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I Pod Playlist control
- Thread starter Pennyrick
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ipods on rt 2011
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does that mean if i don't have the IPOD mode but only AUX--- i can not change tunes?
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NancysToy
Motorbike Professor
That's correct. You have to have a genuine iPod, properly connected.
Firefly
Active member
My 2012 RT works as it's supposed to.. able to go to the next song or back one no matter what screen I'm on... BUT.... I can't say I'm a fan of the whole interface.....
They also have made it so that you cannot go back into your playlists and select songs or artists, etc. while the bike is in motion...... :banghead:
Another thing I'm noticing.... it doesn't appear as if the volume changes with your speed.... did they not make the volume speed sensitive???? Can't believe they would have missed that feature.
They also have made it so that you cannot go back into your playlists and select songs or artists, etc. while the bike is in motion...... :banghead:
Another thing I'm noticing.... it doesn't appear as if the volume changes with your speed.... did they not make the volume speed sensitive???? Can't believe they would have missed that feature.
NancysToy
Motorbike Professor
The volume can change with speed. There are several levels. Look in your audio setup menus.
Knarfoh
New member
Sound System Brochure Link Here
I have the 2012 RT-S SM5.
My IPOD Classic (60GB - 1st Generation and my 80GB - forget the generation) both work fine. Once, I even had my IPAD connected (forget why).
You can only do certain things when stationary. For example, before you put it into gear, you can select the playlist. You are stuck with that playlist until you come to a dead stop again.
I was unaware that holding the button to advance the songs for an extended period switched it to the next playlist. Mine does advance to the next song (or by hitting the other button you can go in reverse on the song selection). I will try holding the button in for and extended period and see if that changes the playlist an report back. SPECIAL NOTE: LOL. I FURTHER READ THE BROCHURE AFTER ORIGINALLY POSTING THIS. ACCORDING TO THE BROCHURE, YOU ARE RIGHT, DEPRESSING THE BUTTON FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD SHOULD CHANGE THE SONG.
You can view the instructions for the sound features HERE. It is in PDF form. It shows you how to use the buttons to control your RADIO, IPOD, etc. This tells you how the features should work on your 2012. I know a few people have told me they don't remember seeing this instruction brochure. It was in the plastic bag given me that had the extra key barrel (for the optional trailer) as well as the connect cables for your IPOD or MP3 players.
There have been a few times my IPOD was not detected as being hooked up. I think the connector came loose. Instead it shows AUX. I hook up my IPOD and let it dangle off the cord in the rear trunk. Probably not the smartest thing to do. I have sometimes propped it up on something.
If your IPOD is not working as described in BRP's brochure - your dealer should remedy the situation.
http://www.knarfoh.com/pdf_files/Quick_Reference_Roadster_Electronic_Command_Center_Can-Am.pdf
I have the 2012 RT-S SM5.
My IPOD Classic (60GB - 1st Generation and my 80GB - forget the generation) both work fine. Once, I even had my IPAD connected (forget why).
You can only do certain things when stationary. For example, before you put it into gear, you can select the playlist. You are stuck with that playlist until you come to a dead stop again.
I was unaware that holding the button to advance the songs for an extended period switched it to the next playlist. Mine does advance to the next song (or by hitting the other button you can go in reverse on the song selection). I will try holding the button in for and extended period and see if that changes the playlist an report back. SPECIAL NOTE: LOL. I FURTHER READ THE BROCHURE AFTER ORIGINALLY POSTING THIS. ACCORDING TO THE BROCHURE, YOU ARE RIGHT, DEPRESSING THE BUTTON FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD SHOULD CHANGE THE SONG.
You can view the instructions for the sound features HERE. It is in PDF form. It shows you how to use the buttons to control your RADIO, IPOD, etc. This tells you how the features should work on your 2012. I know a few people have told me they don't remember seeing this instruction brochure. It was in the plastic bag given me that had the extra key barrel (for the optional trailer) as well as the connect cables for your IPOD or MP3 players.
There have been a few times my IPOD was not detected as being hooked up. I think the connector came loose. Instead it shows AUX. I hook up my IPOD and let it dangle off the cord in the rear trunk. Probably not the smartest thing to do. I have sometimes propped it up on something.
