Question on speed/noise sensitive volume
01-03-2005, 08:25 PM
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Question on speed/noise sensitive volume
When I first received the car I was aware of the speed/noise sensitive volume control of the HK Logic 7 command audio system. Neat! Liked it. But after the dealer updated the audio system programming once or twice, and replaced the VCM once or twice to make the v60 phone system sound decent, I seem to have lost the automatic volume control. Seems to remain at the same volume whether driving at 60+ mph or down to a stop. I thought I read that this feature was capable of being enabled or disabled by the dealer through a computer hook-up, but the dealer says no.
How can I figure out for sure whether this system is working or not? And if not, what can be done to get it working again?
How can I figure out for sure whether this system is working or not? And if not, what can be done to get it working again?
01-03-2005, 09:33 PM
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Originally Posted by HotWheels500
I thought I read that this feature was capable of being enabled or disabled by the dealer through a computer hook-up, but the dealer says no.
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01-03-2005, 09:58 PM
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Originally Posted by MBenzNL
then the dealer is full of BS...the headunit has some variable settings that can be changed with stardiagnose...one of those settings is the speed variable volume and this can be set per 3dB increases at a time (starting at 0dB).
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01-04-2005, 04:00 AM
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Originally Posted by HotWheels500
Hey thanks. What's the generally preferred dB increase setting? This adjustment does apply to a stock US Logic 7 Command system, yes??
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01-04-2005, 07:20 AM
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Originally Posted by MBenzNL
Personally I am not too fond about the auto volume feature....and wouldn't want anything beyond 3dB...
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01-04-2005, 11:24 AM
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I have a 05' W211, mine was never enabled. I like the feature and will have them set it when I take it in for its 1000 mile check-up. Wondering also what the recommended adjustment is?
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01-04-2005, 12:43 PM
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My auto volume increase mysteriously disappeared after first few thousand miles. After a recent service and my request for all new software updates to command, it was back.
01-04-2005, 01:04 PM
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Just picked up my car. Tech said he set the sensitivity adjustment to 9 dBs. I haven't had enough time with it to hear the result. Will let you guys know when I do. BTW, I was told that folks without HK Logic 7 (premium sound) have speed sensitive auto volume, while those with Logic 7 have noise sensitive auto volume. I'm told it says this in the owners manual somewhere.
