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Installed this past weekend and had a couple observations:
1. RDS doesn't appear to work -- it simply displays 88.3 or whatever like a normal station.
2. Sound quality is umm..okay but not great. I get a bit of static noise (sounds like a lot of compression) when there is a lot of bass or treble.
3. The 8-second (or whatever) delay between using the BLU and switching to a radio station is a bit annoying.
4. Using WAZE while streaming music messes things up a bit -- when there is a voice prompt from WAZE the music cuts out for a few seconds and I just get radio static.
I am using an iPhone 5S and have the Tranzit BLU model that does not include the speakerphone capability.
Not unhappy with the purchase, but certainly not wowed. I think I am going to change the default frequency for the unit and see if that reduces the "compression" noise I seem to be getting.
I had the same thing happen, all of a sudden RDS stopped working for the music, incoming calls, etc. RDS from radio/CDs works though.
I took the tranzit device out and did a hard reset via the dip switches and it did not help. I suspect an apple iOS update caused the RDS/Blu tooth interface to break somehow. I have the iphone 6+.
I decided that I am going to replace the Tranzit Blu HF I bought (http://www.discountcarstereo.com/BLU-BKR223.html) and swap it with the unit that has the speakerphone functions. I want to be able to do conf. calls and have the voice features.
I'll sell it cheap if anyone wants it...installed last weekend and bought from discount car stereo for ~$95 shipped. $35 + shipping from me, but I think I'll still need the FAKRA adapters. PM me.
I decided that I am going to replace the Tranzit Blu HF I bought (http://www.discountcarstereo.com/BLU-BKR223.html) and swap it with the unit that has the speakerphone functions. I want to be able to do conf. calls and have the voice features.
I'll sell it cheap if anyone wants it...installed last weekend and bought from discount car stereo for ~$95 shipped. $35 + shipping from me, but I think I'll still need the FAKRA adapters. PM me.
But the Tranzit Blu comes with a microphone and full phone conference possibilities. It actually has good sound quality vs many other products I tried. Or did you order a different version? Works excellent with Siri or Samsung voice as well.
They sell an A2DP version only (I included a hyperlink in my post), which is what I bought. I thought about returning before installation, but then went ahead and installed it. And now I'll go and install the "full" version
I did the reset with the dip switches as well. My installer thinks it's the IOS software update. Wish Transit had better options for us, but I can see it's a major issue now and the only way to fix it is for Transit to update the software in the unit, which can't be done with the units all of us have already purchased.
I'm not buying a new one either. I think it's time to bite the bullet and get an App Radio and have that installed. I am tired of monkeying around with these other manufactures and I get issue after issue. Not the Porsche makes it easy for these guys to make things work with their system.
It is what it is guys!!
Looks like I will be posting in the Budget Audio Install thread for mine!! LOL
I doubt it's the Tranzit. There must come an apple update to fix this. It's just a std Bluetooth connection. Apple should have all kinds off issues also with other bluetooth devices. That to me has always been the advantage with Tranzit Blu - you don't need to update it.
Installed this past weekend and had a couple observations:
1. RDS doesn't appear to work -- it simply displays 88.3 or whatever like a normal station.
2. Sound quality is umm..okay but not great. I get a bit of static noise (sounds like a lot of compression) when there is a lot of bass or treble.
3. The 8-second (or whatever) delay between using the BLU and switching to a radio station is a bit annoying.
4. Using WAZE while streaming music messes things up a bit -- when there is a voice prompt from WAZE the music cuts out for a few seconds and I just get radio static.
I am using an iPhone 5S and have the Tranzit BLU model that does not include the speakerphone capability.
Not unhappy with the purchase, but certainly not wowed. I think I am going to change the default frequency for the unit and see if that reduces the "compression" noise I seem to be getting.
How about a Transit in a 9x7.2 car with built-in Bluetooth? So, the Tranzit interests me only so I can stream music from my iPhone 6. But I still want the built in Bluetooth in my 987.2 Cayman to answer and make calls. So, if I make or receive a call, what Bluetooth would kick in - the onboard system, or the Tranzit?
How about a Transit in a 9x7.2 car with built-in Bluetooth? So, the Tranzit interests me only so I can stream music from my iPhone 6. But I still want the built in Bluetooth in my 987.2 Cayman to answer and make calls. So, if I make or receive a call, what Bluetooth would kick in - the onboard system, or the Tranzit?
Good question. I have the Tooki Bluetooth. I would like to hear the response as well.
I'm happy to say that after the latest IOS update my Tranzit is now working as it did before. Picks up my phone quickly again AND scrolls the song playing on the PCM and the dash!!!
Just a random piece of information: I had the problem that my TranzIt Blu would display random letters instead of the song name (as it should) and I had read that at least one other person here had the same issue. The problem was solved by a quick battery disconnect. Otherwise still superhappy with it.
So I installed this today, and overall, I love it! My only gripe is that on soft songs, and high volumes, I hear radio static. I tried changing frequency but no avail. Anyone have any ideas? I also don't like that there is no rewind function (triple tap! like on an iPhone earbuds remote- seems like an easy firmware upgrade).
I installed on a 05 997 Cabriolet, pretty much followed the instructions, except I had to remove the cover of the subwoofer to get to the screw (pictures posted) and I dropped a screw and almost broke the screen as I was pushing hard to get it in place so be careful! Also putting BACK the passenger panel was a bit tricky, so pay attention while removing it.
I'm not 100% happy with my mic placement and haven't quite figured out how to tuck it where the A panel meets the dash, so any help would be appreciated...
I don't think I saw this anywhere, so adding this to the front may be useful as I had to buy the tools:
- torx screwdrivers T25 and T20
- 5mm allen
- 5mm socket wrench
- electrical tape
- ties
- I used these instead of stripping wires
08-26-2015, 02:03 PM
