Parrot Bluetooth Car Stereo RK8200

S41NT · 17-06-2008, 08:30

Has anyone fitted one of these? Tempted to get one for the new octy, the list of features looks impressive.
Parrot Bluetooth Car Stereo RK8200

mrh · 17-06-2008, 09:24

I was wondering the same thing....

Found this

Parrot RK8200 - launch date / opinions? - Page 26 - AVForums Haven't read it all though..

and

Parrot Makes Ultimate Head Unit? - TrustedReviews

Anyone have any good things to say about it?

Fluffmeister · 17-06-2008, 09:34

I have one

I am fitting it this weekend subject to the facia adapter for my roomster arriving and will be doing a guide and a review of it folks.

On first impressions, it's well packaged, feels as well made as any other kenwood / sony etc, and in the flesh looks ok. The centre dial could be a little more discreet I suppose.

As I say, subject to facia arriving, I can post up more info and a review at the weekend

Fluff'

S41NT · 17-06-2008, 12:04

Nice one Fluffmeister, i'll look forward to your finding's.
Know what you mean about the dial but it's nothing major.
mrh, good find on AVForum, Sounds like they've got a few glitches though

S41NT · 19-06-2008, 08:09

Think i'm going for an Alpine unit now instead. No Blueteeth

on it but got a separate hands free kit so not too bothered about that. Seems like the Parrot needs a few problems ironing out.

Tom_vRS · 19-06-2008, 09:06

Still look forward to your review oh fluffy one, I'm looking for a bluetooth ready headunit for the Mondeo.

Fluffmeister · 19-06-2008, 09:43

Well, youngsyd is doing me proud on the single din facia, so I will be getting on with the job tomorrow when I get back from Hamburg.

Parrot have released a new firmware for it, so I will be testing that out as well ...... keeeerching

I love the list of bug fixes though

26MB file as well so looks like a major re-write of the firmware.. I wonder what "various issues" were

List of changes:
----------------

Version 1.01 :

- Improve stability for iPod/iPhone
- Improve Tuner initializing
- Fix bad initializing of tuner at startup when an iPod 2G is connected.
- Fix various issues

Mike Austin · 24-06-2008, 23:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fluffmeister

Well, youngsyd is doing me proud on the single din facia, so I will be getting on with the job tomorrow when I get back from Hamburg.

And ... ?

Fluffmeister · 25-06-2008, 00:37

Well, I only got to use it over the weekend as I am in Belfast now, but have a bit of diatance to do over the weekend so I was going to write something up then.

First impressions though,

Pairs with Iphone perfectly
Charges Iphone and uses Ipod functionality controlled through the head unit
Radio reception is good
Sound quality as good as dance

Voice quality on the bluetooth is good in the car and people say they can hear me clearly
Voice dialing works well

Bad things so far

Display, the radio only shows the frequency, not the station title etc.
Radio, AUto follow is flaky, so sometimes you end up hitting the scan button (hopefully to resolved in a firmware update)

Facia panel is sometimes awkward to get on and off, but now I have got used to it it's ok.

more when I have spent more time with it

G-slave · 25-06-2008, 11:37

we want to know more and see pix

Fluffmeister · 25-06-2008, 11:46

Well, I will post more when I have used it more, I have a little road trip coming this weekend

there are some pics on my install guide here http://briskoda.net/forums/roomster/...-guide/114871/

Bluefox · 10-07-2008, 12:12

Just to update this thread...

Halfords have issued a recall notice due to a software fault and problems with the fascia not clipping correctly.

If anyone's purchased a unit I would advise you to contact your supplier for details - I'm unsure at this stage if the recall affects all units or just a batch.

Halfords customers can call me on 0845 057 9000, asking for JB.

Or PM me

Fluffmeister · 10-07-2008, 12:31

When did this happen mate? there have been rumours about halfords recalling the units for a few weeks now, but nothing official from Parrot. Can you tell us more, is it an internal Halfords thing or is it something that has come from the Parrot distributors?

cheers, Fluff'

Bluefox · 10-07-2008, 13:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fluffmeister

When did this happen mate? there have been rumours about halfords recalling the units for a few weeks now, but nothing official from Parrot. Can you tell us more, is it an internal Halfords thing or is it something that has come from the Parrot distributors?

The information I've got is dated a couple of weeks ago.

It turns out that it's not an official Parrot recall although I'm told Halfords were the only high street supplier to have the RK8200, and they're certainly the largest in any case.

The situation is that there was a software fault on a number of units. Parrot were unable to inform us of the exact percentage so Halfords took the decision to recall all units. The chances are it's only a small number that are affected.

Halfords are planning to stock the unit again, and units with the newer software should filter through the supply chain soon.

I can 100% confirm the rumours though - Halfords are definitely recalling the RK8200.

Does that help...?

