RonS

Hi, does anyone have the location of z120bt firmware update? I just bought unit, it has 2.0000 on it and I want to upgrade but it is not on Pioneer website anywhere and tech support just keeps telling me to call parts and have them send it to me...

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So, how do you know it wasn't already installed?

Here is an excerpt from the 2.003 installation instructions.

HOW TO DETERMINE IF THE FIRMWARE UPDATE HAS ALREADY BEEN INSTALLED:

To determine if the new firmware update has already been installed on an AVIC-Z120BT,

please power on the system and do the following:

I suspect that the reason it is no longer on the Pioneer web-site is because of questions like this. This patch came out soon after the Z120-BT began shipping. I'm sure all recently shipped products are up-to-date.

if i am running just my nav...no problem

if i am running just my ipod...no problem

but if the 2 are both going the unit will never get to the point where the vr gets totally loaded

Hiya RonS

 

i actually did have an issue with the unit randomly rebooting while it was operating as a z110. i sent the unit back for repairs, when it was returned i was never told wut the issue was. honestly at that time i only noticed that the set was randomly rebooting itself, i had not put together wut was happening as far as the VR and the ipod was concerned. now the warranty is up. i am runnning an ipod classic 80g, it has to have about 10,000 songs on it.

I see. One other point of clarification: NAV is always running when the unit is on, so in your original post, did you mean that if you were on the NAV screen and not playing your ipod it was OK, AND if you were on the ipod screen you were OK, BUT if you were playing your iPod while on the NAV screen it would reboot?

OR - are you saying that it would reboot after pressing OK (the pledge screen)? That screen prevents VR cataloging.

Regardless, it sounds like VR cataloging is the culprit. Try turning it off in the Settings menu (see the manual). If it no longer reboots, it must be corrupted catalog info. Try restoring your ipod, then turn on VR in the AVIC settings and see if that fixes it.

im having an issue where if i am running just my nav...no problem

if i am running just my ipod...no problem

but if the 2 are both going the unit will never get to the point where the vr gets totally loaded and the unit continually reboots.

when the reboot is complete they both pick up where they left off

The subject line of your post is confusing. Did you mean to imply that you didn't have this problem before the Z120 upgrade?

Make sure your ipod is running the latest OS firmware. After that, do a full restore/refresh from itunes.

Six months ago I was having VR cataloging issues. I updated the ipod OS, now everything is fine. Instead of 20 min to update the VR, it only takes 20-30 seconds. That's with about 3500 songs.

BTW, which iPod do you have?

I noticed the hardware is STILL the same. I never opted for the z120bt update on my z110bt since it didn't really change much except for a prettier UI. Any chance that you can update the z110 to z130?

How do you figure it's the same hardware. Pioneer says it has built-in traffic and HD radio (not an optional module). I admit I haven't followed this much, so maybe I missed something.

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Car/GPS-Navigation/AVIC-Z130BT

HOW DO I RESET THE BT PIN ON MY Z2. SO I CAN PAIR MY NEW PHONE

You would probably have had an answer by now if you had posted this in the Z1/Z2/Z3 sub-forum. The Z1x0-BT series has built-in BT. The hardware and software are completely different.

On this unit, BT is an optional add-on. While I found an online pdf manual for the Z2, I could not find any mention of how to use or configure the BT. So you need a Z2 experienced person in the other forum.

I am asking for help from those who did the hack for the upgrade

 

I bought it mainly for its functions and not gps but if gps works, its a bonus

My point was that no one hacked the upgrade. The hack was to v1.001 patch, which allowed the defeat of unique key validation for the upgrade. The update SD image was never touched. You already have a Z120, so you are done. You already have all the functionality. You just don't have local maps.

To this date, no one has reported any progress in changing/modding the operation of the system software, maps, or applications stored in the HU. Some have attempted to purchase the US Z110 and update it with the EU version of the v2.0 software (effectively converting it to an F20BT). Still no hack involved to the update.

If/when someone actually cracks the system enough to make functional changes and customizations, then you might be able to load maps for other countries. That, however, is more difficult than it sounds, since the maps would need to be in the same format as the Pioneer application expects.

I'm using the Parrot mic on my Z120bt, and the sound quality is JUST FINE

What is the model?

So i got my Z110 in the mail today. I tried to start to update it. I replace the necessary files and do the following....

 

Now Copy the folder

c:updateAVICZ110

to the root of an SD card.

