Badwolf Posted August 23, 2019 Report Share Posted August 23, 2019 Nothing like that in the box. Instructions for programming are somewhat 'flakey' but will power it up and have a go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted August 23, 2019 Report Share Posted August 23, 2019 ... by the way, on mine there are 2 small holes at the top left hand corner of the facia. Any ideas what they are for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted August 24, 2019 Report Share Posted August 24, 2019 Right. Got the old radio out including several, what appeared to be, miles of redundant wire, and roughly connected up to power and earth. Well, it lights up, but as for the instructions to set it up, probably the worst that I have ever come across. No reference to setting the clock or the pre-set stations. Colin, if you or anyone else with one of these can help, I would be grateful. Not connected up any speakers yet so I don't know what sort of noise it gives out, if any. Tried searching on the web for instructions but no joy so have contacted the seller, also about the missing release 'pins' and lack of SD slot. Not being mean considering the price but thought that I would ask about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpitFire6 Posted August 24, 2019 Report Share Posted August 24, 2019 Hi Badwolf, I checked your profile but cannot see where you are from. Yorkshire? You could be Scottish, but do not sound so. Cheers, Iain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougbgt6 Posted August 24, 2019 Report Share Posted August 24, 2019 BW, Yes these Chinese radios have very poor instructions. Does the radio have two 8 pin female connectors on the back? One is power and the other everything else. Power connector needs TWO 12v supplies and earth. One 12v from the ignition, one from the battery, it needs the battery to maintain settings and the ignition to turn on and off. Mine came with female and the male connectors with coloured wires. There is a loose standard for the colours. Mine also has phono connectors, these are NOT the speaker connections. If you have what I've described I'll try and find the pin outs on the sockets. Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted August 24, 2019 Report Share Posted August 24, 2019 Iain - Scottish no, Yorkshire blood (that's Scottish blood with he charitable gene removed - Apologies to any Scottish readers), but living in the North West but not sure how that helps with the instructions?? Doug - I have sorted the connections but am having trouble with the programming. There is nothing on the box about the clock and setting any stations as pre-sets is good fun. Pressing the controls in a ordered manner does not appear to help very much. Nice clear signal in the garage though, not much bass but I may get a couple of Colin recommended Radiomobile pods for the front. Only testing on one speaker at the minute. A little warm in the garage at the moment. Colin has two of these units so he may have a little more knowledge of this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpitFire6 Posted August 24, 2019 Report Share Posted August 24, 2019 Hi Badwolf, eBay # or model part number & any other information you have stuck-on or about the "radio"? I can take a look for information/manual on Google for you. Cheers, Iain. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted August 24, 2019 Report Share Posted August 24, 2019 It seems most things are programmed through the remote; I found these photos but will keep looking for anything more... concrete... I never set the clock on mine the entire time I had it in the Mondeo, nor did I preset any of the radio channels, since as I have no permanent power in the Gt6 it won't remember any of that anyway.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted August 24, 2019 Report Share Posted August 24, 2019 Thanks Iain This is the link https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GSS340-Smart-Car-Autoradio-Auto-Radio-MP3-USB-SD-AUX-IN-FM-Radio-Player-12V-Hot/254283034527?_mwBanner=1&ul_ref=https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/e11051.m43.l1123/7?euid=7a9b9f7ed16443388d7a18623cc78b58&bu=43087029830&loc=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F254283034527&sojTags=bu=bu&srcrot=e11051.m43.l1123&rvr_id=0&rvr_ts=c486259b16c0a9e535978bcafff918e3&ul_noapp=true&pageci=c4d05a1c-afe2-41ea-b6f4-0a4715fefd3f&redirect=mobile Also ref K502 Sodial/Fydun Amazon https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fydun-Player-Stereo-Radio-Charging/dp/B07QB3GN6L/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=k502+mp3&qid=1566670605&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExWkVYM1AzMU9BNjUzJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMTE4OTQ0R1VCOEVTTFNQMlZMJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAyMTUyMzZOQ1E0UVdNQVdLSUgmd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl Aliexpress https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32915920688.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted August 24, 2019 Report Share Posted August 24, 2019 Colin - Thanks. I have got all that. Just hoped that you may have user knowledge of how to make things works... in understandable English!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougbgt6 Posted August 25, 2019 Report Share Posted August 25, 2019 This is my radio, it's shallow enough to sit on the shelf to the right of the steering wheel. You can't actually see it in the driving position, which is fortunate as I haven't figured out how to stop the disco lights. The volume control is unusual, they're normally on the left, but in the middle I can reach it without struggle. I'm offered to set bass, treble and "loudness" briefly after turn on, rotating and pressing the nob sets each level. Again I haven't figured out how to do it with the remote, which is what I mostly use. BW, there's a clue in my name. Douglas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave.vitesse Posted August 25, 2019 Report Share Posted August 25, 2019 2 hours ago, dougbgt6 said: This is my radio, it's shallow enough to sit on the shelf to the right of the steering wheel. You can't actually see it in the driving position, which is fortunate as I haven't figured out how to stop the disco lights. The volume control is unusual, they're normally on the left, but in the middle I can reach it without struggle. I'm offered to set bass, treble and "loudness" briefly after turn on, rotating and pressing the nob sets each level. Again I haven't figured out how to do it with the remote, which is what I mostly use. BW, there's a clue in my name. Douglas Doug, To use this radio you have to jack up the rear of the car and have flashing lights under the car. Plus lots of bass. