599 Becker Radio Newbie Question

The install went flawlessly; tech was very good at hiding all wires (for SAT) and the receiver. I do have an issue with "hiss" whenever the unit is on, so I have to take it back for that. I love the Alpine - a real breeze to set stations, switch between modes, etc.

Bob
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With the Alpine installed does the info still show on the dash LCD?

 

Walter -- can you get the directions from your Becker's nav function to appear on the dash? If so, how do you do that? Thanks. Frank

 

If you're talking about the TFT display, the answer is no. The unit is isolated from the TFT, no communication between the two.

Bob

 

I'll take a look to see if I can today

 

I wasn't able to check but noticed in the manual: "the repetition function of the navigation data and pictograms on the TFT display of the instrument panel may be activated in all the positions of the master switch by calling up the "Display settings" menu and selecting "Navigation repetition" option and setting this function to "ON SPORT/ON ALL/OFF"

 

Great find. I will try this out. Appreciate your locating this info. Frank

 

Thank you for posting a good replacement for the standard 599 radio, as stated it is diabolical.
How well does the Alpine fit, is it flush?
Any pics of the installation would be greatly appreciated.
Again thanks,
Grant B

 

Just scrolled down and saw the pics.
Looks great.
Again thanks, big problem solved!!

 

Bob

Do you have the Bose system ?
Is the sound with the Alpine better than the sound with the Becker unit ?

Daniel

 

Yes, I have the Bose system. After the Alpine install, I had "floor noise" (per the audio guys), a soft hissing sound whenever the unit was on (not electrical interference). I had to have the main amp replaced also. If I ignored the hiss, the sound was already improved over the Becker, but now it sounds even better! Well worth it in my opinion.

Bob