Hi Guys,

On the Environment Screen of the MMCS, the Altimeter keeps going from "0" to "-----" back and forth.

Any ideas why? Do you think this is a malfunction? Does anybody have the same problem? Do you know how it measures the altitude? And what does "-----" mean?

the book tells you the altitude is just an estimate figure. i ive in fla and mine says i am at 350 ft. i am only at 12 feet. go figure

Does it ever go to "-----" (whatever this means..)?

Hi the Altimeter is estimating the car's altitude based on where it is on the GPS Map on the system CD - unfortunately the System CD maps are of Japan! So ignore the altitude!! Also the Compass may be innacurate, as it is calibrated for Japan's longitude/latitude - its out by about 45 degrees here in Wellington, NZ

About the Mitsubishi Multi Communication System (MMCS) 1996 - 2003
This car navigation system was originally intended only for the Japanese market, with the on-screen language hard-coded to Japanese, GPS system calibrated to the northern hemisphere and only maps of Japan available on the system CDs. It is an early example of the kind of GPS and multimedia functionality now built into most mid- to top-end cars. The MMCS system began appearing in some Mitsubishi models from the mid 1990's before being replaced with newer, more functional technology under the same MMCS name for Mitsubishi vehicles built from around 2003. The earlier version of the MMCS system is now no longer supported with official documentation and system 'boot up' CDs no longer available. The system is closed-proprietory with no currently known way to encorporate other nations maps, recalibrate the GPS system or timezone, nor any way to change the language. In many countries there are still many imported Japanese vehicles with this earlier MMCS system on the roads which prompted ITEX to look at offering some support.
ITEX MMCS Documentation Description
ITEX have created an easy to use 26 page English A5-sized overview of major MMCS features (e.g. Tape, CD, Aircon and audio/video quality settings) which can be sent via email as a PDF file. Updated to V1.1 in July 2008 to include added hints about compass inaccuracy in southern hemisphere, TV reception advice for non-NTSC TV signal countries and instructions for connecting portable DVD players and other video capable devices such as PSPs, iPods and Nokia N95 - plus some wiring diagram information which may assist in tracking down faults or further modifications.

Note that the documentation does not cover the touch screen version of the system, however may offer some general hints and advice.

ITEX Also have various System Start CDs to get the system up and running if users have the blank screen or only the word "CD" appearing on screen.

(IMG:http://itexnz.webs.com/media/mmcs_montage.jpg)