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Stocker
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Welcome to XM411 TheWesternCanuk,

When i purchase this item it comes with a home kit. I have to purchase a car kit if i want to use the FM function of the unit?

True. You must purchase a car kit for the the FM modulator to work.

Can this unit operate by itself with battery and listen to live XM Radio?

Yes, the Inno can operate as a portable and receive LIVE XM Radio.

In this state can I use the record function? Can i use the record function as a timer in my vihicle? Say when i'm at the office can i leave it in my car and set a timer to record something at 10:00 AM for an hour?

You can record at any time buy pushing the (((XM))) button and choosing the RECORD option.
You can NOT record scheduled recording in your car unless...you have the home dock and have an "Always ON" circuit powering the home dock.

Can the unit use the FM function in any other state other then the car adapter? Home adapter? plugged into the wall?

The FM Modulator will only work in the car cradle.

If you can buy an Inno with Firmware V1.05, the FM modulator will work whenever you want it to. Look on the outside box to see if it says you have the FM modulator available. The boxes that have the Innos with the updated firmware has a sticker covering the FM modulator option.

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Here you go. This is what the back of the box should look like:

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Sat Jan 20, 2007 3:24 pm

TheWesternCanuk
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ok so i cant scheduel the Inno to record but if i had it on my person.. i could click record then click it again to stop it... in the portable live state? when ever i wanted. Also how long do the batteries last?

and thanx for all the answers you guys are great.

Sat Jan 20, 2007 7:19 pm

Stocker
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Originally posted by TheWesternCanuk:
ok so i cant scheduel the Inno to record but if i had it on my person.. i could click record then click it again to stop it... in the portable live state? when ever i wanted. Also how long do the batteries last?

and thanx for all the answers you guys are great.

The Inno battery should last about 5 hours on a full charge in the Live mode.
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Sat Jan 20, 2007 8:00 pm

TheWesternCanuk
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Hello guys.. i'm having problems finding the Inno2 V1.05 like you recommended. Does anyone have a link to a reputible dealer? Does myradiostore.com carry them? Also i live in canada are the radio's the same up here as in the states?

thanx guys.

Mon Jan 22, 2007 2:17 pm

j0esmoe13
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Primary Radio: SkyFi2, MyFi

I dont think they make Inno2 V1.05... Inno2 means it comes with SureConnect while V1.05 means it has the Integrated FM Modulator.. It is my understanding you cannot not have both....

Mon Feb 12, 2007 3:36 am

ride-on
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Joined: 02 Aug 2006
Posts: 47
Location: N.Texas
Primary Radio: Pioneer Inno

I just purchased a refurbished Inno-1 from Myradiostore.com. I have 2 Airware units. The Inno is a HUGE upgrade from the Airware. It's smaller,easier to use,with a nice colorful screen. I love the 10 minute buffer for recording purposes.

The only drawback is the fact that the FM modulator option works only in the car dock & not the home dock. BUT that's not XM or Pioneer's fault. That's our wonderful FCC(so use the car dock for home/car).

My Inno unit came with a bum battery,but Myradiostore is sending me a replacement battery(I also ordered a 2nd battery for emergencies).

I was on the fence about spending $99 for the Inno-1. No more. I've had it for <1 week and I'm glad I made the purchase. I would recommend buying the car kit(for the FM modulator).
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Tue May 22, 2007 11:29 pm

R-U-Q-R-U
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Is there a way to use the Inno in a car without the dock? That is, can you plug the car antenna directly into a port on the Inno and can you plug the a line out into my stereo system?
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Wed May 23, 2007 5:25 am

Blacknoi
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quote:
Originally posted by TheWesternCanuk:
Hello guys.. i'm having problems finding the Inno2 V1.05 like you recommended. Does anyone have a link to a reputible dealer? Does myradiostore.com carry them? Also i live in canada are the radio's the same up here as in the states?

thanx guys.

If you google it, there are a few dealers that specifically sell the 1.05 firmware inno... but they charge way over the current market price for it... like 300 bux...

Ebay is your cheapest bet.

It used to be that there were always at least 2 or 3 1.05 innos up for sale, but they really have dried up.

The best thing to do now is to ask the seller's a question on the firmware version. I did this and just found (and won) a 1.05 inno for 120 shipped.

Yes its slightly more expensive than myradiostore, but this one has the FM mod as I like and I'm willing to live with the battery drain issue to keep the FM mod.
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Wed May 23, 2007 8:49 am

ride-on
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Location: N.Texas
Primary Radio: Pioneer Inno

I'm far from from an expert,but it was suggest to me(by myradiostore.com)to run the firm update. I was told by the CSR at myradiostore.com that the Inno -1's had some software "issues",but they were easily corrected by running the current firmware update.

