Don't have a heart attack when you find out how much Eclipse will want for those map updates. The going rate for updated discs on the other models is $329.
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05 Sequoia 4x4 Ltd. Phantom Grey Pearl, Weld 20" wheels on Toyo tires, MagnaFlow cat-back, Amsoil fluids, custom 15" overhead DVD system, Eclipse NAV system w/camera, Sirius tuner. Hybrid Audio Technologies drivers and DLS coaxials, TRU B-2110 and H-1 amps, 13" eD sub, iPod hookup. SilverStar Ultra lamps.
Wow. That is incredibly too expensive just for data on a disc. Hopefully someone in the newsgroups will post the DVD's when Eclipse releases an update.
Got my subs working now - I guess the non fader on this model isn't as strong as my other eclipse. Had to adjust the sensitivity on the amp. I'm liking it more and more now that I had a trip to work and back to play around with it.
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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
Don't have a heart attack when you find out how much Eclipse will want for those map updates. The going rate for updated discs on the other models is $329.
Hopefully, because this will be a download from the eclipse website, it might be less expensive, but we shall see. They may require that we buy the SD card with the data on it from them or one of their retailers...
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.
Do you have a pic of this because i am going to be doing my install here pretty soon. My 726 is in the mail. Why did you use the switch?
Found another spot that you can look at the manual. AVN726E Online Manual / ECLIPSE
This is a little more entertaining than just looking at a 232 page PDF.
Mine spazzes out when I play my MP3 DISC as well. I've noticed that only when I play my CD's. I don't listen to it much and it never bothers me. It's like a lag in booting up but I dunno what it really is. I prefer my Sirius over CD's and iPod. All and all I am happy with it. Just wish I can find a way to mount my AudioControl EPIC Four.1.
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Sway-A-Way 2.0" with Bilstein 5125 rear shocks.
AEM Brute Force intake & Flowmaster 40 series muffler.
Energy Suspension Polyurethane bushing kit.
16 x 8" Pro Comp 6059's w/ Wildcat LT265/75R16 A/T.
I see you can get this unit for a little less than $900 on ebay with free shipping. Does anyone see any problems with doing this instead of paying $1299 at the authorized online retailers? Besides the head unit, iPod cable, and a dash kit, is there anything else I would need to have this installed? I just think considerable money could be saved going this route, but wanted some opinions.
I bought mine from an eclipse authorized dealer on ebay. Soundsaverz was the ebay name. They sent me an invoice for the full amount so I can register it with eclipse.
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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
Mine spazzes out when I play my MP3 DISC as well. I've noticed that only when I play my CD's. I don't listen to it much and it never bothers me. It's like a lag in booting up but I dunno what it really is. I prefer my Sirius over CD's and iPod. All and all I am happy with it. Just wish I can find a way to mount my AudioControl EPIC Four.1.
Check in the manual regarding the structure of your mp3 folders/files on the disc.
I noticed a few years ago before I had everything on an iPod and actually used MP3 CD's that it made a big difference if you place all your MP3's on the root directory of the disc. The NAV units seemed to take a very long time to read and navigate through more than one level of folders. It was very slow.
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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.
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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)
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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?
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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.
The video brightness can be adjusted by depressing the A/V button for a few seconds.
I bought mine from an eclipse authorized dealer on ebay. Soundsaverz was the ebay name. They sent me an invoice for the full amount so I can register it with eclipse.
You can likely register it with Eclipse, but when it comes to warranty work it may get sketchy.
The ONLY online AUTHORIZED retailers/sellers are Pacific Stereo and Crutchfield.
All the others that you see on ebay or anywhere else usually provide the warranty through themselves and they will contact eclipse because they purchased it from a local retailer and got a fat discount for buying 100 of them.
Watch this when you purchase stuff online.
JL Audio has a big write up on their site too about their products not being warranted if they weren't purchased from an authorized retailer.
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