JVC KW-NT1 review anyone? - Page 2

wolfdeasia · 07-16-2009, 02:22 AM

hey thanks for the reply.

that phone book thing is a little irratating...guess it's like the locked out function for DVD player in a moving vehicle...but then again I only have 5 number there for my personal number...for my son and my wife, so I am alright without scrolling down...but that's just me...hehe.
But yeh I know what you mean...

**Raylo** · 07-16-2009, 04:29 AM

Supposedly like the video lockout but not a legal requirement like the video lockout. And no different from many other operations like selecting radio bands and pressing station buttons which you can do infinitely. And it doesn't make sense to prevent one button dialing of saved numbers only to have us use the handset instead!

I don't have very many contacts either but some folks have several phones where I need to reach them (work, home, cell, etc) so it quickly gets past 5.

BTW there are other nonsensical quirks in the firmware. Like while driving in GPS mode you can select menu-functions-vehicle info which displays the GPS satellite constellation with signal strength colors. But the "back" button to exit out of this is grayed out! Why!!!?? They let you get into a screen that you can't get back out of??? You can work around thus by hitting the main AV/NAV button but this again makes no sense.

Also whilst navigating a route if you decide to make a detour for lunch, gas, or whatever there is no button on the main NAV screen to pause or cancel navigation. So the entire time you are off course the thing will be after you to get you back on track. Very annoying. And the only way to quiet it? Go through several menus to cancel the route.... about the same number of operations as dialing a phone number on the second or third screens of the phonebook.

I am working with JVC to resolve this... so far they seem responsive. But I am also designing a workaround in case... it'll be a a solenoid or a small linear actuator that I will be able to operate with a dash switch to "park" the GPS antenna button in a little box covered with RF blocking material. Then when signal is gone select phone number to dial. I'll post results and pics maybe next week after I get the parts and have a chance to install.

sciolist · 07-24-2009, 04:45 AM

I am satisfied with my purchase. I bought it mid June 2009

The screen is nice, but when it is really sunny outside, the DVD video seems washed out because of the touchscreen layer. The GPS, radio, and ipod/iphone screens look fine. It's just the DVD playback that is not bright enough under extreme sunlight. When the sun is a bit more forgiving, like during sunset, the brightness is fine. And when your car is under any shade, the brightness is fine. Overall, the resolution and colors look good and the brightness adjusts to your headlights.

On other notes... The left side controls are touch sensitive, not physical PUSH buttons.

If you have a USB cord connected to the front, it'll block some of the screen view, depending on the height of the unit.

The bluetooth function works great with the iphone. Fast and responsive.

GPS options include 2D and 3D angle views. Includes useful Points of Interest (POI) locations with phone numbers you can easily dial to over bluetooth.

I have not installed HD radio, Satelite radio, or a Rear view camera.... So I can't comment on that.

I did not install this unit myself... .... So I also can't comment on that.

If you decide to keep your steering wheel controls, you'll have to buy a separate module. Using it will take some getting used to. --- This is NOT the fault of JVC, but of the makers of the steering wheel controls module/adapter. The steering wheel control module is a little slow for the volume control. Instead of a light push or tap of the steering wheel buttons, you'll have to give is a medium/hard push. Or you can hold the button down, but then the volume increases rapidly until you release the button.

Pros:
--Detachable faceplate - for added security. Includes soft case pouch for faceplate.
--Easy slot loading disc access - No motorized CD/DVD tilt (my personal preference).
--Works with iphone. Fast load times. Takes under 10 seconds to load.
--Fast GPS. Fast SD card reads. Fast iphone controls. Fast CD/DVD reads.
--FRONT AV and USB ports - USB charges the iphone while being able to use.
--Reads burned CD and DVD+R discs.
--Allows album art from iphone and SD cards.
--GPS reads out street names. GPS shows split screen detailed turns and directions. Has GPS voice lane guidance ("get on the left lane" , "prepare to turn left", etc.)
--Can listen to music while being directed by the GPS navigation voice
--Can play audio books at normal and above average speeds.
--Has a simple adjustable equalizer settings
--Reads my Sandisk 16GB (class 2) SD memory card - this is not official by JVC though

