acosmichippo
03-27-2009, 07:25 PM
just installed this today... really like it so far. It has Bluetooth phone and audio, and an ipod-usb connection (as well as two auxiliary inputs).
The bluetooth handsfree function seemed to work well on the one test phone call i made. The person was clear on my end, and they didn't complain either. The auto-connect works perfectly too. The three times i have left/re-entered my car since i paired my iphone, it connected to the receiver again flawlessly.
I was not able to pair my iPhone v1 to the bluetooth audio, though. I guess that may be the a2dp limitation rearing its head, but i didn't mess with it too much. Maybe the v3 will let me be completely wireless...
The iPod USB connection works great. I do get the "device not compatible..." message when connecting, but that is the only downside. I can tell the Pioneer to control the ipod functions (including browsing ipod contents), or tell the receiver to let the ipod keep all control. I opted for the latter, because i was pleasantly surprised to hear that Pandora plays through the USB connection.
I'll have to do some more thorough tests sometime. I didn't particularly feel like hanging out in my car for the sake of it.
Now all i need is some sort of mount. Ideally one that has a male and female dock connection (like the standard docks that came with the v1s). Or at least a mount that leaves the dock connection on the phone open so i can plug the cord into it. Any suggestions?
here's a pic:
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/acosmicfriend/IMG_0014.jpg
The bluetooth handsfree function seemed to work well on the one test phone call i made. The person was clear on my end, and they didn't complain either. The auto-connect works perfectly too. The three times i have left/re-entered my car since i paired my iphone, it connected to the receiver again flawlessly.
I was not able to pair my iPhone v1 to the bluetooth audio, though. I guess that may be the a2dp limitation rearing its head, but i didn't mess with it too much. Maybe the v3 will let me be completely wireless...
The iPod USB connection works great. I do get the "device not compatible..." message when connecting, but that is the only downside. I can tell the Pioneer to control the ipod functions (including browsing ipod contents), or tell the receiver to let the ipod keep all control. I opted for the latter, because i was pleasantly surprised to hear that Pandora plays through the USB connection.
I'll have to do some more thorough tests sometime. I didn't particularly feel like hanging out in my car for the sake of it.
Now all i need is some sort of mount. Ideally one that has a male and female dock connection (like the standard docks that came with the v1s). Or at least a mount that leaves the dock connection on the phone open so i can plug the cord into it. Any suggestions?
here's a pic:
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/acosmicfriend/IMG_0014.jpg