Lets say your sd card is j: drive.

You will now have one folder on the j: drive.

 

j:AVICZ110 (Plus all the contents of the folder.)

 

Now insert the SD to your Z110BT and it should start updating automatically.

 

It does NOTHING.... Acts like i didn't even insert an SD card into it. So i get to looking and under my service Information Screen it says....

 

Version: 02.0000

 

And under the BT firmware it says...

 

Version: 3.11

 

I would assume this means mine is already updated. Please correct me if im wrong.

Yes, it sure does sound like it's already been updated or you've got a Z120-BT. Did you buy it used? What does it say on the bottom of the face, to the left of the hard buttons? It will say either Z110-BT or Z120-BT.

The biggest difference is in the Audio/Video sections. The NAV stuff is pretty much the same. On your ipod screen, on the top, does it say "MusicSphere"? If so, it is updated.

Here is the Z120 User's Guide. http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/StaticFiles/Manuals/Navigation/AVIC-Z120BT_OperationManual110910.pdf

Look on page 120 or so, is your iPod screen layout like that?

BTW, you just got it in the mail today and it's already installed?

Nobody out there who can help?

 

I am sure there is a number of members who live outside USA and using this unit. It will be very useful to them if they can use the GPS function at their country.

 

Hope someone can help

There are no hacks to the maps or Z120-BT software. The only hack is to defeat the key validation to allow the v2.xxx upgrade to install. So, at this time, it is not possible to change the Z120-BT maps. Not even sure if anyone is even working on it.

Enjoy your fancy radio and ipod controller. Should of checked before you bought.

Hi,

I'm not a car stereo guy, but I do have an eye for detail and some technical savvy, so go easy on me. I have a Avic D3 in a 1995 Mercury villager(Nissan Quest). Spliced, soldered and heat shrinked all cables. Did the mute/ebrake hack correctly and everything works fine except I have no volume in DVD mode and Ipod mode(radio/ navi fine), plays fine, but no volume.

 

First off I did not use the AMP bypass as I was told it was not necessary. I put the amp on the metra harness in the position to match up with the amp in my ford factory harness(looked it up in factory manual). Guys at Best buy told me they usually wire both blue wires in the metra harness to the amp wire. That would correspond to "amp" and "radio on" on my factory harness, is this correct because I still have no volume in those modes after doing that? Should I move the "radio on wire" from that spot so that it is in the power antenna slot instead? Those are my only two options beside just going amp to amp(which I did first). Everything else was pretty straight forward but this and my other functions work perfectly.

 

I have 8 pins in my factory harness that is in the car, they are 1. Power Amplifier Enable 2. Radio On Signal 3. not used(ground on metra harness, radio grounds to carrier)4. To automatic power antenna Module 5. ILLumination Lamp POwer (+) 6. Radio Power supply 7. Illumination Lamp Return(-) 8. Memory Power supply. That is my ford factory sound system plug in the car. Any ideas pointing to what I did wrong?

Thanks,

Michael

You'll get better responses in the D Series forum. Maybe th Mod can move it there for you.

It was installed a couple months ago and last night was the first time it happened that's the only reason I suspected the update as the problem. I didn't install it myself so I'll have to check the ACC wire or atleast bring it to the installers for them to check it out. I'm pretty sure it powered off last night but I'm not 100% sure because it always turns off when I take out the key so I never really think about it.

 

And I don't have external amp or sub-woofer.

So you aren't sure the Z110 didn't shut off? The dead battery might of been caused by something else. A door ajar or a light left on - or just a failing battery. Had you driven the car much after the upgrade installation? The installation might of drained the battery somewhat, maybe just enough to prevent it from starting.

If it isn't a new install, I doubt the installers will find anything.

I finally got it to work. Thanks for your help. I had tried different SD cards and that still didn't work but it finally worked after downloading the SD1 file the third time. Still not sure why it kept stalling the first few times. The problem now is my z110bt won't power off when I turn my car off so my battery died last night. Anyone else experience this?

Is this a new install? Because the only way that can happen is if the ACC (red) wire is always hot. It should be connected to a circuit switched with the ignition. I'd verify this with a multi-meter or voltage meter. I power mine with a dedicated fuse, so it is easy to verify there is no power by removing the fuse.

I don't see how the software update could be the cause of this.

