Pioneer Carrozzeria Sat Nav/DVD - Needs software (?)

[DMN]

Had an integrated sat nav/dvd system sitting in my subie without getting any use since I got the car.

The only time I tried to pop a DVD in there, and open up the screen, it started spitting Japanese profanities at me. That's what I though at first anyway.

After googlerizing and searching different forums, I learned that the system needs to be initialized using a special DVD..which I don't have ofcourse, and is not one of those things you can download either..

Wondering if anyone has same sort of system and the magic initializing DVD? Or maybe there's some other way to get it working (or maybe not?). Any advice/info is much appreciated.

The unit is a Pioneer Carrozzeria AVIC-DR2500

[sti_v9]

I'll give you a couple of pointers since no one else has chimed in. Google should be able to tell you the model number of the start-up disc you require. You will also find it on the Pioneer Japan website, the text will be in Japanese but you will be able to make out the model codes, etc.

Once you know what type of start-up disc you require you can start your search to find one. They're are a few on Ebay Japan and they do come up from time to time on TradeMe. Your best bet would to browse through the stereo section of TradeMe and look for people who are selling the Japanese dvd systems out of their cars, some times they have the start-up dvd as well.

[neil2121]

I've got one of the DVD's here. Unfortunately it's still in the unit that I pulled out last week. I'll try and hook it up and get the disc out and see if it can be copied. I think others have tried this though with no success, although I doubt it's impossible.

[Scoobydoo]

Contact Bryan from Audio Active in Hamilton, I'm certain he'll be able to sort you out with what you need to do

http://yellow.co.nz/companies/Car-Audio-Systems/Audio-Active-%282006%29-LTD/102137564_434.html

[duckandcover]

If you are still having issues, lemme know i have a shelf full of satnav dvds / cds at work,

These are the common ones for the integrated system for BH legacys below versions 1,2 and 3

[DMN]

Yeah, I've tried google a few times, didn't get too far. Have come across numerous posts of the same nature on other forums, but no resolutions. I'll give the Japanese Pioneer website a go. Last time didn't get further then finding a Japanese manual for my system, which doesn't help much, since I don't read Japanese..

If anyone's got the disc which they can chuck my way, let me know. Will be happy to pay..a reasonable amount.

[duckandcover]

Pm'd again, please check and call me on number in msg

[jsm]

hey, ive just got a 2002 gtb e tune with same system, is there any way i can use it?? or bin it...?

[Divine]

From the dead.

I have the same unit in my B4, should I just rip it out and try buy a new one? I would like the in car GPS there.