75/ZT In Car System with GPS DVD Plug and Play
 

Because our other thread was getting long and Cumbersome to read and review,

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ad.php?t=48978

Probably a good time to start a new one as we are preparing to ship units out to all customers.

Here we can problem solve and review as they arrive and install
RadioGuy

Okay here we go:
When I joined the previous thread , users were trying to get clear and concise answers on a few points and trying to get the inclusion of RDS and Phone book as well as TMC

-We have succeeded in getting the RDS included and now TMC (add additional Cost).

- The factory thus far has refused to add PHONEBOOK download via the Bluetooth. We will continue to badger them.

Units can be ordered as follows

1/. With Analog TV (NO RDS or TMC)

2/. With RDS (No TMC or ANALOG TV)

3/. With RDS and TMC

You can choose Here http://www.autogpsdvds.com/index.php...&product_id=72

Our Offer:

With the the total with shipping is $US516.00 Members Price Including SD Cards and Maps and IPOD, This is for either the RDS or the Analog TV Models add $45 for TMC.

Options

The MG-5,7 Reverse Camera is $68.00 (This is a true CCD with SONY Lens as opposed to the 25$ CMOS Cameras that will not give any sort of decent night Vision.
Link: http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...era#post484429
The Wireless option is 58$
Shipping of the camera and the wireless Kit is included with the shipping of the head unit. BUT If separate it is 48$ For Shipping

External DVB-T (Mpeg 2 Only) (Freeview) Box with 20db (good quality) receiver is 99$ and can be sent also with the unit for no extra transport costs.
http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...&postcount=848

Mpeg 2/4 is 136$
Link: http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...&postcount=849

We accept Paypal or Bank transfer. Also can accept Moneybookers

Our Warranty Policy is this:

Within the first 7 days after receipt (When most defects show up) we will pay shipping costs in BOTH Directions. to replace or repair. As you can see here we are responsive and will support any and all problems and questions as best we can. So it is important that you install and test and fiddle with it fast ! We bench test every units functionality prior to sending. This can take us 2-3 days depending on the order load.
From 8-30 days You pay return shipping and we pay shipping costs to return it to you after warranty is determined and it is repaired. I cover parts and labour as a service to my customers,


Please feel free to PM me or Email me at the above address if you have any quieries or concerns
Sean
AKA (Radioguy)

PS I will add to this anything pertinent as we go. . so it will answer most questions.

Maybe a good idea to start this thread with a summary of events up to press.

So what new questions do we have for Sean

Hi I have PM'ed you (radio guy) and you have replied. I am interested in ordering one of these units. But I am now not sure what the spec is, what the unit can do etc

Do you have any concise information. spec, photos, etc.

I realise that the info is probably in the original thread, but it is now so long and confusing.

Thanks in advance,

SJR

Just waiting to hear that TMC works on these units and then I'll be placing my order.

Rich

Okay, Ill see if I can deliver on that this evening

Tony, to answer your earlier question in the now-locked thread...my unit doesn't have TMC...because i didn't ask for it.

Hi SJR
Here is a link to it on our website.
http://www.autogpsdvds.com/index.php...&product_id=72
All of the specifications are there
Here also is one photo and the specifications

http://i573.photobucket.com/albums/s...20CARDCT/4.jpg
http://i573.photobucket.com/albums/s...20CARDCT/8.jpg
http://i573.photobucket.com/albums/s...20CARDCT/6.jpg

Hi, I've been following the previous thread with interest, but I thought one of the problems was re the phone book, i.e. it doesn't have one:mad:
Does your version have a functioning phone book as per the advert above:confused:
Also none of the previous units had a multichanger interface, has this changed as well?
Graham.

I had mentioned to Sean about the "Phone book", and he said he was going to make the modification to the web site and remove it, but he does not seem to have done it yet. I do not know about the multi-changer!!

OK,
Should I decide to go ahead and buy one of these -and very tempting it is too- I would install it inplace of the hi-line Navigation system I have.

On the previous long thread, it was stated that the aerial lead would need to be extended.

