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    What else is there to control besides play, pause, & skip? I can do all the above from either the phone or the HU via bluetooth, and physically disconnected. I don't get album covers on the HU though. I dont think this is possible anyway.
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    I posted this while back in another thread. http://avic411.com/index.php?/topic/30022-converting-video-files-for-playback/
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    With the quirkyness of the HU's video playlist interface, I suggest you use your flash drives for video. Unfortunately, even THAT statement isn't as easy as it sounds. The player is very finicky about videos on an external flash drive. The iPhone/iPod Touch interface on the HU is more desirable than fiddling with folders from an SD card. Your only issue is getting ALL of your videos to play from the flash drive.
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    I never heard of PandoraSkips. This is GREAT!!!!!! Now, if I can only get rid of those adverts without an upgrade.
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    As a circuit designer by profession, I know well enough to not purposely run an amp at 1 ohm, even if it's an option. It's efficiency drops significantly at that level, and power is wasted due to excessive heating. You can drive your car with your feet, but that doesn't mean you should do it. And thanks for pointing out I own 2 highly efficient class D amps. I'm all about conserving energy, as well as my money. Which is why you paid more for your equipment than I did. I will let you assume I paid retail. You comment on my equipment and post links for websites; are you a vendor? Tha
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    Oh, I forgot to mention that I think your system is way too low-end heavy. This means, your subs will drown out your speakers at high volumes; you are only running 300W for four speakers (75W each), but 1700W for the subs. You are pushing PURE bass, but no balanced sound in the mids & highs. Again, what is the point of a LOUD system if the music isnt clean? I guess you can answer this, because I dont get it.
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    I'm nowhere near arrogant, I'm just proud of what I've accomplished; I met my design goals and I wanted to share it with this community. Well Mr. naughtyca, in response to your comments, here are the goals for my first project car: 1) Design system without adding extra batteries, or a high-powered alternator 2) Design for QUALITY, not QUANTITY 3) Use highly efficient amps (~80%) @ 4 ohms lower heat dissipation less taxing on electrical system & equipment avoid noise/distortion at higher volumes 4) Save power for additional electronics (headrests, gaming system, custom light
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    With the statement, "Include those iPhone apps that you are amazed with and ones you can't live without.", I believe my answers are valid. Especially since they all function very well when wired to the HU.
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    Programming the "little blue box" isnt too bad. You just have to know WHEN to press the PAC programming button during the programming sequence. The instructions are found HERE. Once you have your VERSION # for your car, programming shouldnt be all that bad. But since you said it works intermittently, you shouldnt have to re-program the VERSION #, only the steering wheel buttons. Good luck!!!!
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    If you can't locate your antenna, usually the back window has a metal stripline built into the glass, just above the defroster section, that acts as an antenna. You should have a antenna amplifier somewhere near the rear window (assuming you have the window antenna). Also, there is a mini-connector on the back of the headunit that the traffic tuner plugs into (multi-colored wiring). Be sure this connection is good. But if you dont get any tuner errors, this connection should be good. But you never know.
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    Yourtube (jailbreak app) - play, download Youtube videos on iPhone 4 (currently can't play downloaded content on iPhone 4S) TetherMe (jailbreak app) - enable WiFi hotspot on 3G network (bypassing carrier restrictions at no extra cost) FaceBreak (jailbreak app) - enable FaceTime over 3G network
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    With a z110 as my base (upgraded to Z130), I am posting a list of my added equipment (commercial & custom) installs for my 2007 Camry. And because I work in corporate America, it is a must that a majority of my installs are stealth; you won't know what is in my car until I turn things on. From the outside, it looks like your typical Camry. Here are a few things that are inside: DTV that picks up over-the-air stations Hidden powered-antenna and modified DTV converter box IR sensor mounted to HU faceplate for remote control [*]Premium sound system Two highly efficient amps & su
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    What did I do to remedy the problem? I noticed that when the rear monitor output is set to a particular source, THAT source will continue to play when the source is changed. Why is this the case? Because we all have the luxury of having a dual-zone headunit. The rear monitor output can "Mirror AV", thus, whatever video is playing up front (DVD or iPod/iPhone ONLY) will play in the back. Or you can set the rear source to "DVD", "AV1", or "AV2", and the source will continue to play in the back, no matter what the source is up front. Keep in mind, only video from the DVD or iPod/iPhon
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    I dont think this problem is that serious, but its very annoying. I've had this problem with DVDs & iPod videos continuing to play after switching sources. What did I do to remedy the problem? I noticed that when the rear monitor output is set to a particular source, THAT source will continue to play when the source is changed. Why is this the case? Because we all have the luxury of having a dual-zone headunit. The rear monitor output can "Mirror AV", thus, whatever video is playing up front (DVD or iPod/iPhone ONLY) will play in the back. Or you can set the rear source to "D
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    At least for the Z110 upgraded to Z130, Netflix is displayed in 16x9 full screen so long as the actual video is in 16x9. If the source video is 4x3, then there will be black bars on each side of the headunit's screen.
