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I think it is just the High Pass Filter (HPF) on the AV Settings screen that is disabled by Sound Staging. See pgs 175-176 in user manual. Seems like this would only have an affect if you were using the rear channels to drive your sub amp (either line or speaker wires). AMP3d, you are sure you are using the Sub line-out? Also, do you have the blue/white power trigger connected to your sub amp? If you turn OFF the Sub in the AV System Setting/Sub Woofer menu. your sub should switch off ( or stand-by).

OK, just to clarify your VR issue (separate from the bypass). You find BT calling quality fine (or at least acceptible), so the mic is working. But the HU doesn't recognize voice commands. First, there are basically three categories of VR commands: 1. System commands like "Changes source to FM". "Next song". These are fixed phrases that are build-in 2. Hands-free dialing commands like "call Mrs bigjoe". These rely on data from your phone's Contacts (which needs to be sucessfully downloaded over BT from the phone). 3. iPod commands. Many of these are dependent on transfering song/album/arti

As Jason said - no relationship between Bypass and VR , except that the unit was likely removed in order to access the harness. It is possible you re-connected the mic in the wrong socket (remote). Also, it might be loosely inserted. I believe the problem with VR Ris that something was disturbed in the process of doing the bypass. Maybe you should lay-off coffee too.

First, you didn't say which buttons didn't work. If it is just one - there may be another issue. If it is a problem w/PB circuit, you won't be able to set a destinatin, play any video (like DVD) and a whole lot of stuff. Before you go tearing into things, lets try a simple test to verify that your problem is the PB sensor/circuit. Go to the Settings/Navi Settings screen. The 3rd line displays the state of the PB. Now set and release your PB several times and note whether the AVIC detects the change. If it always says "Off", then that is your problem. If that is the issue (which it prob

Just a guess - have you done the parking brake by-pass?

Do you have a Z110/120 or a Z130? Just wondering if you got the correct pins. Since the harness is different on the Z130, I wouln't asssume the pins are the same size. If they are the correct ones, you might try rotating 90 degrees and try again. Keep rotating until you do the full 360.

The continuous tone is just one of the built-in wave files. There must be a long tone and a short one. Notice in your video - It says "AudioFile" at the top while the constant tone is playing - then a slight break, then a short tone. Like it was queued-up. Then "AudioFile" disappears. And there is silence (except for those annoying beep tones - I turn them off) until you select the "asterick.wav". I can't make out that sound - it is just a quick one. But later whenever you select a built-in wav file the "AudioFile" reappears. I suspect the browser normally shows ID3 tags if they are in the fi

Do you normally have the "beep" enabled of did that just start with this glitch. I think audio files are actually part of the firmware. I found them before while browsing another WinCE device that had been hacked. Too bad you reset it, might of been useful in learning how to hack these units. It seemed like you somehow go into the file explorer. Now, if only we could figure how to do this at will. Had you ever played around in TestMode?

Yeah, VR works pretty good, but how's the BT quality for when you are trying to talk to your lawyer???

See pg 120 in the Z130 manual.

You can't. Your only hope is when Pioneer releases the Z120 > Z130 update - AU version. Once hacked (by ShortFuse?) that might work for you. Your issue will be more complicated since it already is a Z130, so the update will need to be fooled into thinking it is a newer version number. And even if that works, you might lose those Z130 features that are not supported by the Z120 hardware. So what you will be left with is the subset of Z130 features that work on the Z120. Honestly, why do people buy these US units and then assume they can be modified? Oh yes, posted in the wrong sub

Why not just get it from Pioneer directly and avoid all that adware B.S.? http://www.pioneerel...anual020811.pdf Just hit the SaveAs icon in the PDF viewer.

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No, Jason was correct. Hold Mode for a few seconds. You don't have to be in any particular menu. Works from any screen. If you drive during the day with your fog lights, then change your ILL wire tap to the headlights. That way your day/night mode will work automatically. I don't think there is a compromise setting for brightness that works both in the dark and in bright daylight. Better to optimize the display for each. Do you manually switch between day mode and night mode (black backround)?