Does anyone know where you could get an extension lead for radio (and TV) on the HL specific Aerial connectors or if not where you can get the actual connectors (and name?) so you could make up your own lead.

In addition, if you are putting in a lead for the radio (and TV) would it no be worthwhile using the GPS aerial from the sharks fin as well?

Steve:shrug:

Sorry
We removed it from the title but I did not notice it there, It will be removed shortly.

Sorry

Sean

Is your price in US dollars or Canadian dollars ?

Has anybody got the IGO8 to work with a full UK 7 digit search ?

yes...my IGO works fine with full 7-digit postcodes

Hi, Actually at this point whatever is better for you folks because they are at par.

Is it possible to turn of the screen/blank it out whilst listening to the radio or sd-card? I find it pretty bright at night.

If you use IGO it "should" daken at night, on my current head unit if you hold the mute button in, it turns off the screen, but I was under the impression the new MG units darken when you turn on the side light!!!

You can turn the brightness down using the volume control, but I agree on SD card mode at night the all white background is very bright.

holding in the "mute" button turns off the screen on mine

It tells you on page 6 of the manual as confirmed by paulads.

Always pays to read the manual!!!! :} :} :}

Can you use this with Bluetooth for calls?

yes it can be used to receive calls, but you have to dial the number via the on screen display or directly on the phone, it does NOT have a phonebook connection

Thank you!
I'll check the manual first the next time.:o

Anyone know how to stop the unit defaulting to playing the sounds of another mode when the GPS is on, i.e. radio in the background.

When I use GPS, I'm just wanting the sat nav software sound only no other modes or devices playing. This is because I'm getting a static noise on other modes playing such as TV, Aux, etc.

Go into the main system setup menu and select System,then on the basic tab it says GPS Listen,tap the icon so it turns grey and you are done.

Tomorrow should be "D" for Radioguy to start sending our the new release of Head units.

How many members have ordered the "new" ones with RDS and hopefully TMC?

Help Needed,

I am about to get round to trying to get the TV side work so here are two issues i need help on

1. What is the TV standard setting I need for the UK

2. The chap who tried to install this has put the DBtv unit behind the glove compartment is there any one who knows how to remove this so I can get the new aerial plugged in.

Thanks in Advance

1:- We use PAL in the UK
2:- Depending on where the DVB-T is located, it might be just under the glove box or on top of the grovebox, it its mounted below the glovebox just a simple matter of removing the fuse panel below the glovebox, if its mounted above the glovebox, it means removing the glovebox which is held in with Toque screws.

TV Modules
 

Hi Guys
I received word (While I was asleep) that the units were produced and we will have them Tomorrow.
But there is a glitch as always
I am waiting for your feedback and will be sending individual emails to know your wishes.

Here is the email from my agent.....

We got situation.
Factory just called us regarding to MG production.
They said after adding RDS module, the memory is not enough to support built-in analog TV
They must remove the built-in TV.
While the same time, they suggest we use built-out DVB-T box, this affect nothing.

Please advise URGENTLY as they plan the production in few hours.

We have ordered some with RDS and some with Analog TV.
The problem is that it has become an Either Or. Its a No brainer pretty much fr those that have ordered with DVB-T I Believe.
But the others, if Analog TV was important then we have to make a choice or cancel.

RG

Hello Sean

Just got the email, NOT good news, are they going to reduce the price?. As I have paid for the TV option as well as RDS and TMC on the unit as per your invoice.

They were aware of the problem a while ago, I was going to order the unit from Kathy, before you come on the scene, they knew there was a problem with the TV which I have conformation email from Cathy which dates back to 5th March, so why are they only telling you about it now? If they are or you are willing to reduce the price of a DVT-B unit, by an equal amount of the cost of the TV

I wait to hear back from you.

Hi Tony,

Thanks for your response, That may well be but we would have to assume that when the factory agreed to add the RDS that they would have addressed the issue. I can only go on their commitments to me.... I think you mean , we should reduce the price of the DVB-T?

Hi TA

There seems to several PAL settings dose it matter which one I select?

I have seen 4 Philip's type screws when you open the glove box but seems still well stuck in are there any more?

