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#11
So where do you actually get map updates for these? It doesn't have a company name on it, so does this mean you're struck with whatever software version you got? $560 is an attractive price, but hopefully you get software updates or at least be able to update your maps. Please post some reviews soon. Might get my wife one of these for her CR-V.
It should also run Tom Tom amongst others. The navigation software is contained on the SD Card that goes into the slot on the left of the unit. The built in GPS Software loads first then loads up the Sat Nav Software it is directed to on the SD Card.
#13
What can you do with the SD and USB slot?
You could be shorting something out, does anything happen with the screen or is it just that you lose sound? .. Also does it happen when the lights are in position two (parking light on) or position 3 (headlights on)
You could be shorting something out, does anything happen with the screen or is it just that you lose sound? .. Also does it happen when the lights are in position two (parking light on) or position 3 (headlights on)
#14
The screen stays on and everything works fine, just no sound. Sound goes off with either parking or headlights on. I will email the seller to see if he can contact the manufacturer to come up with a solution, which will hopefully be simple.
#15
thanks
Thanks for the thread. I just discovered this alternate to to the very expensive factory unit.
I think the sound may go off when the head lights come on because of a cross or incorrect wiring in the unit from the dimming wire/signal. On the factory radio the led screen/lights dim when the head lights come on and a go bright when they are off so you can see/read it in the brighter daylight.
I'm a little concerned that the steering wheel buttons don't all work. Mine has radio and phoe buttons. Do you have steering wheel phone buttons?
I also think is sucks that I need another very expensive part for the Rockford Fosgate interface. It might be worth just shopping the factory GPS radio.
How fast is the GPS? Does it compute fast and tell you to turn way in advace? I've seen some GPS that tell you to turn when your passing the turn. That sucks. How fast it for loading when you turn it on or start the car. Do you have to wait awhile before you can start using the GPS and get going? Keep us informed on how it works. Thanks.
I think the sound may go off when the head lights come on because of a cross or incorrect wiring in the unit from the dimming wire/signal. On the factory radio the led screen/lights dim when the head lights come on and a go bright when they are off so you can see/read it in the brighter daylight.
I'm a little concerned that the steering wheel buttons don't all work. Mine has radio and phoe buttons. Do you have steering wheel phone buttons?
I also think is sucks that I need another very expensive part for the Rockford Fosgate interface. It might be worth just shopping the factory GPS radio.
How fast is the GPS? Does it compute fast and tell you to turn way in advace? I've seen some GPS that tell you to turn when your passing the turn. That sucks. How fast it for loading when you turn it on or start the car. Do you have to wait awhile before you can start using the GPS and get going? Keep us informed on how it works. Thanks.
#16
Thanks for the thread. I just discovered this alternate to to the very expensive factory unit.
I think the sound may go off when the head lights come on because of a cross or incorrect wiring in the unit from the dimming wire/signal. On the factory radio the led screen/lights dim when the head lights come on and a go bright when they are off so you can see/read it in the brighter daylight.
I'm a little concerned that the steering wheel buttons don't all work. Mine has radio and phoe buttons. Do you have steering wheel phone buttons?
I also think is sucks that I need another very expensive part for the Rockford Fosgate interface. It might be worth just shopping the factory GPS radio.
How fast is the GPS? Does it compute fast and tell you to turn way in advace? I've seen some GPS that tell you to turn when your passing the turn. That sucks. How fast it for loading when you turn it on or start the car. Do you have to wait awhile before you can start using the GPS and get going? Keep us informed on how it works. Thanks.
I think the sound may go off when the head lights come on because of a cross or incorrect wiring in the unit from the dimming wire/signal. On the factory radio the led screen/lights dim when the head lights come on and a go bright when they are off so you can see/read it in the brighter daylight.
I'm a little concerned that the steering wheel buttons don't all work. Mine has radio and phoe buttons. Do you have steering wheel phone buttons?
I also think is sucks that I need another very expensive part for the Rockford Fosgate interface. It might be worth just shopping the factory GPS radio.