Edit: Just had another idea. Do you have an external power amp or powered sub-woofer? Maybe the problem is not the AVIC, but something else not powering down. The HU should shut off immediately when you switch off the key. Was it still operating when you left the car last night? If so, you should of checked it out then before you discharged your battery. Oh yeah, if was New year's eve, probably not exactly clear headed. I remember a few times not even making it home.

I have the exact same issue with the same phone. I also had an HTC Desire with the same issue. I thought it was a problem with HTC phones Bluetooth connection with this unit?? I called T-Mobile and they never gave me the option of returning the phone. Extremely annoying to have this type of head unit and not be able to have it work through the bluetooth connection??

Have you tried playing audio (mp3s or streamng) over BT after pairing? The reason I ask is I see the "disconnecting headset" message on the AVIC after pairing my HTC HD2 (running Android 2.2). But when I switch the AVIC to BT audio source, it connects and re-directs whatever is playing on the phone to the HU. It takes a few seconds to negotiate. So, I thing the disconnection headset message might be becasue the audio source is not BT.

My phone also works fine for incoming and outgoing calls over BT. BTW, my phone is running the OS off a Desire HD.

It won't even let me go back to the old software.

Not sure what you mean. So what happens if you power up the unit? Do you get the splash screen? Can you eject and remove the SD?

Try re-downloading the SD1 image and try again. That has worked for others. Make sure you start with a cleanly formated SD. Probably should use a different SD. Maybe a different brand.

Did the 1.002 update work?

Can someone give me a step-by-step to fix it?

We knew you were coming, so we already did it. See post #1. Then continue reading until you get it.

I think it's absolutely stupid you can not, from what I am told, play a video or enter in an address while the car is in motion. Have these people never heard of a passenger? I know I'm preaching to the choir, but, it's just dumb.

Then change it so you can. You posted this in the hack/mods sub-forum, so I assume you know how to do the bypass. Why the venting? Fix it!!

I can't download the manual- thats the URL that seems to not exist. When I click on AVIC Z110BT Owners Manual thats the error message I get.

I'll keep trying to find a way to download the manual.

yeah, Pioneer's web site appears to be down. I googled "Z110-bt manual" and found this link to Crutchfield's web-site. You can download it here.

http://a248.e.akamai.net/pix.crutchfield.com/manuals/130/130avic110.pdf

Be sure to save the pdf file to your local computer, so you'll have it for future reference. It is much easier to search the file than try to find something in the paper version.

This is the end result of how its hooked up.

 

i pod cable by itself

 

headphone jack cable by itself

 

so it goes: headunit- from the back of the head unit I plugged in the supplied cable into the i pod opening- then it goes to two connectors-- usb, and headphone jack--as you can see in the pics the way it sits completed. sorry if im confusing you. I cant think of any other way to type it out and make sense.

That is not the correct cable. It is not a CD-IU50V. There is no separate mini-plug cable as you show. So the diagrm on pgs 8 & 9. From the HU cable the is a female USB and mini-jack. The CD-IU50V has an ipod connector on one end. The other end splits into a male USB and mini-plug.

The i pod cable im using came with the head unit i bought. It has the standard "i pod" connector and also has a headphone style connector. If i remember correctly it plugs right into the back of the head unit in the i pod spot. Its a weird shaped plug. so it goes from the back of the head unit as one plug then it splits into two. the i pod connector and the other the head phone plug. If that makes any sense

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/StaticFiles/Manuals/Navigation/AVIC-Z120BT_InstallationManual0129.pdf

Here is the Z120-BT Installation manual. What plugs into the back of the HU is the USB & Mini-jack connector. See pg 8.

You said

"i have to unplug the headphone jack form the i pod and plug it back in."

So, exactly which headphone plug must you disconnect and reconnect in order to get audio to work? The mini-jack and plug is not a headphone connection, it is the A/V circuits split from the ipod plug.

If you have the connections set as shown on pgs 8 & 9, then it sounds like one of your cables is bad.

I did the install in my 07 pathfinder. Everything works fine besides the bypass( I know the wire isnt down all that way in the harness. havent had time to fix it yet) and the i pod cable. In order for the i pod to play music through the head unit i have to unplug the headphone jack form the i pod and plug it back in. All the info on the screen shows that the i pod is connected and is actually playing but i don't have any sound until i unplug/plug back in the head phone jack. Is there something i did wrong on the install? or is the ipod cable pioneer gave with the head unit messed up? its really annoying to have to reach into my glove box and constantly unplug/plug it everytime i start the truck.Its gotten to the point where i stopped using it. any help is appreciated..