Sorry am really thick re these things

There are an additional 2 screws under the felt mat in the tray, slowly prise up the felt from the front and you will see them.

Ah ha thanks Tony on to it now

Martin

Just wondering if anyone has managed to get TomTom 7 with full UK maps working on the device. I'm considering it as an alternative to IGO.

Fraser

I think there is a problem with the voice on TomTom 7 it clips it, you only get half the command, If you really want TomTom you will have to use version 6, but you are able to use a skin on the IGO and it is a TomTom look alike, if you use the right skin with IGO it looks much better and has as better GUI than TomTom:-

See this like to use the TomTom skin

http://artwork-igo8.blogspot.com/search/label/TTSkin

Tony,

I just can't seem to get the copy of IGO which I have working at all. I don't suppose you have a copy which is ready pre-configured for the Unit, available for download?

Once I get (if I get) my head unit from Radioguy, I will do you a copy (for you to try) and upload it.

My current head unit only runs in 480x234, so it's pointless uploading it right now. If Sean keeps to his word, I will do it before the National Meet.

Thanks Radioguy I'm sure radioguy will get your unit to you, as he did mine!!! :D Sean I sent you a couple of emails regarding the IGO software, am stuggling a bit. Can you check them out and respond.

I think Sean is tied up at the moment, the shipment that is due to be sent out today/ tomorrow is mucked up, they have done the RDS on the units BUT have lost the TV!!! same problem Kathy had the beginning of March!!!!!

That's why I say "I might get the unit" paid extra for RDS and TMCa and Sean is not sure if either are working? and now the bad news about TV :mad: :mad: :mad:

Radioguy, you have a PM.

Regards.

Last minute change?
 

Hi Sean and all,

I am a bit suspicious as to the very late dropping of this "bombshell". I also struggle with the "not enough memory" line as presumably RDS(radio) would not be making calls on the memory while the analogue TV is on. I have a 2 year old generic Chinese 2din unit in my Rover right now that has Analogue TV and RDS with no memory conflicts.
The cynical part of me wonders if they have run out of the TV modules....

Having dealt with our "friends in the east" before, I can't help thinking we are being "herded" into a position that suits them, using our desire (having waited so long) to get these units quickly.

I personally would prefer to wait till they have sorted out this mess, rather than rush in with a last minute bodge job.

For example, are they going to remove the TV from the menu options, Remote, mode cycle? Or can they default it to the External Digital TV unit?

I paid extra for this unit from Sean for this very eventuality, and I know he will be working very hard to get us more information on the situation. It's times like this where it's good to have someone who can talk directly to the factory.

What are others waiting for these units thinking? would welcome your thoughts (or comments on my thoughts).

Regards
Adrian

Hope we get some answers soon, have waited for this unit. I too have a chinese d/din unit with DVB-T built in and RDS (no TMC) works fine, just want one that looks right in my ZT.:confused:

Look like we have a number of number of unhappy people. The last message I got from Sean was that he was waiting for a reply from China, that was last night. There is no news today (so far) I can see the units will NOT be shipped today as promised!!!

With the tv module removed it will skip tv when you cycle through with the mode button,however,the icon remains on the main home screen but shows invalid when pressed.

Hi Adrian
I am afraid that I can'y comment on the herding. But I have strong doubts that that occured.I could be wrong. We had the choice to go ALL TV or ALL RDS. this came at the last hours. I think they were trying to make test and produce all at the same time, which in my opinion is a poor way to do things and could put us in this position.

RG

In fact we are Shipping today for those that confirmed the NO TV
Should have tracking either tomorrow or Monday AM
Sean

Have they confirmed that the price WILL be reduced if they are not providing the TV function? We would expect this as they are not providing what we have paid for .

Sorry Tony
I still do not have a final response on that. Well I DID But was not exactly pleased with it lets say

It seems like they have got their money and don't care now. I know I am not happy with this they have got us by the proverbial now

Tony

Thats not true really. I am your cushion. I will respect anybody's decision.

