Please help.

 

I'm using a CD-R (I've tried a few). I have loaded 2 of my own photos and one from this site into a directory called Pictures and I have added a data file greater than 100MB to the root. When I put the disc in the Z3 it recognizes the disc (Checking DISC msg) and it finishes with a message CD-ROM Inserted. However the button to load the images from disc is still not available.

 

Is the problem a result of the disc being "CLOSED" and not "FINALIZED"? What else should I try?

You have to finalize the disc, and be sure you do not use MP3 or audio files as "data filler" files...

You cannot use a CD-R (-RW) containing MP3

files or Audio data (CD-DA part) for importing

pictures.

❒ When storing pictures on a CD-R (-RW), create

a folder named “Pictures†in the CD-R

(-RW), and store the picture files in this folder.

(Up to 200 picture files can be used in total,

including pictures that are already stored in

the hard disk drive and pictures in the CD-R

(-RW).)

❒ When you burn a CD-R (-RW), limit the

number of folder hierarchy levels to eight.

❒ You can only use a CD-R (-RW) finalised with

single-session for importing pictures.

❒ You can only use a CD-R (-RW) finalised with

“Mode1†for importing pictures.

❒ Only JPEG format (“.jpg†or “.JPGâ€) pictures

can be used. Progressive format JPEG pictures

cannot be used.

Thank you.

Needed to finalize the disc and that did the trick.

hey guys. i am having a problem. i have a picture that i want as a background that i put in a folder named "Pictures". I also have a dummy file that is 100mb. When i go to burn it in nero, i finalize it and everything. When i put it into my Z2 it says JPEG file is cuppurt. Does anybody know what the problem would be? And i am using Nero Start Smart to burn it. Do i burn it as a data disc? Funny thing is i did this a few months ago and it worked lol.

Did you save the JPG as the correct size 500X240 and what version JPG format are you saving in in.

i used nero express 7 and i used 100 mb of exe files is that ok? i dont know what u mean about 1 stage burning or finalizing, i jsut burnt it like i normally would, any way.. i was able to pull up the file name on the HU but when i would select it it would say file is corrupt. its a .jpg

also, i chose the option "close disk(no further data can be added)

thats finalizing right?

i burned it using a data disk

i have tried this over and over on the z1, i followed every step and it still wont let me import an image from the disc, i've made to folders one PICTURES and another with a bunch of junk that totaled out to 120MB so i have no idea why i can't import an image, all my images are 500x240. does anyone know why it wouldn't let me import an image?

I'm not positive, but I don't think that feature became available until the Z2 firmware...

I have a Z2 and followed the guide in the main post here to the letter. When I put the disk and try to load a background, it says (approximately something like):

"Pictures folder not found. Create a /Pictures folder.'

Obviously, the folder is there, the pictures are in it, are the correct size, named Picture1.jpg, etc, the junk .txt file is outside the /Pictures folder and.. yea, I don't know what's wrong. Help!

I have a Z2 and followed the guide in the main post here to the letter. When I put the disk and try to load a background, it says (approximately something like):

 

"Pictures folder not found. Create a /Pictures folder.'

 

Obviously, the folder is there, the pictures are in it, are the correct size, named Picture1.jpg, etc, the junk .txt file is outside the /Pictures folder and.. yea, I don't know what's wrong. Help!

Did you use Windows built in burning software or a third party software? The Z does not like the stock windows burning software.

...thats weird, not sure why 100mb of junk is needed

i did mine a long time ago without it, just had a picture folder with a few pics

I use UltraISO to burn my CDRWs. Works every time. Just an update

will this work on z1

will this work on z1

Only if you have upgraded it to Z2 or Z3 via firmware/map updates.

Thanks just trying to hook the next Z series owner up. GC

I HAVE Z1 AND DONT REALLY UNDERSTAND WHAT U MEAN BY LOAD 100MEG JUNK INTO CD?

I HAVE Z1 AND DONT REALLY UNDERSTAND WHAT U MEAN BY LOAD 100MEG JUNK INTO CD?

You can't upload custom backgrounds to the Z1. You will have to upgrade to Z2 or Z3 software in order to add custom backgrounds. The instuctions for adding the custom backgrounds are in the Z2/Z3 owner's manual (free download at Pioneerelectronics.com) and the beginning of this thread.

i've tryed 3 or 4 cd-r there must be something i am doing wrong on the burn.

 

 

ERik

just use a cd-r not a cd-rw and the size 500x240 is stupid it you have a 7' screen i use 1000x500 for my z2 and it fits the entire screen you can make it that size with photoshop and burn with nero as a data disk and dont for get you dummy file should have just pdf. files in it 100mb you can download a bunch of pdf manuals from pionner ive been on this site for two day and it seems like i cant find any real help with anything

Only if you have upgraded it to Z2 or Z3 via firmware/map updates.

Correct also the heading for the post is Z2/Z3. As to the junk file the firmware wont recoginize the cd unless it has a lot of junk files.

So the guide worked perfect using Nero. I created a folder called pictures and put a total of 25 JPG files in there and a a total of 7 RAR files in the root which totaled 110mbs.

The Z1 (running Z3 firm) recognized the CD-R; however, when i went to import the images it will display all 25 JPGs yet I was only able to select one of them (lexus logo), any other images which are all at 500x240 will say "file corrupted" which i would click on them. All the file sizes vary between 28 to 60kbs

Any ideas?

Any ideas?

Yes you cheated to save time. Follow my guidance exactly you need to load a folder with 100megs of junk files not rar files in the root directory. They have to be in a folder.

Yes you cheated to save time. Follow my guidance exactly you need to load a folder with 100megs of junk files not rar files in the root directory. They have to be in a folder.

If that was the case I dont see why would it let me see one of the images which i've been using since its the only one that it lets me choose, every other image says corrupt but I'll try again if you say i cheated.

Thanks,

For junk files, i copied a bunch from windows system 32 folder totaling 100mb in a folder labeled junk. Burned the cdr with about 10jpegs all resized to 55x240 labeled pictures. Came out perfect on the first try and was able to see all my pictures on the Z2.

If that was the case I dont see why would it let me see one of the images which i've been using since its the only one that it lets me choose, every other image says corrupt but I'll try again if you say i cheated.

 

Thanks,

I CANT GET IT RIGHT i put 100 mb of crap in another folder and the pic i want in a folder called pictures in jpeg but still the import from disk is grey..

help??

edogg27 I had the same issues then I used a different burner software and it worked fine. Are you using the Windows burner? The windows one dose not work...

can this work on Z1?

can this work on Z1?

Only if it has been upgraded.