I just purchased a new car stereo (JVC kd-r730bt). I knew it wouldn't be able to access my HD7's media through the USB, but the salesperson told me that I should still be able to charge through it. However, nothing happens when I plug it in. I thought it might just be my unit or a problem with the install, but I had the same problem when I went and tried it on the display unit in the store. The sales guy was at a loss. The only thing we could think of was maybe the unit doesn't have the right volts or amps for the phone? It does specifically say it charges 5V 1a, but another sales guy told me that most chargers are 1a and that shouldn't be a problem. Does anyone know what the issue might be and if there's any fix/work around for it?
By the way, I was able to charge the phone using the same USB cable with a different car stereo display unit (Pioneer deh-6400bt). It also charges just fine from my computer.
On the bright side, the JVC streams music beautifully from my HD7 over bluetooth. I'm glad I got it over the Pioneer even with the charging issue since the Pioneer only does phone calls over bluetooth not media.
By the way, I was able to charge the phone using the same USB cable with a different car stereo display unit (Pioneer deh-6400bt). It also charges just fine from my computer.
On the bright side, the JVC streams music beautifully from my HD7 over bluetooth. I'm glad I got it over the Pioneer even with the charging issue since the Pioneer only does phone calls over bluetooth not media.
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