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01-29-2016, 06:00 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Entegra
Model: Accolade 37TS
State: South Dakota
Posts: 8,767
THOR #1469
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Originally Posted by mcr1010
When doing the firmware upgrades did you use the zipped files on flash drive or did you unzip them first as the instructions state? Reason I asked is that when I tried to unzip the MCU file, it reported as being corrupted and would not unzip. The MPEG file unzipped ok.
I called tech support at the # provided and the guy said I did not have to unzip the files to upgrade, just copy MPEG onto the flash drive, install, then erase, copy MCU file onto flash drive and install.
I do not want to turn this unit into a brick, so wanted to hear first hand from someone who has done the upgrade.
Thanks a bunch.
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On another thread someone mentioned having to use 7Zip to unzip one of the files (RAR extension) before doing the upgrade.
7Zip can be found at this link
7-Zip
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US Army (Ret)
2020 Entegra Accolade 37TS
2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk (Toad)
FMCA - F432054
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01-29-2016, 06:18 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Florida
Posts: 1,241
THOR #1249
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Thanks Dave. 7Zip opened it. I will do the upgrade now and see if it corrects some of the bad behavior.
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01-29-2016, 06:34 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Entegra
Model: Accolade 37TS
State: South Dakota
Posts: 8,767
THOR #1469
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I decided to hold off on the update until after my dealer figures out what is causing my radio to lose power. No sense in updating if they have to replace the radio.
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US Army (Ret)
2020 Entegra Accolade 37TS
2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk (Toad)
FMCA - F432054
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01-29-2016, 07:16 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 25.2
State: North Carolina
Posts: 122
THOR #3216
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mcr1010
When doing the firmware upgrades did you use the zipped files on flash drive or did you unzip them first as the instructions state? Reason I asked is that when I tried to unzip the MCU file, it reported as being corrupted and would not unzip. The MPEG file unzipped ok.
I called tech support at the # provided and the guy said I did not have to unzip the files to upgrade, just copy MPEG onto the flash drive, install, then erase, copy MCU file onto flash drive and install.
I do not want to turn this unit into a brick, so wanted to hear first hand from someone who has done the upgrade.
Thanks a bunch.
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Unzipped it and only the unzipped file goes on the thumb drive. Mpeg 1st then MCU after processing then erasing the mpeg.
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01-29-2016, 07:49 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 34E
State: California
Posts: 524
THOR #937
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dstankov
The two models I know for sure have the rear microphone are the Challenger and Miramar. ....
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My Hurricane also has a rear camera microphone, so I would assume the Windsport has it also.
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01-29-2016, 08:28 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 25.2
State: North Carolina
Posts: 122
THOR #3216
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7zip is what I used.....
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Another Retired Army Guy
2016 Vegas 25.2
Hendersonville, NC
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01-29-2016, 08:45 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Outlaw 38RE
State: Texas
Posts: 38
THOR #2145
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mcr1010
When doing the firmware upgrades did you use the zipped files on flash drive or did you unzip them first as the instructions state? Reason I asked is that when I tried to unzip the MCU file, it reported as being corrupted and would not unzip. The MPEG file unzipped ok.
I called tech support at the # provided and the guy said I did not have to unzip the files to upgrade, just copy MPEG onto the flash drive, install, then erase, copy MCU file onto flash drive and install.
I do not want to turn this unit into a brick, so wanted to hear first hand from someone who has done the upgrade.
Thanks a bunch.
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mcr1010 - I used WinRAR to expand the files, put each one on a separate USB flash drive and did upgrade as per the instructions - I did not get any error messages when expanding the files with WinRAR -
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CWO4/Bosun US Coast Guard (ret)
Friendswood, Texas
2016 Outlaw Josey Wales 38RE #2630
FMCA F455018
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01-29-2016, 08:59 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.1 KC's Big Box
State: Kansas
Posts: 2,171
THOR #3510
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YOU ALL ARE A HOOT !! My husband has me do the Forum work...and you all are too funny reporting about your wives standing behind the RV during backing ! I have been there, done that...and certainly hope our new 2016 Axis 24.1 has the exterior microphone as promised. I have pointed, waved and slit my throat to indicate stop for many years..a mic would be nice !
Our Axis went into storage a few days after delivery, so we have no 'real time' use of the unit !
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04-11-2016, 04:28 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Miramar 34.2
State: England
Posts: 2
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When we first got our Miramar we were told it did not have a microphone. We usually drove with the rear camera on to watch the toad. No sound until one morning we got bird song and road noise from the speakers. This happened occasionally and eventually I contacted Thor and got the following information.
Go to the menu and touch to Rear Auxiliary icon. You get a screen that tells you not to use the screen while driving and if you turn the volume control you also get a volume bar at the bottom which sets volume for the rear microphone.
Works every time for us.
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04-11-2016, 07:15 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 27K
State: California
Posts: 623
THOR #2544
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tom Bowe
You need a flight engineer with you to use this radio while traveling. It has to outrank texting while driving in danger factor. IMHO anyway.
