Parrot Kit for T4R with JBL radio

[icsfsedod]

I have no financial interest in the Parrot Kits or parts, I'm only a very satisfied customer and figured others didn't need to waste their time cutting wires when they have released an adapter kit. I absolutely love my Parrot Kit, it works everytime.

Here's the email I received.

Dear Valued Customer,

We at Quick Connect are proud to announce our new Parrot Bluetooth QCJBL-1 adapter for all 2000-2007 Lexus vehicles and 2000-2007 Toyota Vehicles with the JBL or JBL Synthesis Radio This item will be shipping next week. Please go to http://www.parrotkits.com/donotcut.html to see this and all our latest offerings including the new steering wheel adapters for Parrot control for Audi, BMW, Mercedes and VW. We also stock all the Parrot kits including the new Parrot 3400 with GPS data for Navigation on PDA and WM5 phones.

As always, we really appreciate your support. Your referrals have helped us grow to be the largest harness supplier for Parrot bluetooth kits in the US and Canada.

Best regards,

Howard Groveman
Quick Connect Products/ Parrotkits.com
Ph: 1-858-486-9752
FAX 1-858-486-7369
Website: www.parrotkits.com
E-mail: [email protected]

 

[porchemaniac]

Thanks. That is great info. I used one of their harnesses on my kids non-JBL RAV4 and it took all of two minutes to install the complete Parrot 3100 - plug and play. In California they passed a law to require either a headset or a bluetooth car kit. The Parrot is much cooler than driving with one of the Star Trek earpieces

 

[HRunner]

I got a question about the Parrot 3400 or Parrot 3200 system.

Does it need to be install? Or it could be "take away" after use?

Does it connect to the stereo system and speakers?

Could that be setup not using the stereo speakers, but use individual speaker? Or does it has built-in speaker?

Thanks~

 

[curtis]

I got a question about the Parrot 3400 or Parrot 3200 system.

Does it need to be install? Or it could be "take away" after use?

Does it connect to the stereo system and speakers?

Could that be setup not using the stereo speakers, but use individual speaker? Or does it has built-in speaker?

Thanks~

The 3200 and 3400 are not portable. They are basicly installed between the headunit and the speakers.

When a call comes in, the headunit is muted, and the call is piped in over the car's speakers. I believe it can be wired to a single speaker.

I use the 3100 with between a Pioneer AVIC-N2 and JL Audio Amp. It works wonderfully.

 

[HRunner]

I use the 3100 with between a Pioneer AVIC-N2 and JL Audio Amp. It works wonderfully.

I had a Pioneer AVIC-D1... so I just don't want the NAV speaking function distrib by the Parrot. If in a case, I was talking longer on the phone, then may not able to hear the instruction....

oh well, I guess I can still read the map....

 

[curtis]

I had a Pioneer AVIC-D1... so I just don't want the NAV speaking function distrib by the Parrot. If in a case, I was talking longer on the phone, then may not able to hear the instruction....

oh well, I guess I can still read the map....

I find the guide screen more helpful than the voice.

 

[ddd269]

I had my stereo guy install a Parrot 3200 with my stock JBL and it works pretty well. He hard wired it without a harness kit. I guess it's easier to have the harness, but they are not cheap.

I paid $300, installed. You can get the Parrot 3200 on ebay for about $200 shipped, so I guess I paid $100 for the install and peace of mind that if they screw up, the mess is on their hands.

If you don't need the color screen (picture id, etc), just get the smaller monochrome (3100) or no display unit. It's easier to place in the dash area than the "bigger" color screen of the 3200. Also, don't use the "arm" mount that the Parrot includes in the kit, just stick the unit on a flat surface. The arm mount is very flimsy (at least on the 3200 model) and can't really press the buttons solid. The head unit will move when you press the buttons.

Another alternative is to get the Motorola HF850 or IHF1000 car kit. I got the HF850 for my Mercedes CLS500 and it's pretty slick. It's very low profile and goes with most dash designs. Couldn't hook up to the factory stereo because of the Mercedes' screwy Radio/Nav system, so it's hooked up with the external speaker that came with the kit. It works really well. Sometimes I think that the auto mute is over rated. It's nice to drive with "some" music/nav voice while on the phone. When I drive the 4runner with the auto mute, it's kind of annoying how the sound is abruptly cut out, while when I have the radio blasting on the Mercedes I can't hear the phone when it rings. Guess you can't have it all.

btw I could have installed a Parrot on the Mercedes with the harness that icsfsedod was talking about, for the Mercedes, but none of the Parrot systems looked good on the CLS so I went with the Motorola.

I'll post some pics of both cars tomorrow.

Hope this helps

 

[HRunner]

I use the 3100 with between a Pioneer AVIC-N2 and JL Audio Amp. It works wonderfully.

Do you have any pictures of your 3100??

 

[4dailyRunner]

I guess I am confused. From context, I gather this is a hands free phone system interface that utlizes the stereo system for audio out of the phone.

I have a couple of questions. Hopefully, I won't need a fire suit or kevlar underwear.

Does one have to have a specialized cellular phone-- one that is capable of blue tooth? Will legecy phones work with this system (ones without blue tooth, say an antique ...which means 4 months old in celluar phone time)?