Why are you using the headphone jack? Just use the Pioneer adapter cable that plugs into the bottom of the iPod. It handles control/charging/audio/video. At the other end of the Pioneer cable it breaks out into a mini plug and USB. They both plug into the Pioneer dongle/harness.

Wait, by "the ipod cable pioneer gave with the head unit", do you mean you didn't purchase the iPod adapter cable (CD-IU50V - sold separately)?

You're not just plugging a standard ipod-USB cable into the Pioneer USB jack, then conneting earphone out to the Pioneer mini-jack with a stereo jumper, are you????

If so, you're lucky to get any audio at all.

RonS I already did that. I have it installed with 2 jl audio amplifiers a hd600/4 and a hd750/1. Like I said everything works fine it even plays my phones ringtones but no beep sound nav voice or phone voice. The people I call can hear me perfect but I can't hear them.

Then the amps are connected wrong. Voice only goes to the front speakers. Switch the pairs of RCA cables going to your front amp.

Hi I just had my z110bt installed today in a 2003 Lincoln ls with the video bypass and a PAC wrip remote interface and everything works but the beep sound,the phone sound, and the nav voice. After spending 1 hour messing with it I realized that the voice on the phone works but extremely low to where u can not hear it. I tried searching but it's late and I'm tired. Any help is much appreciated. And please don't post a link to another thread because the other threads with the same issue did not seem clear as to what the problem/solution is. Thank you

Page 98 of the Z110 manual. That clear enough for you?

Other possiblilies, but with the info you've provided, that is where to start.

Looking for help with some Voice Recognition problems?

 

Most of my voice commands work well most of the time (for placing calls, finding POIs, listing 'artists').

 

However, once 'artists' are listed I can NEVER get the Z120BT to play a particular album or list the tracks on the album via a voice prompt such as "Play the album 'XYZ'". This is particularly frustrating since once album names are listed on screen via Voice Prompt, the listing on screen is NOT clickable to choose the album.

 

What could be the problem? Again, I have a good mic location and most 'tested' VR commands are working great but since I listen to endless Ipod music/albums, I really need the unit to recognize an album title when I call upon it! Could this be a tagging problem of the actual files?

 

Thanks, B3

I'd try re-indexing your VR Catalog with the iPod. Mine does that when the VR data is hosed.

1st, make sure you've taken the "Pledge". You know, that annoying message you have to OK.

Set your audio source to iPod.

Go to AV System Settings. Make sure "Change Control Mode" is set to "Navi". Go to "VR Catalog Menu". Turn "VR Catalog Mode" OFF. Then turn "VR Cataloge Mode" ON. Go back to the iPod screen. It should be rebuilding the VR Catalog. It could take several minutes.

I think those steps will force it to rebuild. You might have to play around with the ON/OFF or restart. Try this 1st.

I realize this thread is almost a year old, however I have the exact same issue with my Z120 in my 2008 G5 GT. I have the GMOS-LAN-04 module and the PAC SWI-PS and am experiencing the exact same condition as above.

Hopefully since the time of the op someone has some knowledge into this.

I don't have or know anything about the PAC itself, but my money is on the Z120 overheating due to the excess heat under the dash. Make sure there is room for the fan in the Z120 to circulate.

From the Installation Manual:

and

Also make sure the wires from the harnesses aren't blocking the fan.

These units have been known to partially or fully shut down when overheated. Permanent damage can also occur if not remedied.

I've seen quite a few discussions/videos showing bluetooth streaming of Pandora with Iphones and Ipads.

 

My question, has anyone here streamed Pandora from say a Blackberry to their Z120BT?

 

 

Pandora site lists the Blackberry as compatible with their service, just hoping it will stream to the Avic?

 

Thanks for your help

 

B3

 

PS: I am astounded that people can stream Netflix with an iPhone, any chance that can be done without the Iphone, maybe on a Blackberry or Android?...obviously I don't have an iPhone

I don't see why you couldn't stream any audio from your BB to the Z120 using BT Stereo Audio mode. But I think I recall some people having BT streaming issues, so YMMV.

As far as Netflix, only iPhones and some ipods can play video, via cable connector - not BT. So that would pretty much rule out Netflix on BB unless you have a video out jack....obviously I don't have a BlackBury