Zune Car Pack v2 Firmware Update?

urabob · 05-07-2008, 07:34 AM

Last night I updated the Zune software which then updated the Zune itself. This morning my Zune updated my Zune Car Pack v2. Anybody have any idea why it would need to do that or what improvements were made? I swear the sound quality has improved, but that's probably my imagination.

matrixcaptain84 · 05-07-2008, 11:01 AM

Interesting, let me know of your findings, that's very interesting.

Techy Dude · 05-07-2008, 11:31 AM

no clue at all

Gregory · 05-07-2008, 12:11 PM

The Car pack does not have firmware. Do you mean the software updated the Zune? The firmware changelog didn't mention anything about sound quality, but if it sounds better to you, what the heck

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urabob · 05-08-2008, 04:23 AM

I understand that the Zune software updated the Zune. It's what happed the next day that has me puzzled.

Once I plugged in the Zune to the Car Pack the screen said something like "Please click ok to update your accessory" Then I clicked the center button and on the screen there was a percentage that appeared and quickly went up to 100%.

What I find odd, is that if it was the Zune's firmware that was updated to work better with the Car Pack, why did it have to be plugged into an accessory to update. Shouldn't have that been part of the general firmware update along with the gapless playback and whatever?

It appears as if the Zune carried the adapter update within it. Since you can't connect a Car Pack adapter to a computer, it makes sense that any upgrade would be deployed in that manner. Again, I have no solid proof of what happened. Just my own ears and eyes. Regarding reception of the Car Pack, I have never had any static. So, I can't say anything in that regard. Stereo separation on the other hand, seems better.

RayDogg · 05-08-2008, 08:23 PM

Had the same thing happen when I plugged mine Z80 into the V2 car pack. I'm with you it does seem like it sounds better and louder to me.

mzr · 05-09-2008, 04:44 AM

i searched for this strange FM transmitter update

and get confused when i realize there is some firmware inside the transmitter V2

Microsoft announcement
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/945024
here is the instructions to update
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/952301/

urabob · 05-09-2008, 08:33 AM

Well that's cool. A really nice unannounced feature to the new Zune firmware. Really, it makes the Zune Car Pack v2 a much better product. I'm really impressed that MS had the forethought to make the new Zune Car Pack upgradeable.

Thanks mzr for looking that up and giving us links to the update & instructions!

Good to know I'm not crazy.

Night Surfer · 05-09-2008, 10:39 AM

Same here. Seemed a tad louder after the update.

05-07-2008, 07:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
urabob Zewbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 3 Reputation: 10 $zB: 3 Donate	Zune Car Pack v2 Firmware Update? Last night I updated the Zune software which then updated the Zune itself. This morning my Zune updated my Zune Car Pack v2. Anybody have any idea why it would need to do that or what improvements were made? I swear the sound quality has improved, but that's probably my imagination.

05-07-2008, 11:01 AM	#2 (permalink)
matrixcaptain84 Squirt Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: USA Posts: 10 Reputation: 10 $zB: 8 Donate	Interesting, let me know of your findings, that's very interesting. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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Gregory Support Team Moderator Ultimate Zuner Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: What a stalker! Posts: 6,231 Reputation: 232 $zB: 3550 Donate Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	The Car pack does not have firmware. Do you mean the software updated the Zune? The firmware changelog didn't mention anything about sound quality, but if it sounds better to you, what the heck . __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. ^^ Interwebz in my car! Do you live outside of the US, have Paypal, and want the Zune Pass? If so PM me.

05-09-2008, 04:44 AM	#7 (permalink)
mzr Zewbie Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 6 Reputation: 10 $zB: 4 Donate	find the solution i searched for this strange FM transmitter update and get confused when i realize there is some firmware inside the transmitter V2 Microsoft announcement http://support.microsoft.com/kb/945024 here is the instructions to update http://support.microsoft.com/kb/952301/

05-09-2008, 08:33 AM	#8 (permalink)
urabob Zewbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 3 Reputation: 10 $zB: 3 Donate	Well that's cool. A really nice unannounced feature to the new Zune firmware. Really, it makes the Zune Car Pack v2 a much better product. I'm really impressed that MS had the forethought to make the new Zune Car Pack upgradeable. Thanks mzr for looking that up and giving us links to the update & instructions! Good to know I'm not crazy. Last edited by urabob : 05-09-2008 at 08:35 AM. Reason: Added thanks to mzr

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05-07-2008, 11:31 AM	#3 (permalink)
Techy Dude Experienced Zuner Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 244 Reputation: 10 $zB: 254 Donate	no clue at all

05-08-2008, 04:23 AM	#5 (permalink)
urabob Zewbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 3 Reputation: 10 $zB: 3 Donate	I understand that the Zune software updated the Zune. It's what happed the next day that has me puzzled. Once I plugged in the Zune to the Car Pack the screen said something like "Please click ok to update your accessory" Then I clicked the center button and on the screen there was a percentage that appeared and quickly went up to 100%. What I find odd, is that if it was the Zune's firmware that was updated to work better with the Car Pack, why did it have to be plugged into an accessory to update. Shouldn't have that been part of the general firmware update along with the gapless playback and whatever? It appears as if the Zune carried the adapter update within it. Since you can't connect a Car Pack adapter to a computer, it makes sense that any upgrade would be deployed in that manner. Again, I have no solid proof of what happened. Just my own ears and eyes. Regarding reception of the Car Pack, I have never had any static. So, I can't say anything in that regard. Stereo separation on the other hand, seems better.

05-08-2008, 08:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
RayDogg Zewbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 5 Reputation: 10 $zB: 1 Donate	Had the same thing happen when I plugged mine Z80 into the V2 car pack. I'm with you it does seem like it sounds better and louder to me.

05-09-2008, 10:39 AM	#9 (permalink)
Night Surfer Zewbie Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 2 Reputation: 10 $zB: 2 Donate	Same here. Seemed a tad louder after the update. __________________ Zune 80, Zune 30 iGrado, Atrio M5, HD485

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