Would anyone out there mind seeding the Z3 image torrent? I am trying to download it via bit torrent, and getting a very slow 5kbps download speed. Eta 18 days! .

Thanks guys

I downloaded all of the files for the z3 image and when I used Acronis to restore, I clicked on the z3_virgin1 file it says,

"This is not the last created volume of the backup archive. Please insert the last created volume to start working with the archive."

I also clicked on everyone of the files and it says the same thing.I also redownloaded the files and it does the same thing.Has anyone had the same problem?

I downloaded the files from the FTP site and it seems they got currupted somehow. When I used the Acrinis feature to check the archives, each one I tried was corrupted. I am trying to redownload them now.

Where did you download your files from?

Hey guys

I just want to get this straight, I have Z3 files using the FTP provided in this postl and the files are all white looking. I am to use true image to convert them back correct? Once I burn this to the correct DVD DL media I can insert this disk into my z3 to use my maps and functions??? I just want to make sure before I begin.

Thanks for your help in advance

Hey guys

I just want to get this straight, I have Z3 files using the FTP provided in this postl and the files are all white looking. I am to use true image to convert them back correct? Once I burn this to the correct DVD DL media I can insert this disk into my z3 to use my maps and functions??? I just want to make sure before I begin. Can this disk be used to upgrade a Z2 to a Z3 by just inserting this disk into the unit with no problems.?

Thanks for your help in advance

Do I need to pull my Z3 unit apart to install this Z3 image on my Z3? I see alot of warnings and I am assuming these warning pertain to upgrading from Z1 Z2 to Z3

Hey guys

 

I just want to get this straight, I have Z3 files using the FTP provided in this postl and the files are all white looking. I am to use true image to convert them back correct? Once I burn this to the correct DVD DL media I can insert this disk into my z3 to use my maps and functions??? I just want to make sure before I begin. Can this disk be used to upgrade a Z2 to a Z3 by just inserting this disk into the unit with no problems.?

 

Thanks for your help in advance

No, where in the world did you get that idea?

Do I need to pull my Z3 unit apart to install this Z3 image on my Z3? I see alot of warnings and I am assuming these warning pertain to upgrading from Z1 Z2 to Z3

You need to remove the hard drive from the unit and restore the image you downloaded onto it.....by following the instructions.

First off, I may be new to the forum, but I've been trolling for over a year. I appreciate the time you all have put in to help others here. I also read through all 23 pages here and several other just to make sure I wasn't repeating questions. I'm also hoping to condense the questions I have into one easy post for others that may want to do what I do.

I upgraded my Z1 hardware with a Toshiba 60GB HD and BypassedZ2 image last year. During that upgrade, I disabled the security feature on the HD before I put it in my AVIC unit.

Now I'm planning on upgrading the 1st two partitions to the Z3 image while retaining my phone book, address book, and music files according to the PDF on page 1 of this thread.

I don't believe the reimaging will reenable the security feature and lock the HD, but I wanted to double check. Once you've disabled it once, you should never have to worry about it again, correct?

I also plan on doing these upgrades while I'm in there. I removed the splash screens last time, but this will be my first time adding backgrounds. These work just the same on the Z3 as they did on the Z1/Z2, right?

Adding backgrounds:

Image must be BMP format 500x240 pixels and 24 bit color. File size should be 351kb.

 

Images can be saved on the LDATA (map partition):

LDAT\BG\PREINSTALL

 

By default, there are 15 preinstalled backgrounds. I have tried to put more than 20, but that does not work. If you want to add more than 5 custom backgrounds, then you need to remove some of the stock ones (so there are 20 or less in this directory). I have added a directory called 'stock' and I move the factory images rather than delete them. You can not select any images in the subdirectories, but you can store them for later use.

 

Eliminate splash screens:

 

In the first partition (LDATA) there are 2 files in \BG\COPYRIGHT

CPYCUSTOM.BMP and CPYDEFAULT.BMP

The first one is overlayed on any custom splash, and the second is overlayed on the default splash. I added .old to rename files. CPYCUSTOM.BMP.old and CPYDEFAULT.BMP.old

I have not tried to completely delete them.