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted August 25, 2019 Report Share Posted August 25, 2019 I have given up. Spent a considerable amount of time last night trawling the internet for a manual,, and this morning trying to do something useful with the remote... wasre of time. There are a lot around under various names all offering different functions from what appears to be the same unit. Mine was actually listed as offering BT (bluetooth), DAB and SD card, none of which I can find and what with no removal pins or full programming instructions I have listed it for a return. I will give this one a try... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bluetooth-Retro-Car-Radio-MP3-Player-Stereo-USB-AUX-In-FM-Car-Stereo-Audio-Set/202715356599 It is longer in the body, 10cms, but should be easier to fit than the old cassette job. It also looks more in keeping than the modern 'disco' units. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougbgt6 Posted August 25, 2019 Report Share Posted August 25, 2019 BW, This is the radio at the end of your link despite the union flag this is the seller's address So the same problem I think. db Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Posted August 25, 2019 Report Share Posted August 25, 2019 18 minutes ago, Badwolf said: I have given up. Spent a considerable amount of time last night trawling the internet for a manual,, and this morning trying to do something useful with the remote... wasre of time. There are a lot around under various names all offering different functions from what appears to be the same unit. Mine was actually listed as offering BT (bluetooth), DAB and SD card, none of which I can find and what with no removal pins or full programming instructions I have listed it for a return. I will give this one a try... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bluetooth-Retro-Car-Radio-MP3-Player-Stereo-USB-AUX-In-FM-Car-Stereo-Audio-Set/202715356599 It is longer in the body, 10cms, but should be easier to fit than the old cassette job. It also looks more in keeping than the modern 'disco' units. Hi Badwolf that’s the same as mine though purchased an enclosure unit which cost the same price as the radio .! Works fine though a hifi buff would probably disagree . Status Quo comes through fine Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted August 25, 2019 Report Share Posted August 25, 2019 Probab!y, but the listing does say location London delivery by 2nd Sept. I never believe that until it arrives, if ever. We will see. A lot of fleabay listers have UK stock but the registered address is off shore, some just lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted August 25, 2019 Report Share Posted August 25, 2019 Paul - Did you get decent programming instructions? By the way, I am a hifi buff, but in a Spitfire!!, you have to be reasonable, plus how much do you want to tempt the tea leaves with posh kit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Posted August 25, 2019 Report Share Posted August 25, 2019 Just now, Badwolf said: Paul - Did you get decent programming instruction? Yes though as you would expect somewhat vague . The radio is light in weight and shallow enough to be held on by 2 screws on the dashboard lip . Would I buy one again , yes Paul 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted August 25, 2019 Report Share Posted August 25, 2019 Suits me then. Any flashing disco lights? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Posted August 25, 2019 Report Share Posted August 25, 2019 Just now, Badwolf said: Suits me then. Any flashing disco lights? Just now, Badwolf said: Suits me then. Any flashing disco lights? No they are extra 😉 Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted August 25, 2019 Report Share Posted August 25, 2019 Ok, thanks, looks like I will have to borrow Doug's then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Pryse Posted August 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2019 Thanks guys for all your posts. It certainly put me off putting all the sound through the mono original left hand speaker. So I now have 2 new speakers in the back and the original speaker is also wired up as front left. Only had one drive out listening to the best stereo classic car album ever (Queen: A Night at the Opera) and it’s fab, but I am tempted to put a ‘front right’ speaker just to the right of the steering column on the right. So thanks again all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougbgt6 Posted August 25, 2019 Report Share Posted August 25, 2019 2 hours ago, Badwolf said: I am a hifi buff, What ya got BW? db Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted August 25, 2019 Report Share Posted August 25, 2019 At home I have a Yamaha av amp connected through a mix of old speakers, front centre, old celestion, front l & r dynax 15" bass + tweeters, 2 altax sub woofs, rear down, old audiomaster 12" and rear top jbl monitor 1. All fed from lg bluray dvd, thorens turntable, aiwa cassette deck and jvc vcr and a dreadful virgin box thingy Yes a right mixture across time. I also use elsewhere a mached pair of behringer reference amps 500watt rms each into switchable mixture of eight 15"/18" mains plus sub woof. I don't think all that will fit into the Spit but it might drown the boy racers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted August 25, 2019 Report Share Posted August 25, 2019 3 hours ago, Badwolf said: I have given up. Spent a considerable amount of time last night trawling the internet for a manual,, and this morning trying to do something useful with the remote... wasre of time. That's a pity. I went out five minutes ago, wired mine to an old 12v battery, and set the clock to that time. Yellow and red wires must be connected as well as the earth. It's all done through the remote: button 12 till clock comes on, select with button 8, press and hold 12 till it flashes, and set. Sometimes it takes the button to be held for two or three seconds until things start to flash but mine seemed easy enough to do. You may well have gotten a duff one. Let us know if they refund ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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