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Solved artist list issue. The X940 is not compatible with both the Album Artist and Albumartist (aka Band) tags. I was using both and this was formerly not an issue with either my F700 or iPod Classic. However it breaks the alpha scrolling list on the X940 (and maybe other X-series units). I deleted the Albumartist tag, resynced, and scrolling problem is solved. From a technical perspective it is not the use of 3rd party programs that causes issues directly, it's that 3rd party programs allow tagging variances outside Apple's spec. It's important to realize that hardware manufacturers and

Having similar problem, but with artist list on my X940. Songs work fine. I use Foobar to sync, mp3Tag for tagging. I'm guessing it is related to these third party programs, although my F700 worked perfectly with my iPod Classic. Will investigate further and report back.

Thanks VBlue. Silly question. You could have said RTFM page 143. Are you serious about next firmware? The next unit? I obviously haven't been keeping up with new units in the last few years. Has that been the normal release schedule? New firmware for previous (compatible) units when the new unit is released?

I probably know the answer but do XM icons automatically download on these units? I'm getting the generic satellite icon on a number of stations that, I think, have been on air since well before the X940 was released. Ozzy's Boneyard for instance. Maybe auto download isn't possible on the X940 OS; however, I owned a Pioneer Inno several years ago that updated icons automatically. And those units were first released in 2006. Assuming it isn't possible I assume we'll have to wait for the next firmware update to get new icons.

Roadking, no doubt the engineering staff at Pioneer makes some interesting choices. Another one--besides the HD presets that bugs us all--is the lack of scrolling titles in all source inputs. I don't understand why it's not available for all sources when some have scrolling (HD radio for one). XM is limited to about 16 characters for each title line and that's it. At least Pioneer could be consistent. These are the kind of little bugs that could be so easily overcome. But then what would we have to talk about on avic411 Regarding knob replacement see this thread in the hacks/mods fo

Upgrade in my 2007 Mustang went extremely smooth. Considered other brands but returned to Pioneer since I already have the XM and HD boxes installed. (And who wants to give up avic411?) In fairness I looked at a JVC unit in Best Buy and did not like their busy, almost garish, home screen. I much prefer Pioneer's minimalist approach in that regard. Although I've only played with the X940 for a few hours I'm generally pleased. Certainly the new functionality is very nice (DVD, streaming bluetooth, app mode) and the unit is much more responsive. The AV interface takes some getting used to,

Sent paypal a few days ago for X940 black. Boy the little stock knob blows! Thanks for all you do. I enjoyed the billet knob on my F700 and I know I'll be pleased with this one.

Retell, good to hear from you. FX3.1 is still a valuable tool and an easy way to restore a HU to near factory. Personally I was a little tired of the theme I was using and wanted to start over on my F700. I downloaded from the link on post #661 so a new torrent seed isn't necessary right now. Thanks RADRaze2KX for making it available. I added a few basic updates to FX3.1 to bring it into 2011: - Ulmer's nav mods (revised Mavrickster mod's). This adds a little more needed functionality to the original nav interface, such as a nav mute button, without wholesale changes like Diaftia

I can confirm that the 2011 maps work with the FX3.1 image. Maps are in this thread http://avic411.com/index.php?/topic/32294-updated-2011-maps/. Due to expanded size of the new map and POI files (about 300MB too large) you will need to make some choices before upgrading. I pared the maps down to the lower-48 plus about 1/2 the POI's to squeeze it onto my F700.

I was able to squeeze all the US-lower 48 maps and 1/2 the POI's onto my F700. You will definitely have to make some map/POI choices. I can also confirm that the maps work with the FX3.1 firmware image with no other changes. I installed the image first, then the upgraded maps.

One suggestion: While using an ipod the background behind the album art needs to be "plain". The CD icon behind the top left corner of the album art distracts from the art and makes the ipod screen too busy. Maybe something to look at if you upgrade. Otherwise I'm enjoying the theme. Thanks for the hard work.

Also, as JrFaust and I discovered, don't load the NN746UC image file from http://www.avic411.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=33&t=25465 unless you are completely out of options (in that case I'd probably let Pioneer service). It will change your device number and render a legal upgrade password invalid. I'm going to try and see if Pioneer will reset the password but I expect the run around. Most of my story trying to solve the blank screen can be found in this thread http://www.avic411.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=33&t=23760

After many hours trying to solve a black screen issue on my F700 I finally was successful installing 3.01. For anyone reading this don't make my mistake and use WinCE files from 2.0. It will kill the upgrade. I'm a slow learner and it took me 10-12 houres and a half dozen install attempts to figure out my mistake. Make sure an use the WinCE files for the type install you are doing. For a downgrade use WinCE from the 2.0 firmware, for a 3.0 upgrade use WinCE from the X910 firmware. Thanks to everyone for contributing to Avic411.

One more update: I finally got 3.01 to load successfully. My mistake? Using WinCE files from 2.0, not 3.0. Trust me it kills the install. Make sure and use the correct WinCE files for the type install you are doing. For a 3.0 upgrade get the WinCE files from the X910 3.01 firmware on Pioneer's web site. Another word of advice: Don't reload the NN74UC image file unless you are out of all other options. It will apparently change your device number, rendering any legal upgrade password invalid. Not sure if Pioneer will reset my password to get me "legal" again but am going to try.

A word from someone who made the mistake: Make sure and use the WinCE version for the type install you are doing. I was trying to do an upgrade to 3.01 using WinCE files from 2.06. 10-12 hours later I can say with certainty that it doesn't work!