Fluffmeister · 10-07-2008, 13:23

Okey Dokes

Mine is working fine save for a couple of minor niggles so I am happy, I just wondered if this was something new or the same recall that was issued in June.

cheers matey

G-slave · 10-07-2008, 19:18

I think the issue is that the front/fascia is difficult to attach, causing people to force and brake it

Yes there are some issues with the software, but can be soved with firmware upgrades

(my source is a wiz kid in halfrauds, who I had to force in a corner and answer closed questions by Yes/No. Worked a treat!)

Bluefox · 11-07-2008, 22:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by G-slave

I think the issue is that the front/fascia is difficult to attach, causing people to force and brake it

That's the other reason Halfords recalled it.

My source? I work in their customer services.

Fluffmeister · 12-07-2008, 23:47

Ok, scrub my statement, some kind of new software bug has appeared, the main rotary knob only recognised maybe 1 in every 5 turns, the buttons stopped registering pushes at random and the RDS info on the radio never works and it's now stopped talking to the piephone.

It's out, been RMA'd and replaced with Kenwood BT8041U which is really stable, does what it says on the tin and looks very minimalist which I like.

RK8200, avoid it folks until Parrot sort the bugs out, it could have been so so so so much better.

17-06-2008, 08:30	#1
S41NT Re-Skoda'd Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 347 Thanks: 14 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Parrot Bluetooth Car Stereo RK8200 Has anyone fitted one of these? Tempted to get one for the new octy, the list of features looks impressive. Parrot Bluetooth Car Stereo RK8200 __________________ Present: Octy II vRS Diesel 170 CR, Race Blue, cruise ctrl, 18's, jumbo box, maxi dot & rear retard assistance. Gone but not forgotten: Fabia vRS, Black magic, 130BHP, JVC-USB Head Unit, OEM Armrest, OEM Front&Rear CupHolders, De-Skoda'd rear with OctyII vRS Badge Central.

17-06-2008, 09:24	#2
mrh Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: North Warwickshire - UK Posts: 29 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Parrot Bluetooth Car Stereo RK8200 I was wondering the same thing.... Found this Parrot RK8200 - launch date / opinions? - Page 26 - AVForums Haven't read it all though.. and Parrot Makes Ultimate Head Unit? - TrustedReviews Anyone have any good things to say about it?

17-06-2008, 09:34	#3
Fluffmeister So rectum roots Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: North West UK Posts: 3,114 Thanks: 54 Thanked 111 Times in 90 Posts	Re: Parrot Bluetooth Car Stereo RK8200 I have one I am fitting it this weekend subject to the facia adapter for my roomster arriving and will be doing a guide and a review of it folks. On first impressions, it's well packaged, feels as well made as any other kenwood / sony etc, and in the flesh looks ok. The centre dial could be a little more discreet I suppose. As I say, subject to facia arriving, I can post up more info and a review at the weekend Fluff' __________________ All you need in life is HERE The path to enlightenment lies before you ..... HERE Briskoda Bikers social group > Clicky

17-06-2008, 12:04	#4
S41NT Re-Skoda'd Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 347 Thanks: 14 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Parrot Bluetooth Car Stereo RK8200 Nice one Fluffmeister, i'll look forward to your finding's. Know what you mean about the dial but it's nothing major. mrh, good find on AVForum, Sounds like they've got a few glitches though __________________ Present: Octy II vRS Diesel 170 CR, Race Blue, cruise ctrl, 18's, jumbo box, maxi dot & rear retard assistance. Gone but not forgotten: Fabia vRS, Black magic, 130BHP, JVC-USB Head Unit, OEM Armrest, OEM Front&Rear CupHolders, De-Skoda'd rear with OctyII vRS Badge Central.

19-06-2008, 08:09	#5
S41NT Re-Skoda'd Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 347 Thanks: 14 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Parrot Bluetooth Car Stereo RK8200 Think i'm going for an Alpine unit now instead. No Blueteeth on it but got a separate hands free kit so not too bothered about that. Seems like the Parrot needs a few problems ironing out. __________________ Present: Octy II vRS Diesel 170 CR, Race Blue, cruise ctrl, 18's, jumbo box, maxi dot & rear retard assistance. Gone but not forgotten: Fabia vRS, Black magic, 130BHP, JVC-USB Head Unit, OEM Armrest, OEM Front&Rear CupHolders, De-Skoda'd rear with OctyII vRS Badge Central.

19-06-2008, 09:06	#6
Tom_vRS Briskodaholic Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Fenland, Cambridgeshire Posts: 10,788 Thanks: 573 Thanked 362 Times in 244 Posts	Re: Parrot Bluetooth Car Stereo RK8200 Still look forward to your review oh fluffy one, I'm looking for a bluetooth ready headunit for the Mondeo. __________________ 97/R BMW 328i in Boston Green. << Clickable for boring info. My Journal

