---------------------------------------------------------- RV-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Wed 05/18/11: 1 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 07:10 AM - Re: PMA8000BT software upgrade (David E. Nelson) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 07:10:49 AM PST US From: "David E. Nelson" Subject: Re: RV-List: PMA8000BT software upgrade Hi Tim, For the time being, it sounds like I'm going to stick with the original setup in my -7A which is exactly as your described below (the passenger side has both a set of Co-Pilot and Passenger jacks). It'd be nice to limit the cables, though. I think I've found a good solution that uses a single cable that provides both a USB and an 1/8" stereo jack using a "Y" that eventually splits into the two connectors. Unfortunately, the specs/pictures on the internet don't say/show have far up the "Y" is from the USB/audio ends. Given my panel layout, I only need 6" as my 12V aux power is located adjacent to the #1 and #2 audio inputs. So, it's a just matter of visiting the local electronic shops and see what they've got. Thanks for the informative reply, /\/elson On Mon, 16 May 2011, Tim Olson wrote: > > Hi David, > > Yes, the PMA8000BT does music and phone both. We use the bluetooth for iPad > and iPhone audio for music all the time. From what I understand the 9000EX > does NOT do music, for anyone else who may be following this. Regarding the > 2nd question for you and your wife, I'm assuming you mean can you each have > separate music from eachother... If you want separate music, you'd have to use > #1 and #1, and in that case, only #1 is bluetooth-able. And, to make matters > worse, you'd have to also have her headset plugged into a jack that is > normally for rear seat folks, because #1 is used to feed the pilot/co-pilot, > and #2 is passengers. If that were the case, the easiest would be to just have > her plug into a different jack...one that is either in the back seats, or if > you have something like an RV-7, just install a 3rd jack that is for > "passengers". > > There is one other way around the single-bluetooth thing. You can buy a > device called the Belkin Aircast Auto, that plugs into a 3.5mm jack, and gives > full bluetooth ability for that input as well. They're not that expensive, > and if you plugged that into Music #2, you'd have the effective equivalent of > 2 bluetooth connections to choose from, and the rear passengers could then > have bluetooth as well. > > > Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD > > > On 5/13/2011 12:50 PM, David E. Nelson wrote: >> >> >> Hi Tim, >> >> I've a couple of questions about the PMA8000BT and its capabilities. >> >> - Can I play the music on my iPhone and hear it in my headset using >> blue-tooth? >> >> - Can my Wife and I play our respective music and hear it in our >> respective headsets using blue-tooth? (Akin to using Music #1 and #2 on >> the PMA8000B just w/o the wires)? >> >> Thank for the great write-up! >> >> /\/elson >> >> On Fri, 13 May 2011, Tim Olson wrote: >> >>> After last fall getting a new PMA8000BT audio that really rocks for >>> the kids in the RV-10 listening to their music, PS Engineering came >>> out with a software upgrade for the audio panel that makes it even >>> easier to use. >>> >>> Also recently, I've been talking to a couple other uses of PS >>> Engineering bluetooth intercoms who after getting iPhone iOS upgrades >>> would lose some of the connectivity or button functions, so I thought >>> I'd pass this along. >>> PS Engineering has the ability to upgrade the software/firmware in >>> their Bluetooth audio panels so that if you aren't getting your phone >>> to work with it, they may be able to help you...so contact them if you >>> have issues. >>> >>> Regarding the software upgrade for the PMA8000BT, it really makes it >>> simpler to use in that it takes only a single finger instead of a >>> combination of buttons to activate a few of the functions. I did a >>> write-up on my website, and thought it would be worth passing along >>> the news on the forums in case there are others who are either >>> interested in that audio panel, or have issues with their current >>> software and phone integration. >>> >>> My link to the write up is here: >>> http://www.myrv10.com/N104CD/upgrades/20110425/index.html >>> >>> I'll paste it in below though so you don't have to go off site to >>> read. (I did leave off some photos that are at the bottom of the >>> write-up) Hopefully some of you will find it useful. >>> Tim >>> ------------------------------------ >>> >>> PMA8000BT Audio Panel Function Update >>> >>> Many of you already know that I changed out my PMA8000 Audio panel for >>> the new PMA8000BT from my write-up of the PMA8000BT when I first >>> installed it, and from my "Ultimate