iPHONE Control DD Unit?
 

Hello all.. I am looking for some advice on a double din unit. I just picked up my car almost 2 weeks ago and am wanting to put a screen radio in it. I have been going back and forth with spending 600$+ on a dvd w/ navigation vs 300$ish for just the DVD/CD unit.

Then I found the whole "iphone app" control thing that pioneer is offering where you can just have your google maps live feeding to your player. Why would anyone spend the extra $300 not to do this? I digress but am now in a pickle.

I have searched and searched and have come down to a few options but still need feedback. I am looking for:

-perferrably the 7" but not a must
- have app control so I can run navigation off it through my phone

And thats it. Just mainly the app control is what I want so I can save some $$$. All I have come up with is the Pioneer AVHX5500BHS, the Appradio, and just recently read that one of the Kenwood DDX370 has app control but I dont know if the GPS interface is the same as what I am looking at with the Pioneer's.

I have read nothing but mixed reviews on the app radio, but maybe some of you audio fanatics can give me some options. Thanks

I am in the exact same boat. Very interested in some replies to this.

I have app radio 2 which I'm trying to sell if you are interested pm me

Ps asking 265 shipped :3

you have $600.00 to spend? lol thats the easiest answer...
Pioneer AppRadio 3 ( SPH-DA210 )

I got my refurb. Kenwood DNX9990HD for $630.00 can't hardly beat that

Still using 2 volt pre out :shakes head:

Kenwood DDX370 or DDX470 will get the job done, but you must purchase the iphone cable for around 59.99. Also no Iphone 5 hardware as of yet I think......

I didn't need BT so I got the DDX370 this week for only 249!!
Also for anyone who likes adding amps...this features 3 sets of RCA's @ 4V!!!


Just like last years setup...2012 Garmin Street Pilot For iPhone App - DDX719-DDX419-DDX319 - YouTube
Garmin or MotionX apps....

okay I have it down to the DDX470 and the AVH5500BHS. they both have the navigation app ready through the iphone.

(I might even get the DDX370 because I dont know how much Ill use the bluetooth.)

Anyone give me any insight on these two? I have been reading the kenwoods have a slow lag time between menus....? I am just wanting the best bang for my buck. I would like to order it all today so all opinions are welcomed.

DDX 370/470 or AVH5500BHS?

can someone tell me if you have to buy the "pioneer" iphone cable to play video/audio with the unit too? or will just a standard iphone charging cable work?

^^ This is what I'm curious about


I survived Zdayz 2013

(barely)

He's right, I have the AppRadio2. The pre-out is not great. All they did was change the firmware and introduce a model with an integrated DVD/CD ROM.
There are only 4 outs, and you have to choose if you want the rears to be just subs or full range.


There is a general AppRadio3 model that comes with the drive in it.
And there is a 'crutchfield' exclusive model that is like the old AppRadio2.

Eventually will just simply release the new AppRadio3 firmware we are hoping or someone on AVIC411 will rip it so we can put it on our AppRadio2's.

Be warned about Apple Products on AppRadio. You have to allow them to launch every time in AppRadio, unless you are jailbroken and using some kind of app with it from Cyndia. The iPhone5 is an even bigger hassle as you have to buy the DigitalAV adapter and you get SLOW bluetooth functionality to the AR2. I actually wanted full on integration so I went from an iPhone5 to a Samsung S4 a few days ago. Couldnt be happier with AppRadio working with full functions in my andriod phone and wirelessly too!

No you don't. The Pioneer kit is a waste of money for the HDMI units from Pioneer. You have to buy the Digital AV cable anyways and supply your own lightning adapter.

I am in fact selling the Proclip I had in my Z, with the Apple Digital AV adapter I painted black cause I dont need it anymore.

All the touch controls are handled VIA bluetooth along with data.
All video/sound is handled through the HDMI interface.

Dont need the fancy cable (Automotive Grade HDMI cable )

I have the Kenwood DNX 6980 and an Iphone 5. No problems.

I have the Pioneer 4500BT and run the advance app tool from my iPhone 4s Very happy with it so far. Pioneer has the newest version out on this line. I ditched my XM radio in favor of Pandora and I love it. Best $5 per month every spent. I use my iphone now for just about everything while driving; mapping, traffic/weather updates, calls etc. This will be the wave of the future...Let me know if I can answer some questions.

Pandora=$36 a year!

So i ended up ordering the ddx470. Decided to save a bit of money instead of getting the 400$ pioneer.

I am going on vacation this weekend and want to get everything in and installed by friday. Amazon prime is a thing of beauty. ;)

Can someone confirm if i need the "kenwood" ipod cable to make the video and audio go to the unit?

Yes you will for video, but you can stream music without it since you got the BT version!! Also if you ground out the parking brake (green wire) you'll be able to watch dvds while moving!!! If you need help with a wire diagram I can make you a quick ref if need be.

If you could make a wire diagram and pm me or post it on here, so I can look at it, that would be great. thanks, I will let you know if I cant figure something out. I plan on doing this all tomorrow night after I get home from work.

I am hoping I can find the kenwood ipod cable at best buy or somewhere local

im currently selling my 4500BT for $265 shipped :tup:

Here ya go put this together today for you...Understand this is for a Nissan 370Z Touring/Sports Model BOSE with NO NAV!!! As you can see I've grounded the PW(GREEN) so that you can play DVD without having the brake on. At your own Risk!!:tup:

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...ps6b9067f6.png

Also its the KCA-iP202 Cable that's needed to have full function and display.
Kenwood iPodiPhone AV Cable for Decks with Rear USB Input KCA-IP202 - Best Buy

Another video of the feature in action

Mucho gracias sir. this will be helpful im sure. :tup:

I have the sports model 370z w/ no bose and no navigation. I assume the wiring will be the same?

No you will need to get this wire harness that does not have the RCA's, but rather just regular colored speaker connects. Metra 70-7552 which is for the non-bose setup.

actually that is what I ordered...the 7552 not the 7553. does this change how you wire it?

I am probably just over thinking it and it will all make sense when I get it here. I just have 2-3 hours of free time to have it all done before my vacation.

Instead of using the RCA's version, yours will have regular wires like all the other ones...so I'll you'll do is just wire the Front & Rear (left & Rigth) Speakers. Just match the Metra 70-7552 same colored speaker wires to the kenwood ddx470 wireharness and you'll be good to go.

Front Left: White+/White Black-
Front Right: Gray+/Gray Black-
Rear Left: Green+/Green Black-
Rear Right: Purple+/Purple Black-



If you need me to make an additional diagram I will. :ughdance:

okay, quick question and i think i will be good to go. I have all the wires accounted for except a brown (mute) wire and a yellow/blue (steering remote control) wire. do I just leave these unconnected or what?

When I put my radio in my last car, I believe the yellow/blue is for the amp to turn it on, I am I right?

and the brown, I just leave capped since there is already a bluetooth function?

okay, it is all installed and good to go. just got several questions for people that have a similar unit.

how do I get youtube videos to play to the unit? I have the ip202 cord and it just plays sound?

what are other ways of playing video to the unit?

Pressing the app button will help access Netflix, YouTube.......also you can burn a video or pictures to a cd and them insert to snap a still image for the background image and the deck.

that is strange. I get video through for netflix and motionx maps, but when i try youtube it goes black and only plays sound.

Iphone 5 or 4 or 4s?

iphone 4

:ugh2: I'll look more into this for you today...