Pilo Posted February 12, 2009 Report Share Posted February 12, 2009 First of all, Let me say, I am glad there is a site like this and there are loads of helpful information. I just got back from Circuit City and on their Closing sale I lucked out and got the F700BT for $350 How can I know if this unit has the 2.0 software installed? This is the unit they had installed as a display and have not attempted to install it in my 02" Escalade yet. I wish I would have bought the Z3 but it is out of my reach now and am bummed out that the 700bt doesn't have DVD playback. Can any of you recommend any dvd player to install? I have also been looking at backup cameras on eBay and found some at good prices, can any of these cameras be used with this unti or does it have to be the ND-BC2 or ND-BC20PA backup cameras? Thanks so much in Advance!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
another gsxr 1k Posted February 13, 2009 Report Share Posted February 13, 2009 Pilo if version 2.0 is installed on yours, the box it came in will have a big yellow sticker on the top saying 2.0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BorisM Posted February 13, 2009 Report Share Posted February 13, 2009 I have also been looking at backup cameras on eBay and found some at good prices, can any of these cameras be used with this unti or does it have to be the ND-BC2 or ND-BC20PA backup cameras? Thanks so much in Advance!!! Any camera with RCA video output will work, it does not have to be the Pioneer (although the ND-BC20PA has some nice extra features). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pilo Posted February 13, 2009 Report Share Posted February 13, 2009 This was the display model so it did not have a box. I tried it on my car battery to test and make sure it worked but I could not access the settings to find out the firmware. I guess I will have to wait to install it. On the camera, I have been reading here and am liking the idea of the Boyo, I found one on eBay for $85 so that is not as bad as the Pioneer ones. Thanks for the replies!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rahoora2001 Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 Hello i just bought a AVIC700bc and cant get in the system settings am i doing something wrong. It wont light up like i dont get that option. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ill.die.trying Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 Hello i just bought a AVIC700bc and cant get in the system settings am i doing something wrong. It wont light up like i dont get that option. that is because your unit is nott bypassed, please read the hacks thread Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TorkE90 Posted July 17, 2009 Report Share Posted July 17, 2009 Instructions to mod from user: avic700bt Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2008 8:53 am Post subject: Step by Step Bypass/WinCE Instructions hope this helps -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *THESE DIRECTIONS ARE COMPLETE YOU WON'T GET LOST UNLESS YOU'RE A LOST CAUSE *Your parking brake wire (light green) has to be grounded. You can ground it to the black wire coming off the black power harness that connects to your stock radio ground connection, the cigarette lighter black ground, the vehicle chassis, etc. *I updated my Avic to 2.0 firmware, its up to you if you want to do this because all you're trying to do is replace the "data.zip" file. Or if you don't want to upgrade you can follow steps 1-4,6 to access your Avic and copy/paste the original file from your Avic to SD card, open it up on your computer, edit it as mentioned below, put it back on your SD card, then follow steps 7-15. On how to Upgrade your firmware search avic411 or go to: http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/ ... e+Download 1. Make sure you are a registered member of avic411 or else you won't be able to see the files you need to download. 2. Download the Testmode.zip file folder from: http://www.avic411.com/forum/viewtopic. ... sc&start=0 3. Use Winrar (people have reported problems with Winzip) and open up Testmode.zip 4. Extract BOTH Testmode and MiTACAP files to your desktop by highlighting the folders and clicking the "Extract To" tab on Winrar and selecting "Desktop". 5. Get a hold of the data.zip file, you will need to edit it THROUGH Winrar. If you upgrade to the 2.0 Avic Firmware you can find the data.zip file in the firmware folder you download. You can download the firmware off Avic 411 or go to pioneerelectronics.com. Once you have the firmware downloaded open it up with Winrar. Click on F-Series Firmware Update -> LPUE080 -> APL2 -> iGo -> RIGHT CLICK data.zip and select "View File" -> Click project_config -> Click pioneer.ini (opens up in notepad) Next, scroll down till you see: [pioneer] parking_break_speed=16.0 hide_logos=1 Change the "16.0" -> 128.0 , then click "file" "save". You will be prompted File "pioneer.ini" was modified click YES. Also click YES to "data.zip" being modified. Now extract "data.zip" in Winrar to your Desktop by highlighting the folder and clicking the "Extract To" tab on Winrar and selecting "Desktop". You should find it inside the "F-Series Firmware Update" folder by clicking through it. 6. Copy and paste the three files that should now be on your desktop (Testmode/MiTACAP/data.zip) to your SD card. 7. Insert the SD card into your unit with your vehicle powered off. 8. Turn your key to the vehicle ACC on position and your Avic should boot up in WinCE mode. 9. X out of whatever screen pops up till you get to the desktop. 