01_Denali Posted September 22, 2009 Report Share Posted September 22, 2009 Does anyone else have this problem? This is perhaps also related to the RDS issue I've read around the forums. I have the HD tuner hooked up, and when I set a station (whether AM, FM, or FM-HD) as a preset, the preset stores, but no information is displayed in the preset list. Thus, I have to remember what station I programmed where, or select each of the presets to see what I set it as. Has anyone else had this issue? Also, I'm a convert from the DNX9140, also with HD, and I received all sorts of information via RDS (or otherwise through HD Radio) for the HD radio stations in my area. I therefore know that there is information that is available in my area, but my Z110BT doesn't seem to pick it up. Is this an issue with the unit? Pictures below (click for full size) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CamelTowing Posted September 22, 2009 Report Share Posted September 22, 2009 The HD tuners have never stored the preset information on Pioneers. Sirius doesn't either because its outsourced to another company, so maybe the HD tuners are too? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
james2266 Posted September 22, 2009 Report Share Posted September 22, 2009 I, also, have heard this issue with Pioneer tuners hooked up with HD Radio. It is one of the reasons I am hesitant to move from Kenwood back to Pioneer (a minor one mind you). So, you are a convert from the 9140 to the Z110BT. What do say the comparison is between the two units for sound quality? Most particular the low end and mid-bass performance of the two units. I really like the voice control on the Pioneer (or at least it looks good) but I haven't been able to do the demo I really want to do yet. I might try my installer again tomorrow after work and see if he has both units in his board yet. I also need to talk to him about some speakers anyway. Looking at the Hertz HSK 165s for my fronts over my current Infinity Kappa 6.5 comps. The current ones are just too bright for my likings and they have little bass output I find. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
01_Denali Posted September 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2009 I, also, have heard this issue with Pioneer tuners hooked up with HD Radio. It is one of the reasons I am hesitant to move from Kenwood back to Pioneer (a minor one mind you). So, you are a convert from the 9140 to the Z110BT. What do say the comparison is between the two units for sound quality? Most particular the low end and mid-bass performance of the two units. I really like the voice control on the Pioneer (or at least it looks good) but I haven't been able to do the demo I really want to do yet. I might try my installer again tomorrow after work and see if he has both units in his board yet. I also need to talk to him about some speakers anyway. Looking at the Hertz HSK 165s for my fronts over my current Infinity Kappa 6.5 comps. The current ones are just too bright for my likings and they have little bass output I find. I only had the DNX9140 hooked up for a brief period of time, so I can't say that I can discern much difference in the audio. The response time between when you touch the touch screen on the DNX9140, and when it reacts was a deal-breaker for me, I took about a $200 loss to sell it off to someone else. The Z110BT is much better designed from a menu layout perspective, but there are a few other annoyances to deal with. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
james2266 Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 And what are those annoyances that you speak of? I am curious of what negative things people are saying about this unit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rcedit Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 This is a very annoying feature (or lack of) of the Z110. It's borderline absurd to not have the presets listed. I might could accept that it wouldn't automatically be able to list the presets but to not be able to at least type them in yourself is stupid. Instead, you get a big beautiful screen with ZERO useful info on it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CamelTowing Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 Yep, its like factory decks with cheap plastic buttons and we have to remember what stations we programmed in. Oh well, I did that for decades so I can handle that Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blade Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 The HD tuners have never stored the preset information on Pioneers. Sirius doesn't either because its outsourced to another company, so maybe the HD tuners are too? Holy crap! The Sirius presets dont show up on the preset list??? Sheesh, this might be a dealbreaker for my wife... Is it the same for the XM? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CamelTowing Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 XM box is made by Pioneer so you can name them. You also get two lines of text instead of one, and little logos for the stations Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blade Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 I bought the Sirius setup to go along with the Z110 because of the 'rewind' feature, but I had no idea that the presets didnt show up! This is a HUGE pisser for me... now I have to see if I can exchange it with 6ave for the XM unit. Can't believe that Pioneer would charge $1500 + another $100+ for a system that can't show the freakin presets! Anyone want to buy the Sirius bus with the Sirius connect? (never even been opened yet) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CamelTowing Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 It seems like a huge deal, but you get used to it. You'll be surprised how soon you'll have memorized what you have programmed in those spots. I would actually rather have Sirius for the rewind feature (and stern for cheaper) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
whobedaplaya Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 Well, 6ave was out of stock of the HD tuners. Might be a blessing in disguise seeing as how it messes up even regular AM/FM presets. I'll be going ahead and getting everything installed sans Sirius and HD. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mrbeefy Posted October 9, 2009 Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 I noticed that the track arrows will change the presets only with HD, not XM... Still very annoying that I paid $100 for supposedly better technology (HD) and the experience is worse than with FM. I disconnected the HD receiver and verified that: 1. FM and AM are now options in the AV source screen despite what the Pioneer doofus told me the other day (he said that my antenna to the Z was bad). 2. The presets give full information and the RDS info even scrolls across the preset that you have selected. I might pull out the HD and see if Crutchfield will take it back. They have a fairly friendly return policy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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