Pioneer AVH-X8690BT Use and care manual

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System Firmware Update Instructions for Pioneer In-Dash Navigation AV Receivers
and DVD Receivers
(AVH-X8690BT, AVH-X8790BT, AVIC-F70BT, AVIC-F970BT, AVH-X8890BT, AVIC-F80BT and AVIC-F980BT)
This firmware update applies only to the following models of Pioneer products sold in India:
Model number
File Name
Version
AVH-X8690BT
FW_Ver_1_20
1.2
AVH-X8790BT
FW_Ver_1_11_4G
1.11
AVIC-F70BT
FW_Ver_1_11_8G
1.11
AVIC-F970BT
FW_Ver_1_11_8G
1.11
AVH-X8890BT
FW_Ver_1_07_4G
1.07
AVIC-F80BT
FW_Ver1_08_8G
1.08
AVIC-F980BT
FW_Ver1_08_8G
1.08
This firmware update (All versions) contains the following improvements:
-Improvements in USB Connectivity & NAVIGATION
-Other bugs & fixes
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.
Be aware that this update requires a two part update.
Note: If you have any questions, please contact Pioneer Customer Service toll free at 1800-103-5787; Monday
through Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM excluding holidays or by email through [email protected]
In order to perform this update, the following items are needed:
•Pioneer In-Dash Navigation AV Receivers or DVD receive 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.
IMPORTANT (For navigation system users)
•If you install this Firmware, all navigation function settings and save data will be formatted. Once the
update has finished, you will need to reconfigure the settings.
Any content purchased and added through Navi extras will also need to be re-installed. Note that no charges

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will be incurred to download previously purchased content.
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 1.2 for AVH-X8690BT, 1.11 for AVH-X8790BT, AVIC
–F70BT, AVIC-F970BT, 1.07 for AVH-X8890BT and 1.08 for AVIC F80BT and AVIC-F980BT.

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Checking the Bluetooth software version
Procedure:
1. Press the HOME button to display the Top menu screen.
2. Touch the following keys in the following order.
The “Bluetooth” screen appears.
3. Touch [Bluetooth Version Information]
4. The version of this product’s Bluetooth device appears.
Verify that the version of Bluetooth device is not already 1.20, 1.11, 1.07 and 1.08 .
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:
https://pioneer-india.in/news/
2. Extract the download file
−The Downloaded zip file will produce the following file when decompressed: (See the table below)
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Model number
File Name
Version
AVH-X8690BT
FW_Ver_1_20
1.2
AVH-X8790BT
FW_Ver_1_11_4G
1.11
AVIC-F70BT
FW_Ver_1_11_8G
1.11
AVIC-F970BT
FW_Ver_1_11_8G
1.11
AVH-X8890BT
FW_Ver_1_07_4G
1.07

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AVIC-F80BT
FW_Ver1_08_8G
1.08
AVIC-F980BT
FW_Ver1_08_8G
1.08
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Updating the firmware on your Unit
IMPORTANT
AVH-X8690BT
AVH-X8790BT
AVIC-F70BT
AVIC-F80BT
AVH-X8890BT
AVIC-F80BT
AVIC-F980BT
•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.
Part 1: 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].

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8. Touch [Firmware Update].
The “Firmware Update” screen appears.
Touch [Continue] to display the data transfer mode.
Wait for completion of processing of file check.
9. Touch [Start].

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Progress status is shown.
10. Wait until the update process is complete.
Once the firmware update process is complete, the unit will display the "Update Complete" screen.
11. Press the HOME button.
12. Remove the SD memory card or USB storage device.
13. The firmware update is complete.
Part 2: Updating Bluetooth software
Procedure:
Use the same update file with firmware update on unit.
1. Press the HOME button to display the Top menu screen.
2. Touch the following keys in the following order.
3. Touch [BT software Update]

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4. Touch [Start]
The data transfer screen is displayed.
Follow the on-screen instructions to finish updating the Bluetooth software.
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.
Contact Information
Pioneer Customer Support Center
https://pioneer-india.in/
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