(23:rd-May-2016, 10:50:39)marcus Wrote:

(22:nd-May-2016, 21:41:31)marcus Wrote: Point 1. I can't say I have tried the aux in since I put the unit in a few months ago. Will try it out for you tomorrow if I remember to take a cable along with me.
Point 2. Functionally the 2 usbs are the same just with different connectors.
Point 3. No idea about this.

Sent from my SM-T310 using Tapatalk

this is the usb connector for the factory one. this is the second usb connector. Boggo standard one.

Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk

(23:rd-May-2016, 23:13:28)jamesdwong Wrote: Anybody got this fitted in a GTC? Everything seems to work perfectly now apart from the FM radio. The signal is almost non existent. Do the 5 door J's have an independent antenna amp like the GTC does? Could this be why my signal is so bad?

(24:th-May-2016, 20:46:59)stigeye Wrote:

(23:rd-May-2016, 23:13:28)jamesdwong Wrote: Anybody got this fitted in a GTC? Everything seems to work perfectly now apart from the FM radio. The signal is almost non existent. Do the 5 door J's have an independent antenna amp like the GTC does? Could this be why my signal is so bad?

Most 5dr J's have just a standard FM roof mount aerial, I could be wrong but the GTC has a dummy shark fin and the FM is taken from the tailgate along with the DAB. If the FM & DAB cable then goes through a splitter and you end up with one aerial sharing both signals then this is maybe why your FM signal has been diluted.

(23:rd-May-2016, 07:26:11)Tonto Wrote: Straight forward really! I took off the rear trim and snipped the cig lighter wires and took it out. The spliced the new wires from usb socket into existing wires.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/252250761855
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

(25:th-May-2016, 03:03:30)xtech Wrote: Hi guys, i've just ordered the M072 unit. I have one doubt about it, though. Do i really need the external microphone? Because it seems the unit has two small rounded holes next to the screen (left side). I've had a chinese unit on my previous Astra H which also had those small holes which were the unit internal microphone, so chances are we don't need to plug the external microphone. Can you confirm this? I'm asking this because the external mic it looks ugly to me.

Btw: awesome @tonto looks amazing and i've just ordered the dual USB socket to replace the rear lighter. But i have here a doubt:

(23:rd-May-2016, 07:26:11)Tonto Wrote: Straight forward really! I took off the rear trim and snipped the cig lighter wires and took it out. The spliced the new wires from usb socket into existing wires.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/252250761855
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

How did you remove the rear trim? I'm afraid of breaking something...

(22:nd-May-2016, 18:23:18)JonathanLondon Wrote: Hi

I have a similar question.  My Astra has a CD400 with a 3.5mm aux input jack on the dash (no USB).  Is there a 3.5mm input on the S160?  Looks like I need to replace it with a Vaux USB socket to do a neat job.

Is there any difference between the two USB sockets on the S160 apart from the fact that one is on a 4-pin connector which connects to a Vauxhall USB socket, and one is a standard socket.  Do they perform different functions?

As well as the lighter socket, I would like an additional USB socket for charging devices.  It looks like I might be able to add another Vaux USB socket to the other side, but perhaps I'd be better off buying a dash mount USB charger like one of these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1pc-Dual-Double-USB-Car-Charger-Socket-Outlet-3-1A-Panel-Mount-Jack-Motorcycle-/321651820309 and connect it to the existing lighter socket.

In which case, should I run a fly lead from the USB socket on the back of the S160 to the glove box as a handy extra?

Thanks,
Jonathan

(24:th-May-2016, 23:24:11)jamesdwong Wrote:

(24:th-May-2016, 20:46:59)stigeye Wrote:

(23:rd-May-2016, 23:13:28)jamesdwong Wrote: Anybody got this fitted in a GTC? Everything seems to work perfectly now apart from the FM radio. The signal is almost non existent. Do the 5 door J's have an independent antenna amp like the GTC does? Could this be why my signal is so bad?

