Sony head unit USB issue
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Sony head unit USB issue
Just installed a MEX-M70BT. Using same USB stick I used in the previous HU (Kenwood). Only about half the songs are showing up and playing. Odly, a couple are out of sequence. Its in alphabetical order by artist, Theory of a Deadman, (just 1 out of 4 songs) plays in between 3 Doors Down and AC-DC. Almost all of the second half (N to Z) doesnt play. Looking through the troubleshooting in the manual and not finding anything. Stick does play fine on my computer and did in the Kenwood. Going to start with deleting files on the stick and reloading it. Any thoughts?
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Just installed a MEX-M70BT. Using same USB stick I used in the previous HU (Kenwood). Only about half the songs are showing up and playing. Odly, a couple are out of sequence. Its in alphabetical order by artist, Theory of a Deadman, (just 1 out of 4 songs) plays in between 3 Doors Down and AC-DC. Almost all of the second half (N to Z) doesnt play. Looking through the troubleshooting in the manual and not finding anything. Stick does play fine on my computer and did in the Kenwood. Going to start with deleting files on the stick and reloading it. Any thoughts?
The driver software differs some from brand to brand of thumb drives. Hopefully that will be your issue.
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Just installed a MEX-M70BT. Using same USB stick I used in the previous HU (Kenwood). Only about half the songs are showing up and playing. Odly, a couple are out of sequence. Its in alphabetical order by artist, Theory of a Deadman, (just 1 out of 4 songs) plays in between 3 Doors Down and AC-DC. Almost all of the second half (N to Z) doesnt play. Looking through the troubleshooting in the manual and not finding anything. Stick does play fine on my computer and did in the Kenwood. Going to start with deleting files on the stick and reloading it. Any thoughts?
download this free audio converter and convert all your music to Mp3. It's worth it!
http://www.dvdvideosoft.com/products...-Converter.htm
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Deleted files on the stick and reloaded them. They are all MP3's. Thanks for the link to the converter though. Plugged it in and now can search all the songs and seems to be playing them although I have not tried them all.
Now just need to find the best sound settings on this thing.
Now just need to find the best sound settings on this thing.
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Kenwood BT558U. Changed for two reasons. Display was not readable in daytime conditions and I have always thought the general output of sound was lacking due to the 2.5v preouts. Have BT2180 amp with no external gain setting and BT7.1 speakers in the fairing.
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Ok. Got it. The 998 has 4V preouts. The Sony-5V preouts I believe. Keep us updated in how large of an improvement you see in sound. I had the Pros in my fairing and recently went to the Arc Moto 602's. These gave me more "warmth" than the Pros. Just my opinion and thoughts..
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The Sony is noticeably louder. I ran the Kenwood on volume setting 30-32 all the time, I think it went to 35 IIRC. Have the Sony on 30 (it goes to 50) and its as loud or louder. The Kenwood may have had better sound quality but still messing with sound settings on the Sony to get the where I like it. Almost to many settings. Hard to find the perfect recipe.
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The Sony is noticeably louder. I ran the Kenwood on volume setting 30-32 all the time, I think it went to 35 IIRC. Have the Sony on 30 (it goes to 50) and its as loud or louder. The Kenwood may have had better sound quality but still messing with sound settings on the Sony to get the where I like it. Almost to many settings. Hard to find the perfect recipe.
DSEE -On
C+AUDIO OFF
Band 1 -6db
Band 2 0db
Band 3 +4db
Band 4 +2db
Band 5 +1db
Band 6 0db
Band 7 +2 db
Band 8 +4 db
Band 9 +6 db
Band 10 +6 db