19-06-2008, 09:43	#7
Fluffmeister So rectum roots Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: North West UK Posts: 3,114 Thanks: 54 Thanked 111 Times in 90 Posts	Re: Parrot Bluetooth Car Stereo RK8200 Well, youngsyd is doing me proud on the single din facia, so I will be getting on with the job tomorrow when I get back from Hamburg. Parrot have released a new firmware for it, so I will be testing that out as well ...... keeeerching I love the list of bug fixes though 26MB file as well so looks like a major re-write of the firmware.. I wonder what "various issues" were List of changes: ---------------- Version 1.01 : - Improve stability for iPod/iPhone - Improve Tuner initializing - Fix bad initializing of tuner at startup when an iPod 2G is connected. - Fix various issues __________________ All you need in life is HERE The path to enlightenment lies before you ..... HERE Briskoda Bikers social group > Clicky

25-06-2008, 00:37	#9
Fluffmeister So rectum roots Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: North West UK Posts: 3,114 Thanks: 54 Thanked 111 Times in 90 Posts	Re: Parrot Bluetooth Car Stereo RK8200 Well, I only got to use it over the weekend as I am in Belfast now, but have a bit of diatance to do over the weekend so I was going to write something up then. First impressions though, Pairs with Iphone perfectly Charges Iphone and uses Ipod functionality controlled through the head unit Radio reception is good Sound quality as good as dance Voice quality on the bluetooth is good in the car and people say they can hear me clearly Voice dialing works well Bad things so far Display, the radio only shows the frequency, not the station title etc. Radio, AUto follow is flaky, so sometimes you end up hitting the scan button (hopefully to resolved in a firmware update) Facia panel is sometimes awkward to get on and off, but now I have got used to it it's ok. more when I have spent more time with it __________________ All you need in life is HERE The path to enlightenment lies before you ..... HERE Briskoda Bikers social group > Clicky

25-06-2008, 11:37	#10
G-slave Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 274 Thanks: 20 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Parrot Bluetooth Car Stereo RK8200 we want to know more and see pix

25-06-2008, 11:46	#11
Fluffmeister So rectum roots Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: North West UK Posts: 3,114 Thanks: 54 Thanked 111 Times in 90 Posts	Re: Parrot Bluetooth Car Stereo RK8200 Well, I will post more when I have used it more, I have a little road trip coming this weekend there are some pics on my install guide here http://briskoda.net/forums/roomster/...-guide/114871/ __________________ All you need in life is HERE The path to enlightenment lies before you ..... HERE Briskoda Bikers social group > Clicky

10-07-2008, 12:12	#12
Bluefox Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Rugby, Warwickshire Posts: 558 Thanks: 10 Thanked 22 Times in 21 Posts	Re: Parrot Bluetooth Car Stereo RK8200 Just to update this thread... Halfords have issued a recall notice due to a software fault and problems with the fascia not clipping correctly. If anyone's purchased a unit I would advise you to contact your supplier for details - I'm unsure at this stage if the recall affects all units or just a batch. Halfords customers can call me on 0845 057 9000, asking for JB. Or PM me __________________ 2003 Superb Classic TDI 130 - Project Diary - Updated 12/07/08

10-07-2008, 12:31	#13
Fluffmeister So rectum roots Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: North West UK Posts: 3,114 Thanks: 54 Thanked 111 Times in 90 Posts	Re: Parrot Bluetooth Car Stereo RK8200 When did this happen mate? there have been rumours about halfords recalling the units for a few weeks now, but nothing official from Parrot. Can you tell us more, is it an internal Halfords thing or is it something that has come from the Parrot distributors? cheers, Fluff' __________________ All you need in life is HERE The path to enlightenment lies before you ..... HERE Briskoda Bikers social group > Clicky

10-07-2008, 13:23	#15
Fluffmeister So rectum roots Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: North West UK Posts: 3,114 Thanks: 54 Thanked 111 Times in 90 Posts	Re: Parrot Bluetooth Car Stereo RK8200 Okey Dokes Mine is working fine save for a couple of minor niggles so I am happy, I just wondered if this was something new or the same recall that was issued in June. cheers matey __________________ All you need in life is HERE The path to enlightenment lies before you ..... HERE Briskoda Bikers social group > Clicky

10-07-2008, 19:18	#16
G-slave Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 274 Thanks: 20 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Parrot Bluetooth Car Stereo RK8200 I think the issue is that the front/fascia is difficult to attach, causing people to force and brake it Yes there are some issues with the software, but can be soved with firmware upgrades (my source is a wiz kid in halfrauds, who I had to force in a corner and answer closed questions by Yes/No. Worked a treat!)

12-07-2008, 23:47	#18
Fluffmeister So rectum roots Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: North West UK Posts: 3,114 Thanks: 54 Thanked 111 Times in 90 Posts	Re: Parrot Bluetooth Car Stereo RK8200 Ok, scrub my statement, some kind of new software bug has appeared, the main rotary knob only recognised maybe 1 in every 5 turns, the buttons stopped registering pushes at random and the RDS info on the radio never works and it's now stopped talking to the piephone. It's out, been RMA'd and replaced with Kenwood BT8041U which is really stable, does what it says on the tin and looks very minimalist which I like. RK8200, avoid it folks until Parrot sort the bugs out, it could have been so so so so much better. __________________ All you need in life is HERE The path to enlightenment lies before you ..... HERE Briskoda Bikers social group > Clicky

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