Im ready and waiting Tony, looking forward to recieving my new toy along with a reversing camara.
Steve.

sean I know you are doing all you can do, but they were aware of this problem at the begining of March, I was under the impresion that It had been over come now. They had accepted your order with RDS and TV surely that have breached there contract and should offer a "reasonable" compensation now. All "I" want is TMC which I had paid extra for forget RDS and TV. I feel they should be offering arount 20-30 Dollars reduction in cost of the units.

I am not going to cancel my order at this late stage. However, some sort of gesture would be nice;)
After all, analogue is off here now anyway.
Life's too short.................

Sean,

As you know I have ordered the DVB-T unit, so I will go with the unit minus Analogue TV, but I am not happy with the way this has been done, seeing as it seems they have known about this problem since March and have said nothing.

Like Tony, I don't think it's unreasonable to expect a rebate from the factory for supplying a product less than what we paid for.
When I ordered my Rover, it was listed with having heated side mirrors, now if the car had been delivered without them, I would have expected a reduction in the agreed price even though here in Aus I would probably never need them.

In good faith I paid up front to get this production run happening, I would now like some of that faith returned by the factory.


Regards
Adrian

Gone very quiet:(

sean, I am ready to order but want to know if the unit is as pictured on your site , or does it now have the silver garnish on the faceplate? I am after a black-only unit/orange backlighting to suit a 75.

Thats an interesting point. Has anyone actually bought one with the silver bits? If so how else do they differ from ours?

Sean said on the old thread that the factory are not doing the units with the silver bits.

Double din.
 

Hi, Is it just me or has anyone else noticed everthing has gone quiet recently. I have paid for the unit with RDS DVB/T Reversing camera and have e.mailed Sean for a possible delivery date so I can arrange somebody to be in to collect it and have heard nothing. Is anybody else getting worried?. John.

Lathbury I wouldn't worry, I purchased my unit from Sean, whom I spoke at length over the phone. He's a great guy, he really cares about his customers more then the next man, and I will personally go out on a limb to commend him as our seller.

It seems a couple of people here are upset about the present situation with the TV / RDS issue, however we must remember were all buying a product from a factory in China, not in Comet or Currys, i.e. we are taking a risk. Sean is the middle man, whom in my opinion is offering a much better service for the money backed up by a solid warranty. I don't see any other Chinese sellers on this forum offering technical support and trying to resolve issues. We should give the poor guy a break.

So in summary, Sean's doing his best for the people here. I know for a fact he's very busy this weekend, and we've got to remember he has a life and a family outside our forum, and its Sunday.

Sean may be doing his best for us, but lets not forget, he is earning money from us, as said before, if you order something as a complete package, that is what you want, to leave it till this late stage, the factory that produces the item should be liable. I ordered and paid for my unit on the 10th March, we were quoted 30 days (maybe 45) that's quite long enough to get a production run FULLY working, from a email I had from Cathy the factory was fully aware of the problem with RDS & the TV on the 5th March, so why did they take the order knowing they were NOT able to complete it.

I agree in part with what you are saying if we are looking at this situation as if we were buying from a western factory. However as I said we are dealing with a Chinese factory, and the kind of business ethic of taking your money then not delivering on an agreement is very common practice over in the Far East. I know as I have imported many as specialist products from China over the years, and have encountered these types of issues many a time.

The factory most likely saw the £££ carrot being dangled, took the original order, promising it will all be fine and dandy by the due date. Then when it all went wrong at their end, its a case of compromise after compromise, and its we the consumer who loose out. Do they care if we get a unit thats not quite as we expected? The answer is absolutely not. They will be churning out tonns of different models on a daily basis, for bigger cliental then us lot at the MG Club.

From the dates you mentioned, I can say that I've already had to wait quite a lot longer then you for an order I previously made for a unit without RDS with another chinese seller (not Cathy). In the end I cancelled my order after several months of delays and false promises. I then went with Sean, who got me a standard non rds unit out within a week of placing an order.

What I am so annoyed about Fraser is I didn't want RDS or the TV, although I paid extra for TMC, which Sean is not even sure if the new units have!! I have a freeview unit, so the RDS is the least important part of the head unit to me.

