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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 start CDs titled "Navigation Soft" that included part numbers such as MR285494-I / 0FEAFU-18 / SD1Y-254. Some models of the system are made by different manufacturers and so different System CDs are needed depending on the hardware components of the system, e.g. by Sumitomo Electric. The system 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-proprietary with no currently known way to incorporate 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 DescriptionITEX 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 V1.4 in April 2009 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 to enable tv/video playback while driving and 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.MMCS Startup / Reset and GPS Map CDDoes your Mitsubishi screen look like the attached photo - showing only some Japanese text with the word "CD"?
If so, this indicates that your system has lost its settings (which can happen after the battery runs flat or has been disconnected for example) and will need a "Navigation Soft" system reset CD. The Aircon, Radio, Fuel Economy, Compass and Video functions etc will then function as normal. Note that the System CD will not convert the language to English plus the time is set by satellite and cant be changed as these are hard coded to the system. But included with the SystemCD is a handy 26 page A5 sized document covering the system's major functions as described above.
See also the Mitsubishi MCS System Introduction PDF via electronic delivery
CDs Available (note I have none available for later models);
CD # MR252794For drive part numbers; MR252679, MR225216, MR213456 "Sumitomo Electric" brand, typically found in;
Galant/Legnum EAxx/ECxx (07.1996-08.1997)
Debonair S2xx (09.1995-11.1999)
+drives MR252795, MR252796, MR252797, MR213499, MZ608220, MZ608221, MZ608222, MZ608223, MZ608224
CD # MR285494For drive part numbers; MR383899, MR383898, MR285270, MR538247 "Sumitomo Electric" brand, typically found in;
Galant/Legnum EAxx/ECxx (09.1997-)
Chariot Grandis N8xx/N9xx (08.1997-03.2000)
RVR N6xx/N7xx (09.1997-11.1998)
CD # MR438854For drive part numbers; MR359980, MR583478 "MELCO (Mitsubishi Electric Corp)" brand, typically found in;
Dion CRxx (12.1999-03.2002)
Mirage Dingo CQxx (11.1998-11.2000)
Lancer Cedia CSxx/CTxx (03.2000-03.2001)
Pajero IO H6xx/H7xx (03.1998- 08.2002)
Pajero V6xx/V7xx (06.1999-06.2001)
Toppo BJ H4xx (11.1998-05.2001)
Pajero Mini H5xx (08.1998-08.2001)
Town Box U6xx (11.1998-11.2001)
Chariot Grandis N8xx/N9xx (04.2000-08.2001)
RVR N6xx/N7xx (12.1998-)
DVD # MN141180 - drive part no;
Dion CRxx (10.2003-)
Lancer Cedia CSxx (11.2003-)
Pajero IO H7xx (10.2003-)
Pajero V6xx/V7xx (08.2003-11.2004)
Airtrek CUxx (01.2004-)
(NOTE THE DVD DOES NOT COME WITH A MANUAL)
Check the part number of the CD player under the driver's seat, passenger seat or in the boot. NOTE If your car does not have the original CD player equipment and controls in the dashboard these CDs will not work for you.
Comes on professionally printed CD
GST Receipt available on request.
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