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    Well said. I second that.
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    We need to keep this thread live. I chipped in my hard-earned duckets to purchase the last upgrade for us all; I am more than willing to do it again.
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    For the last year, Ive been dealing with a finicky PAC SWI-PS control module. I re-programmed this thing about 50 times and still couldn't get it to work properly. What did I do to figure out the solution to this issue? I'll get to that in a minute. Background: I drive a 2007 Camry equipped with a Z110 (upgraded to Z130 & bypassed), HD-Radio add-on (GEX-P20HD), traffic tuner add-on (ND-TMC10), PAC SWI-PS steering wheel control module, jailbroken iPhone 4S, and a few custom add-ons [modified dash kit with LED indicator light & IR senesor for hidden DTV converter & antenna, i
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    You need to buy the GEX-P20HD tuner, and add it to your Z110BT. Only then will you have HD radio with your current Z110BT setup.
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    Retaining voice-control for functions of the radio, "YES"; for navigation control, "NO". If this statement is not true, is there some documentation that can prove it to be wrong? I'm sure Pioneer would've put the VR software package for navigation into the Z140BH, if they could. My guess is that the VR is partially tied to the new Navteq maps. Or maybe a license issue between the company who owns the Voice-Recognition software, and Navteq. To take it a step further, if your statement is correct, and the Z110/Z120/Z130 retained its voice-navigation after upgrading its software to matc
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    The iPhone 4s 32GB works with the CD-UI50V. I used the same cable the entire time i had my z110, and I didn't notice any difference in functionality when I switched from an iPod Touch 1st gen to an iPhone 4s (other than speed of the device). The 4s is about 10 times faster than the 1st gen iPod Touch.
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    No navigation voice-control? WTF? I already have the HD-Radio, on my Z110 => upgraded to z130, and an iPhone for Aha Radio & Pandora. So, the question for me is: Slightly old Tele-Atlas maps with voice control, or updated NavTeq maps without voice control? Although its not perfect, I think I'll keep the voice-controlled navigation. When voice-navigtion doesn't work on my Z110BT , its simply a Z140BH with old maps,. But when it works, its the SHIT!!!!! ... but with old maps.
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    Try toggling "APP" mode. And in the TvOut2 app, make sure "TV OFF" is the only thing highlighed. You only need this app if the app you are trying to use doesn't support the TVOut fucntionality (e.g. early versions of the Netflix app, HBO app, etc.)
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    I will save you some time........ you will never get Videos to play on your rear monitors because the z110/120/130 don't have the capability. You can send DVD, or iPhone/iPod video, to the rear screens but that's it. This has been covered MANY times.
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    Start a video, hit the "App Mode" button to give control to my iPhone, then hit "App Mode" to give control back to the Z110, and the video comes on. If that doesnt work, go to iTunes, select all your videos and change the "file type" to "Music Video". This is the only way you will be able to put your videos into a playlist. Once you have your videos in a playlist, open up the playlist under your "Music" menu on the headunit, and do the steps given above. Also, if you are using a jailbroken iPhone/iPod, and running a TVOut app, make sure your "Video Out" is turned OFF.
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