Impressive Unit with annoying problem
Very nice unit good sound nice interface hard in the start but when you spend just 10 mins you going to realize the main things . but I have a big problem with using the Bluetooth in my car and the DvD . every time I want to use my Bluetooth and dial the numbers from the screen or watch a DvD /VCD the annoying Warring appear to me and then the only thing you can get from the DvD is the sound and for the hand free for your cell phone ( iphone 3gs ) is the yes and No icon . I tried many time to avoid this Warring but not working at all and I tried to copy my cell phone name list but its failed every time.
I WANT TO HAVE FULL CLARIFICATION ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND HOW I CAN AVOID IT AND I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO HEAR THAT BECAUSE MY FRIENDS ARE PLANING TO BUY IT . . I know its for my security but its not fair that I can't use my cell phone option in my unit. I purchased this item to feel comfortable while driving but this problem is really annoying me and make me feel sad and pissing me off because I am not living in US to ask the seller aid And the big problem is the local agent for pioneer can't install this unit this is big fail .
Generally nothing beat pioneer in sound quality , picture of the video and technology for car audio . I recommend for this unit only if you know how to avoid my current problem but for rest this baby is rock .
Ibrahim
2009-10-29
Excellent Value, Great Sound, Easy Install - Recommend
At slightly over 400, the price is right. Could not find anything comparable in this range. Was a little apprehensive about getting B-stock or refurb, so I called the vendor and was assured it was new. I arrived a few days later, nicely packaged in a flawless box, clearly new, with an Aug 2009 manufacturer date. Good stuff. Had already ordered the bypass thru eBBay, the processor variety, no switches/relays/timers - nice, turnkey, works great, reasonable price. Installed into '05 F150 with standard issue double-din install kit - no issues, easy fit, wiring straight-forward.
Loves:
- the look, very sexy.
- the sound, excellent balance, sufficiently adjustable, surprising cleaner than the Eclipse unit it replaced.
- the video, good off axis, bright screen. Unless you have direct sunlight obscuring it - it looks fabulous.
Irritations:
- its a 7" screen - why the flock does the radio only display 5 of the 6 presets?
- the audio seems off a half second from the video when playing iPod Touch video.
- the 6" tall user and install manuals must be written in a 4 font. Would it have killed them to include a manual that was more readable?
- iPod navigation. If I'm listening to Van Halen and want to search for the Stones - it doesn't timeout or allow you to easily get back to the artist you're listening to. Hey Pioneer - how about a "Now Playing" option that gets you back to where you started?
The good significantly outweighs the bad and I will always have a list of stuff I would do differently if I had been in charge. With any device. Bottom line is this is a great value, loaded with interface options, front/rear/sub outs, audio/video inputs, great sound and video for an incredibly reasonable price. Highly recommend. 4 out of 5 stars because unless it is perfect, which nothing rarely is, it gets 4.
2009-10-27