Where is the user voice input? Will I have to wear one of those ear piece BORG thingies with the blinking blue light ( ....could not resist the Star Trek ref.; after all, resistance is futile)?

Thank You for your reply!!!

 

[HRunner]

Your cell phone must have bluetooth in order to us this Parrot bluetooth kit.

Bluetooth technology is just like wireless connection. Both receiver and transmitter must have the same languages before talk to each others.

I believe this Parrot is compatiable with any phones with bluetooth.

The purpose of this kit is to talk without using the ear-piece bluetooth (or you called Star Trek thing).

Hope it will answer your questions.

 

[ddd269]

I guess I am confused. From context, I gather this is a hands free phone system interface that utlizes the stereo system for audio out of the phone.

I have a couple of questions. Hopefully, I won't need a fire suit or kevlar underwear.

Does one have to have a specialized cellular phone-- one that is capable of blue tooth? Will legecy phones work with this system (ones without blue tooth, say an antique ...which means 4 months old in celluar phone time)?

Where is the user voice input? Will I have to wear one of those ear piece BORG thingies with the blinking blue light ( ....could not resist the Star Trek ref.; after all, resistance is futile)?

Thank You for your reply!!!

Just like Hrunner has mentioned, you don't need to wear any devices "on" you. It's a bit weird when you talk on the phone in the beginning because of the lack of all that we were used to having around hanging on ear or having a phone next to our face. But once you have it, you wonder why you didn't install it sooner.

The voice input is through a small mic that needs to be installed in the car (usually on the left corner of the windshield/headliner area). The speaker portion can be explained if you read my post above.

I'll post some pics in a few, so you guys can see how it looks.

 

[ddd269]

Some pics of the Parrot 3200LS on my 4runner.
Sorry about the blurry pics... My phone camera is not very good.

I had it installed on the fasten belt/radio lock warning area next to the info center

 

[ddd269]

Close up. Once again, sorry for the blurry pics.

 

[ddd269]

Picture of the mic location

 

[ddd269]

If you notice the close-up picture (if you can read though the blur), it displays the signal strength, battery level, service provider and the name of your phone (in my case David Lee).

All in all bluetooth hands free car kits are great. I have both the Parrot and a Motorola and they both work great. Sound quality is good on both, but I think the Parrot is slightly better. 9 in scale of 10 versus 8 of 10 for Motorola HF850.

I've had all kinds of hands free devices including many bluetooth headsets, but the car kits are far superior in both sound quality and safety(oh! I almost forgot... no worries about the headset being charged).

As far as comprimising portability compared to a bluetooth headset... I don't think many people wear bluetooth headsets when they are not driving. Besides, people that wear bluetooth headsets on the street look retarded. Please leave them in the car, where you need it the most. :awais:

I think in a year or so bluetooth car kits will be standard or at least an option on most cars. I can think of at least 10 car models that offer it right now.

For the safety factor it's a solid 10. I just hate people distracted because of a phone next to their face while driving! Especially when they change lanes For the sake of safety, please get one!

 

[curtis]

Do you have any pictures of your 3100??

No...but the 3100 display unit is on the center console just above the cup holders.

 

[HRunner]

No...but the 3100 display unit is on the center console just above the cup holders.

Please take pic and share with us.... :

I wanna see how it looks in 4R...

 

[HRunner]

Some pics of the Parrot 3200LS on my 4runner.
Sorry about the blurry pics... My phone camera is not very good.

I had it installed on the fasten belt/radio lock warning area next to the info center

ddd269, nice setup.... actually I was thinking if I had 3200, I will also put it there. However, it will block the pass. seatbelt sign and alarm light.

Now, I was thinking to block the center left air vent and install the 3200 there. Yes, then I need to sacrifice one vent. This is why I still need to think it over.

 

[curtis]

Please take pic and share with us.... :

I wanna see how it looks in 4R...

I will try to get to it before this weekend.

FWIW, my friend has the factory bluetooth in her Lexus RX330, and it sounds terrible whenever she calls me. I am not sure if she has it setup correctly, but whenever she calls me on it.....it annoys the hell out of me. My Parrot setup blows it away as far as quality is concerned.

 

[ddd269]

ddd269, nice setup.... actually I was thinking if I had 3200, I will also put it there. However, it will block the pass. seatbelt sign and alarm light.

Now, I was thinking to block the center left air vent and install the 3200 there. Yes, then I need to sacrifice one vent. This is why I still need to think it over.

Thanks for the compliment.

I thought that the warning lights were unnecessary and besides it was annoying when my dog sat there and triggered the fasten seatbelt light.

Where ever you place the 3200, just make sure it can support the button presses. The buttons are on the bottom side of the unit and when you press these buttons it will add pressure off-center, so it needs to be mounted very firm. Don't even use the support arm that comes with the kit. It can't even hold the unit straight when you press the buttons.

Also, the center knob is a rotating knob to scroll menu items and names on the phonebook. This knob is also used to execute selected items by pressing on it. It takes a deliverate, short travel pressure to execute this and will move the display unit if not mounted properly.

Hope this helps.