View Poll Results: How do you feel about your AVIC-Z2
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Attention All AVIC-Z2 Owners
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From: Mountain View CA
Attention All AVIC-Z2 Owners
The new ride should be arriving in a few weeks and am considering the AVIC-Z2 for the entertainment system. Just wondering how all the current Z2 owners feel about the system once you've had a chance to live with it for a while. I'm also considering either the Alpine IVA-W205 or the Kenwood DNX-7100. Any thoughts?
Last edited by Mtnviewrj; Aug 30, 2007 at 04:59 PM.
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Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Houston Texas
I have a Z2 and just recently been having problems with the unit freezing during booting up. The system does not boot up sometimes for long periods of time. One other issue I have with the unit is that the Z2 has no power on button, it powers up as soon as the key is turned to the ACC, On, or after the vehicle has started.
I've noticed problems with the system booting up, when the temperatures outside are in the 90's and sometimes even in the 80's.
Until Pioneer resolves these issues I would not purchase a Z2.
for more info go the link provided:
http://avic411.com/forum/viewforum.p...e791f47834efea
I've noticed problems with the system booting up, when the temperatures outside are in the 90's and sometimes even in the 80's.
Until Pioneer resolves these issues I would not purchase a Z2.
for more info go the link provided:
http://avic411.com/forum/viewforum.p...e791f47834efea
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Joined: May 2006
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From: Fort St John B.C
The only real complaint I have about it is with the ipod.....if you have a couple thousand songs and you want a specific band....say it starts with the letter M or somewhere in the middle you have to scroll all the way down to it....not the quickest!!(Unless theres a faster way im unaware of??!)
It froze on me once or twice as well....but its a pretty sweet unit.
It froze on me once or twice as well....but its a pretty sweet unit.
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Joined: May 2002
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From: Woodbridge Virginia
I have a Z2 and just recently been having problems with the unit freezing during booting up. The system does not boot up sometimes for long periods of time.
I've noticed problems with the system booting up, when the temperatures outside are in the 90's and sometimes even in the 80's.
Until Pioneer resolves these issues I would not purchase a Z2.
for more info go the link provided:
http://avic411.com/forum/viewforum.p...e791f47834efea
I've noticed problems with the system booting up, when the temperatures outside are in the 90's and sometimes even in the 80's.
Until Pioneer resolves these issues I would not purchase a Z2.
for more info go the link provided:
http://avic411.com/forum/viewforum.p...e791f47834efea
September 14, 2007
Dear Valued Customer
Re: Free Firmware Update for Pioneer AVIC-Z1 & AVIC-Z2 to Address Lock-up/Freezing Issue
We would like to inform you of the availability of a free firmware update for the AVIC-Z1 and AVIC-Z2 to address a potential lock-up/freezing issue. Pioneer has become aware that a small percentage of AVIC-Z1 and AVIC-Z2 systems, especially in very hot temperatures, lock-up or freeze when powered on, such that the systems do not proceed further than the initial boot up screen.
If you are not experiencing any lock-up or freezing issues currently, there is no need to take action at this time because the one-time fix to resolve the issue will be available if an AVIC-Z1 or AVIC-Z2 later experiences the issue and because your system may never experience the issue. Importantly, this potential service issue does not pose any health or safety risk, and there is no risk of property damage.
To address this potential service issue, Pioneer is offering a free firmware update. If you would like to receive the free update, you may do so in one of the three ways listed below. Before obtaining the firmware update, you need to know whether you have an AVIC-Z1 or AVIC-Z2.
Download the free update to your computer from http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/avicz1update/ and burn the update onto a computer disc for insertion into your AVIC-Z1 or AVIC-Z2; OR
Order a computer disc containing the free update by calling Pioneer Customer Service toll free at 800-421-1404; OR
Call Pioneer Customer Service toll free at 800-421-1404 to arrange for your AVIC-Z1 or AVIC-Z2 to be mailed to Pioneer for installation by Pioneer of the free update.
There are separate firmware updates for the AVIC-Z1 and AVIC-Z2. Please only use the firmware update that corresponds to your model, as the firmware update for the AVIC-Z1 will not work for the AVIC-Z2 and the firmware update for the AVIC-Z2 will not work for the AVIC-Z1.
If you have any questions, please contact Pioneer Customer Service toll free at 800-421-1404
Pioneer service representatives are available Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. (Eastern Time).
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this potential product issue may cause you, and we thank you for your cooperation and continued support of Pioneer.
Sincerely,
Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc.
Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc., 2265 East 220th Street, Long Beach, CA 90810
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Hope this helps.
Jim Bradford
