europe Posted June 13, 2006 Report Share Posted June 13, 2006 Ok this is probably one of the most difficult Questions. But i hope somebody can help me to fix my problem. I live in switzerland (europe) and bought the AVIC-Z1 to use it in my country. 1. Problem with Region Code 1. Is it possible to change it with e.g. software- tool or button combintaion while start up? Code Free DVD's works fine. 2. How is it possible to install a Europe Map Software? I burned the CNDV-50MT on a dual layer dvd, is this software compatible to AVIC-Z1? How to install? The disk is unreadable in AVIC-Z1. Hope somebody understand my terrible english. Thanks for help. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
germiymaca Posted June 13, 2006 Report Share Posted June 13, 2006 hello i am from madrid and the european version for this model is the avic-hd1bt. here you have the link: [url=http://www.pioneer.eu/eur/content/press/news/AVICHD1BT.html]http://www.pioneer.eu/eur/content/press ... HD1BT.html[/url] Quote Link to post Share on other sites
europe Posted June 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2006 Thank you for your advice. I know the AVIC-HD1BT is the european version of the AVIC-Z1. It would be perfect to make a 1:1 copy of the harddrive. And i asked Pioneer to help me but Pioneer told me they cant help me or i mean, they dont want to help me :roll: AVIC-Z1 is for U.S and not for europe but the european model is very expensive ($3000 an more) thats why i'm looking for another solution. I dont know somebody with a AVIC-HD1BT Quote Link to post Share on other sites
germiymaca Posted June 13, 2006 Report Share Posted June 13, 2006 sorry i didnt realise that you have already bought it. i think this is imposible because there are diferent systems. also you cant use dvd of europe. the only solution that i can offer, is to sell the us version, by ebay, and buy europes version. before buying the usa version y must asked for compatibility information. :) byeeee Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ImolaVirus Posted June 14, 2006 Report Share Posted June 14, 2006 Just out of curiousity, does the Euro version use the TeleAtlas maps or NavTeq? I know that NavTeq is more prominent in Europe. I lived in Andulucia for a few years, near El Puerto de Santa Maria.....absolutely beautiful country out there. I miss it very much. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest z1abroad Posted July 16, 2006 Report Share Posted July 16, 2006 What about the version of the z1 for Asia? Do you know of any? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hodo Posted July 21, 2006 Report Share Posted July 21, 2006 Does anyone know for [b]certain [/b]that the H1BT is completely different hardware-wise? If so, then not a whole lot you could do. However, the units [i]appear [/i]very similar -- yes, I know all the differences would be under the skin -- just kinda' wondering out loud what would happen if you purchased a 'replacement' for the 'damaged' hard drive from Pioneer for your H1BT and installed it in your Z-1? Just a thought? If you did this and it didn't work, you'd be out what, $400-$500 (depending on what Pioneer charges) and could likely sell it on eBay UK? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vaernes Posted April 12, 2009 Report Share Posted April 12, 2009 I have sucessfully updated a HD1BT to HD3-II HD3-2 firmware software. I bought a HD3-II and a HD1BT and followed the instructions on this forum for Z1 - Z3 upgrade. I used a Toshiba MK6034GAX 60GB disk with enlarged music partition. Will try Toshiba MK8032GAX 80GB disk soon (1-2 weeks). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jwq Posted April 12, 2009 Report Share Posted April 12, 2009 The US Z-models and European HD1/HD3 models are almost the same hardware-wise, apart from the Tuner section. The european units have RDS and TMC, with traffic re-direct, and a different frequency grid. Also the DVD region code is different of course. Other then that, the navigation part is the same.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
soran Posted November 24, 2010 Report Share Posted November 24, 2010 I don't know why we can use a map for Europe on Z2, I don,t know why is this shit with DVD zone and all that compatibility stuff. A friend from America bought a Z2 as a gift for me and only problems with it. A China DVD player knows all the DVD zones, has USB, bluetooth, TV tuner very good maps and upgrade posibilities and it costs about 300-400 euro~ 450 US dolars. I'm thinking to sell the Z2 and never buy Pioneer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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