Hello all,

I installed an X920BT in my 1995 Supra Turbo on Wednesday. I was replacing an AVIC D1 with a defective/worn out touch screen.

So far I am very happy with the unit, except for one issue: When connecting my iPod (4th Gen)the iPod screen reads "Do not disconnect". I have about 4700 songs on the iPod, so I figured the X920BT was taking a long time to catalog them for the Voice Recognition feature. However, after several hours, there was no progress. I restored the iPod, it has the latest software on it, and even tried just syncing the play lists, which dropped the song count to about 1400, all to no avail. I tried turning off the cataloging, and that didn't change the behavior either.

I've done a lot of searching and reading on the forum, and haven't found anyone out there with this particular issue. Is anyone else using an 4th generation iPod with an X920BT?

When I connect my iPhone 4, it catalogs the VR and the interface works flawlessly.

Does anyone have any other suggestions?

Thanks in advance,

Ken

You didn't read your manual did you?

You didn't read your manual did you?

You must have that post on a macro key...

Why not just help the guy?

Just wondering...

If I knew the answer I would be glad to help him.

Bill

The answer is in the manual. And yea, I should create a text file so I can just copy and paste that phrase.

The answer is in the manual. And yea, I should create a text file so I can just copy and paste that phrase.

*chuckle*

along with:

"no, it can't do dual zone"

"no, that $5 ebay cable isn't going to work out for you"

"it's in the first post in this thread"

You must have that post on a macro key...

Why not just help the guy?

Just wondering...

 

If I knew the answer I would be glad to help him.

 

Bill

Because the answer is "there is NOTHING wrong, that's the expected behavior of a docked device that isn't an iphone or ipod touch"

You didn't read your manual did you?

I haven't read it from the first page to the last. I have searched it extensively, and read most of it. As has been noted in multiple threads (even by YOU!) the manual sucks. The fact that half of it applies to a different head unit doesn't make it any more legible.

I've been a lurker here for years. This is the first time I've had a question that I couldn't find the answer for through searching and reading. I performed my own install, and this is not my first AVIC unit. I host an informational forum for Toyota Supras, (www.supra411.com) and any of my staff that were as rude to new members as you would no longer be staff. 411 stands for information, not snide remarks. Thanks for nothing.

Because the answer is "there is NOTHING wrong, that's the expected behavior of a docked device that isn't an iphone or ipod touch"

From: http://www.pioneerusa.com/PUSA/Products/CarAudioVideo/In-Dash/GPS-Navigation-Systems/AVIC-X920BT

"Once an iPod, iPhone or iPod Touch device has been synced with the MusicSphere playlists and is connected to the AVIC-X920BT, users can access up to 40 specialized playlists through an animated 3D sphere interface."

"Compatibility Charts

 

* iPod & iPhone Compatibility Chart (Coming Soon)

* Bluetooth Compatibility (Coming Soon)"

For Posterity's sake, the iPod compatibility list is on page 10 of the manual. That will hopefully save future searchers from dealing with the peanut gallery.

No, noobs will still come here and ask a question without bothering to help themselves first when the answer can easily be found with just a little effort.

No, noobs will still come here and ask a question without bothering to help themselves first when the answer can easily be found with just a little effort.

Well, now the next person will be able to find the answer here, if they bother to search. (I did)

Now the question is, do I run out and buy an iPod Classic?...hmm.

Yea why not?

"Once an iPod, iPhone or iPod Touch device has been synced with the MusicSphere playlists and is connected to the AVIC-X920BT, users can access up to 40 specialized playlists through an animated 3D sphere interface."

Your quote from Pioneer is about what you will see on the PIONEER screen, not what you see on the IPOD screen, an ipod that is NOT an iphone or touch will show the "do not disconnect" screen on it, I don't think you're understanding the point here. You will NOT see a Musicsphere screen on the ipod itself.

 

...When connecting my iPod (4th Gen)...

 

You DEFINITELY mean iPod [Classic] 4th Gen and *NOT* iPod Nano 4th Gen, correct?

If the former, is it running software v2.0.2?

If the latter, then it should be working.

Your quote from Pioneer is about what you will see on the PIONEER screen, not what you see on the IPOD screen, an ipod that is NOT an iphone or touch will show the "do not disconnect" screen on it, I don't think you're understanding the point here. You will NOT see a Musicsphere screen on the ipod itself.

Diane: I wasn't expecting any Music Sphere screen on the iPod itself, I simply expected the 920 to be COMPATIBLE with the iPod...it doesn't work at all, I had to go buy an iPod Classic. Page 10 of the 200+ page manual states that only iPod Gen 5 and newer are supported.

