The "Random Things You May Not Know About Your Car" Thread - Page 6 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Caspers2SSRS · 09-24-2010, 03:12 PM

After listening to the constant complaining about there being no dual climate control features on the Gen5, and having the bride constanting making comments about the air blowing on her legs and in her face while she's turning the tempature control up/warmer.......... while I'm sweating. I informed her she could simply close the passengers, side and center vent. :-)

snowtrill · 09-24-2010, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by jimmyh

I am betting the person on the other end gets echo/feedback. Bluetooth has echo cancellation. The audio jack does not.

On the iphone, if you pair both to phone and pdim, you cannot have both at the same time. Most phones will only connect to one bluetooth device at a time. I used to have a Parrot MK in another car, which used the same connection for both handsfree and music streaming.

Also, my iphone 3GS (os 3.x) does not work 100%. It connects and plays music, but cannot be controlled from the radio or steering wheel. I have to use the iphone screen. My stoneage 4th gen ipod works perfectly though.

Mine allows both, I can stream music on bluetooth and receive calls. Under the bluetooth menu it shows both connected at the same time.

I have the 3gs as well but os 4.x

However I can not use the car controls with the bluetooth connection. Only when I attach using the USB.

snowtrill · 09-24-2010, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by slick rick

What version of software do you have on your radio/PDIM? DX?

I will check when I head home from work.

slick rick · 09-24-2010, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snowtrill

I will check when I head home from work.

Cool, thanks

jtzako · 09-24-2010, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by HDDAN

I tried this on my early order 2010 SS and it did not work. I had to move the shifter back and forth. Is this a 2011 feature?

This did not work on my 2010 SS either until I had it in for a software update. I have no idea which update they applied though.

SSDan · 09-24-2010, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 67 Convertible

You can play your radio for 10 minutes with out the key in the ignition

And after 10 minutes you can press the radio power button and it will play for another 10 minutes. And maybe another 10 minutes beyond that if you press it again ............. I don't know as I've only tried it once.

LolatheSlush · 09-24-2010, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimmyh

I am betting the person on the other end gets echo/feedback. Bluetooth has echo cancellation. The audio jack does not.

On the iphone, if you pair both to phone and pdim, you cannot have both at the same time. Most phones will only connect to one bluetooth device at a time. I used to have a Parrot MK in another car, which used the same connection for both handsfree and music streaming.

Also, my iphone 3GS (os 3.x) does not work 100%. It connects and plays music, but cannot be controlled from the radio or steering wheel. I have to use the iphone screen. My stoneage 4th gen ipod works perfectly though.

Really?? i have a 3gs iphone as well and when i connect it with a USB i can play music and control it with my steering wheel or radio, i can't however scroll through it on my phone. weird..
i'm def going to have to try that pandora thing after work..

MemphisRaines · 09-24-2010, 04:01 PM

I found this the other day for an ipod...if you scroll for music by artist or song title, if you scroll quickly the menu will change from a list of artists/songs to letters of the alphabet so you can scroll from say "A" to the end of the alphabet much quicker.

Also, if you hold either the previous or next while a song is playing it will rewind or fast forward the song....

slick rick · 09-24-2010, 04:05 PM

To find out what version of software your radio/PDIM is running:

While in USB mode, press and hold the Menu button till the radio LCD displays the hardware and software versions.

Phoenix328 · 09-24-2010, 04:29 PM

FF-you can attach a portable GPS with the suction cup the GPS comes with to the corner of the radio face. it will not move, does not block the radio display, and does not take up any of the precious window space.

fugimo · 09-24-2010, 04:43 PM

If talking on your phone through the blue tooth of the radio and turn the car off, the radio will not turn off until the call is completed, even when opening the drivers door.

ss=scuba steve · 09-24-2010, 05:56 PM

I've had the car for a little over two months. I usually wipe the engine down every time I wash it. I just noticed the heat pad on the underside of the hood has the Chevy bowtie on it, lol....

Blue Menace · 09-24-2010, 06:10 PM

Here's a cool one: By pressing the config button and going to radio settings, you can set your radio to automatically increase in volume upon fast exceleration. It's called "speed compensated volume." It's noticeable and very cool.

jimmyh · 09-24-2010, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by LolatheSlush

Really?? i have a 3gs iphone as well and when i connect it with a USB i can play music and control it with my steering wheel or radio, i can't however scroll through it on my phone. weird..
i'm def going to have to try that pandora thing after work..

Did you upgrade to OS4? I have not done so because I jailbreaked it. Now that I think about it, I wonder if that has anything to do with it.

I am not worried because I have my old ipod plugged in and use that instead.

09-24-2010, 04:01 PM	#78
MemphisRaines Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Clive, IA Posts: 97	I found this the other day for an ipod...if you scroll for music by artist or song title, if you scroll quickly the menu will change from a list of artists/songs to letters of the alphabet so you can scroll from say "A" to the end of the alphabet much quicker. Also, if you hold either the previous or next while a song is playing it will rewind or fast forward the song.... __________________ When it comes to adolescent automotive behavior, the King, High Priest and Minister of Annihilation remains the mighty Camaro SS. All hail the Master of Mischief! The Sultan of Smoke! The Ruler of Rubber! The Baron of Burnouts!

09-24-2010, 04:05 PM	#79
slick rick SoCal Mayhem Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Foothill Ranch, CA Posts: 5,488 View My Garage	To find out what version of software your radio/PDIM is running: While in USB mode, press and hold the Menu button till the radio LCD displays the hardware and software versions. __________________

09-24-2010, 04:29 PM	#80
Phoenix328 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS IBM Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Posts: 347	FF-you can attach a portable GPS with the suction cup the GPS comes with to the corner of the radio face. it will not move, does not block the radio display, and does not take up any of the precious window space. __________________ 2010 Camaro SS/RS IBM 6M 1100: 07-01-09 4000: 08-25-09 4200: 08-25-09 5000: 09-02-09 6000: 09-02-09 2000: 07-24-09 2500: 07-29-09 3000: 07-30-09 3100: 08-02-09 3300: 08-05-09 TPW 08-17-09 3400: 08-13-09 3800: 08-24-09

09-24-2010, 05:56 PM	#82
ss=scuba steve Drives: 2011 1SS Cyber Gray Metallic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: SoFla Posts: 863 View My Garage	I've had the car for a little over two months. I usually wipe the engine down every time I wash it. I just noticed the heat pad on the underside of the hood has the Chevy bowtie on it, lol.... __________________

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Caspers2SSRS Caspers2SSRS Drives: Summit White 2010 2SS/RS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Somewhere north of a midlife crisis. Posts: 2,865	After listening to the constant complaining about there being no dual climate control features on the Gen5, and having the bride constanting making comments about the air blowing on her legs and in her face while she's turning the tempature control up/warmer.......... while I'm sweating. I informed her she could simply close the passengers, side and center vent. :-)

09-24-2010, 04:43 PM	#81
fugimo Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS ABM Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 156 View My Garage	If talking on your phone through the blue tooth of the radio and turn the car off, the radio will not turn off until the call is completed, even when opening the drivers door.

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Blue Menace Drives: 2013 WRX Sedan Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 705	Here's a cool one: By pressing the config button and going to radio settings, you can set your radio to automatically increase in volume upon fast exceleration. It's called "speed compensated volume." It's noticeable and very cool.