Navi card reader problems

lampshadehead · 06-22-2006, 01:44 AM

So I decided to buy a PCMI card reader to use my SD card for music in my Si. I put some music on the SD card and played it in my car and the music plays but there is a bunch weird noises and it sounds almost like the songs are skipping. Has anybody else had similar issues with their card reader or navi unit?

***Janizary*** · 06-22-2006, 01:18 PM

Bitrate of recordings?

**CameronJr9** · 06-22-2006, 01:23 PM

It does sound like a bitrate problem or a bad transfer from computer to card.
Read the Troubleshooting section in the manual and see if that helps??

golfingtigger · 06-28-2006, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CameronJr9

It does sound like a bitrate problem or a bad transfer from computer to card.
Read the Troubleshooting section in the manual and see if that helps??

+1 on that. What music format are you using mp3, wma, etc? If you are using mp3 have have the bitrate set higher than 192 kbps, I could see how that could cause some problems.

Also, I get the impression that you have been using the SD card previously. For what was it used before this purpose and how long have you had it? There are some devices that do add additional files/formatting for their own purposes...especially some PDA's and cameras. You may want to try formatting the card, checking it for disk errors, and then starting over again.

These are just my initial recommendations about your situation.

lampshadehead · 06-28-2006, 09:05 PM

The music on the SD card I am using is all in mp3 format and it is running at 192 kbs. The card is brand new and I haven't used it for anything else. When I first put music on the card I put some some pictures in jpeg format (I was wondering if I could view photos on the Navi), but that was it.

crazyj · 07-16-2006, 07:13 PM

I just bought a 2gig sd card for 35 bucks. and a $20 PCMCIA card and it works great in my car. Sorry to hear about your problems.

***Cybergypsy*** · 07-16-2006, 08:19 PM

mine is super clear i use a 1 gig cf card

DNieves · 07-16-2006, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazyj

I just bought a 2gig sd card for 35 bucks. and a $20 PCMCIA card and it works great in my car. Sorry to hear about your problems.

Where'd you find a 2Gb SD card for $35??

crazyj · 07-16-2006, 10:19 PM

Fry's electronics in San Jose CA :) (i think Fry's is a west-coast only store)

golfingtigger · 07-20-2006, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazyj

Fry's electronics in San Jose CA :) (i think Fry's is a west-coast only store)

There's one in Illinois outside of Chicago that I've been to and another in Georgia.

crazyj · 07-20-2006, 01:33 PM

update: I just bought an 8 gig CF card and reader from Fry's works excellent!
no problems at all! 8gigs=

***letsgoflyers81*** · 07-20-2006, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazyj

update: I just bought an 8 gig CF card and reader from Fry's works excellent!
no problems at all! 8gigs=

What brand card and reader did you get? I want to get a 4 gig CF card because I've found them pretty cheap but I've heard the card reader can be finicky. I haven't seen any other posts with people stating 4 gig or higher cards working so I'm just curious.

SpeedDemon · 07-20-2006, 05:09 PM

You guys should try buying a iPod it works better then a memory card

***letsgoflyers81*** · 07-20-2006, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpeedDemon

You guys should try buying a iPod it works better then a memory card

I don't need or want an iPod, I already have a 5 gig Zen Micro. The idea is do use the card so everything goes through the navi system and not deal with connecting anything else with wires.

crazyj · 07-20-2006, 06:05 PM

The card reader was from i.connect I believe (Fry's electronics sale $1.99), and the CF is from PQI (Fry's electronics sale $170). No problems what so ever, and plus it's cheaper and easier to use the flash and the built-in controls. Copared to buying and installing the honda IPOD dock in the glove box.

I dont mind leaving the flash in the car, but i don't want to leave my IPOD in the car, and the have to continuslouy plug and unplug the IPOD. Plus my IPOD is a 2 gig Nano, the Flash card i have is 8 gigs

***letsgoflyers81*** · 07-20-2006, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazyj

The card reader was from i.connect I believe (Fry's electronics sale $1.99), and the CF is from PQI (Fry's electronics sale $170). No problems what so ever, and plus it's cheaper and easier to use the flash and the built-in controls. Copared to buying and installing the honda IPOD dock in the glove box.