Tony I know what you mean, the most important factor for me was Sat Nav, I'm planning to upgrade to free view later, and I wasn't bothered about RDS.

I know the TMC has been discussed before, and my take on it is this....

Those who paid for TMC, have found that with IGO it has a TMC detect facility. Using this search facility finds the RoyalTek Chip which uses then GPS to get TMC information. I think Sean wasn't sure about this at first, however from those who've now received their unit and posted the info, he has concurred that he believes this is the most plausible explantation.

In contrast I did not order a unit with TMC, and when I do the same detect TMC search in IGO, it looks for the Royaltek chip but does not find one, so its no TMC for me. I personally believe the extra fee sellers are charging for TMC is for the extra chip which the factory are adding to specific orders, so providing your happy with IGO, your unit should come with TMC. I'm sure your aware of this already.

I believe Sean has said as well that he can get the units shipped, as they are, right away, so yours should be with you soon. One good point is in the method Sean shipped the unit to me, this avoided any customs fees, which I have had to pay with other Chinese sellers in the past, so a big plus. I know some have ended up paying big customs charges from Chinese sellers.

mmm, time will tell!!!, my current head unit (again from China) HAD TMC but when I had to send it back to Chine for repair, it came back minus the TMC so that is why I requested it on this one from Sean. If and when I get my unit I will run you off a copy so you can get your one running OK, IGO is great (when it runs properly as mine does now) .

Thanks I know your a bit of an IGO expert, so would appreciate a Tony tuned copy :}. I've now tried several versions, managed to get IGO to work but not perfect, I'm impressed with the navigation, but some of the voices speak a little disjointed, so was wondering if there are some better ones out their to download. I also wanted to get that 3D car mod working, the one where you can change the arrow to other cars, but I didn't find out how.

Well in my exploration of the GPS, I also managed to get IGO amigo and Tom Tom 6 to work. I will also try Tom Tom 7 and see if I can fiddle with it and try adapt it to run on the unit without issue. There is also the potential to get Navigon or Garmin Mobile XT to work, as they can run on Win Ce format, so plenty of options out there for navigation.

From what I've seen so far IGO 8 seems to be the best in terms of graphics, ui, and features, I love the navigation, just not got it quite as I want it yet.

Hello! Ordered mine from Radioguy too, I'm pretty sure all will be ok!
But i'm just thinking about one thing: are units going to be dispatched by... plane?

Hi Miketa , It has the Black Only faceplate

Hi Soulblighter, They are sent by EMS (Postal) and take about 5-7 days to arrive. This is dome to avoid taxes.

RG

John !I am just waiting for Tracking numbers now.

Should have tomorrow

I Want to clarify one thing so there is no Misunderstanding.
The "TV" Module that is not included with the RDS is FOr ANALOG TV ONLY
The DVB-T will function without a problem

RG

They are all BLACK only Faceplates

RG

This explains the UK Shutoff dates for Analog
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital...United_Kingdom

Again Anyone with DVB-T receivers will still get Digital TV or Freeview

RG

By the way, Sorry about the weekend, I was away on a family matter until tonight ! But you guys were the first thing I did on return.

I should have posted something.

Sorry

Double din.
 

Hi Sean, Thanks putting my mind at rest, and thanks for explaining about the dvb/t siituation, all this techie stuff is over my head. Will I need a seperate aeriel for this unit?. John.

Hi Lathbury
You Ordered with DVB-T and the aerial is included with the DVB-T receivers
RG

Under stood Sean, I just got a tad concerned over the weekend when things went quiet.

Stu

Has anyone heard from Sean yet?. :mad:

We still have no update on what's happening to our orders, meant to be Dispatched yesterday/ today, its how 20:15 local time in China

And still now indication of if we are going to get a reduction of the buying price now the unit does not have TV.

Yeah Sean answered us all in the previous page! And think he lives in Canada so it is several hours sooner for him (about 6 hours less).
The only problem is that planes no longer flies due to the volcano, and i think EMS use planes too to ship packages. Maybe there is a lot of stuff waiting to be dispatched since the fly interdiction. Hope plane circulation will restart soon!