Finally, I'll update the CDDB via CD after I've made sure everything else works.

Thanks for the help and advice and confirming I'm on the right track before I get started here.

If your security is disabled, reimaging the drive will not reactivate it. Your safe.

Backgrounds are the same setup for all Z series. Same directories and directions that I posted in your quote.

garrettoomey

Whats the highest amount of space for the music can you resize on an 80gb with it working?

I have never tried more than 37 GB. Since you are limited by Pioneer's 400 artist/album limit, you can't really put more than about 30 GB of music anyway.

Bump. People are still looking for the Z3 image, and it was pushed off to the second page...

Hi Garrettoomey,

Thanks for all your contributions to this forum! I have a question though; I noticed in your classified ad that you state this:

 

Thanks to the hard work from forum member Vandal, I have permission to load his XM channel logo update on the upgrade hard drives. All drives purchased after 25 Jan 2009 will include Vandal's 21 Jan 2009 XM channel logo update.

 

I have added the latest CDDB

Version number: 08-01-0030

Database Date: 1 October, 2008

Will the image in this thread have all that you mentioned? If not, how important is that stuff?

Thanks again.

The image in this thread does not contain Vandal's files. In order to add Vandal's XM Channel Logo update, we would need to re-upload the 9+ gb file. You just need to apply this image, then use Vandal's files to over wirte the XM files on the drive. You can get Vandal's update in the XM GENERAL forum.

His update is not required, but makes XM look 'pretty'

The CDDB database update is also not in the posted image, but can be downloaded from pioneer's website. This is used to identifying cd names on newer cds.

Thanks for the clarification. Helpful as evar!

I guess the torrent is no longer being seeded? I have been at 82% downloaded for days and an infinite ETA.

...should've been around while the gettin' was good

Okay so I'm a noob to AVIC-Z3...

but not to the interweb, programming, web development, or computer graphics...

I am intrigued and want to learn what more I can do with this new toy.

Don't bite my head off but can someone give me a direct answer on whether or not I need to do the Hard Drive unlocking in order to change background images?

I've read pages about image changing and haven't seen much mention of having to have already unlocked the hard drive and I've read pages about unlocking the drive and have only seens slight associations to image changing. So a direct answer would be appreciated. Thanks.

Hope to post some sweet images if no unlocking is necessary. I just bought an 07 Escalade and the AVIC-Z3. They're gonna look great together. On that note, are there any off-hand links to escalade or general cadillac backgrounds? Thanks again.

If you look in your owner's Manual, it will tell you how to change the splashscreen and backgrounds. You only need to unlock the drive if you need to connect it directly to a PC.

Further explanation from Garrettoomey's post above; instances you'd connect it to a PC would be to do more advanced stuff like doing the XM logo update, upating the nav with the most up to date maps (you have a Z3 so you're good), changing the start up screen image and a few other fun things.

Pull up a chair, read a little and make yourself at home.

Welcome to the forums

I guess the torrent is no longer being seeded? I have been at 82% downloaded for days and an infinite ETA.

i have the image

Demetrius,

I would love to somehow get a copy of the image! If I was to set up an online file storage site or something would you be willing to upload it? It would be greatly appreciated! If not I could send you some money via paypal for a CD with the image burned or something.

I just bought my Z1 and would like to download the image for the upgrade to Z3, but was a few days late in finding this site

edit: Looks like there are alot of online free file sharing sites, but some have file size limits, how big is the image file?

edited again: I guess the CD or free file sharing sites won't work, after more reading I'm guessing the image file is probably around 8 Gb - although I guess uTorrent is still an option

yeah sure i will do it and it about 8 gigs

Demetrius - Thanks! I was able to find the torrent, but it's been stuck at 98.6% complete and now no seeds, so you would probably only have to seed for an hour or two. Once I get the image though I can keep it seeding for awhile if anybody else needs it