Cons:
--No volume knob.
--Low brightness in DVD video playback under extremely sunny days. --Doesn't automatically tag song or band names from the RADIO.
--No real time traffic GPS updates.
--No video playback from an SD card.
--No button color light choices (a choice of blue, green, or red would have been nice). No screensaver choices or customizable menus.
--Removing the faceplate takes getting used to. Not a big deal...
--NOTE:(press the button to eject the faceplate, then lift UP towards the sky then out)
--must remove faceplate to access SD card slot
--must keep SD card in the slot if you plan on adding your own customizable Points of Interest (POI) locations.
--Speed limits are not always displayed... depends on your city
--bluetooth phonebook transfer not compatible with the iphone

By law you're not allowed to use navigation while driving. In order to use navigation and the hands free dialing (as well as DVD playback) while driving, you need to bypass the parking brake switch built in to EVERY IN-DASH car navigation.

Go to a car stereo installation shop and have them connect the "parking brake" wire to a ground source. This will fix your problems!

Overall, I really like the unit. This is my first GPS in-dash unit. I would recommend it. Do not pay retail prices for this model or any model. I would try calling different local car audio installation shops and see if they have it in stock. Places like Walmart, Crutchfield, and Sonic Electronix overcharge! This model is not available at Best Buy or Mobile One.

I give it a 9 out of 10. A+

The overriding decision for me to buy it was:
-- IPHONE compatible
-- built-in Bluetooth
-- fast loading times (music, GPS, startup time)
-- DETACHABLE FACEPLATE
-- no motorized CD tilt mechanism
-- front USB input

I hope this helps!

jaggerwild · 07-24-2009, 06:35 AM

Hello sciolist and Welcome to the forum!

thank you for the review! When I do DVD players a lot of people want to be able to watch movies while driving or let there kids watch them on long trips to keep them calm. I just hook the E-brake wire to a toggle switch connected to a ground. Then it is up to them to use it.

wolfdeasia · 08-28-2009, 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaggerwild

I just hook the E-brake wire to a toggle switch connected to a ground. Then it is up to them to use it.

Toggle switch! That's a great idea! Mine is already hook up by the installer...is there anyway to "unwire" and hook it to a toggle switch?
Just like you said, it's a great thing for calming down kids on a long drive...

lcurle · 08-30-2009, 08:27 AM

.... just attach the wir to the ground on the CD player with a "T-Tap"

NITRO UK · 09-23-2009, 12:45 AM

Hi guys
thanks for all the info here.
Installed mine last weekend.Seems like a great unit,have`nt had time to play
with it much though.
What i do have is the RAYLO phonebook problem ,killer aint it.
I have an iphone,when i hit add in phone book it cuts off the connection
on my phone screen,RAYLO is this the bit where i need to wait.
If i hit a dialed number it does not redial it?
bottom line how did you guys get any numbers in your phone book?
I really dont want to manually dial numbers every time.
cheers for any help
Dave aka nitro

**Raylo** · 09-23-2009, 07:48 AM

Sorry Nitro, I don't know anything about iPhones, nor do I want to! ;-) I was able to transfer all my phone numbers from my Motorola to the JVC via Bluetooth by going to the main contacts menu and selecting "send contacts". I did have an issue with contacts that had pictures associated with them causing it to fail. So I had to do the operation several times to get them all in. And the parking brake wire ground does indeed allow full phonebook access and dialing functions while moving. But I still can't believe they left out a way to enter or edit contacts manually. I never expected that. I did not install a toggle switch since I have no intention to watch DVDs while moving, hence no need to disguise such activity.

