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Originally Posted by Bobharp
Hi,
There seems to be an extreme lack of info on the stock stereo head unit that came with my 2020 86.
The system appears to be a JBL/Harman unit.
- PN: pt296-18190-20
- Update - I found a link to the head unit's manual
- The only link I can find is on JBL's EU site
- It's MSRP is 880 on the Toyota parts site
Let me caveat this post with a few points.
- I did not buy my 86 to listen to music or pay particular attention to the screen.
- I'm here for the rich engine sounds and connection to the 86/FRS/BRZ experience.
- I have a android phone
- I'm currently testing Android Auto
- I don't the the requirement for USB + Bluetooth
- Audio seems less decent than it should be
- I don't like voice enabled anything
- No 'google voice'
- No Alexa
- No Siri
- That said, I do want to take hands free calls
- I'm searching for a happy medium
Today I tested the USB Media with a couple of USB flash drives.
- Here is what I tested and the results
- File system format
- exFAT - did not work
- FAT32 - works
- Audio File
- FLAC - did not work
- MP3 - works
- M4a
- WMA
- MP3 TAG Format
- Both ID3v2.3 and ID3v2.4 - works
- Did not test version 1 TAGs.
- No album art was displayed
- I was disappointed that exFAT file system was not recognized.
- The FAT 32 drive was 250Gb
- The exFAT drive was 128Gb
Also I had a H.264 video on both USB flash drives.
I've attached some (not really good) photos from the quick trial.
- Sadly I don't think the 1/8 3.5mm plug is functional.
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I thought I'd update this original post with my experiences with Android Auto
- As noted above, I'm not really happy with having Google (or any assistant) in my life.
- I've experience Android Auto app disconnects.
- I blame this on pulling some serious 'Gs'
 - They all can't be explained by this & sadly is not the worst issue.
- Significant cut outs and interruptions during song/audio playback.
- A quick Internet search turned this up.
- https://support.google.com/androidau.../3280169?hl=en
- It's very clear that I'm not the only one experiencing this issues.
- Likely to be fixed in an upcoming 'Android Auto' update.
- I don't believe it is related to our JBL/Harman head unit.
- The touch screen input on the JBL/Harman head unit stinks.
- It is ok for selecting features but interactive features (e.g. zooming) have issues.
- Serious input lag
- Poor contrast ratio.
- It is too difficult to discern roads and traffic issues while driving.
- Hell! I wound up on a gravel road yesterday whilst seeking the curved roads I now crave.
- I find myself pulling over to disconnect my phone (USB) and look at Google Maps directly on my phone.
- Voice assistant/commands works.
- I'm able to reply to messages.
- Voice assistant audio clarity is fine.
- Phone interaction (taking calls) works well.
- Update - listened for call clarity and Google Maps directions
- Both were clear and crisp (Did not experience what Tcoat has been experiencing)
- I've posted a (bad) photo of my phone audio settings.
So for the moment I'm planning on ditching Android Auto in favor of a USB or plain Bluetooth solution. I find it easier and less distracting to interact with my phone to manage audio and maps. |
Are you a software developer? (Sorry for trolling, I liked your writing style
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