I ran the update & have not any issues at all.
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Wed May 23, 2007 4:27 pm

Blacknoi
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woot... got my 1.05 inno, couldn't be happier. FM mod for LiFE
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Fri May 25, 2007 8:20 am

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Primary Radio: Inno

quote:
Originally posted by R-U-Q-R-U:
Is there a way to use the Inno in a car without the dock? That is, can you plug the car antenna directly into a port on the Inno and can you plug the a line out into my stereo system?

No you cannot plug an antenna directly into the Inno.

Yes you can plug the headphones (line out) into the stereo.
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Fri May 25, 2007 10:40 am

R-U-Q-R-U
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Primary Radio: INNO Gen 1

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Originally posted by XM Aztek:

quote:
Originally posted by R-U-Q-R-U:
Is there a way to use the Inno in a car without the dock? That is, can you plug the car antenna directly into a port on the Inno and can you plug the a line out into my stereo system?

No you cannot plug an antenna directly into the Inno.

Yes you can plug the headphones (line out) into the stereo.

Do you think Ziggy will offer an adapter for the antenna like the one he has for the MyFi? That was very helpful when using my MyFi in rental cars! I would just carry an old magnetic car antenna with me and run it through a window and plug into the side port on the MyFi. Seems the same thing can be done for the Inno.

See: http://www.myradiostore.com/antennas-cables/for-myfi-xm2go/myfi-antenna-adapter.html

I guess the downside is the Inno has no FM without the dock. The MyFi does output FM without its dock. I guess that lessens the chance he will offer an adapter.
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Sun May 27, 2007 6:30 pm

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quote:
Originally posted by R-U-Q-R-U:

quote:
Originally posted by XM Aztek:

quote:
Originally posted by R-U-Q-R-U:
Is there a way to use the Inno in a car without the dock? That is, can you plug the car antenna directly into a port on the Inno and can you plug the a line out into my stereo system?

No you cannot plug an antenna directly into the Inno.

Yes you can plug the headphones (line out) into the stereo.

Do you think Ziggy will offer an adapter for the antenna like the one he has for the MyFi? That was very helpful when using my MyFi in rental cars! I would just carry an old magnetic car antenna with me and run it through a window and plug into the side port on the MyFi. Seems the same thing can be done for the Inno.

See: http://www.myradiostore.com/antennas-cables/for-myfi-xm2go/myfi-antenna-adapter.html

I guess the downside is the Inno has no FM without the dock. The MyFi does output FM without its dock. I guess that lessens the chance he will offer an adapter.

That is also the primary reason I'll continue to use the MyFi in my vehicle. I can grab it and use the clip-2 antenna on my wife's hood and it works in her car, with no car kit. Inno can't do that unless you run 1.05 firmware Confused

Thanks, FCC.
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Sun May 27, 2007 7:23 pm

R-U-Q-R-U
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Primary Radio: INNO Gen 1

[quote="Fman99"]

quote:
Originally posted by R-U-Q-R-U:

quote:
Originally posted by XM Aztek:

quote:
Originally posted by R-U-Q-R-U:
Is there a way to use the Inno in a car without the dock? That is, can you plug the car antenna directly into a port on the Inno and can you plug the a line out into my stereo system?

No you cannot plug an antenna directly into the Inno.

Yes you can plug the headphones (line out) into the stereo.

Do you think Ziggy will offer an adapter for the antenna like the one he has for the MyFi? That was very helpful when using my MyFi in rental cars! I would just carry an old magnetic car antenna with me and run it through a window and plug into the side port on the MyFi. Seems the same thing can be done for the Inno.

See: http://www.myradiostore.com/antennas-cables/for-myfi-xm2go/myfi-antenna-adapter.html

I guess the downside is the Inno has no FM without the dock. The MyFi does output FM without its dock. I guess that lessens the chance he will offer an adapter.

That is also the primary reason I'll continue to use the MyFi in my vehicle. I can grab it and use the clip-2 antenna on my wife's hood and it works in her car, with no car kit. Inno can't do that unless you run 1.05 firmware

Thanks, FCC.

Well, the adapter could have a power tail so you could plug in the power adapter that has the built in FM transmitter. That is like the Delphi SA10081 Universal Audio Adapter SkyFi/Roady Wireless FM Modulator. http://www.myradiostore.com/fmmodulators/delphi-skyfi-wireless-fm-modulator.html

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