10. Triple click to get into "My Device" is what i believe its called the first icon at the top of the desktop on the Avic. 11. Go into your SD card, highlight the "data.zip" file, click "edit" "copy". 12. Click back, now go into the main Avic drive in "My Device", i think its called flash something...i'm not sure the exact name but you can't miss it. 13. Similar to how you navigated through the firmware to find "data.zip" to change it, click to get to it, LPUE080 -> APL2 -> iGo 14. You should find the original "data.zip" that's on your Avic right now in there. 15. Now click "edit" "paste" and click "Yes to all" to replace the original data.zip with the one that you put on your SD card. 16. Reboot your Avic and you should be good to go. * I tried describing all the steps by memory to the best of my ability, in the sequence i performed them, and to their fullest detail. i should be charging ppl for this post...lol...hope it helps... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
4RunnerWoody Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 Hi I am attempting this procedure and I cannot get my F700 to boot up in the WinCE mode. It just starts up like any other start up. I followed the directions you gave and I even reset the unit to see if that helped. Could it be my SD card? Kodak 2GB. Also, how do you know which version of the software is on the hard drive. I bought this one as a refurb when someone tried to steal my original one. Last question (sorry ) Can Pioneer refurb the stereo if just the glass on the touchscreen is broken? thanks!!! Instructions to mod from user: avic700bt Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2008 8:53 am Post subject: Step by Step Bypass/WinCE Instructions hope this helps -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *THESE DIRECTIONS ARE COMPLETE YOU WON'T GET LOST UNLESS YOU'RE A LOST CAUSE *Your parking brake wire (light green) has to be grounded. You can ground it to the black wire coming off the black power harness that connects to your stock radio ground connection, the cigarette lighter black ground, the vehicle chassis, etc. *I updated my Avic to 2.0 firmware, its up to you if you want to do this because all you're trying to do is replace the "data.zip" file. Or if you don't want to upgrade you can follow steps 1-4,6 to access your Avic and copy/paste the original file from your Avic to SD card, open it up on your computer, edit it as mentioned below, put it back on your SD card, then follow steps 7-15. On how to Upgrade your firmware search avic411 or go to: http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/ ... e+Download 1. Make sure you are a registered member of avic411 or else you won't be able to see the files you need to download. 2. Download the Testmode.zip file folder from: viewtopic.php?t=17542&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0 3. Use Winrar (people have reported problems with Winzip) and open up Testmode.zip 4. Extract BOTH Testmode and MiTACAP files to your desktop by highlighting the folders and clicking the "Extract To" tab on Winrar and selecting "Desktop". 5. Get a hold of the data.zip file, you will need to edit it THROUGH Winrar. If you upgrade to the 2.0 Avic Firmware you can find the data.zip file in the firmware folder you download. You can download the firmware off Avic 411 or go to pioneerelectronics.com. Once you have the firmware downloaded open it up with Winrar. Click on F-Series Firmware Update -> LPUE080 -> APL2 -> iGo -> RIGHT CLICK data.zip and select "View File" -> Click project_config -> Click pioneer.ini (opens up in notepad) Next, scroll down till you see: [pioneer] parking_break_speed=16.0 hide_logos=1 Change the "16.0" -> 128.0 , then click "file" "save". You will be prompted File "pioneer.ini" was modified click YES. Also click YES to "data.zip" being modified. Now extract "data.zip" in Winrar to your Desktop by highlighting the folder and clicking the "Extract To" tab on Winrar and selecting "Desktop". You should find it inside the "F-Series Firmware Update" folder by clicking through it. 6. Copy and paste the three files that should now be on your desktop (Testmode/MiTACAP/data.zip) to your SD card. 7. Insert the SD card into your unit with your vehicle powered off. 8. Turn your key to the vehicle ACC on position and your Avic should boot up in WinCE mode. 9. X out of whatever screen pops up till you get to the desktop. 10. Triple click to get into "My Device" is what i believe its called the first icon at the top of the desktop on the Avic. 11. Go into your SD card, highlight the "data.zip" file, click "edit" "copy". 12. Click back, now go into the main Avic drive in "My Device", i think its called flash something...i'm not sure the exact name but you can't miss it. 13. Similar to how you navigated through the firmware to find "data.zip" to change it, click to get to it, LPUE080 -> APL2 -> iGo 14. You should find the original "data.zip" that's on your Avic right now in there. 15. Now click "edit" "paste" and click "Yes to all" to replace the original data.zip with the one that you put on your SD card. 16. Reboot your Avic and you should be good to go. * I tried describing all the steps by memory to the best of my ability, in the sequence i performed them, and to their fullest detail. i should be charging ppl for this post...lol...hope it helps... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
