I hate the JVC KD-NX5000

[DrComputer]

I do have the last officially released navigation and firmware update DVDs for the unit (from 2011). It did actually fix the Bluetooth streaming issue. Although I still think the JVC is mediocre, there aren't many other options for single DIN that are much better.

 

[Roadster08]

Any other suggestions besides the Pioneer unit?

 

[Jaff]

Some owners have put in the Parrot Asteroid Smart Parrot Asteroid Smart - USA ...I don't know if they made a single DIN unit though...a few owners are having Tesla change their single DIN framework to Double DIN...I like the Asteroid unit so far...(had it installed about 4 months ago)...

 

[djp]

Agreed, if you're looking for an upgrade I'd go to double DIN. Single DIN units limit your screen space and generally have crappy controls. The Alpine INE-920 and 927 are both decent, but pricey for the full dash upgrade and install.

 

[dhrivnak]

Has anyone else noticed the time on the JVC-NX5000 way off? It appears the time is controlled via GPS according to the book and one can not change or set the time. Which is quite annoying if true.

 

[Doug_G]

There's a clock on the touchscreen. Who cares about the JVC? I only use it for the backup camera feature (aftermarket camera of course).

(Are you sure there isn't a time zone setting in there somewhere?)

 

[ecarfan]

There's a clock on the touchscreen. Who cares about the JVC? I only use it for the backup camera feature (aftermarket camera of course).

(Are you sure there isn't a time zone setting in there somewhere?)

@Doug_G, I searched the Roadster forums for "backup camera" but only found posts about the camera showing through the later Alpine head unit. Is there a way to add an aftermarket backup camera to a 1.5 and have the image display on the stock JVC unit, or am I not understanding how the image is displayed? Thanks.

 

[supersnoop]

@Doug_G, I searched the Roadster forums for "backup camera" but only found posts about the camera showing through the later Alpine head unit. Is there a way to add an aftermarket backup camera to a 1.5 and have the image display on the stock JVC unit, or am I not understanding how the image is displayed? Thanks.

There were two "stock" JVC units. Both are single-DIN, but one has a full color screen with navigation. You can add a camera to that model; the KD-NX5000.

 

[Doug_G]

I posted the story of how I got a rear view camera on my 2.0 / JVC KD-NX5000 here:

Rear View Camera (pre-2.5)

 

[ecarfan]

Doug, thanks, I should have searched for "rear view", obviously!

The posts in that thread seem to be a our 2.0 and 2.5 cars. Has anyone installed a "rear view" camera n a 1.5?

 

[asgard]

Doug, thanks, I should have searched for "rear view", obviously!

The posts in that thread seem to be a our 2.0 and 2.5 cars. Has anyone installed a "rear view" camera n a 1.5?

I have a rear view camera on my 1.5 with the KD-NX5000.

 

[Rik]

just got an answer from Teslsa SC... ~$7.5k to upgrade me from single to double din. OUCH, that hurt and I haven't even made a decision yet. Geesh. May be asking for guidance on an ol' DIY job soon.