This thread is the sister thread of JVC KD-NX5000 in Solstice dash - video

This video demonstrates the basic use of the JVC KD-NX5000.
Showing the GPS, iPod, Bluetooth, DVD, Tuner and HDD functions of the head unit.


Link (So you can view it in full screen if you want) - YouTube - JVC-KDNX5000 in Pontiac Solstice dash

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2008 Mysterious GXP (MoMo)
Solo Mach "Shorty" and Solo High Flow Cat
ADR wheels, XenTec headlights/fogs.
Badges removed, tinted windows.
Pontiac symbol overlays all around.
VIN 100541 - Drove it home 7/13/07. As of today; 26,000 Miles

thats pretty cool. How is the radio dialing out?

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It's using bluetooth and connects to my Blackberry which was sitting in my bag or something. It will also switch to the phone and turn down the music real low if the phone rings. I just push a button on the remote to pick up the phone. The mic is on my dash between the gauges.

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2008 Mysterious GXP (MoMo)
Solo Mach "Shorty" and Solo High Flow Cat
ADR wheels, XenTec headlights/fogs.
Badges removed, tinted windows.
Pontiac symbol overlays all around.
VIN 100541 - Drove it home 7/13/07. As of today; 26,000 Miles

Just an update on my feelings on this head unit after a few months with it.

Short and sweet? I wouldn't recommend this head unit because it's really buggy and some of the features just don't do what it should.


1. GPS; I have many complaints about this GPS system.
-You cannot use this system to find a POI if you are moving above 15MPH. I'm sure I could ground it out in a fancy way but if it doesn't detect the VSS signal it gets all messed up and requires a recalibration after it's detected the VSS signal again.
-Even though it's been updated less than a year ago it is missing a heck of a lot of POI's. It's rare that I ever find anything. It uses the NAVTEQ (I think that's the name).
-It has a traffic subscription service that isn't mandatory... HOWEVER, it will tell you that the trial has expired every time you go to the map screen and there is no way to get rid of the screen until you activate it (60 bucks a year).
-There are more issues with the GPS but why bother, the above problems are bad enough.

2. HDD; I have a couple of complaints with this puppy.
-You can only copy your music to the HDD via of the interface and a music CD/DVD. It takes an hour to copy a regular cd to the HDD and you can't do anything with it while it's copying.
-It's a pain in the rear to try to get a file structure when copying files to it.
-If a file has a long name, odd char or maybe it's just a bug but if you set HDD to random playback the headunit will "reboot". Random appears to work after about 30 minutes of playing. Until that time, leave random OFF. If you cycle it's power it will take another 30 minutes to index the music and allow random to work again.

3. Bluetooth;
I haven't been able to have a successful conversation with anyone using this. I have to rethink mic placement maybe.

4. iPod;
-I don't know if this is the case with ALL iPod interfaces for head units but it will play everything from my iPod. This includes podcasts, movies and audiobooks. That's a pain in the rear.
- EQ settings seem to be output to the headunit causing me to adjust my EQ settings on my head unit to compensate.

5. Sound;
-Lord knows what it sounds like it. I have all the items for my head unit but I haven't gotten it installed. Installer bailed so I'm stuck with either a 600 dollar install cost or $800 worth of audio crap.

6. Size;
- I could live with the size of it if I could figure out what to do with the extra space under it but... dunno.


7. Enjoyability;
Without the Monsoon speakers working to full potential with this head unit and piles of audio equipment going to waste I'd have to say that I do not enjoy this head unit at all. As a matter of fact, I've been very down when I drive around with my tunes blasting. If you have known me all my life you would know that listening to good music very loud anywhere I am is what I am all about. Without good sounding music... well, that just sucks.
I'm hoping that if I ever get the rest of my stuff installed the head unit might be better. For now, it's just an ugly reminder of a bad decision.


Bottom line;

GAH!!

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2008 Mysterious GXP (MoMo)
Solo Mach "Shorty" and Solo High Flow Cat
ADR wheels, XenTec headlights/fogs.
Badges removed, tinted windows.
Pontiac symbol overlays all around.
VIN 100541 - Drove it home 7/13/07. As of today; 26,000 Miles

Ok, so I'm calling this project...
Failure

So, I have decided I am not spending another nickel on this audio project causing me to decide to put my old head unit back in last night and take a loss on the project.....

What could be worse than losing money? Losing parts of your car in the process.

The discovery of the installer hell happened when I opened the dash and slid out the JVC head unit.... ever reinforcing the reasons not to allow just anyone to touch your car.

The next picture is what it's supposed to look like when you remove the stock head unit. (Thanks to the awesome HOW TO: Aftermarket Headunit Replacement, which I should have just done myself).



Now, here is what mine looks like after Best Buy replaced my factory head unit.
As you can see they shoved about 20 ft of JVC accessory cables, PAC SWI-PS, and GMOS LAN 04 wiring in their Best Buy created nifty, screwdriver-chiseled head unit bay.




And more here
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I won't even go into the fact that all the electrical tape was slipping off already because they couldn't even bother to let the ends of the tape meet let alone wrap it around.
The GPS magnetic antenna thing was just thrown in place in the dash, the ipod adapter was rubbed down to the metal at points. And on and on...

I know have my original head unit back in, did it myself. I have my tunes back to normal, my turn clicks back to normal, xm radio back and only thing left to do is sell it all and look at almost a grand in lost monies.

I want to thank all those on the forums who wrote such great how-to's and tried to lend a hand from afar. Unfortunately, I don't have the courage to do it myself and no one I know can help me so... *wah* sad story/nightmare over.

Thanks!

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2008 Mysterious GXP (MoMo)
Solo Mach "Shorty" and Solo High Flow Cat
ADR wheels, XenTec headlights/fogs.
Badges removed, tinted windows.
Pontiac symbol overlays all around.
VIN 100541 - Drove it home 7/13/07. As of today; 26,000 Miles

BeeCee, what a bummer, BestBuy installer really butchered your dash. Ouch. I installed my own AVIC D-3 and the space is tight but there is no reason for them to cut the back apart.

With my AVIC, the GPS is 2007 and it is missing streets and poi also. I'll be installing one this weekend (not on my car) from Kenwood which has the Garmin GPS incorporated.

I'd interested in the quality of the GPS on the Kenwood models and if it better I won't recommend Pioneer.

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The thing that makes it even worse is I printed out every how to from our forums and they didn't even bother looking. I asked them to mount everything like Morfious had his mounted. That didn't include cutting a hole in my dash.

Best Buy corp is going to get a nice certified letter asking them why they think I shouldn't be reimbursed for their very bad service as well as why I shouldn't be reimbursed for the cost of fixing my car.

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2008 Mysterious GXP (MoMo)
Solo Mach "Shorty" and Solo High Flow Cat
ADR wheels, XenTec headlights/fogs.
Badges removed, tinted windows.
Pontiac symbol overlays all around.
VIN 100541 - Drove it home 7/13/07. As of today; 26,000 Miles