NITRO UK · 09-23-2009, 12:26 PM

Hey no problem mate.
check this out,all over the place.
It says with kw-nt1, only the received/dialed AND PHONE BOOK TRANSFERS are available on the iphone.
If you look at the list it has a - by the phone book transfer?
ok it says phone book transfer will not start automatically
"click here to go to transfer phone book" yep ok.
Er nope comes up with a kd bt 11,i guess its not that compatible with MY IPHONE.
I will keep playing with it,just seems a bit crazy to me.
Thanks again mate for your time and all the info you posted.
cheers nitro uk

NITRO UK · 09-25-2009, 12:26 AM

It would help if i had put in the link

http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/...ooth/2008.html

**Raylo** · 09-25-2009, 04:29 AM

Wow, that's wierd. iPhone does the usual stuff EXCEPT phone book transfer. My Motorola model wasn't even listed on that compat chart so I was concerned when I got the NT1, but it worked anyway. I hate to tell you this (perhaps you already know) that there is no manual phonebook entry provision on the NT1. You may be stuck manually dialing 5 favorite numbers so you will have a 5 number phonebook of dialed numbers. Trouble is when you dial another number it will bump one off.

You might try borrowing a compatible phone, entering or transferring some numbers into its phonebook from your iPhone, then transferring them to the NT1. Then unpair that phone and repair the iPhone. I'm not sure if the phonebook gets associated with a specific phone but I doubt it. I bet there is only 1 phonebook memory in the NT1 and it should dial any phone that is paired with it at the time. Might be worth a try.

Good luck and let us know if you if you solve this.

NITRO UK · 09-26-2009, 07:37 AM

Yeah see if i can dig out my old phone and try that.
Problem number 2 is i can get audio on the screen or i can get vid,but at the mo i cant get both, im using the ks-u29 lead in av-front setting

cheers catch you later

NITRO UK · 10-03-2009, 10:52 AM

Hi me again

Ok, so i have av front in, iphone at the other end,vidio on screen NO audio.
The more you play,(and read the manual) the more you find out.
Hours later,i scroll through source ,go to ipod,i get audio of my 1st track.
I then hit menu ,this button is near the center of the screen say just to the left of the ff /rw buttons, this screen has playlist etc,it also has purchased,and music vids.
so hit the m/vids button,select a vid and yep just audio.
turns out there is a very small icon in the top left corner that when hit loops
from audio>vidio.So i now have vids WITH audio.
It`s not quite abc,but once you get the hang of how it works its great.
Yep a happy trucker.

Raylo helped with the phone book thing,cheers bud.
I got out my old phone "sharp 902" and did manage to send the phone contacts to the jvc.
it did show the number and the name,i also noticed that the longer the name and number the smaller the text was so it could fit it all in i suppose.

Also it lists alphabetically,so fiddled with the 902 phone book and managed to get my top 5 contacts at the top ,and on the 1st page of the jvc phone book.And had no probs when i reconnected the iphone,the 902 phone book was still there ,yep a very happy trucker.

All in all im now very happy with the kw nt1,but slightly p*ssed that my iphone(

) yeah right,cant send much via bluetooth

there probably is an "app for that"
Hope this helps a little,and thanks again to all ,for the input.

cheers

**Raylo** · 10-04-2009, 05:33 AM

Nice truck, Nitro... even if it is a Ford! They let you drive that over there with the steering wheel on the wrong side? ;-)

NITRO UK · 10-04-2009, 10:49 AM

The number of times i have got in the wrong side you wouldnt believe.
Ford,Dodge,Chevy.i like to try and support the big three.
These are just mad on uk roads,but, got to be done.

I`d better leave it there ,dont want to do the hijack thing.

Be nice if i could fit a kw-nt1 double din in the viper`s din and a half space.

07-16-2009, 02:22 AM	#21 (permalink)
wolfdeasia Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 5 OS: WinXP SP3... WindowsAutomotive 5...Windows Vista Notebook	Re: JVC KW-NT1 review anyone? hey thanks for the reply. that phone book thing is a little irratating...guess it's like the locked out function for DVD player in a moving vehicle...but then again I only have 5 number there for my personal number...for my son and my wife, so I am alright without scrolling down...but that's just me...hehe. But yeh I know what you mean...

