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I have a AVIC Z1 that has been upgraded to a Z3. I never bought the GEX P10XMT Traffic Module because I didn't want to pay a fee every month. Now it seems most navigation systems, even the low cost ones, are including Free traffic information with their units. My question is this... Is there a way for Z owners to get free traffic updates? I would be willing to buy another add on unit if necessary. Thanks! Chris

Thanks! I couldn't find how to select a different state. I was doing voice commands. Maybe I have to do it manually. Thanks again! Chris

When I received my Z3 upgrade, I got these instructions: If you want to delete all the music you can do a level 4 reset (press the reset button while off and hold the map button while the system boots up). To delete tracks and albums you have to be in “album†mode. Hope this helps. Chris

I (now) have a Z3. I live in NY. How would I have the Z3 get me to, say, Walt Disney World in Florida? Thanks! Chris

Is there any way to make a moving background for the AVIC-Zs? You know, like the animated GIFs or BMPs we see everywhere. Is there a way to do this with JPGs? Chris

I actually have had no problem at all with this remote. It works every time, on the money. The only time I have a problem is if the steering wheel is turned so the remote is on the opposite side. Thanks for the suggestions on the polarized glasses. I just take them off when I need to look at the screen. It is a trip looking at all the different glasses and seeing rainbows, etc. Chris

Thanks! I will definately do that. I don't know if that will help me, but maybe eventually it will. Too bad it's not open architecture and I can fix it as I go. Thanks again! Chris

Does anyone know who provides the maps for the Z1? Maybe it's just my area (Long Island, NY), but I'm constantly getting lost with this thing. And it's downright embarrasing when I have other people in the car, not to mention scarey when I'm down a dead end street in the middle of the night and the map tells me to go straight ahead! I'd hate to have to carry my little Magellan Roadmate portable with me. It's always right! Chris

OK, how about better maps? These keep getting me lost! Chris

Well, I'm glad you're happy with it. To me, the main function is to get me from point A to point B. I am constantly getting lost with this, so I think the maps suck. I wish I knew who to write to about it, because Panasonic doesn't seem to care. Anyone know who supplies the maps to them? I keep getting sent down streets that are dead ends. It's really scarey when you don't know where you are, especially at nigh! My little portable Magellan Roadmate has much more accurate maps for 1/4 the price. Chris

Tuning Haus, Well, you can probably start by calling Pioneer Customer Service and complain about their maps. They will ask for specific instances, give you a case number, and ask you to write a letter via snail mail stating your problem. Personally, I don't even know if their new map disk will fix the streets I'm sighting, because these are not new developments...they've been around since the 1950's and '60's. I think they need to get their maps from someone else, not whomever they are getting them from now. I have a protable Magellan Roadmate and I consult with that because it's much more

Thanks, but 1) not sure how to get to my AV input 2) was kinda hoping for software I could keep on the HD But interesting suggestion. Chris

You know, while waiting in my car for my wife while she shops, it always occurs to me that it would be really cool if there were some video games I could play on the Z1. Had anyone found how to do that, yet? Chris

OK, so first you got me with the incorrect spelling of moniker, and now (and I can't BELIEVE I said this) POLAROID sunglasses. YIKES! This just shows I should never try to compose anything on my way to bed. Thanks again for all the input on this, and thanks for the corrections. Sheesh! I feel like such a bonehead. Chris

I have to admit, you guys are really a wealth of knowledge. When I said AS DIRECTED, I was referring to someone who said they mounted it on the left side of the steering wheel...or did I read that wrong? Anyway, it was really sunny today and the remote still worked like a charm. Maybe it will bomb out in the summer...we'll see. But right now, I'm loving it. I played with it all day. I do agree that it tends to want to slip around the steering wheel, and will probably get worse in the hot weather. Again, we'll see. But I don't find it a problem holding the other side with my other fingers. Sti