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Z130 mic not working

By yachtee1 · Mar 30, 2011in General💬 8 posts👁️ 2,446 views
Posted Mar 30, 2011 · 20:17 UTC#1

I installed my Z130 yesterday and can not get mic or VR on the unit to work.

 

I have installed many AVIC units and never had the problem until the Z130. I called Amazon today and they are sending a new unit UPS overnight.

 

Has anyone else had this problem?

Posted Mar 30, 2011 · 21:35 UTC#2

Yes. Just about everyone. Look at the sticky threads at the top of the page.

Posted Mar 30, 2011 · 22:40 UTC#3

Yes. Just about everyone. Look at the sticky threads at the top of the page.

 

I just read it. Assuming I am understanding this correctly... I have to buy a new external mic that is not pioneer and my problem will be solved?? The voice recognition does not work at all

Posted Mar 30, 2011 · 22:47 UTC#4

The voice recognition does not work at all

 

At all? That's something else then. At minimum you should be able to "find an address", "change source", "play artist", etc. The mic debate is regarding poor call quality, not VR being broken. Try calling someone, if they can't hear you at all, make sure the mic is plugged into the mic jack and not the remote control jack.

Edited Mar 30, 2011 by JasonH
Posted Apr 05, 2011 · 02:51 UTC#5

At all? That's something else then. At minimum you should be able to "find an address", "change source", "play artist", etc. The mic debate is regarding poor call quality, not VR being broken. Try calling someone, if they can't hear you at all, make sure the mic is plugged into the mic jack and not the remote control jack.

 

 

It is definitely plugged into the correct port. I have checked and double checked, wiggled wires, etc. I do not know if it is a mic, Head unit, or software issue. Amazon cant get me a replacement until May!

Posted Apr 07, 2011 · 17:03 UTC#6

Update:

 

Great news! My replacement Z130 came in today. I used the mic from the new unit on my original Z130 and I can confirm that all the issues I previously had with this unit and my Z120's are fixed. The Z130 address the call quality issues the Z120 was having.

 

Im going to put my engineering degree to work tonight and try to diagnose why the original mic was not working, If I find anything interesting I will be sure to post.

Posted Apr 07, 2011 · 18:30 UTC#7

Good to hear!

Posted Apr 07, 2011 · 18:54 UTC#8

Update:

 

Great news! My replacement Z130 came in today. I used the mic from the new unit on my original Z130 and I can confirm that all the issues I previously had with this unit and my Z120's are fixed. The Z130 address the call quality issues the Z120 was having.

 

Im going to put my engineering degree to work tonight and try to diagnose why the original mic was not working, If I find anything interesting I will be sure to post.

 

Please keep us posted. I have BT problems with my Z120 and am fed up with it. I'm contemplating upgrading to the Z130 if it will fix my issues.