Correct. Im wondering if that will work the same on this model. Any ideas?
The bypass works the same. I use a SPDT switch in one position is connects to ground and in the other position it connects the the actual parking break for normal functionality.
Don't have a pic, but I put mine on top of the steering column against the dash. I had a little clip that hooks back under the dash and holds it in place.
about the video.... if you can get one I would like to see it boot up (time it takes to boot up), what the home screen looks like and how it looks when you change from one feature to the next and the amout of time it takes to go from....say, from the ipod controls to radio.
Also, Have you tried hooking up an iphone 3g to it yet? Any friends have one that you can test on it?
about the video.... if you can get one I would like to see it boot up (time it takes to boot up), what the home screen looks like and how it looks when you change from one feature to the next and the amout of time it takes to go from....say, from the ipod controls to radio.
Also, Have you tried hooking up an iphone 3g to it yet? Any friends have one that you can test on it?
I have an Iphone 3G so when mine gets here Monday I'll test it. I know right now you can't audio stream via bluetooth but with the new 3.0 software in June they are adding it. I saw a youtube video of a guy with the beta version syncing it to a Venza. So once that is out it should work perfect.
about the video.... if you can get one I would like to see it boot up (time it takes to boot up), what the home screen looks like and how it looks when you change from one feature to the next and the amout of time it takes to go from....say, from the ipod controls to radio.
Also, Have you tried hooking up an iphone 3g to it yet? Any friends have one that you can test on it?
I'm retarded and don't know how to upload videos here.
The start up screen is whatever screen you left off. If you were watching a movie, that's what comes up, if you were on the AV screen for radio that comes up. If you were on the NAVI screen then you get the normal blub about safety.
Navigation time between functions is instant. There is no delay. When you press the button it does it. Whether you use the steering wheel or the remote or the H/U itself.
Got my AVN726E installed this past weekend. Took around 6 1/2 hours to get everything JUST right. I have a switch right next to the AUX port that I made to fit perfectly in the little black spaces Toyota leaves. This allows me to shut off the video if I see a cop. The only visible wire is the Mic. I ran it from my visor to the A frame and into the dash. This radio is WELL worth the money. I have been doing a TON of tests with the system and below is what I have found. Both good and bad.
Good
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1.) Bluetooth Phone: Works perfectly! Great sound quality and the people on the other end say that the sound is perfect. No road noise whatsoever.
2.) Video: Crisp and clean. Just what you would expect from the amount of $$ you put into it. Tested with DVD/DIVX and it played EVERY movie without any problems.
3.) Sound: Once I found the loud setting, it made a world of difference. That and the preset EQ settings. Crisp and clean!
4.) Navigation: Spot on. Loads better than my old Avic-N2. The system was able to get me to a remote location with ease. Still needs updated maps which I haven't found. Doesn't show my street I live on, eventhough my neighborhood is around 7-8 years old and maps appear to be 2008.
5.) Ipod: Awesome if you have the kit. If you are looking to purchase this radio, GET THE KIT! The ipod kit comes with the cable for A/V and it connects via USB, so it will charge your ipod while it is hooked up. You can control everything from the screen unit, so this allows you to hide your ipod.
6.) Sirius Radio: Sounds great and the menu system for this is nice. Easy to get around and is much nicer having the controls within the radio than having an external FM transmitter. (If you are wanting the Sirius/XM Traffic, that unit is more expensive and is different than the standard radio tuner)
Bad
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1.) No Manual!!!! WTF?!?! It would be nice to have the manual to this inside the box. I shouldn't have to print it out.
2.) Video Settings: There is no way, that I have found, to adjust the video brightness. I would think there is a setting for this, but with no manual, how am I suppose to know? None of the menus have shown an option to adjust this for Videos. Calling Eclipse today on this as well. Will update.
3.) Maps need to be updated. Calling Eclipse on how this is suppose to be done. I will update when I find out.
4.) No remote. Would have been a nice feature to have. I went to eclipse website and that wasn't even an option. Anyone have an alternative other than a new steering wheel?
Overall
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Well worth the money. Still has some bugs to work out, but with some firmware updates, this unit will be SOLID! I expect there to be some minor issues with any radio. I am just glad the ones that I listed are just minor annoyances and preference issues, rather than show stoppers. If you are in the market of buying an AVN726E, it is worth it.
Got my AVN726E installed this past weekend. Took around 6 1/2 hours to get everything JUST right. I have a switch right next to the AUX port that I made to fit perfectly in the little black spaces Toyota leaves. This allows me to shut off the video if I see a cop. The only visible wire is the Mic. I ran it from my visor to the A frame and into the dash. This radio is WELL worth the money. I have been doing a TON of tests with the system and below is what I have found. Both good and bad.
Good
--------
1.) Bluetooth Phone: Works perfectly! Great sound quality and the people on the other end say that the sound is perfect. No road noise whatsoever.
2.) Video: Crisp and clean. Just what you would expect from the amount of $$ you put into it. Tested with DVD/DIVX and it played EVERY movie without any problems.
3.) Sound: Once I found the loud setting, it made a world of difference. That and the preset EQ settings. Crisp and clean!
4.) Navigation: Spot on. Loads better than my old Avic-N2. The system was able to get me to a remote location with ease. Still needs updated maps which I haven't found. Doesn't show my street I live on, eventhough my neighborhood is around 7-8 years old and maps appear to be 2008.
5.) Ipod: Awesome if you have the kit. If you are looking to purchase this radio, GET THE KIT! The ipod kit comes with the cable for A/V and it connects via USB, so it will charge your ipod while it is hooked up. You can control everything from the screen unit, so this allows you to hide your ipod.
