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Jun 15, 2008 | 07:38 AM

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OctaneGuy

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So I'm very confused. I think ML has a different install than we do. Maybe your stereo guy did a mod that you weren't aware of?? I got a reply from the UK Parrot forum:

http://www.parrot.com/forums/english...d=18719#p18719

johnny99 wrote:

Octaneguy: The operation of your car kit is correct. The relay box from the Parrot simply switches the source of audio going to your speakers from the car's head unit to the Parrot kit. It does not go via the car radio's amplifier it uses the Parrot's. Have you tried adjusting the volume with the Parrot round button while you are in a call?

Also found this on the US version of the Parrot forum that says the car stereo volume has no effect. ML, do you have HK audio???
http://www.parrot.com/forums/usa/viewtopic.php?id=1318

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Originally Posted by MLWagner79

Okay, so I just went and played with mine, and the volume on the stereo *does* increase the volume through the speakers...but only to a point. So I don't know if the internal volume on the unit only allows it to be so loud (sort of like when I have a song on my iPod that won't play any louder, no matter how much I try to turn up the volume)...maybe?

The other thing is, I was noting where people were putting the mic. I have mine currently at the top of the driver's side A-pillar, with the little flat end just wedged in between the pillar and the roofline. I don't get any complaints about the noise from my end, and maybe I just have awesome hearing...haha...but I don't have an issue with volume at all.

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Jun 15, 2008 | 08:06 AM

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Btw, anybody looking for detailed wiring info on the Parrot CK3000 Evolution

http://www.parrot.com/documents/en/s...out%20Mini.pdf

Jun 15, 2008 | 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by OctaneGuy

So I'm very confused. I think ML has a different install than we do. Maybe your stereo guy did a mod that you weren't aware of??

Hmm, I don't think so, because I did this install myself. I guess it could be possible he did something later on

I don't have HK...I just have the regular set-up. And I just went back outside and did it again...when I use the volume **** I can turn it allllll the way down to silent, and I can turn it back up to a point where it's plenty loud enough, but it will only turn up so far...I can't make it so it's *blasting*, but the max it will go is pretty loud.

I don't know...maybe my unit is different...it is over a year old...

Jun 15, 2008 | 12:20 PM

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I'm going to create a new thread for just the Parrot as I think this information would be useful. I've found a lot of interesting articles and FAQ's on this, and all have said the same thing--the Head Unit volume control is bypassed by the relays inside the Parrot--it uses it's own amp...I want my Parrot to act the way ML's does.....

Richard

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Hmm, I don't think so, because I did this install myself. I guess it could be possible he did something later on

Jun 15, 2008 | 12:31 PM

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Just a thought...are the two phone buttons working on your MFSW?

Jun 15, 2008 | 01:01 PM

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Yeah that's the strange thing, it works perfectly. I press the Phone icon and it goes into voice recognition mode. Or with the "magic words" I say "Telephone" and it goes into that mode.

Here's the new thread for discussing the Parrot CK3000 Evolution.

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...14#post2301614

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Just a thought...are the two phone buttons working on your MFSW?

Jun 19, 2008 | 01:23 PM

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cycleway4

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Hi...I'm a little confused as to which cars have what installed....my car is a 2005..it has the 2 bluetooth buttons on the left spoke by the audio buttons.............I have seen '05s without these buttons [the bluetooth ones]...
my question is, what capabilities does mine have, that the car without the buttons doesnt have?
Is my car bluetooth ready because of the buttons being there, or does that not mean anything?

thanks!
Steve

Jun 19, 2008 | 03:41 PM

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Factory Bluetooth was an option--if you spec'd it and paid the $500+ for it, then you have it. If you don't remember paying a bunch of money for it, you don't have it, lol.

The buttons on the steering wheel are known as the MFSW or the Multi Function Steering Wheel--that's an option. You can control the volume of the headunit as well as cruise controls functions on the right hand side.

If you have the bluetooth option you can activate the phone to dial a number using the button with the phone symbol.

Richard

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Jun 23, 2008 | 12:00 AM

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buskraut

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I have had Mikey's kit for about a year and think it works great. This system uses the Parrot 3k and a separate interface box. It was less than $300 delivered (ask for NAM discount).

Phone audio quality in both directions is fine. I have noticed that playback level can only be adjusted via the MFSW buttons, not the headunit. Have you tried that?

Sep 26, 2008 | 01:05 AM

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Buskraut, do you have a pic? or more detail

Are you answering the phone by using the MFSW button or the Parrot? Can you give your phone commands through the Parrot, like "Call John Smith".
Is the Parrot wired into the Aux on the HU? or is there a separate phone input?
Thanks
Who did your install? Where did you get it?

Sep 26, 2008 | 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by MLPearson79

Just a thought...are the two phone buttons working on your MFSW?

Not to hijack, but when octaneguy is quoting you, it changes your name from MLPearson79 to MLWagner79

Oct 4, 2008 | 12:10 AM

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buskraut

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Answers

Are you answering the phone by using the MFSW button or the Parrot?

- MFSW buttons

Can you give your phone commands through the Parrot, like "Call John Smith".

- Yes

Is the Parrot wired into the Aux on the HU? or is there a separate phone input?

- It comes with a wired connector to plug into the back of the head unit.

Thanks
Who did your install? Where did you get it?

- I did the install. Took about an hour or so.

- I bought it from www.newministuff.com (AFAIK the only source). Ask for NAM discount.