Ok, I found some logos. Again. I didn't make these... I just found them here and there. They are easy enough to slap on the backgrounds though... also, I've found a nice little blending tool that adds an intersting effect if you like the abstract thing.
Well crap, got the truck/Z1 back and decided I needed to play. so, I burned my images I have been working on according to the very vague instructions in the manual and it didn't read the files. WTF. Ok, I realize there is a certain format it likes, and a certain minimum file structure and size.
Has anyone worked out a step by step how to for making these discs yet? YEs, I searched for Image disc background images. I got lots of psts and some eluded to how to's... most by Dutatiboy....
If anyone has mastered this, please pm me. I have no interest in making coaster after coaster.
Also, has anyone been able to use a DVDRW? I only ask because after my coaster I just made... I only have DVD-r and DVD-rw left to play with unless I go to staples or best buy.
I just use standard CD-R. I put the jpgs into a folder called "Pictures" and create a dummy folder, called "dummy", and fill it with about 100 Mb of junk (as per manual). I think you have to make sure that there are no mp3s in any of your folders.
I create my jpgs with Paint Shop Pro 9, and burn them with nero 6.3
I think I read somewhere that this will NOT work with DVD-anythings. Buy a couple of CD-RWs. It should work with that (it works for audio CDs anyway) and you can just keep re-using it.
Hope that helps.
I just use standard CD-R. I put the jpgs into a folder called "Pictures" and create a dummy folder, called "dummy", and fill it with about 100 Mb of junk (as per manual). I think you have to make sure that there are no mp3s in any of your folders.
I create my jpgs with Paint Shop Pro 9, and burn them with nero 6.3
I think I read somewhere that this will NOT work with DVD-anythings. Buy a couple of CD-RWs. It should work with that (it works for audio CDs anyway) and you can just keep re-using it.
Hope that helps.
Thanks for the reply. Yea, I need to stop being lazy. I'll go get some CD-RWs. You know... I didn't think of calling the "Dummy Files" actual Dummy Files (in a folder). I just assumed that it needed to be a separate folder from the pictures folder. And here I am insulting the Writers of the AVIC Z1 Owners Manual. My apologies!
Got off my butt and bought the discs. Everything is working fine now.
I started making some random images with a couple different logos in it based off of the number of views I have been getting in my photo section. I found that I couldn't load them. I guess there's limits on the amount of storage members are allotted. No biggy. If you want one customized, just send me an email.
Awesome, got the image disc to work. No problem. Has anyone been able to format the discs so that they are drag and drop like a hard rive? I tried 2 times, but it didn't work for me.
N?o big deal really, but it would be easier to just add the new image rather than erase then reburn the new disc.
OH! Is it just me or does it seem odd that this stereo has no Visualization while playing music? I just assumed it would. Unless it does and I just can't find the setting.
Also, my bluetooth works great, but I still can't get a business card to send thru to the stereo... tried with my Treo 650, and my wife's sph a900. Anyone else have a similar issue? (MaybeI should check another thread...