07-16-2009, 04:29 AM	#22 (permalink)
Raylo TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Maryland, USA Posts: 524 OS: XP Desktop, Vista HP Notebook, XP Notebook	Re: JVC KW-NT1 review anyone? Supposedly like the video lockout but not a legal requirement like the video lockout. And no different from many other operations like selecting radio bands and pressing station buttons which you can do infinitely. And it doesn't make sense to prevent one button dialing of saved numbers only to have us use the handset instead! I don't have very many contacts either but some folks have several phones where I need to reach them (work, home, cell, etc) so it quickly gets past 5. BTW there are other nonsensical quirks in the firmware. Like while driving in GPS mode you can select menu-functions-vehicle info which displays the GPS satellite constellation with signal strength colors. But the "back" button to exit out of this is grayed out! Why!!!?? They let you get into a screen that you can't get back out of??? You can work around thus by hitting the main AV/NAV button but this again makes no sense. Also whilst navigating a route if you decide to make a detour for lunch, gas, or whatever there is no button on the main NAV screen to pause or cancel navigation. So the entire time you are off course the thing will be after you to get you back on track. Very annoying. And the only way to quiet it? Go through several menus to cancel the route.... about the same number of operations as dialing a phone number on the second or third screens of the phonebook. I am working with JVC to resolve this... so far they seem responsive. But I am also designing a workaround in case... it'll be a a solenoid or a small linear actuator that I will be able to operate with a dash switch to "park" the GPS antenna button in a little box covered with RF blocking material. Then when signal is gone select phone number to dial. I'll post results and pics maybe next week after I get the parts and have a chance to install. Last edited by Raylo; 07-16-2009 at 04:36 AM.

07-24-2009, 04:45 AM	#23 (permalink)
sciolist Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1 OS: vista	Re: JVC KW-NT1 review anyone? I am satisfied with my purchase. I bought it mid June 2009 The screen is nice, but when it is really sunny outside, the DVD video seems washed out because of the touchscreen layer. The GPS, radio, and ipod/iphone screens look fine. It's just the DVD playback that is not bright enough under extreme sunlight. When the sun is a bit more forgiving, like during sunset, the brightness is fine. And when your car is under any shade, the brightness is fine. Overall, the resolution and colors look good and the brightness adjusts to your headlights. On other notes... The left side controls are touch sensitive, not physical PUSH buttons. If you have a USB cord connected to the front, it'll block some of the screen view, depending on the height of the unit. The bluetooth function works great with the iphone. Fast and responsive. GPS options include 2D and 3D angle views. Includes useful Points of Interest (POI) locations with phone numbers you can easily dial to over bluetooth. I have not installed HD radio, Satelite radio, or a Rear view camera.... So I can't comment on that. I did not install this unit myself... .... So I also can't comment on that. If you decide to keep your steering wheel controls, you'll have to buy a separate module. Using it will take some getting used to. --- This is NOT the fault of JVC, but of the makers of the steering wheel controls module/adapter. The steering wheel control module is a little slow for the volume control. Instead of a light push or tap of the steering wheel buttons, you'll have to give is a medium/hard push. Or you can hold the button down, but then the volume increases rapidly until you release the button. Pros: --Detachable faceplate - for added security. Includes soft case pouch for faceplate. --Easy slot loading disc access - No motorized CD/DVD tilt (my personal preference). --Works with iphone. Fast load times. Takes under 10 seconds to load. --Fast GPS. Fast SD card reads. Fast iphone controls. Fast CD/DVD reads. --FRONT AV and USB ports - USB charges the iphone while being able to use. --Reads burned CD and DVD+R discs. --Allows album art from iphone and SD cards. --GPS reads out street names. GPS shows split screen detailed turns and directions. Has GPS voice lane guidance ("get on the left lane" , "prepare to turn left", etc.) --Can listen to music while being directed by the GPS navigation voice --Can play audio books at normal and above average speeds. --Has a simple adjustable equalizer settings --Reads my Sandisk 16GB (class 2) SD memory card - this is not official by JVC though Cons: --No volume knob. --Low brightness in DVD video playback under extremely sunny days. --Doesn't automatically tag song or band names from the RADIO. --No real time traffic GPS updates. --No video playback from an SD card. --No button color light choices (a choice of blue, green, or red would have been nice). No screensaver choices or customizable menus. --Removing the faceplate takes getting used to. Not a big deal... --NOTE:(press the button to eject the faceplate, then lift UP towards the sky then out) --must remove faceplate to access SD card slot --must keep SD card in the slot if you plan on adding your own customizable Points of Interest (POI) locations. --Speed limits are not always displayed... depends on your city --bluetooth phonebook transfer not compatible with the iphone By law you're not allowed to use navigation while driving. In order to use navigation and the hands free dialing (as well as DVD playback) while driving, you need to bypass the parking brake switch built in to EVERY IN-DASH car navigation. Go to a car stereo installation shop and have them connect the "parking brake" wire to a ground source. This will fix your problems! Overall, I really like the unit. This is my first GPS in-dash unit. I would recommend it. Do not pay retail prices for this model or any model. I would try calling different local car audio installation shops and see if they have it in stock. Places like Walmart, Crutchfield, and Sonic Electronix overcharge! This model is not available at Best Buy or Mobile One. I give it a 9 out of 10. A+ The overriding decision for me to buy it was: -- IPHONE compatible -- built-in Bluetooth -- fast loading times (music, GPS, startup time) -- DETACHABLE FACEPLATE -- no motorized CD tilt mechanism -- front USB input I hope this helps!