6.) Sirius Radio: Sounds great and the menu system for this is nice. Easy to get around and is much nicer having the controls within the radio than having an external FM transmitter. (If you are wanting the Sirius/XM Traffic, that unit is more expensive and is different than the standard radio tuner)
Bad
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1.) No Manual!!!! WTF?!?! It would be nice to have the manual to this inside the box. I shouldn't have to print it out.
2.) Video Settings: There is no way, that I have found, to adjust the video brightness. I would think there is a setting for this, but with no manual, how am I suppose to know? None of the menus have shown an option to adjust this for Videos. Calling Eclipse today on this as well. Will update.
3.) Maps need to be updated. Calling Eclipse on how this is suppose to be done. I will update when I find out.
Overall
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Well worth the money. Still has some bugs to work out, but with some firmware updates, this unit will be SOLID! I expect there to be some minor issues with any radio. I am just glad the ones that I listed are just minor annoyances and preference issues, rather than show stoppers. If you are in the market of buying an AVN726E, it is worth it.
Nice - mine was delivered this morning can't wait to get home and put it in.
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08 Super White Tundra DC 5.7L SR5 with the SAP
20" Incubus Poltergeists, Powerstick dual exhaust system, AFE Stage 2 Si CAI, Eclipse AVN726E w/ backup camera, JL Audio XR 650 components, RE Audio SL 12s in a Tech12Volt box, JL Audio 300/4 & 500/1 amps, 20% Tint, Billet Grill
Got my AVN726E installed this past weekend. Took around 6 1/2 hours to get everything JUST right. I have a switch right next to the AUX port that I made to fit perfectly in the little black spaces Toyota leaves. This allows me to shut off the video if I see a cop. The only visible wire is the Mic. I ran it from my visor to the A frame and into the dash. This radio is WELL worth the money. I have been doing a TON of tests with the system and below is what I have found. Both good and bad.
Good
--------
1.) Bluetooth Phone: Works perfectly! Great sound quality and the people on the other end say that the sound is perfect. No road noise whatsoever.
2.) Video: Crisp and clean. Just what you would expect from the amount of $$ you put into it. Tested with DVD/DIVX and it played EVERY movie without any problems.
3.) Sound: Once I found the loud setting, it made a world of difference. That and the preset EQ settings. Crisp and clean!
4.) Navigation: Spot on. Loads better than my old Avic-N2. The system was able to get me to a remote location with ease. Still needs updated maps which I haven't found. Doesn't show my street I live on, eventhough my neighborhood is around 7-8 years old and maps appear to be 2008.
5.) Ipod: Awesome if you have the kit. If you are looking to purchase this radio, GET THE KIT! The ipod kit comes with the cable for A/V and it connects via USB, so it will charge your ipod while it is hooked up. You can control everything from the screen unit, so this allows you to hide your ipod.
6.) Sirius Radio: Sounds great and the menu system for this is nice. Easy to get around and is much nicer having the controls within the radio than having an external FM transmitter. (If you are wanting the Sirius/XM Traffic, that unit is more expensive and is different than the standard radio tuner)
Bad
------------
1.) No Manual!!!! WTF?!?! It would be nice to have the manual to this inside the box. I shouldn't have to print it out.
2.) Video Settings: There is no way, that I have found, to adjust the video brightness. I would think there is a setting for this, but with no manual, how am I suppose to know? None of the menus have shown an option to adjust this for Videos. Calling Eclipse today on this as well. Will update.
3.) Maps need to be updated. Calling Eclipse on how this is suppose to be done. I will update when I find out.
4.) No remote. Would have been a nice feature to have. I went to eclipse website and that wasn't even an option. Anyone have an alternative other than a new steering wheel?
Overall
-------------------
Well worth the money. Still has some bugs to work out, but with some firmware updates, this unit will be SOLID! I expect there to be some minor issues with any radio. I am just glad the ones that I listed are just minor annoyances and preference issues, rather than show stoppers. If you are in the market of buying an AVN726E, it is worth it.
The RMC105 remote works with this system. It is on their site under "Accessories" but it doesn't have it's own page. I would guess that there is going to be a new remote that is released eventually. Their other remote RRC106 only works with the AVN6620.
The map updates will be downloadable to an SD Card or you will purchase it from eclipse on an SD card. If you open the screen you can see the SD card slot. They don't have this available yet.
The brightness can be adjusted. It's in the manual but I don't remember it off hand.
I downloaded the manual and saved it to my external hard drive so I can access it faster than downloading it when I need it.
Got mine installed last night. Things I didn't like is that it wasn't plug in play like my old one. Luckily when I bought the first one for my tacoma I had bought a wiring hareness. And luckily again that harness fit my tundra.
I'm having issue with the GPS losing signal. I mounted it in the center speaker location. I also can't seem to get it to push my subs. It sounds like they aren't even really on.
For the guy asking about bluetooth with the iphone it works great. You only have to pair it once. I got back in the truck this morning and it was already paired up.
Overall its nice just have some more tinkering to do with it.
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08 Super White Tundra DC 5.7L SR5 with the SAP
20" Incubus Poltergeists, Powerstick dual exhaust system, AFE Stage 2 Si CAI, Eclipse AVN726E w/ backup camera, JL Audio XR 650 components, RE Audio SL 12s in a Tech12Volt box, JL Audio 300/4 & 500/1 amps, 20% Tint, Billet Grill
I mounted my GPS just above the A-frame on the roof of the vehicle and then ran it down the A-Frame and then under the hood. I drilled a hole behind the engine into the cab and then up to the radio. I sealed off the hole once I ran the wire to avoid any possible water damage. I get perfect GPS. Ill see if I can take some pictures of it and post for you guys.
Re: Eclipse AVN726E
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