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I think the radio sucks. Very hard to make changes while driving and very poor sound quality.
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04-11-2016, 07:30 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: North Carolina
Posts: 12
THOR #3787
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While we're on the topic of this radio, has anyone had problems with the BT mic working. When I receive a call, I hear the calling party fine, but they cant hear me. I don't know if its a bad mic or defective unit. Would appreciate any feedback.
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04-11-2016, 09:15 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.1 KC's Big Box
State: Kansas
Posts: 2,171
THOR #3510
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Viper
While we're on the topic of this radio, has anyone had problems with the BT mic working. When I receive a call, I hear the calling party fine, but they cant hear me. I don't know if its a bad mic or defective unit. Would appreciate any feedback.
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We have the Axxera radio in our Axis 24.1 ... we were on the road yesterday and today...radio worked great...Ron made a call with bluetooth..mic and volume was perfect...recipient of the call could hear me from the shotgun side...I was surprised as the mic is to the left of the steering wheel.
Make sure,when making a bluetooth call that your phone volume is set on high..
and although, I have yet to figure out how to do the preset of stations, (and I have not worked on it much)....we are pleased with the sound quality from the speakers. I did go into the settings and punch up the bass a bit...and I drop the treble slightly.
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2001 Scamp 13'
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04-11-2016, 11:08 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2023 Jayco Precept 31UL
State: Florida
Posts: 2,916
THOR #1589
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Quote:
Originally Posted by brucev
I think the radio sucks. Very hard to make changes while driving and very poor sound quality.
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Have you adjusted the equalizer on the radio? Changing the bass, treble and mid can make a big difference in the sound quality. The sound quality was bad on ours until I made some adjustments.
Try adjusting with a CD playing that you are familiar with and know how it should sound.
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04-11-2016, 11:17 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.1 KC's Big Box
State: Kansas
Posts: 2,171
THOR #3510
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr Sunshine
Have you adjusted the equalizer on the radio? Changing the bass, treble and mid can make a big difference in the sound quality. The sound quality was bad on ours until I made some adjustments.
Try adjusting with a CD playing that you are familiar with and know how it should sound.
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AGREE with Ed...just didn't say it correctly...don't give up on this Axxera...
it has many features... We are picky about sound and the EQ is the first thing we adjust on a vehicle.
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2001 Scamp 13'
'KC's Little Box'
Jeep Wrangler TJ
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04-11-2016, 11:22 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 25.2
State: North Carolina
Posts: 122
THOR #3216
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Quote:
Originally Posted by vkb
AGREE with Ed...just didn't say it correctly...don't give up on this Axxera...
it has many features... We are picky about sound and the EQ is the first thing we adjust on a vehicle.
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And the fader.... I think it sounds good. Still learning it as I don't listen much when I'm not driving.
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04-12-2016, 01:02 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Nexus Viper 27V
State: Georgia
Posts: 1,666
THOR #2142
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Bill,
I will admit I have not played with the Radio much, so please forgive this if it comes across as too stupid but...where does the fader fade to? I think I only have two speakers hooked up to the radio.
Doc
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04-12-2016, 01:05 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 25.2
State: North Carolina
Posts: 122
THOR #3216
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DocMike
Bill,
I will admit I have not played with the Radio much, so please forgive this if it comes across as too stupid but...where does the fader fade to? I think I only have two speakers hooked up to the radio.
Doc
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Oh... I have the 25.2. There are speakers in the "cab" and a pair in cabinet over couch.
Cheers!
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04-12-2016, 01:09 AM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2013 Thor Damon Daybreak
State: Colorado
Posts: 66
THOR #3604
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DocMike
Bill,
I will admit I have not played with the Radio much, so please forgive this if it comes across as too stupid but...where does the fader fade to? I think I only have two speakers hooked up to the radio.
Doc
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Fade generally refers to a 4 speaker setup. Balance = left & right . Fade = front & rear.
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04-12-2016, 01:29 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.1 KC's Big Box
State: Kansas
Posts: 2,171
THOR #3510
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our 24.1 has 2 great speakers up front one on the side of each seat..connected to the Axxera...very efficient. Have not checked to see if there is a fader on the Axxera. (a right/left would be nice on this radio..must look)
The Jensen in the bedroom has 2 speakers in the bedroom over the beds and 2 outside. (the Jensen has it's version of a fader in order to adjust indoor volume and outdoor volume)
This is the radio which I question the quality.
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2001 Scamp 13'
'KC's Little Box'
Jeep Wrangler TJ
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04-12-2016, 01:46 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Nexus Viper 27V
State: Georgia
Posts: 1,666
THOR #2142
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Okay, note to self...figure out how to add a set of speakers since it appears that the Axxera can handle it.
Doc.
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2019 Nexus Viper 27V, E-450, 5 speed "Ms. Enterprise", Infotainment Center, HUD, , Safe-T-Plus, Curt SpareTire Mount, ext. WiFi Antenna, Roadmaster Tow Sys& Invisibrake.
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