From Sean pervious message, "tracking number Sunday or Monday AM" at least we would know if the units have been dispatched.

Tony
I am sending tracking for many orders NOW. Several people have received them. I sent emails to EVERYONE about the TV because I don't want any surprises. I have had to co-ordinate the WHO and changes and cancellations (1 only ) I won't release the orders to physically ship until I know that the customer won't be "surprised" by no analog TV. I have yours ready but you want to know about this credit and I am trying to sort something out. Frankly, they offered me a VERY VERY Small credit but I am to bat trying to get more.
I am afraid that if you are not happy with a credit that you will not want it. I am trying to comply.

Thanks for letting me know Sean, I look forward to receiving the email. Lets hope the problems with the factory are sorted out.

Tony,Below is the actual TV tuner that was used in mine and looking at it I can't imagine that its cost to the factory is more than $4-$5.I removed mine because it was of no use to me due to the digital switch over.Don't be put off buying over a few dollars discount as it really is a good unit.

http://i40.tinypic.com/6nt8ub.jpg

Thanks Graham for the info, I am not worried about the TV and the "small" amount they are offering in a refund, as I already have a freeview unit, what I am miffed about is the factory knew about the problem with the TV and RDS 6 weeks ago, but they accepted the order from Sean, and "forgot" to mention the problem to him and us, there are others that paid for the unit (who wanted TV), only to be told at the last knockings that the TV would not be available with the unit.

I noticed Sean has removed the TV from his web page now, it least he is keeping us informed.

I have my tracking number, and seeing as I ordered dvb I decided to not bother with the analogue anyway.

Lets hope things start moving now:D

Just to let people know I'm doing the installation tommorow for this unit on the Hi-Line / Harmon Kardon setup, so should have instruction on how to do this very soon.

For those who have just ordered their unit, the thing puzzling me is how the units will be delivered to the UK as their are no flights in and out of the country, and it could stay this way for a while!! :shrug:

Sean any idea, I'm sure your aware of the Europe ash cloud situation? Well unless you've been buried under a rock for the past few days :D

Got my tracking number too!

Here in France, airports are working again in the south. Tomorrow many others should open too. A lot of specialist are contesting the flight interdiction.

Maybe Eurostar will be used to bring you units in the UK? Time to invest in Eurostar/eurotunnel? ;-)

Yeah just saw the news, BA already did a test flight, flights will resume tommorow morning so its looking ok.

Sean. Not sure if you have sent me my tracking Number yet I've Sent you an email which has been returned as undeliverable for some reason, perhaps you could let me know what's going on as a few members have received there tracking number. Thanks Tony

Radio Guy,
I would like to order one of these units, but I am completely useless with technology. I was wondering if you would PM me a phone number as I think it would be easier to explain.

Thanks in advance,

SJR

ps whats TMC?

Tony I just tested my Email Address , Been receiving all weekend, I will have tracking for yours tonight and we will work out this credit thing for the Analog TV later. For your Info they offered me $3.00 Okay ?

Also I Have these in Stock and ready to ship now !

Hi Sean,

Were you able to dispatch mine? Do you have a tracking # ?
No ash clouds down under :}

Regards
Adrian

As we hear back from people , we are despatching
Should have yours today Adrian

Thanks

Sean, I still have not received my tracking number yet? I think the $3 there are offering is an insult, but at the end of the day, I just want the unit.

We will sort things out once the unit has arrived and I have conformation that the TMC is working, without this the unit will be useless to me.

Double din.
 

Hi Sean, I am ready for mine so please send it. Is it coming by air?. John.

Nothing's coming by Air at the moment. ;) :getmecoat:

That's not quite true, as I understand it there is a new delivery of Pumice due in shortly!:cool:

Hi tony

Tracking was sent. Thats what I said earlier, that I was not happy with the credit and am fighting for more but I don't think its going to go up. They do not think the same as we do.