Most 5dr J's have just a standard FM roof mount aerial, I could be wrong but the GTC has a dummy shark fin and the FM is taken from the tailgate along with the DAB. If the FM & DAB cable then goes through a splitter and you end up with one aerial sharing both signals then this is maybe why your FM signal has been diluted.

Thanks for the help. Managed to sort it, the aerial amp wasn't get a 12v input. Spliced into one of the wires to give the amp power. Crystal clear now 

(25:th-May-2016, 10:09:42)Pabzyyy Wrote:

(24:th-May-2016, 23:24:11)jamesdwong Wrote:

(24:th-May-2016, 20:46:59)stigeye Wrote:

(23:rd-May-2016, 23:13:28)jamesdwong Wrote: Anybody got this fitted in a GTC? Everything seems to work perfectly now apart from the FM radio. The signal is almost non existent. Do the 5 door J's have an independent antenna amp like the GTC does? Could this be why my signal is so bad?

Most 5dr J's have just a standard FM roof mount aerial, I could be wrong but the GTC has a dummy shark fin and the FM is taken from the tailgate along with the DAB. If the FM & DAB cable then goes through a splitter and you end up with one aerial sharing both signals then this is maybe why your FM signal has been diluted.

Thanks for the help. Managed to sort it, the aerial amp wasn't get a 12v input. Spliced into one of the wires to give the amp power. Crystal clear now 

What wire did you splice, to get this to work? Have my HU coming tomorrow, and don't want any issues with my GTC. Thanks

Sent from my LG-D855 using Tapatalk

(25:th-May-2016, 06:23:17)marcus Wrote: The internal mic is not connected to the board and is a hardware limitation. I think I may have read that on the roadnav forum.

Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk

(25:th-May-2016, 06:52:56)Tonto Wrote: Hi,

Slide front seats forward and on the rear trim you will see the line where you can slide a trim tool in to prise it open, it was a little stiff at first but does come off. Once you start you'll realise it's very simple.

Where I've circled you can see the line where trim joins.



You don't get much room once it's off until you unplug the wiring for cig lighter.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

(25:th-May-2016, 12:32:19)xtech Wrote: Well it was not specific to the M072 but only generic to the S160 units, but it seems that:

- The internal microphone works, no need to install the external one
- If you plug the external mic, you can't get it working with the Android OS (if you want some voice commands) because it is not wired to the board (so @marcus it seems to be the other way around: it's the external mic connection that isn't connected to the board). However if you have some soldering skills this can be fixed with this mod: 

(25:th-May-2016, 08:34:16)marcus Wrote: I tried the aux in this morning,  it doesn't appear to work anymore with the new head unit. I had a quick look through the menu options again and the aux1 application is the video in feed.

To be honest,  I installed it a while ago so can't really remember a connector to the unit for the aux in. It didn't really help that I swapped out my auxin only dashboard console for a auxin/usb one at the same time as well so I was focusing on the new usb port addition.

Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk

(25:th-May-2016, 23:45:33)JonathanLondon Wrote:

(25:th-May-2016, 08:34:16)marcus Wrote: I tried the aux in this morning,  it doesn't appear to work anymore with the new head unit. I had a quick look through the menu options again and the aux1 application is the video in feed.

To be honest,  I installed it a while ago so can't really remember a connector to the unit for the aux in. It didn't really help that I swapped out my auxin only dashboard console for a auxin/usb one at the same time as well so I was focusing on the new usb port addition.

Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk

Many thanks for trying this.  Looking at the pic of the cable bundle it looks like the original aux-in mini-jack connects to two phono plugs, and the only place I could see them connecting to, was the video-in on the S160, so that all makes sense.

It looks like the Vauxhall socket has an extra wire, to tell the original radio that the socket has a plug in it.  I was wondering whether that connection gets picked up, and tells the S160 to switch input source.  From what you say, it doesn't.