If your IPOD is not working as described in BRP's brochure - your dealer should remedy the situation.
http://www.knarfoh.com/pdf_files/Quick_Reference_Roadster_Electronic_Command_Center_Can-Am.pdf
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Pennyrick
New member
NO, the I pod is working correctly. It appears the software upgrade for the 2012 model eliminated a couple of short cuts I used to be able to use. No big deal. I can still switch playlists, artists, etc. I just have make certain the mode button is selected first.
NancysToy
Motorbike Professor
If he is using an iPod and it reads "AUX", he has to check the connections or shut off and reboot the iPod. If he is using another brand of mp3 player, his system is working properly, and will not change the songs.
d.o.spyder-rts
Active member
Setting auto control volume
-Use Mode button to toggle over to preferences category
-Press down arrow and highlight audio
-Press rt arrow to get to next column over
--Use up/down arrow to select auto vol control
-Press rt arrow to get to next column over
--Use up/down arrow to select the setting you want (low, med, high)
Dale
-Use Mode button to toggle over to preferences category
-Press down arrow and highlight audio
-Press rt arrow to get to next column over
--Use up/down arrow to select auto vol control
-Press rt arrow to get to next column over
--Use up/down arrow to select the setting you want (low, med, high)
Dale
jwmcclellan
New member
When I first bought my bike (October 2012) I was able to switch songs from the main screen. After my 600 mile checkup and software update I was no longer able to switch songs from the main screen. I had to be on the audio screen. I finally figured out that I needed the radio channel displayed on the main screen in order to change ipod songs on the main screen. So now I see Ipod on the main screen, whereas I didn't before.
DR Buck
New member
I haven't tried my Ipod interface. Up till now I've used a Creative labs mp3 player. But, I asked for and got a new Ipod Classic for Christmas. I will be very upset if it don't work as advertised. I have to wait until the garage door unfreezes before I can try it out. :roflblack:
BamaSpyder
New member
Press your mode button to get to preferences. select settings, press right button over to radio display, the over to enable. This should fix your problem. This fixed the same problem on my 2013.
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Slagiatt
Member
It Used to Work...Gasp!
I us an iPhone 4S for music. Ever since I've had the Spyder (March 2012) the radio has worked flawlessly. Just 2 weeks ago I started having the problem at the beginning of this thread...that is, I have to hit the mode switch and display what's playing before I can advance to the next song manually. That's new, and I hate "new things!" Can't imagine why it just started doing that, but I'll have the dealer check it at my March service. :-(
I us an iPhone 4S for music. Ever since I've had the Spyder (March 2012) the radio has worked flawlessly. Just 2 weeks ago I started having the problem at the beginning of this thread...that is, I have to hit the mode switch and display what's playing before I can advance to the next song manually. That's new, and I hate "new things!" Can't imagine why it just started doing that, but I'll have the dealer check it at my March service. :-(
rock
New member
we have a 2010 rt and went through a period when the controls didnt want to work.. i took the i pod in to our computer synced it and then reconnected it to the bike and surprise all the controls worked as they were intended to...it seems it just needed a little bump from the computer, dont know why but it is fine now...
It is working exactly like mine RT 2012 LTD, you need to be in Audio Mode to be able to move to different song list, it is very disappointing they are not showing a list of the song lists so we would be able to select the list we want instead of going from one list to another.
I wish there was a way to find the source code for the software and change it, this is a very simple change.
I wish there was a way to find the source code for the software and change it, this is a very simple change.
CurrantRyder
New member
2013 RT radio volume adjustment requires hitting "mode" button and scrolling to radio
My new 2013 RT also requires hitting the mode button first, (and scrolling to the radio screen) before attempting to raise or lower radio volume. Yuk
My new 2013 RT also requires hitting the mode button first, (and scrolling to the radio screen) before attempting to raise or lower radio volume. Yuk
NancysToy
Motorbike Professor
That's insane! Changes in programming are supposed to be enhancements...not roadblocks! Looks like they are hiring third graders to do their programming again.
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