with my current camry regular stereo screen is that it is tough to see while wearing polarized sunglasses.

also, what is ASL that you're talking about?
and the SFDARS?

is there any color in the VFD displays or only monochrome. thanks!