07-24-2009, 06:35 AM	#24 (permalink)
jaggerwild TSF Gearhead Join Date: May 2007 Location: NY Posts: 830 OS: Windows XP32 bit/Vista HB 64bit My System	Re: JVC KW-NT1 review anyone? Hello sciolist and Welcome to the forum! thank you for the review! When I do DVD players a lot of people want to be able to watch movies while driving or let there kids watch them on long trips to keep them calm. I just hook the E-brake wire to a toggle switch connected to a ground. Then it is up to them to use it. __________________ Please if you need help, start a new thread with questions only after reading the first few sticky's up top. http://www.techsupportforum.com/auto...ter/car-audio/ A Link for Viper alarm owners http://www.directed.com/Support/Prod...es/Owners.aspx

08-30-2009, 08:27 AM	#26 (permalink)
lcurle TSF Gearhead (Audio) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Newton, Kansas Posts: 593 OS: Xp Pro SP3	Re: JVC KW-NT1 review anyone? .... just attach the wir to the ground on the CD player with a "T-Tap" __________________ Lee - MECP Certified "Any advice given on this forum is intended for helping and assisting the end user with their issue at hand. Personal saftey is important when working on any vehicle."

09-23-2009, 12:45 AM	#27 (permalink)
NITRO UK Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 11 OS: xp	Re: JVC KW-NT1 review anyone? Hi guys thanks for all the info here. Installed mine last weekend.Seems like a great unit,have`nt had time to play with it much though. What i do have is the RAYLO phonebook problem ,killer aint it. I have an iphone,when i hit add in phone book it cuts off the connection on my phone screen,RAYLO is this the bit where i need to wait. If i hit a dialed number it does not redial it? bottom line how did you guys get any numbers in your phone book? I really dont want to manually dial numbers every time. cheers for any help Dave aka nitro

09-23-2009, 07:48 AM	#28 (permalink)
Raylo TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Maryland, USA Posts: 524 OS: XP Desktop, Vista HP Notebook, XP Notebook	Re: JVC KW-NT1 review anyone? Sorry Nitro, I don't know anything about iPhones, nor do I want to! ;-) I was able to transfer all my phone numbers from my Motorola to the JVC via Bluetooth by going to the main contacts menu and selecting "send contacts". I did have an issue with contacts that had pictures associated with them causing it to fail. So I had to do the operation several times to get them all in. And the parking brake wire ground does indeed allow full phonebook access and dialing functions while moving. But I still can't believe they left out a way to enter or edit contacts manually. I never expected that. I did not install a toggle switch since I have no intention to watch DVDs while moving, hence no need to disguise such activity.

