Customizing BRZ Navigation Start Up Screen - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

GrimmSpeed · 06-03-2012, 11:25 AM

GrimmSpeed DIY Guide Series
Customizing BRZ Start Up Screen
Updated 6/3/12

Introduction: This guide will step through how you can setup your BRZ navigation screen to display a custom image upon startup.

Tools: The tools listed below are suggested for this task. Optional tools are noted.
- Computer
- Image editing software
- SD card and card reader

Tips: If you’re having trouble with image sizing, try downloading the sample that I’ve uploaded and use it as a template.

Procedure:

1. Begin by deciding what you want your Start Up Screen to look like. I’ll be using the basic GrimmSpeed logo, but you could use anything. Find this image and save it somewhere where you’ll find it.

2. Now, open your image editing software and create a hi-resdocument that has a 16:9 aspect ratio. This will be hi-resolution and the correct aspect ratio for the navigation screen.

3. Edit this image to your liking, adding logos, pictures, etc. Save it as a .JPG in a place where you’ll find it.

Link to our Start Up Screen file

4. Now, save this image to your SD card. Note that you shouldn’t modify the OEM SD card used for maps, so you’ll need your own card. You don’t need much space, so if you need to buy a card, it shouldn’t cost an arm and a leg.

5. Now that you’ve got your custom Start Up Screen saved to the SD card, get into your car and turn the key to the ON position. Remove the OEM SD card and set it aside. Insert your own SD card and wait for the prompt.

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6. The system will begin browsing your card. You can hit the menu button to use the menu on the right hand side to navigate to the directory where you’ve saved your background. I didn’t bury mine in any folders (Root Folder), so it popped right up after I hit ‘Search’. I suspect that the other file with a smaller file size is a thumbnail or something. I selected the larger of the two.

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7. Select your file and then touch the image preview on the left to make the image full screen.

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8. If you’re happy with the result and your image is displaying correctly, touch the screen again to bring up the menu.

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9. Simply touch the ‘Start Up Screen’ button and confirm that you want to overwrite the Start Up Screen. Leave the key in the ON position while the image loads and then you should be all set! Turn the key to the OFF position, swap the OEM SD card back into the system and then turn the key back to the ON position. Your new custom Start Up Screen should display!

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All set! Please don’t hesitate to ask for help. We’re always happy to do what we can! Also, if you have additions or corrections, let us know and we'll update the write up; we're all in this together!

- Matt

ZetaVI · 06-03-2012, 11:37 AM

Nice job. I like it.

Dave-ROR · 06-03-2012, 11:39 AM

Good walkthrough. Credits to Perrin for doing it first

But again, great walkthrough!

GrimmSpeed · 06-03-2012, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave-ROR

Good walkthrough. Credits to Perrin for doing it first

But again, great walkthrough!

Haha, I suspect someone at Subaru did it before them, so I'll credit page 282 of the user's manual.

- Matt

Dave-ROR · 06-03-2012, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GrimmSpeed

Haha, I suspect someone at Subaru did it before them, so I'll credit page 282 of the user's manual.

- Matt

Well I meant posting it here

GrimmSpeed · 06-03-2012, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave-ROR

Well I meant posting it here

Ohh, I see, I didn't see it. Maybe move it to the DIY guide section?

- Matt

EmilGH · 06-03-2012, 10:15 PM

Here's a few startup screens that I'm thinking of using…

The storm trooper seems appropriate for a white car.

NoVtec · 06-03-2012, 10:43 PM

Good DIY post!

Jayde · 06-03-2012, 11:22 PM

Nice write up and post!!! Curious, but is it possible to reset it back to normal?

GrimmSpeed · 06-04-2012, 12:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EmilGH

Here's a few startup screens that I'm thinking of using…

The storm trooper seems appropriate for a white car.

Those are awesome, thanks Emil! That last one is my favorite for sure.

Justin

ihaskrayon · 06-05-2012, 12:10 AM

Stupid question here.

So once it overwrites and you save the start-up screen it will continue to show up once you pull out your SD card right? Or do you have to have the SD card in at all times?

Dave-ROR · 06-05-2012, 12:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ihaskrayon

Stupid question here.

So once it overwrites and you save the start-up screen it will continue to show up once you pull out your SD card right? Or do you have to have the SD card in at all times?

It'll continue to show up after you put the NAV SD Card back in.

ihaskrayon · 06-05-2012, 02:57 AM

Thanks, I just noticed the SD card in the photo at the end of the write up. I assumed it would save.

