MPTonyT,
Thank you very much for this write-up. I have few questions if you don't mind.
I'm looking at purchasing the MS-FRD1. I'm going to install a Kenwood DNX7160 with it. I'm also looking to purchase the SWI-JACK to use the steering wheel controls.
I've read through thePDF located at:
http://www.pac-audio...ions_050710.pdf
and I still have a few questions.
My steering wheel has 7 buttons. Volume Up, Volume Down, Next Track, Previous Track, Voice Command, Media, and Phone. Which of this buttons will I be able to use with my headunit? I understand that I will hold down the Media button for few seconds to switch between Sync mode and Sync-Idle mode. I assume when in Sync mode, the wheel control buttons will control the Sync, and when in Sync-Idle mode they will control the Kenwood. Will I be able to program all 7 buttons for use with the Kenwood or only a few of them? The guide says 5 of the 7 are programmable. which 5?
Will I be able to control the volume of my Kenwood with the wheel controls?
When in Sync mode, does my headunit power off? Does it have to or can I configure that by clipping the wires on MS-FRD1 module? The Kenwood takes a little while to start up, so I'd rather it wasn't powering down when I use sync.
I know that I need to connect the Sync to the Aux-In of my Kenwood. If I use the bluetooth/handsfree option of Sync, do I need switch my Kenwood to Aux so that I can hear the call? When an incoming phonecall comes in over Sync while I'm listening to the Kenwood and the MS-FRD1 is in Sync-Idle mode, what happens? Can I hear the call? Will I have to change the source on my Kenwood to Aux in order to take it?
If I'm in Sync-Idle mode, and I get in an accident and the airbags deploy, will the module automatically switch to Sync mode and call 911?
Will the clock in my OEM LCD Display still work after installing the MS-FRD1?
Sync requires pairing to a Bluetooth phone for some services. If I decide that I want to use the Kenwood to handle my handsfree bluetooth calls, can I tell Sync to not try to answer the phone call (and just leave it to the Kenwood)? I don't want to un-pair my phone from Sync, because the Sync functions may not work properly, but I may choose to not want to use Sync to handle incoming calls.
How do I know if I am purchasing version 1.4.4.4? The amazon link doesn't say which verision it is:
Amazon.com: PAC MS-FRD1 Radio Replacement Interface with SYNC Retention: Automotive
Thank you for any answers you may have.
-Ed