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Well figured screw went out and Updated Head Unit Firmware, I was 2 Versions behind but Current now.
I did not loose my Custom Boot Screen Updating Firmware, I kinda figured not , but one never knows.
I also attached a picture of the Custom Boot Screen, yes you can load picture files but that is only for Wall Paper and NOT BOOT SCREEN
Well figured screw went out and Updated Head Unit Firmware, I was 2 Versions behind but Current now.
I did not loose my Custom Boot Screen Updating Firmware, I kinda figured not , but one never knows.
I also attached a picture of the Custom Boot Screen, yes you can load picture files but that is only for Wall Paper and NOT BOOT SCREEN
No matter how I ask AI , it comes up that one CAN load a .bmp of choice for the boot-up screen . I don't trust AI to be spot-on all the time but once again , my curiosity is piqued . More digging ... PS . I didn't do the highlighting and couldn't figure out how to remove it .
AI OverviewYes, you can put a custom .bmp image on most Kenwood car screens for the boot-up/splash screen. It requires a FAT32-formatted USB drive, a .bmp image (typically
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pixels, 16-bit or 24-bit color depending on the model), and often requires initiating a "standby" menu or specific button sequence (e.g., top-left corner twice) to trigger the import. Key Requirements & Steps:
Image Format: The file must be a
Code:
.bmp
(Bitmap) format.
Resolution: For most modern, high-resolution screens, this is 800 x 480 or 1280 x 720 pixels.
USB Setup: Use a USB drive formatted to FAT32.
Procedure:
Place the
Code:
.bmp
file on the root of the USB drive (often named
Code:
image1.bmp
or placed in a specific folder, depending on the model).
Put the Kenwood head unit into Standby mode.
Go to the Settings menu and look for "Display" > "Customize" or a similar menu.
Select "User Customize" to import the image from the USB.
Some models require a secret sequence: Putting the unit in Standby, then tapping the top left, top left, bottom left, bottom left, top left, top left to open a special menu.
Alternative Method: For some models, it is simply Settings -> Display -> Startup Image -> Change.
