Speed Sensitive Audio Volume - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

RandallNeighbour · 07-19-2005, 07:43 PM

If you have the option, I bet it's turned off. My old CDR210 got very loud when I went faster and then back down as it should. But it won't be in the car's manual, but the head unit's manual ... of course, none of the manuals stay with Boxsters for some reason. Try finding one online to download. I think Renntech has them if you've donated and have access.

Others here have posted they like it, but I found it annoying because it always got too loud when I drove fast.

gRed04 · 07-20-2005, 06:26 AM

Thanks Randall. Must be off then.

BTW just read your comments in 8/2005 Excellence. Totally agree with you that 7-8 yrs is a long time to still be having RMS issues. Hopefully Porsche will continue to do the right thing and take care of consumers if they can't ( or don't want to ) correct the real issue.

slogans7 · 07-20-2005, 11:03 AM

I scanned and created a PDF of the manual for the CDR220/CR220. If you need a copy, drop me a line.

slogans7@hotmail.com

slogans7 · 07-20-2005, 11:12 AM

BTW, on page 26 of the manual you'll find info on how to control the cicuit that adjusts the car radio volume. Basically, press the button that shows the little down arrow, then select GAL; by pressing the two buttons in the center, you can regulate the amount of volume adjustment as your car speed increases.

Your radio may have the GAL turned all the way down. Pump it up to 7 and you'll notice the volume increase as you accelerate.

gRed04 · 07-20-2005, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by slogans7

BTW, on page 26 of the manual you'll find info on how to control the cicuit that adjusts the car radio volume. Basically, press the button that shows the little down arrow, then select GAL; by pressing the two buttons in the center, you can regulate the amount of volume adjustment as your car speed increases.

Your radio may have the GAL turned all the way down. Pump it up to 7 and you'll notice the volume increase as you accelerate.

Thanks for the info. Turns out I have the CDR23 and no owners manual. I spoke with the dealer and the setting ("AP" ) is enabled but I can hear no difference. There is also no level setting for this. So I will wait until I need service and have the dealer check it out.

70Sixter · 11-22-2005, 10:13 AM

I have CDR23 manual in PDF. There is also a Becker Board. Also www.beckerautosound.com/soundadviceonline.html or http://members4.boardhost.com/beckerboard/ This last one might be after you log in. Good luck,,,,mike

mjw930 · 11-22-2005, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by gRed04

Thanks for the info. Turns out I have the CDR23 and no owners manual. I spoke with the dealer and the setting ("AP" ) is enabled but I can hear no difference. There is also no level setting for this. So I will wait until I need service and have the dealer check it out.

As I understand it, with the Bose system the AP setting sets the "Adaptive" mode. It's not speed sensing but sound sensing. As the interior noise goes up so does the volume.

The fact that you don't hear the difference is exactly the point. It tries to keep the listening volume (the sound you sense) the same based on extraneous noise.

aglsteven · 11-22-2005, 10:45 PM

I can only speak for my experience with a CDR21 and now a CDR220

Speed dependent volume is called GAL or GALA (Geschwindigkeitsabhängige Lautstärkenregelung).

You can adjust the sensitivity of it in the User menu, which is accessible by pressing the down arrow key for longer than 8 seconds (at least on my 220).

It works very well, but of course it won't be able to tell whether you have the top down or not.

If the CDR23 with Bose, can adjust the volume depent on the interior volume, then that is cool!!! I want that!