System Firmware Update Instructions for Pioneer Multimedia Receivers
(AVH-X8650BT)
This firmware update (version 1.15 for AVH) applies only to the following models of Pioneer products sold
in Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Vietnam.
AVH-X8650BT
IMPORTANT
Please download and print these firmware update instructions before downloading and installing the
firmware update. It is important that you complete all steps correctly and in the order described below.
Note: If you have any questions, please contact the nearest Pioneer Customer Service at your country. You
can refer to www.pioneer.com.sg/sg/support/service/index.html for more information.
In order to perform this update, the following items are needed:
• Pioneer multimedia receiver listed above.
• A SD memory card or USB storage device with the following requirements.
- 2 GB or larger in capacity, formatted to FAT32
- Should be blank (should not contain any files)
CAUTION
• DO NOT 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.
Checking the firmware version on your unit
Check whether the firmware of your unit needs to be updated by checking the version number of the
firmware.
Procedure:
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.
4. Touch [System Information].
5. Touch [Firmware Information].
6. After the “Firmware Information” screen appears, check the firmware version number.
7. Verify that the firmware on your unit is not already 1.15 for AVH.
Downloading the firmware update files from Pioneer's website
1. Download the firmware update files by clicking on the following link and finding your product:
http://www.pioneer.com.sg/sg/support/firmware/index.html/
2. Extract the download file
The Downloaded zip file will produce the following file when decompressed: (See the table below)
AVH-X8650BT AVIC5000NEX
Updating the firmware on your Unit
IMPORTANT
AVH-X8650BT
• DO NOT perform this firmware update if the model number of your Pioneer product is anything other
than one of the above models.
• Ensure that the update file is located within the root (top) folder of your SD memory card or USB
storage device. There should be no other files within the SD memory card or USB storage device.
• While your unit is being updated, DO NOT turn off the system’s power and DO NOT touch the unit’s
touchscreen as this may result in severe damage to your unit.
• DO NOT remove the SD memory card or USB storage device during the firmware update process.
• Performing the firmware update will restore all settings to their default values.
• Disconnect any external mobile devices that are currently connected to your unit.
Updating the firmware on your Unit
Procedure:
1. Connect a blank (formatted) SD memory card or USB storage device to your computer, and then
locate the correct update file and copy it onto the SD memory card or USB storage device.
2. Insert an SD memory card into the SD card slot or connect the USB storage device to the USB port.
3. Turn the source off on your unit.
4. Press the HOME button to display the Top menu screen.
5. Touch the following keys in the following order.
The “System” screen appears.
6. Scroll down the list.
7. Touch [System Information].
8. Touch [Firmware Update].
The “Firmware Update” screen appears.
9. Touch [Continue] to display the data transfer mode.
Wait for completion of processing of file check.
10. Touch [Start].
X.XXXXX
Progress status is shown.
XX.XX
11. Wait until the update process is complete.
Once the firmware update process is complete, the unit will display the "Update Complete" screen.
12. Press the HOME button.
13. Remove the SD memory card or USB storage device.
14. The firmware update is complete.
Check if the firmware and Bluetooth software has been updated
Please refer “Checking the firmware version” and “Checking the Bluetooth software version” to check if the
firmware has been updated.
Questions
If you have any questions, please contact the nearest Pioneer Customer Service at your country. You can
refer to www.pioneer.com.sg/sg/support/service/index.html for more information.
Sincerely,
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