How fast is the GPS? Does it compute fast and tell you to turn way in advace? I've seen some GPS that tell you to turn when your passing the turn. That sucks. How fast it for loading when you turn it on or start the car. Do you have to wait awhile before you can start using the GPS and get going? Keep us informed on how it works. Thanks.
Still waiting for a reply from the seller about the volume going off when the headlights.
The GPS works very well. The one I was supplied with is IGO8. The unit picks up the satelittes pretty quickly even though the reciever is sitting onto of the unit under a few layers of dashboard plastic.
The software tells you about the next turn straight after the last turn and then two times well before the next turn, so that works very well. There is a community out there skinning the IGO8 software and adding extras to it have a look at www.gpsunderground.com for more info.
#17
headlighs Ala Audio
Our engineers are working on the problem and just to mention, this is the only one that this has come up with.
I want to hear more about your steering wheel controls.
Which are working and which are not? have you installed all of the SW Wiring?
Oskar
#18
Originally Posted by rcpax
So where do you actually get map updates for these? It doesn't have a company name on it, so does this mean you're struck with whatever software version you got? $560 is an attractive price, but hopefully you get software updates or at least be able to update your maps. Please post some reviews soon. Might get my wife one of these for her CR-V.
The Maps are not Upgradable as they are the "C" word.
But you can Modify Skins, Add POI's and Speed Cams and other goodies like buildings and 3D . The IGO8 is fantastic to work with. they do not expire and there is always a place to find the goodies and newest maps.
So where do you actually get map updates for these? It doesn't have a company name on it, so does this mean you're struck with whatever software version you got? $560 is an attractive price, but hopefully you get software updates or at least be able to update your maps. Please post some reviews soon. Might get my wife one of these for her CR-V.
The Maps are not Upgradable as they are the "C" word.
But you can Modify Skins, Add POI's and Speed Cams and other goodies like buildings and 3D . The IGO8 is fantastic to work with. they do not expire and there is always a place to find the goodies and newest maps.
#19
I have only plugged in the harness there are a few bare spare wires that I haven't connected, but as the the unit came with no installation instruction, just a user manual, I really don't want to start messing with wires and possibly doing damage to the car.
Don't get me wrong I think the unit is brilliant and really good value for money, just a few minor problems.
I have already skinned the sat nav and put on maps and points of interest that cover the area I live.
Last edited by ash; 05-16-2009 at 04:36 PM.
#20
find wiring diagrams
Are the loose/extra wires from the radio or form the vehical's harness? You can look for wiring harness wire detail/color/description on the internet. Let us know what they turn out to be.
OSKARAMERICA: Is this radio already set up to work with the Rockford Fosgate Amplifier system or do I have to purchase Metera's Axxess MITO-02? Does this radio interface with the MITO-02? Willl this radio interface with the vehical's bluetooth using the MITO-02?
The MITO-02 is designed to be used in vehicles listed in
OSKARAMERICA: Is this radio already set up to work with the Rockford Fosgate Amplifier system or do I have to purchase Metera's Axxess MITO-02? Does this radio interface with the MITO-02? Willl this radio interface with the vehical's bluetooth using the MITO-02?
The MITO-02 is designed to be used in vehicles listed in
the applications that have the Rockford Fosgate audio system.
The Rockford Fosgate system uses a digital signal to
turn on the amplifier. The MITO-02 supplies that digital signal
to turn the amplifier on. When installing a radio that has
navigation built in, the MITO-02 can supply VSS (Vehicle
Speed Sense), Parking Brake, and Reverse; however
Reverse is not available on manual transmission vehicles.
The Rockford Fosgate system uses a digital signal to
turn on the amplifier. The MITO-02 supplies that digital signal
to turn the amplifier on. When installing a radio that has
navigation built in, the MITO-02 can supply VSS (Vehicle
Speed Sense), Parking Brake, and Reverse; however
Reverse is not available on manual transmission vehicles.
APPLICATIONS
MITSUBISHI
Lancer 2008
Outlander 2007-2008
Outlander 2007-2008
If vehicle is equipped with Bluetooth,
that feature will be retained.