Actually I think something still isn't right. I've got a native Z3 and even with the update it still just sits there saying CD-ROM inserted. I called Pioneer and their tech support was useless.
Like I said, the .inf file is missing.... 
OK, just tried the June 09 update from the canadian Pioneer website.... That one is complete, and installed perfectly on my unit 
OK, just tried the June 09 update from the canadian Pioneer website.... That one is complete, and installed perfectly on my unit
That's not the June09 update...It's the January 09 update.
OK, just tried the June 09 update from the canadian Pioneer website.... That one is complete, and installed perfectly on my unit
Is this on a native Z3 or and unlocked/upgraded Z1/Z2?
OK, just tried the June 09 update from the canadian Pioneer website.... That one is complete, and installed perfectly on my unit
That's not the June09 update...It's the January 09 update.
From the website:
Version number: 09-01-0020
Database Date: June 30, 2009
OK, just tried the June 09 update from the canadian Pioneer website.... That one is complete, and installed perfectly on my unit
Is this on a native Z3 or and unlocked/upgraded Z1/Z2?
It's on a HD1 ugraded to HD3-II level, equivalent to a Z1 upgraded to Z3 ....
(with the HDD Firmware Update to Version 3.100400 )
That sounds like a writing program issue. What program did you use to write the info?
I'm using CDBurnerXP - burning in mode 1. I've tried ISO, Joliet, ISO/Joliet. The patch itself installed fine, all of the gracenote cd's I've burned just sit there.
That sounds like a writing program issue. What program did you use to write the info?
I'm using CDBurnerXP - burning in mode 1. I've tried ISO, Joliet, ISO/Joliet. The patch itself installed fine, all of the gracenote cd's I've burned just sit there.
Try the canadian one I mentioned in my previous post ? The European one in incomplete, it's not going to work !
Guess what.... After my emails ? the European site now also has the complete June '09 Gracenote update.... Guess they listen sometimes.... 
After updating to the canadian update, my unit says Gracenote database is 2009-1-20. Is this correct? So the June update has january data? What should it read when updated with the correct database?
I will for sure check out the European site now:)
After updating to the canadian update, my unit says Gracenote database is 2009-1-20. Is this correct? So the June update has january data? What should it read when updated with the correct database?
I will for sure check out the European site now:)
Yes, I think that's correct... bit of confusion with release date and database date.... Latest release is June '09, with apparently the Jan.09 database....
I copied 5 files directly onto my drive (not the DISCINFO.TXT file) and was pleased to see it working:)
After updating to the canadian update, my unit says Gracenote database is 2009-1-20. Is this correct? So the June update has january data? What should it read when updated with the correct database?
I will for sure check out the European site now:)
Yes, I think that's correct... bit of confusion with release date and database date.... Latest release is June '09, with apparently the Jan.09 database....
That's what I've been trying to tell you guys 
No, I´ll have to agree with "jwq" on this one. It was the .inf file that did the trick. It wouldn´t work with just the 4 main files, but hey, it´s working now. 
I just tried to install this update, and it failed; it gave a non-descript error message and just failed.
"There was an error and the update failed"
This happened on TWO different Gracenote updates--the first one was the 8-1-08 upate and the second one was this update.
Each one started out just fine . . . I was prompted to perform the update, and it started and when it reached around 25% on the 8-1-08 update, it failed, while the update failed at less than 10% on the 6-30-09 update.
Anybody got any ideas as to what might be happening?
Thanks in advance!
Exaclty what unit with what software firmware gracenote are you updating from and what files with what size are on your update cds?
Exaclty what unit with what software firmware gracenote are you updating from and what files with what size are on your update cds?
I have a Z1, upgraded to a Z2 and then to a Z3, through the kindness of board members who provided their images.
I tried using the download from the link provided in this thread, but it was from the Canadian site, so I went to the US site, searched and found the download for the US (which appears to be the same), and tried it as well.
No bueno on either one.
Everything works fine on the unit; today is the first time I've visited this site in months, and saw there was a new update, so that's why I tried to install it, it just refuses to install.
Have you tried manually copying the files onto your hard drive? I couldn´t get the update to install with a cd. But when I copied the files to hard drive it worked. It sounds strange that it would begin updating and not finish (makes me think there is something wrong with your update files).
If it starts, but doesn't finish, it would seem to indicate a problem with your CD...
Make sure you burn the CD at the lowest possible speed, and preferably NOT using windows, but some 3rd party burning software like Nero....
Also, some makes of writable CD seem to work better then others, so you could also try another make....
So can someone please clarify for me, I have a Z1 upgraded to a Z3, can I use the new Z3 f/w upgrade and will it work? Will these new Gracenotes on the link below work?
AVIC-Z1 Z2 Z3 Gracenote CDDB Database Update
Do NOT use the Z3 firmware update. The gracenotes update shold work for you without the update.
The firmware update might not be needed - it will not hurt to try to install this gracenote update. It should work for all Z1 Z2 Z3 and the european HD1BT HD3 and HD3-II. The purpose of the firmware update is to be able to install the gracenote database, but in many cases the gracenote will install fine without it. I am quite sure there is no danger in trying to install either or both of these updates.
THX for the quick replies guys. I will try it when i get home today and report back.