BT will just give you slightly fancier control than you would get wit a BT headset. Phone, and stereo audio. (It will display more info, and handles Voice Recognition dialing). The cable adds a much enhanced control of the iPhone. Especially the music/video playback. The HU builds a catalog/database for voice recognition (VR) by album, artist, song. On the 120/130 is adds more - like Pandora - directly from the AVIC. Basically, very much of the iPhone/iPod functionality and control can be done from the AVIC touch-screen. Enough that I just keep it in my glove box. Of course, there are oth

Hard to say. 1st I'd make sure the old mute wire is actually grounded to the car chassis. I think your assumption that the HU also is grounded sounds reasonable, but who knows. I doubt you got the wrong pin, but that is easy to check. Watch the video on Youtube to be sure. Most likely, though, it is #3. That is a common problem. Make sure the moved connector is firmly and completely seated. Also, it is possible you damaged it when you removed it from the Mute position. Might need to solder the conductor.

If you got to SD (not disc) two, you already installed the update. SD2 is just the latest Parrot BT update. It still works without it. Sounds more like a bad SD2. Sorry, you had to pay $350 for nothing. Other than the update freezing, what other symptoms did you have that would require repairs? Did you buy one of the $30 "AVIC-Z110BT TO AVIC-Z120BT" SDs on ebay? http://cgi.ebay.com/...=item1e61a703f6 I wondered if they were legit or just stealing ShortFuse's hack. It says instructions are included. Did they actually require you register the upgrade with Pioneer to get the security cod

I tried the steering column position with the Pioneer mic. Didn't work very well for me. So I tried other places. Finally got decent results with the mic near the overhead courtesy light, so it is above and near the center of the windshield. Pointed at me. How do you have your mics pointed? Both pointed back at you, I'd guess (the driver - or since its a 911 - the pilot ). I was wondering if the dual mic setup might pick up more road noise etc, since it seems one of the mics would always also pick up more of everything. Glad to hear that works though, especially in a convertible. That h

Well, I was really thinking the factory restore method on pg 188. That is "System Settings"/"Restore Factory Settings". Your version is the latest, you can't go back to an older version. You didn't say whether you still have the video problem. Also, are you talking about the the colors on-the screeen when you play video/DVDs? Can you decribe it better? There are adjustments you can make to color balance and brightness, contrast..... See pg 167. Also note that the settings are memorized separately for the various sources, so the DVD, iPod abd SD/USB settings can be changed independentl

I should of asked - are you sure the installer didn't bypass? My previous answer was really a way to see if the un-bypassed PB wire was actually connected. If you can do all that while not setting the PB, then you are done.

If you can use the NAV to enter a destination, search POIs, etc, then they did the normal PB install. You should try is several times and under various conditions to be sure. But it really doesn't matter. I'd just cut it at a convienent place (allowing enough slack to work with) and splice in a new wire to ground both the PB and Mute. It is very easy to find a ground. Just about any metal that connects to the chassis.

No problem, and I'm not suggesting a new thread for every question. Often, you'll find an existing thread which addresses the subject of your question. You can post it there if it doesn't lead that thread in a totally different direction. Or, if you want to have a general dialog about several related subjects, just start a new one with a generic subject title, like "Z130 questions" or whatever. That just makes it easier for mods to keep this great site tidy and organized over the years.

It appears the Jack's world is very much like the world of e.e. cummings with a touch of Kafka.

Chino, You should probably start a new thread rather than change the subject of this one. I guess technically you can't hijack a thread that you started, but it helps others later when they are searching for similar answers. The Z130 has very similar hardware features and capabilities as the Z110/Z120. Here are the Specs http://www.pioneerel...igation.Support You can also download the users manual for the Z130. Unfortunately, Pioneer hasn't posted the installation manual for it, but you can get the one for the Z120. That should give you an idea of the inputs. Just be aware, there are so

Don't know the answer, but I have a few ideas. The manual Appendix does list some limitations on the max number of files and folders, but I doubt that is your problem. Also, the manual mentioned it supported CBR (constant bit-rate) MP3 compression. I think that implies that it doesn't support VBR compression. I don't know what the HU does if it encounters a file of fan unsupported format. It might just ignore it.