You DEFINITELY mean iPod [Classic] 4th Gen and *NOT* iPod Nano 4th Gen, correct?

 

If the former, is it running software v2.0.2?

 

If the latter, then it should be working.

I definitely mean 60GB iPod Classic, 4th generation. (purchased in July of 2005) The iPod had the latest software installed, I had not updated the head unit yet, and once I found the above compatibility note, I went out and purchased a 160GB iPod classic. I have since updated the head unit, but have not retried the 4th Gen iPod, since it is now obsolete.

 

I definitely mean 60GB iPod Classic, 4th generation.

 

...is it running software v2.0.2?

As it's stated in the manual, 4th Gen iPods are not supported.

As it's stated in the manual, 4th Gen iPods are not supported.

You are *likely* correct because you've been around these units a while...and because this guy was obviously having problems with that one model.

However, I disagree with you if you believe it's 100% clear in the manual.

I'm reading it right now...it has a line for "iPod Classic: Ver 2.0.2" without being 100% clear which generations of classic they mean on that line....so it doesn't make clear on that line if the 4th gen is specifically excluded. And the other line listing the "iPod fifth generation" as a stand-alone also doesn't mean the 4th gen is specifically excluded.

Also, it says others than those listed "may" not work correctly. That doesn't mean they definitely wouldn't, it means they MAY not....so this guy was cool asking about it. This was NOT a clear-cut case of "read the manual" in my humble opinion....we've got plenty of such cases on this forum, but this wasn't one.

The "classic" destiction is on 6th and 7th gen iPods only. People mistakingly refer to all "original looking" as classics but that is not correct. The 4th Gen is not supported period. The minimal "original looking" iPod is the first gen iPod video, also known as the 5th Gen and from there on.

Also if he says he has a 4th Gen iPod and it specifically says 4th gens aren't supported I don't see the confussion. That is why I directed him to the manual. It right there.

The "classic" destiction is on 6th and 7th gen iPods only. People mistakingly refer to all "original looking" as classics but that is not correct. The 4th Gen is not supported period. The minimal "original looking" iPod is the first gen iPod video, also known as the 5th Gen and from there on.

Just wondering which generation/version would a brand new iPod classic be??? If an iPod classic is not 5th generation or version 2.02, is it possible to program/ upload version 2.02 onto it and if so which webite would have it?? It would be nice to post this & the answers onto a sticky so it stays on top for easier reference for other users..

Odie

Only firmware meant for a particular gen ipod will load to that iPod. You cant take a 5 or 5.5 gen firmware and load it on a 6 or 7 gen. And the currently available iPod Classics are the 7 gen.

No, noobs will still come here and ask a question without bothering to help themselves first when the answer can easily be found with just a little effort.

come on with that noob shit, thats why forums like this are here. its a community for a reason and sometimes a persons simple answer is easier the skimming a million words worth of stuff on a cd rom or pdf as a paper manual (for good reason) is no longer available.

you were helpful to me when i got my first avic deck but i had no idea you hated the questions.

come on with that noob shit, thats why forums like this are here. its a community for a reason and sometimes a persons simple answer is easier the skimming a million words worth of stuff on a cd rom or pdf as a paper manual (for good reason) is no longer available.

 

you were helpful to me when i got my first avic deck but i had no idea you hated the questions.

There's a huge difference from new members that come in to a forum and first look at what's already been discussed and n00bs that just come in blindly and ask questions that are on the sticky right on top of them.

None of us mind helping people that are trying but just need a bit of help, and most of us are ticked at users that just come in demanding answers.

Come in and say "hey, I looked at the manual and this isn't clear to me" and you get respect, come in and say "what wire is the power?" and you get no respect

There's a huge difference from new members that come in to a forum and first look at what's already been discussed and n00bs that just come in blindly and ask questions that are on the sticky right on top of them.

 

None of us mind helping people that are trying but just need a bit of help, and most of us are ticked at users that just come in demanding answers.

Come in and say "hey, I looked at the manual and this isn't clear to me" and you get respect, come in and say "what wire is the power?" and you get no respect

i do get that, but no one makes any of us use this forum. so if its such and issue instead of saying something condescending or belittling new members. how about no post, seems easier for everybody. i'm making the point that im new. and vblue helped my post when i hopped on, first thing i posted answered everyone. then over the next few days i found about 15 other forums where he seems short and dismissive. so using him as the example as i did earlier in this post, he was great to me but i get this well shit he hates doing this why does he do it vibe. see?