hasheem

I cannot find any confirmation if the avic-z1z2z3 image can run on the HRZ 09. It would be good to know for sure if anyone has tried it, otherwise I will be giving it a go. 

Here is what I know for sure (These are also notes to myself)

1. AVIC Z1 and AVIC HRZ 09 are very similar. The Z1 is for North America, the HRZ 09 is for the Japanese domestic market ( they should stop exporting cars with this unit )

2. The HRZ 09 has different radio frequencies, its FM is limited to below 100 mhz, additional  it comes with VHF TV capability - I think this is for Japanese frequencies only, as it does not work for me ( probably because I cannot read the tuning menu) I am however unsure how this will be affected by the avic-z1z2z3 image if it works on this unit. And indeed, I hope this is not the reason that it wont work!

3. The Z1 System Test Disc works on this unit. It boots fine, however the entire menu is in Japanese, and you need to use the remote to select options. Option 9 should be the HDD remove security flag, however the remote is in Japanese too, so some educated guess work is required.(http://avic411.com/index.php?/topic/30763-hdd-unlocking-free/)

4. If you have a 2.5 " 40GB Hard drive and a 2.5 - 3.5 cable, you can connect this to a pc and write the avic-z1z2z3 image to it. Disable the ATA securtiy and then replace the existing virgin HDD with the replacement. This looks like the safest way to do this test, as you can always go back to the old one. A comprehensive guide is here: http://avic411.com/index.php?/topic/28935-avic-z1z2z3-upgrade-to-avic-z3-w2010-maps/

4a. Replacing the hard drive is simple, but the screw heads on the cage are extremely soft - it is philips, be gentle and use the exact size tool

I hope to end this topic with confirmation if this avic-z1z2z3 Image works on HRZ 09 or not

I have spent a year waiting for someone to say they have either managed to load Z1 North America Image onto the JAPANESE HRZ 09

So far no one seems to either confim that the z1 firmeware works or it does indeed brick this unit.

Here is what I have discovered:

1. The AVIC HRZ 09 is very similar to the AVIC Z1

1. The System Test Disc doe indeed work on this unit

Pioneer AVIC HRZ 09

So far:

System Test Disc boots. 

Burned using Magic ISO Maker: Mode 1 & Finalize CD option selected.

As Shifter said, its all in Japanese and you must use the REMOTE! however the remote is in japanese and this instruction is difficult to follow:

6. Scroll down to option 9 "HDD FLG Set" with the 'PLIST DOWN' button - p. 214 manual and press 'MENU'

button to enter setting mode

7. At the "press POS to change flag" prompt, press the "MAP" button

8. Now the AVIC unlocks the hard disk