laci102 Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 Help me! I live in Europe, I have Pioneer AVIC F900 BT. device. The map I would like to replace it but can not, even though the ingredients (8.0) map I would like to change. Version it is currently 2:05. Can you help me? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
4RunnerWoody Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 I tried a new SD card and got it to at least show up in the AV source directory but the unit still does not boot up in the WinCE mode it is basically looking for audio files to play. I'm following your instructions so I must be a lost cause. Any other advice is appreciated. thanks Woody Hi I am attempting this procedure and I cannot get my F700 to boot up in the WinCE mode. It just starts up like any other start up. I followed the directions you gave and I even reset the unit to see if that helped. Could it be my SD card? Kodak 2GB. Also, how do you know which version of the software is on the hard drive. I bought this one as a refurb when someone tried to steal my original one. Last question (sorry ) Can Pioneer refurb the stereo if just the glass on the touchscreen is broken? thanks!!! Instructions to mod from user: avic700bt Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2008 8:53 am Post subject: Step by Step Bypass/WinCE Instructions hope this helps -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *THESE DIRECTIONS ARE COMPLETE YOU WON'T GET LOST UNLESS YOU'RE A LOST CAUSE *Your parking brake wire (light green) has to be grounded. You can ground it to the black wire coming off the black power harness that connects to your stock radio ground connection, the cigarette lighter black ground, the vehicle chassis, etc. *I updated my Avic to 2.0 firmware, its up to you if you want to do this because all you're trying to do is replace the "data.zip" file. Or if you don't want to upgrade you can follow steps 1-4,6 to access your Avic and copy/paste the original file from your Avic to SD card, open it up on your computer, edit it as mentioned below, put it back on your SD card, then follow steps 7-15. On how to Upgrade your firmware search avic411 or go to: http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/ ... e+Download 1. Make sure you are a registered member of avic411 or else you won't be able to see the files you need to download. 2. Download the Testmode.zip file folder from: http://www.avic411.com/forum/viewtopic. ... sc&start=0 3. Use Winrar (people have reported problems with Winzip) and open up Testmode.zip 4. Extract BOTH Testmode and MiTACAP files to your desktop by highlighting the folders and clicking the "Extract To" tab on Winrar and selecting "Desktop". 5. Get a hold of the data.zip file, you will need to edit it THROUGH Winrar. If you upgrade to the 2.0 Avic Firmware you can find the data.zip file in the firmware folder you download. You can download the firmware off Avic 411 or go to pioneerelectronics.com. Once you have the firmware downloaded open it up with Winrar. Click on F-Series Firmware Update -> LPUE080 -> APL2 -> iGo -> RIGHT CLICK data.zip and select "View File" -> Click project_config -> Click pioneer.ini (opens up in notepad) Next, scroll down till you see: [pioneer] parking_break_speed=16.0 hide_logos=1 Change the "16.0" -> 128.0 , then click "file" "save". You will be prompted File "pioneer.ini" was modified click YES. Also click YES to "data.zip" being modified. Now extract "data.zip" in Winrar to your Desktop by highlighting the folder and clicking the "Extract To" tab on Winrar and selecting "Desktop". You should find it inside the "F-Series Firmware Update" folder by clicking through it. 6. Copy and paste the three files that should now be on your desktop (Testmode/MiTACAP/data.zip) to your SD card. 7. Insert the SD card into your unit with your vehicle powered off. 8. Turn your key to the vehicle ACC on position and your Avic should boot up in WinCE mode. 9. X out of whatever screen pops up till you get to the desktop. 10. Triple click to get into "My Device" is what i believe its called the first icon at the top of the desktop on the Avic. 11. Go into your SD card, highlight the "data.zip" file, click "edit" "copy". 12. Click back, now go into the main Avic drive in "My Device", i think its called flash something...i'm not sure the exact name but you can't miss it. 13. Similar to how you navigated through the firmware to find "data.zip" to change it, click to get to it, LPUE080 -> APL2 -> iGo 14. You should find the original "data.zip" that's on your Avic right now in there. 15. Now click "edit" "paste" and click "Yes to all" to replace the original data.zip with the one that you put on your SD card. 16. Reboot your Avic and you should be good to go. * I tried describing all the steps by memory to the best of my ability, in the sequence i performed them, and to their fullest detail. i should be charging ppl for this post...lol...hope it helps... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jadoma2 Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 I am also having problems booting Windows Ce. Dont know if its the card itself, or I am loading the wrong testmode. Does the testmode have to be specific to the version currently on the hu? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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