I dont mind leaving the flash in the car, but i don't want to leave my IPOD in the car, and the have to continuslouy plug and unplug the IPOD. Plus my IPOD is a 2 gig Nano, the Flash card i have is 8 gigs

I just did a quick search and found a PQI 4 gig 100x CF card for $87, awesome. Thanks man.

**jasonandre** · 07-20-2006, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazyj

...the Flash card i have is 8 gigs

Have you confirmed that the entire 8 Gigs is recognized by the navi? To verify, you will have to fill the entire card up and see if the navi sees all of the songs. Might take awhile though...

crazyj · 07-20-2006, 07:26 PM

Ha I only filled my card up to about 7 gigs. I couldn't find enough good songs out of my 70 gigs to listen too..... I will fill it up tonight and test it out and let you guys know.

DNieves · 07-24-2006, 10:06 PM

iPod is the way to go! It's just a shame that the music link GUI with NAVI is so crappy -Harmon Kardon device is so much better but the control is lame and the RF modulator sucks compared to something hard-wired into an aux input.

How many of you are going to keep the XM subrscription past the 3 month trial? I always said I'd never pay for radio (since I listen to the iPod 24/7) but the Comedy station is AWESOME on long trips. I'm actually considering extending it for a year.

***Cybergypsy*** · 07-24-2006, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DNieves

iPod is the way to go! It's just a shame that the music link GUI with NAVI is so crappy -Harmon Kardon device is so much better but the control is lame and the RF modulator sucks compared to something hard-wired into an aux input.

How many of you are going to keep the XM subrscription past the 3 month trial? I always said I'd never pay for radio (since I listen to the iPod 24/7) but the Comedy station is AWESOME on long trips. I'm actually considering extending it for a year.

I am a Apple nut, BUT the CF card is much better then the I pod, also keeping my XM, 77 Buck\s for a year with a code....yahoooooooo 3 months today with my car............

06-22-2006, 01:44 AM	#1 (permalink)
lampshadehead Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Tempe, Az Posts: 4 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Navi card reader problems So I decided to buy a PCMI card reader to use my SD card for music in my Si. I put some music on the SD card and played it in my car and the music plays but there is a bunch weird noises and it sounds almost like the songs are skipping. Has anybody else had similar issues with their card reader or navi unit?

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lampshadehead Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Tempe, Az Posts: 4 iTrader: 0 / 0%	The music on the SD card I am using is all in mp3 format and it is running at 192 kbs. The card is brand new and I haven't used it for anything else. When I first put music on the card I put some some pictures in jpeg format (I was wondering if I could view photos on the Navi), but that was it.

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crazyj Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Age: 27 Posts: 637 iTrader: 0 / 0%	update: I just bought an 8 gig CF card and reader from Fry's works excellent! no problems at all! 8gigs=

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SpeedDemon Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Miami Baby! Posts: 3,962 They call me, El Diablo. iTrader: 6 / 100%	You guys should try buying a iPod it works better then a memory card

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crazyj Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Age: 27 Posts: 637 iTrader: 0 / 0%	The card reader was from i.connect I believe (Fry's electronics sale $1.99), and the CF is from PQI (Fry's electronics sale $170). No problems what so ever, and plus it's cheaper and easier to use the flash and the built-in controls. Copared to buying and installing the honda IPOD dock in the glove box. I dont mind leaving the flash in the car, but i don't want to leave my IPOD in the car, and the have to continuslouy plug and unplug the IPOD. Plus my IPOD is a 2 gig Nano, the Flash card i have is 8 gigs

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crazyj Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Age: 27 Posts: 637 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Ha I only filled my card up to about 7 gigs. I couldn't find enough good songs out of my 70 gigs to listen too..... I will fill it up tonight and test it out and let you guys know.

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DNieves Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 1,230 iTrader: 0 / 0%	iPod is the way to go! It's just a shame that the music link GUI with NAVI is so crappy -Harmon Kardon device is so much better but the control is lame and the RF modulator sucks compared to something hard-wired into an aux input. How many of you are going to keep the XM subrscription past the 3 month trial? I always said I'd never pay for radio (since I listen to the iPod 24/7) but the Comedy station is AWESOME on long trips. I'm actually considering extending it for a year.