Pioneer AVIC-N1 In-Dash DVD Multimedia AV Navigation Receiver Car Video Player - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

http://www.avic411.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=17778&sid=094879b821ef56ea22ad76a7776cd3c0

Read this thread.  specifically remix2112's post.  It worked for me.

make sure you have the rite navi card in it and check your navi anteni

This involves accessing a hidden "Service Menu" for the device. Just as a general rule of thumb, I wouldn't really fiddle around too much inside the menu.

To access the service menu:
The buttons involved are with the RIGHT JOYSTICK and the BAND button. Push the joystick IN for OK, LEFT for previous menu. Pressing the BAND button is "Main Menu".
The steps are as follows:

1. Remove all disks
2. Hold RESET and EJECT
3. RELEASE RESET, but continue to hold EJECT
4. A screen will come up that says "Please press the RESET button"...DO NOT PRESS THE RESET BUTTON!
5. Rather than press the reset button, move the joystick in the following directions: UP, RIGHT, UP, RIGHT, DOWN, RIGHT, DOWN, RIGHT.....Then press the joystick IN for OK
6. A password screen will come up, ignore it, it'll go away soon.

On the first page of the service menu, you'll see an option "Remocon touch panel test". Navigate to this option using the joystick, then press in on the joystick for "OK". On the next screen that appears, select "Start Calibration". That will start the calibration process.

A few things to note, when drawing the square, be sure to stay about 1/8" INSIDE of the screen bezel, or it won't let you progress. When you're done, select "Confirm Calibration" in the touch panel menu. I haven't really found any information about what to do/how to get out of the service menu, but I'm assuming simply turning it off then back on would suffice

Again, I must warn you to not fiddle around inside the menu too much. Some of the people I got this information from messed up their systems pretty bad by visiting the other menus. My best advice to you is calibrate then leave.

Welcome to Fixya.

Here is the official owner/user's manual for your Pioneer AVIC-N1 :

AVIC-N1 Manual

You will find all information necessary to make the most out of this unit, including the precautions, proper handling..etc.

Please let me know if this helps you.

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i have attached a link to pioneers website where you can purchase the new map dvds for your unit

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Products/CarAudioVideo/Accessories/NavigationUpgrades/CNDV-90MT

hope this helps

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had the same prob and i downloaded the tom tom maps from torrent for free and the work

Disc would not of killed the entire unit, it may of clogged up the laser eye where it reads the disc. Use canned air or shop air and throughly blow out the unit. If problem persists contact Panasonic for replacement or repair.

try pacparts.com

Yes RED is +5 Volts, BLACK 0V BLACK 0V YELLOW +12V. Thats it

light green wire for ebrake . attach to gorund.

CLEAN DRIVE WITH A DISC CLEANER. ALSO TRY A MASTER RESET. FOUND ON FRONT PANEL SMALL HOLE FOR A PAPER CLIP.

did you ground your cable?

as the movie menu just push the screen and look at the options that will take u where u need to go and as wallpaper/background i read that u can save images to a cd and download it to the unit

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We can fix this and all other problems with the AVIC N1 N2 N3 Systems.

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What does your screen say? Does it still play DVD's and CD's?

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You can't unless you plan on driving from the back seat. And there's a really good reason why. Sorry I can't help you.

just got a tech bulletin from pioneer in my bulk mail(almost trashed it). they said its a recall on all avicn1 and 2's. the ribbon wire going from unit to screen fails after many cycles. they are issuing free repair.

Notice: Upgraded Flex-Cable for Flip Screen in Navigation Models AVIC-N1 and AVIC-N2 To: January 3, 2007 Dear Valued Customer: Re: Upgraded Flex-Cable for Flip Screen in Navigation Models AVIC-N1 and AVIC-N2 We would like to inform you of a potential service issue with Pioneer's AVIC-N1 and AVIC-N2, inform you of our plans to resolve this service issue, and ask for your help in notifying consumers. If a consumer is not experiencing any issues currently, there is no need for the consumer to take immediate action because the one-time fix to resolve the service issue will be available if an AVIC-N1 and AVIC-N2 later experiences the service issue. _Importantly, the service issue does not pose any health or safety risk._ Pioneer is aware of a potential issue with the flex-cable powering the flip screen to the AVIC-N1 and the AVIC-N2. After a number of power cycles, the cable has been observed to fail and cause the unit to malfunction (symptoms may include, but are not limited to, the flip-screen becoming blank) -- flex-cable failure can only be confirmed by Pioneer; standard service charges may apply for service issues not related to the flex-cable upgrade. This issue may affect almost all AVIC-N1 units and AVIC-N2 units. Please contact Pioneer at the number listed below if you have a question about whether your AVIC-N1 or AVIC-N2 unit is affected by this issue, or if a specific malfunction affecting your AVCI-N1 or AVIC-N2 is related to this issue. To address this issue, Pioneer is providing a one-time cable upgrade to consumers for their AVIC-N1 and AVIC-N2 at no charge to consumers for parts and labor. Pioneer will offer the free upgrade either upon request or automatically if an affected unit is serviced for another reason. Pioneer will exclusively perform the free cable upgrade for all units (i.e., no other service facility should perform the cable upgrade). If you own an AVIC-N1 or AVIC-N2 and you are experiencing the service issue, please contact Pioneer Customer Service toll free at 800-421-1603 to arrange for the cable upgrade. Pioneer service representatives are available Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. (Eastern Time). Customers who have paid for the cable upgrade are eligible for reimbursement of certain service costs if sufficient proof of service can be provided -- please contact Pioneer at the above-listed phone number for more information regarding reimbursement rules. Customers can also review FAQs regarding this service issue. Click here to view the FAQs. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this service 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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