Hi John, Yes they are sent Via EMS , By Air.
Will have tracking for certain today
Sean

Thanks for the email Sean, I now have the tracking number, I am not worried about the refund on the T.V side of the unit, as I will use my Freeview unit, it is more to the fact hat they accepted your order which included T.V and RDS, knowing there was a problem with supply.

I think everyone has their tracking now. If not, please let me know !
RG

I have not recieved my tracking number yet.... have also e-mailed you direct...


ooops...just recieved tracking as I sent this quote!!! Thanx...

Good work Sean! What a shame the volcano may delay the despatch a lot:

" 11.27 am April 20 2010 Beijing Time A Chinese notice on EMS’s website states that due to the closure of airports in Europe EMS is not able to send packages into Northern Europe at the moment. EMS will continue to accept, hold, process packages send them as soon as airspace reopens. "

Never seen so many vapour trails overhead:D

Those are the Head Units, I Forgot to mention, they are self propelled for delivery too !

Has anyone been able to progress there tracking number yet, I have looked today, and it still has nothing showing, from the email from Sean, it can take 48/72 hours to show? which seems strange as when we send items out from my work via Parcelforce, we can track them on line within a couple hours of sending.

Hi Tony
The UK Postal system is the best in the world and I believe you. This is EMS.
48/72 Hours is normal and when they are doing their job!

Thanks Sean, no doubt the units will arrive before they show as being show on there web site, what is there "normal" delivery? I was under the impression it's 3-5 working days from other items I have purchased from China

For Information:
Nearly all Air Freight is currently on hold except for perishable goods to allow more flights to get people back home
which should take about 10 days to complete as pre booked flight seats have preference.
Many planes are of course also in the wrong locations to restart the full timetable slots.

Thanks John, you are the bearer of bad news, I was hoping the unit would arrive before the National Meet, but it does not look like it now, I have just checked my tracking number and there is still nothing showing up on EMS web site, which means the unit has not even been sent out of China yet :mad:

Tony

FWIW, I ordered some bits from the USA on the 14th......they show on the USPS site that they've been collected, but after that nothing.......I suspect a lot of freight is in limbo at the moment.

Tony it took about 3 days for any tracking info to show on mine, and that was when there were no flight disruptions. Don't bother trying to track it on the home page, go into the actual tracking page as the home page didn't work for me. Once it shows the item as dispatched there was no update for about another 4 days then all of a sudden it shows up as arrived UK customs, then cleared from customs, and then it gets delivered about a day later. I'd give it 10 - 14 days in total just to be safe, but if your fortunate it be about a week.

Hi David, not you now, everyone what to give me bad news today :)

Thanks Fraser, Sean posted a link to EMS web site along with the tracking number, I thought I would give it a try today it been about 70 hours, since Sean gave me the tracking number, I will give it a try over the weekend, but with all the flight problems, I won't hold my breath

I wish I had something to add, I just don't

I also wish that we had held them back until things were more certain

SJR Please clear your Mailbox for a message
It is full

RG

I recall when I ordered from Chinavasion:o tracking info was supplied but took a while to appear, then the unit arrived next day:confused: about 10 days in all, average I suppose.
I suppose, given the current situation, patience is the watchword:}

Here in France almost all airports are fully operative, so I was hoping I could get my unit faster but still no tracking information on EMS website too!

I don't think they stopped the dispatch but there must be a
lot of stuff waiting to be send before ours!

Damn volcano...

Good News
 

Hi Guys, Good news, I am seeing Some tracking starting to appear, not all, But some at least
MANNIE I see yours
teamninja I See yours too
Stux99 I see
TONYFRY I see
Soulblighter47 I See too
I Didn't check all but at least we have a sign !

fantastic, will check when home

Mines in Shenzen......

Great News :}:}:} just checked mine and it shows "Arrival at Sorting Centre"

Ems.
 

Hi Can anyone give me the link to the site to track the parcel as I have tried the official one and it is saying error on page. Thanks. John.

Try this one:-

http://www.ems.com.cn/qcgzOutQueryAc...de=gotoSearchE

Works for me

Tracking.
 

Tony, Thanks for that, unfortunately mine is showing no tracking. John.