So I am tempted to get one of these www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CEN-Flush-Mount-1m-3-5mm-AUX-USB-2RCA-Extension-Lead-Socket-Car-Dash/231734299699 and replace the existing aux-in, and on the other side of the cubby, put in a dual USB power outlet.  Just need to check the space next to the lighter socket is deep enough.

I'm getting a much clearer picture of what I want to do.  Your help is much appreciated.

Thanks
Jonathan.

(28:th-May-2016, 07:33:57)Tonto Wrote: Sometimes my phone (iPhone 6s) doesn't auto connect to the Bluetooth on the head unit. I always have Bluetooth on, does anyone know why this may be?

Also I don't the switch to rift hand drive thing and the Windows still show they open on wrong sides lol!


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

(28:th-May-2016, 07:33:57)Tonto Wrote: Sometimes my phone (iPhone 6s) doesn't auto connect to the Bluetooth on the head unit. I always have Bluetooth on, does anyone know why this may be?

Also I don't the switch to rift hand drive thing and the Windows still show they open on wrong sides lol!


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

(28:th-May-2016, 15:10:21)mrtc Wrote: Do you think this head unit would make a decent base for a decent sound system or would an aftermarket head unit be best. Im not on about a huge install just 4 type r alpine speaker's. A 5 channel amp and a 12 inch subwoofer.

(29:th-May-2016, 14:35:19)gazda Wrote: hi guys, did anyone order s160 from this website?

it looks exactly the same, it costs 350 dollars = 240 pounds


http://www.roadnavi.com/product/m072-opel-astra-j-media-satnav-2010-13/

(29:th-May-2016, 16:33:01)Thebatfink Wrote: Anyone comment on how readable the screen is in the sunlight when driving? Does it gives good contrast etc.?

(30:th-May-2016, 11:31:10)gazda Wrote: guys, i have one request, can someone please try to install mireo dont panic navigation, just to check compatibility, thanks

(30:th-May-2016, 11:31:10)gazda Wrote: guys, i have one request, can someone please try to install mireo dont panic navigation, just to check compatibility, thanks

(30:th-May-2016, 11:49:01)marcus Wrote: Update on the bluetooth pairing. I had to pair my phone to the HU again on Wednesday last week. I've probably made 10 or so trips in the car since then and it is still paired. This includes spells where I have used Wifi, gps etc.

Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk

(30:th-May-2016, 12:06:30)gazda Wrote: no mireo on google store, wtf, i have this link http://www.mireo.hr/en/

thanks again guys

(30:th-May-2016, 17:05:01)sheppy1 Wrote: I'll try and install it tomorrow to test it for you

(30:th-May-2016, 18:42:20)sheppy1 Wrote: Hehe no need! Happy to help! [SMILING FACE WITH SMILING EYES]

Sent from my EVA-L09 using Tapatalk

(30:th-May-2016, 19:07:52)marcus Wrote: Yeah I saw that link but when I click on it, it comes back and says item not found. All Google play stores are not equal.

Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk

(31:st-May-2016, 15:41:43)ronnie63 Wrote: So does anyone know for sure if the built in mic works? and is there any need to fit the extension one?

Thanks Ronnie

(31:st-May-2016, 15:41:43)ronnie63 Wrote: So does anyone know for sure if the built in mic works? and is there any need to fit the extension one?

Thanks Ronnie

(31:st-May-2016, 15:41:43)ronnie63 Wrote: So does anyone know for sure if the built in mic works? and is there any need to fit the extension one?

Thanks Ronnie

(31:st-May-2016, 22:55:24)xtech Wrote:

(31:st-May-2016, 15:41:43)ronnie63 Wrote: So does anyone know for sure if the built in mic works? and is there any need to fit the extension one?

Thanks Ronnie

Almost sure it works. My unit arrived yesterday and i'll install it tomorrow, and i'll give you feedback as i won't install the external mic.