Installed my Kenwood Excelon 693

GoinDeep,

Thanks for the info, seems perfect to me. I'd reformat it anyway. The ipod is an easier option, just don't want to keep plugging and unplugging it; I use it at work in a dock with a remote.

Anyone try to fab the USB jack into the aux input? Thought I might try epoxy...can't think of any other way to hold it firmly into the panel.

I saw a thread where someone dremeled out the extra blank switch plate and just wedged it into the hole. Don't want it to fall behind the panel after pushing in and out a few times.

Thanks again for the input,

Ray

 

Go to your local dealer and buy the 2010 TUNDRA USB/AUX blank...I am sure there is a way to fab up something using a standard USB cable. read over the last few post he has pics of the blank I am tlaking about.
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/au...-charger-connection-port-factory-blank-3.html

 

Thanks,

I'll post pics of what I come up with.


Ray

 

Has anyone here with either the 693 or 993 played around with their HU's time alignment? If so, how well did it work?

 

IMO i dont think it is going to do much in a Tacoma with such a small cab anyways...Usually time alignment just makes it sound "louder" because the sound it hitting your ear at the same time...But with the rear speakers being so close. I don't think it is worth the time and effort.

It is one of those features that the first time you battery dies you will forget to reset...I have only ever used it once in the past and the difference was minimal in a car...Home theater is a different story.

I was going to try it one of these days when it warms up and i can sit around in the truck all day.

 

one more question, did you get the steering wheel interface?? There was a comment on Crutchfield.com about some guy having a hard time getting his to work. The X993 is on sale right now for $50 off, so I think I am going to take the plunge.

Thanks

 

is it by kenwood?? i want to get one but not sure which brand to buy?

 

This is the one I bought, one of the only options I think.
Haven't wired it in yet, there's a thread on it somewhere
on here.

SWI-JACK Pac Steering Wheel Interface, Unit price: $54.95

Ray

 

yeah thats the one i have been seeing...My local sound shop told me about a"NEW" universal one that works on all vehicles...but he hasnt gotten it in yet

 

SWI-JACK

Look on Amazon they are about 10 bucks cheaper.

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss?u...WI-JACK+Pac+Steering+Wheel+Interface&x=9&y=20

 

is the

$45 SWI-Jack Steering Wheel Control Module Designed for Clarion, Kenwood, Alpine, JVC and Blaupunkt

SWI-Jack the
Universal one?

 

I got the 993 for Christmas and it is great. The knobs are easy to use once you get used to them. I do miss the buttons on the front for the radio stations but I can live without them. I highly recommend the 993 for those who want the bluetooth.

 

question for you??
On the remote does your "select" things??
For example...I can scroll through my songs using the up and down (big round button) but i have to push the knob to select what i want? Can i "ENETER" it from the remote?

 

If it will I can't find it either. That is one of the only complaints I have. Also, that there is no magnifying glass on the remote for the radio stations....

 

If I am not mistaken, It's the Pause/Play button(lil round button on the right)

 

REally!! i will have to try that...I knew there was a pause...Yeah if i am scrolling through my 1000+ songs i can scroll but have to reach up to seletc the song that doesn't make sense...I bet if some of us read through the manual we would already know this...but it is cold outside..