Audio Entertainment System" >>> write-up. We finally got our great chance to test out this new gear on >>> our recent trip to the Baja in Mexico, and it was *fantastic* for the >>> kids for their entertainment. I was thrilled at how it worked, and we >>> enjoyed many hours of bluetooth streamed music and more. I am also >>> loving that I can taxi out and without even hitting the "TEL" button, >>> can call my wife that I'm leaving to go fly, and call her as soon as I >>> land when I'm rolling in. It's very convenient and very nice. >>> >>> But while I was on my Baja trip, I became aware of an upgrade to my >>> new PMA8000BT, and I thought I should pass the information on. If you >>> compare the 2 photos below, you'll see some of the visual changes that >>> they made. >>> >>> >>> Original PMA8000BT Button Labels >>> (See photo below) >>> >>> New PMA8000BT Button Labels >>> (See photo below) >>> >>> Notice how the top picture has "PUSH-HOLD FUNCTION" under the "TEL" >>> button, and then the Function A, B, & C. along that bottom row of >>> buttons on the Right. Well, while I found it workable, it was kind of >>> discombobulating to try to hold the TEL button and press buttons that >>> were right next to it, to get it to change functions. The changes were >>> for things like Music distribution, Intercom Function (which changes >>> wether the passengers hear the radio conversations or not), and >>> monitoring functions that would give monitoring priority for Com1 over >>> Com2 or not. They're functions that you may or may not change fairly >>> often...in my case, I did actually change them quite often as there >>> are times the passengers want to hear the radios and times that they >>> don't. >>> >>> Well, in the new software release, they got rid of that 2-finger >>> operation, and instead went to a single-finger method, where you push >>> a tap (or just a short push) to activate the primary function, but if >>> you push and hold, you change the secondary function that's labeled >>> below the button. I'm not sure how to best describe it, but if I push >>> and hold the MUTE button an extra half-second or so, it changes the >>> music distribution settings. It makes it much easier to change >>> function without holding your hands in a way that lets you do the >>> 2-buttons-at-once maneuver. >>> >>> I was told that there wasn't too much along the lines of new features >>> for the software, and that my old one would still basically do most >>> everything the new would, but it would be easier to use. I did see >>> though that you can now adjust the volume of your bluetooth music via >>> the control panel, so if your phone or device is not very loud, or too >>> loud, you can tweak it slightly to make it better. I still control the >>> volume of music directly from the device like my iPhone, but now I can >>> tweak the overall range that's available >>> >>> Another feature that is new is that upon powerup, the new software >>> will speak out the current settings of the intercom, monitor, and >>> music modes, so when I first power on, it will say things like >>> "Standard Intercom Function" and so on, telling me how it's >>> configured. It's not an annoyance as it only takes a couple seconds >>> and it's all done, but it does give you a reminder of how it's >>> configured so that if you just picked up passengers and don't want >>> them to hear radios, you will know how it's set. >>> >>> All in all I think it was a great little upgrade. I do kind of miss >>> the labels above the top row of buttons for Play/Pause, FF, and REV, >>> for the music....personally I think those labels should have stayed, >>> but....A) I didn't use them much, and B) once you use them a few times >>> you kind of memorize where they are, so I can't complain too much. The >>> trade-off is that the intercom functions a bit easier, so it's worth it. >>> >>> As usual, a great intercom from PS Engineering, and I'm real glad that >>> I upgraded to the PMA8000BT. It's fantastic to fly behind, and not >>> have all those wires everywhere! I just love this audio panel! >>> If you have a PMA8000BT, contact PS Engineering about the upgrade. If >>> you have a PMA8000BT that you bought in 2011, the upgrade is free. If >>> you bought it in 2010 like I did, it's $79.95. I also inquired for >>> non-BT owners, and if you have an older PMA8000B with s/n of V04028 or >>> higher, you can upgrade to the BT for $525. >>> >>> -- >>> Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD >>> do not archive >>> >> >> >> >> > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message rv-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/RV-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/rv-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/rv-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.