WingsofWar · 06-05-2012, 05:42 AM

has anyone tried using a .gif instead of .jpeg?

Im considering possibilities of adding startup animations vs stills

06-03-2012, 11:25 AM	#1
GrimmSpeed Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: '13 BRZ, '12 WRX Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 1,676 Thanks: 271 Thanked 3,550 Times in 885 Posts Mentioned: 218 Post(s) Tagged: 4 Thread(s)	Customizing BRZ Navigation Start Up Screen GrimmSpeed DIY Guide Series Customizing BRZ Start Up Screen Updated 6/3/12 Introduction: This guide will step through how you can setup your BRZ navigation screen to display a custom image upon startup. Tools: The tools listed below are suggested for this task. Optional tools are noted. - Computer - Image editing software - SD card and card reader Tips: If you’re having trouble with image sizing, try downloading the sample that I’ve uploaded and use it as a template. Procedure: 1. Begin by deciding what you want your Start Up Screen to look like. I’ll be using the basic GrimmSpeed logo, but you could use anything. Find this image and save it somewhere where you’ll find it. 2. Now, open your image editing software and create a hi-resdocument that has a 16:9 aspect ratio. This will be hi-resolution and the correct aspect ratio for the navigation screen. 3. Edit this image to your liking, adding logos, pictures, etc. Save it as a .JPG in a place where you’ll find it. Link to our Start Up Screen file 4. Now, save this image to your SD card. Note that you shouldn’t modify the OEM SD card used for maps, so you’ll need your own card. You don’t need much space, so if you need to buy a card, it shouldn’t cost an arm and a leg. 5. Now that you’ve got your custom Start Up Screen saved to the SD card, get into your car and turn the key to the ON position. Remove the OEM SD card and set it aside. Insert your own SD card and wait for the prompt. 6. The system will begin browsing your card. You can hit the menu button to use the menu on the right hand side to navigate to the directory where you’ve saved your background. I didn’t bury mine in any folders (Root Folder), so it popped right up after I hit ‘Search’. I suspect that the other file with a smaller file size is a thumbnail or something. I selected the larger of the two. 7. Select your file and then touch the image preview on the left to make the image full screen. 8. If you’re happy with the result and your image is displaying correctly, touch the screen again to bring up the menu. 9. Simply touch the ‘Start Up Screen’ button and confirm that you want to overwrite the Start Up Screen. Leave the key in the ON position while the image loads and then you should be all set! Turn the key to the OFF position, swap the OEM SD card back into the system and then turn the key back to the ON position. Your new custom Start Up Screen should display! All set! Please don’t hesitate to ask for help. We’re always happy to do what we can! Also, if you have additions or corrections, let us know and we'll update the write up; we're all in this together! - Matt Last edited by GrimmSpeed; 06-06-2012 at 08:36 AM.

06-03-2012, 11:39 AM	#3
Dave-ROR Site Moderator Join Date: Dec 2010 Drives: Stuff Location: Florida Posts: 10,317 Thanks: 955 Thanked 5,965 Times in 2,689 Posts Mentioned: 262 Post(s) Tagged: 8 Thread(s)	Good walkthrough. Credits to Perrin for doing it first But again, great walkthrough! __________________ -Dave Track cars: 2013 Scion FRS, 1998 Acura Integra Type-R, 1993 Honda Civic Hatchback DD: 2005 Acura TSX Tow: 2022 F-450 Toys: 2001 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, 1993 Toyota MR2 Turbo, 1994 Toyota MR2 Turbo, 1991 Mitsubishi Galant VR-4 Parts: 2015 Subaru BRZ Limited, 2005 Acura TSX Projects: 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited track car build FS: 2004 GMC Sierra 2500 LT CCSB 8.1/Allison with 99k miles

06-03-2012, 11:22 PM	#9
Jayde Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: 2013 Satin White Pearl BRZ Limited Location: Poughkeepsie, NY Posts: 2,310 Thanks: 751 Thanked 696 Times in 464 Posts Mentioned: 47 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Nice write up and post!!! Curious, but is it possible to reset it back to normal? __________________ ◄Tri-State Owners Club, Facebook Group► *BRZerhood*

06-05-2012, 05:42 AM	#14
WingsofWar MODERATOR-SAMA Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: Swagtron Scooter Location: Seattle Posts: 2,685 Thanks: 345 Thanked 1,561 Times in 524 Posts Mentioned: 81 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	has anyone tried using a .gif instead of .jpeg? Im considering possibilities of adding startup animations vs stills __________________

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