System Firmware Update Instructions for AVH-X8700BT
REMARKS:
If you have any difficulty carrying out these instructions, please contact Pioneer Customer
Support. Once upgraded to this version, it is not possible to downgrade to a lower version.
Please download and print these instructions before downloading and installing the
firmware update. It is important that you complete all steps correctly and in the order
described below.
The only USB port that supports the firmware update is USB port 1, but you may also use
the SD card slot.
Never turn your unit off, eject the SD memory card or disconnect the USB storage device
while the firmware is being updated.
You can only update the firmware when the vehicle is stopped and the parking brake is
engaged.
In order to perform this update, the following items are needed:
Pioneer AVH-X8700BT
A USB storage device or SD card, storage device requirements:
- 2 GB or larger in capacity, formatted to FAT32
- Should be blank (should not contain any files)
A. Displaying the firmware version
Check whether the firmware of your unit needs to be updated by checking the version number
of the firmware.
1. Press the HOME button to display the Top menu screen.
2. Touch the following keys in the following order.
The “System” screen appears
3. Scroll down the list.
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