NAvall Comet Head Units Advise and support thread - Page 10

MikeJohn · 23rd February 2018, 19:43

Is the sdcard fast enough? I found if I stored the dvr files on the same card I was playing music from, then the music stuttered.

So I copied all the files from the original map sd card to a new, larger and faster (class 10) card then set the dvr to record to the map card.

HTH

Mike

Bazzzs · 23rd February 2018, 22:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeJohn

Is the sdcard fast enough? I found if I stored the dvr files on the same card I was playing music from, then the music stuttered.

So I copied all the files from the original map sd card to a new, larger and faster (class 10) card then set the dvr to record to the map card.

HTH

Mike

I'm using a 32Gb Kingston Class 10 microSD for DVR recording. I usually listen to radio stations with the built in app while driving. What kind of format should I use? Now it is fat32, could it be the problem? Oh, and I'm using a different launcher (carwebguru).

John Armstrong · 2nd March 2018, 21:25

Can anyone pass comment on areas just experienced - just applied the unit today. Overall, like it but -
1. In the radio section, station names have been saved but why do these not appear on the main screen - only the frequency is shown. So is it possible to display the RDS station name on the main screen as opposed to just the radio frequency. Seems odd that only the frequency is displayed when the radio has RDS capability.

2. Steering wheels control. Not working but will have the unit out again to establish if I've missed something.

3. How does one change the bluetooth volume ? (It is ultra loud when activated) This should be obvious but I cannot see the unit menu item for this one..

4. AM - How does one get better reception? FM seem ok and clear.
Any assistance would be appreciated. and thanks

John Armstrong · 5th March 2018, 15:24

Have kept reading what other members with similar problems had and applied possible fixes but am as wise as ever - different language - Also, quoting items with short cut in capitals.
They were dealing with DD's of 2011 vintage but 7 years later my unit (received 2018)was supposed to be plug and play.
Will try one of those 'in line' boosters ex eBay (around £5) but any idea where to locate the live feed. Please, can anyone assist? John

Sjonnie · 5th March 2018, 16:06

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Originally Posted by John Armstrong

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Will try one of those 'in line' boosters ex eBay (around £5) but any idea where to locate the live feed. Please, can anyone assist? John

Hi John,

I have uploaded a wiring diagram from the workshop manual. You should be able to tap in the live feed based on the color coding of the wiring.

PS. Sorry for the horrible adds @Postimage

John Armstrong · 5th March 2018, 20:19

Thanks, now only to hear in response to my initial problems.
cheers
John

mbonwick · 5th March 2018, 20:57

Not much help I'm afraid John.

1. Mine does show station names on the main screen. I've not touched anything to make it do this, so no idea what needs changing.

2. There is an app SWC or something similar that allows you to match the inputs to the radio. I did have to set mine up, so I guess yours will be the same.

3&4, don't know, sorry. Have you connected the two "ANT" wires (blue) on the loom? May help with reception.

John Armstrong · 6th March 2018, 21:16

NBONWICK
Thanks for you response - Agree that the station title comes up on the main screen but that is only for FM. Remains the frequency number on AM - weird?
Perhaps someone will advise me further. AM certainly has a background noise which includes a ticking noise (slow machine gun) Otherwise I find the Comet pretty good except for the few listed niggles.
John

mbonwick · 7th March 2018, 22:33

AM doesn't have the capability to transmit station names, so you will only see the frequency. (This is not a shortcoming of the Comet but of the AM wave transmission itself)

John Armstrong · 8th March 2018, 12:21

Interesting and thanks
John

2nd March 2018, 21:25	#93
John Armstrong Avid contributor Rover 75 Diesel Saloon Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Doncaster Posts: 231 Thanks: 0 Thanked 31 Times in 28 Posts	areas of Comet to be resolved Can anyone pass comment on areas just experienced - just applied the unit today. Overall, like it but - 1. In the radio section, station names have been saved but why do these not appear on the main screen - only the frequency is shown. So is it possible to display the RDS station name on the main screen as opposed to just the radio frequency. Seems odd that only the frequency is displayed when the radio has RDS capability. 2. Steering wheels control. Not working but will have the unit out again to establish if I've missed something. 3. How does one change the bluetooth volume ? (It is ultra loud when activated) This should be obvious but I cannot see the unit menu item for this one.. 4. AM - How does one get better reception? FM seem ok and clear. Any assistance would be appreciated. and thanks

5th March 2018, 20:19	#96
John Armstrong Avid contributor Rover 75 Diesel Saloon Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Doncaster Posts: 231 Thanks: 0 Thanked 31 Times in 28 Posts	Comet observations Thanks, now only to hear in response to my initial problems. cheers John

23rd February 2018, 19:43	#91
MikeJohn Avid contributor Rover 75 Tourer CDTi Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bisley Posts: 230 Thanks: 32 Thanked 42 Times in 40 Posts	Is the sdcard fast enough? I found if I stored the dvr files on the same card I was playing music from, then the music stuttered. So I copied all the files from the original map sd card to a new, larger and faster (class 10) card then set the dvr to record to the map card. HTH Mike

5th March 2018, 15:24	#94
John Armstrong Avid contributor Rover 75 Diesel Saloon Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Doncaster Posts: 231 Thanks: 0 Thanked 31 Times in 28 Posts	Have kept reading what other members with similar problems had and applied possible fixes but am as wise as ever - different language - Also, quoting items with short cut in capitals. They were dealing with DD's of 2011 vintage but 7 years later my unit (received 2018)was supposed to be plug and play. Will try one of those 'in line' boosters ex eBay (around £5) but any idea where to locate the live feed. Please, can anyone assist? John

5th March 2018, 20:57	#97
mbonwick Gets stuck in Connoisseur SE 1.8 Auto Saloon Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Kendal Posts: 633 Thanks: 129 Thanked 176 Times in 147 Posts	Not much help I'm afraid John. 1. Mine does show station names on the main screen. I've not touched anything to make it do this, so no idea what needs changing. 2. There is an app SWC or something similar that allows you to match the inputs to the radio. I did have to set mine up, so I guess yours will be the same. 3&4, don't know, sorry. Have you connected the two "ANT" wires (blue) on the loom? May help with reception.

6th March 2018, 21:16	#98
John Armstrong Avid contributor Rover 75 Diesel Saloon Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Doncaster Posts: 231 Thanks: 0 Thanked 31 Times in 28 Posts	NBONWICK Thanks for you response - Agree that the station title comes up on the main screen but that is only for FM. Remains the frequency number on AM - weird? Perhaps someone will advise me further. AM certainly has a background noise which includes a ticking noise (slow machine gun) Otherwise I find the Comet pretty good except for the few listed niggles. John

7th March 2018, 22:33	#99
mbonwick Gets stuck in Connoisseur SE 1.8 Auto Saloon Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Kendal Posts: 633 Thanks: 129 Thanked 176 Times in 147 Posts	AM doesn't have the capability to transmit station names, so you will only see the frequency. (This is not a shortcoming of the Comet but of the AM wave transmission itself)

8th March 2018, 12:21	#100
John Armstrong Avid contributor Rover 75 Diesel Saloon Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Doncaster Posts: 231 Thanks: 0 Thanked 31 Times in 28 Posts	Interesting and thanks John