09-23-2009, 12:26 PM	#29 (permalink)
NITRO UK Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 11 OS: xp	Re: JVC KW-NT1 review anyone? Hey no problem mate. check this out,all over the place. It says with kw-nt1, only the received/dialed AND PHONE BOOK TRANSFERS are available on the iphone. If you look at the list it has a - by the phone book transfer? ok it says phone book transfer will not start automatically "click here to go to transfer phone book" yep ok. Er nope comes up with a kd bt 11,i guess its not that compatible with MY IPHONE. I will keep playing with it,just seems a bit crazy to me. Thanks again mate for your time and all the info you posted. cheers nitro uk

09-25-2009, 12:26 AM	#30 (permalink)
NITRO UK Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 11 OS: xp	Re: JVC KW-NT1 review anyone? It would help if i had put in the link http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/...ooth/2008.html

09-25-2009, 04:29 AM	#31 (permalink)
Raylo TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Maryland, USA Posts: 524 OS: XP Desktop, Vista HP Notebook, XP Notebook	Re: JVC KW-NT1 review anyone? Wow, that's wierd. iPhone does the usual stuff EXCEPT phone book transfer. My Motorola model wasn't even listed on that compat chart so I was concerned when I got the NT1, but it worked anyway. I hate to tell you this (perhaps you already know) that there is no manual phonebook entry provision on the NT1. You may be stuck manually dialing 5 favorite numbers so you will have a 5 number phonebook of dialed numbers. Trouble is when you dial another number it will bump one off. You might try borrowing a compatible phone, entering or transferring some numbers into its phonebook from your iPhone, then transferring them to the NT1. Then unpair that phone and repair the iPhone. I'm not sure if the phonebook gets associated with a specific phone but I doubt it. I bet there is only 1 phonebook memory in the NT1 and it should dial any phone that is paired with it at the time. Might be worth a try. Good luck and let us know if you if you solve this.

09-26-2009, 07:37 AM	#32 (permalink)
NITRO UK Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 11 OS: xp	Re: JVC KW-NT1 review anyone? Yeah see if i can dig out my old phone and try that. Problem number 2 is i can get audio on the screen or i can get vid,but at the mo i cant get both, im using the ks-u29 lead in av-front setting cheers catch you later

10-03-2009, 10:52 AM	#33 (permalink)
NITRO UK Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 11 OS: xp	Re: JVC KW-NT1 review anyone? Hi me again Ok, so i have av front in, iphone at the other end,vidio on screen NO audio. The more you play,(and read the manual) the more you find out. Hours later,i scroll through source ,go to ipod,i get audio of my 1st track. I then hit menu ,this button is near the center of the screen say just to the left of the ff /rw buttons, this screen has playlist etc,it also has purchased,and music vids. so hit the m/vids button,select a vid and yep just audio. turns out there is a very small icon in the top left corner that when hit loops from audio>vidio.So i now have vids WITH audio. It`s not quite abc,but once you get the hang of how it works its great. Yep a happy trucker. Raylo helped with the phone book thing,cheers bud. I got out my old phone "sharp 902" and did manage to send the phone contacts to the jvc. it did show the number and the name,i also noticed that the longer the name and number the smaller the text was so it could fit it all in i suppose. Also it lists alphabetically,so fiddled with the 902 phone book and managed to get my top 5 contacts at the top ,and on the 1st page of the jvc phone book.And had no probs when i reconnected the iphone,the 902 phone book was still there ,yep a very happy trucker. All in all im now very happy with the kw nt1,but slightly p*ssed that my iphone() yeah right,cant send much via bluetooth there probably is an "app for that" Hope this helps a little,and thanks again to all ,for the input. cheers

10-04-2009, 05:33 AM	#34 (permalink)
Raylo TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Maryland, USA Posts: 524 OS: XP Desktop, Vista HP Notebook, XP Notebook	Re: JVC KW-NT1 review anyone? Nice truck, Nitro... even if it is a Ford! They let you drive that over there with the steering wheel on the wrong side? ;-)

10-04-2009, 10:49 AM	#35 (permalink)
NITRO UK Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 11 OS: xp	Re: JVC KW-NT1 review anyone? The number of times i have got in the wrong side you wouldnt believe. Ford,Dodge,Chevy.i like to try and support the big three. These are just mad on uk roads,but, got to be done. I`d better leave it there ,dont want to do the hijack thing. Be nice if i could fit a kw-nt1 double din in the viper`s din and a half space.