John,

Not sure when you got your tracking number I had mine on Tuesday 1st thing, but only showed up this afternoon, I would give it another day and have a look again.

I still don't think the unit will start to arrive for at least another 7-10 days, due to the back log on flights, BUT we will have to wait and see.

Tracking.
 

Many thanks Tony. John.

Got an e-mail from Cathy today asking me to tell her what version of WIN CE was installed on my unit.

Seems strange, and suggests there may be something different about mine from some of the others shes despatched. Perhaps they've forgotten how they got the TMC to work on mine.

It is Win CE-5.0, but she asked me if it had 5.0 or 6.0.

I had seen on another add somewhere that TMC will only work with Win CE 5.

I can't remember if it was for a Rover/MG unit or for a VW unit.

Yes, thanks Sean, I can see my unit arrived at sorting center in Shenzen the 23rd.

Maybe it will be at home this week!

It'll probably stay like that for about 5 - 7 days, then all of a sudden it will be in France.

Just been speaking to our Parcelforce collection driver at work, and she told me that have not had any deliveries in from China for nearly two weeks, but are expecting some tomorrow or Thursday!! the tracking number is now showing on Parcelforce's web site:-

http://www.parcelforce.com/portal/pw

Got the next email from Cathy confirming that she asked about my unit because they are still trying to solve the TMC problem for other customers. Surprises me that they could "Forget" what they did to mine! and that 3 months after they delivered me a fully working TMC unit they could be only now "Trying to solve it".

David

They are NOT a factory, and As far as I am told, they have not yet been shipped their order. Could be just Chat,

autoradio 2 din rover 75
 

Hello radioguy,
I am French and I apologize beforehand for my English.
I would like to command(order) this car radio 2 din for rover 75.
Can you indicate me the price(prize) being member of the forum The 75 and ZT Owners Club?
You can also pass on to me terms of payment and availability of produced.
Beforehand thank you
Tony

Question for both picky747 (Graham) & Radioguy (Sean)

On my current 2DIN unit (Not the MG version) I damaged the IPOD connection lead, so I now have to plug my IPHONE into the rear USB port for changing my IPHONE, I notice that every time I connect my phone and when in the SAT NAV screen I get a message (in Chinese) about the USB connection not recognized, so I was wondering if we could connect an external TMC unit to the head unit to give us TMC.

The link to the unit is:-

http://cartft.com/catalog/il/1017

Cool !
There is a great solution ! And Cheaper too !
I am working on getting these
I have a Source

I will be back to you

That's great Sean, I know a lot of people would be happier buying the unit if it had the TMC function, we all wait to hear back from you.

Tony,the only thing connected on the WinCe side is the microSD card slot,however, a modification can be made to the Satnav module to connect a USB port.

http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/1915/dvdusb1.jpg

[QUOTE=picky747;515565]Tony,the only thing connected on the WinCe side is the microSD card slot,however, a modification can be made to the Satnav module to connect a USB port.

Thanks Graham, I just thought it was strange with my unit, that when the Iphone is connected via the USB port connection it comes up with the "warning" and it only shows on the SAT NAV screen I thought you might be able to use the USB and the thing from GNS? Perhaps Sean with come up with a brain storm :}

Just been speaking to our Parcelforce driver, they are now getting "some" deliveries from China, but still no luck with my tracking number showing any more details on either EMS or Parcelforce web site, I thought we would have notification of arriving in the U.K by now, its been 5 working days since our units have been sent out, bang goes the idea of fitting it over the weekend.


:mad::mad::mad::mad:

So far got this

http://i573.photobucket.com/albums/s...ations-001.jpg

Hi

As i noticed the front USB is a small one:
http://cartft.com/catalog/il/1016

Cheers Mintman

Good news, arrived in destination country:D:D
29-04-2010 19:55 International HubAWAITING CUSTOMS CHARGING


:drool4:

2010-04-29 15:26:00FRENCH REPUBLIC ROISSY CHRON Released from Customs

It spent just one hour in customs!!! :D
Maybe tomorrow? :drool4: