Pioneer AVIC-8100NEX Mounting instructions

System Firmware Update Instructions for Pioneer AVIC-8100NEX In-dash
Receiver
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.
•If you install this firmware, all navigation function settings and save data will be formatted to
default settings. Once the update has finished, you will need to reconfigure the settings.
In order to perform this update, the following items are needed:
•Pioneer AVIC-8100NEX receiver
•One of the following storage devices with at least 2 GB of storage capacity
-USB storage device
-SD card
CAUTION
•The only USB port that supports the firmware update is USB port 1.
•USB or SD should be blank (should not contain any files) and formatted to FAT32.
•DO NOT turn your unit off or disconnect the SD card or 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.
Displaying the firmware version
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 1.03.
Downloading the firmware update files from Pioneer's website
Note: Once upgraded to this version, it is not possible to downgrade to a lower version.
1. Download the file "15MY_FW-Update_v1.03_16G_20150318.zip " from the website to a folder on
your computer.
2. Double click the ZIP file named "15MY_FW-Update_v1.03_16G_20150318.zip " to open it.
3. Extract the folder "AVIC5100NEX" to a folder on your computer.
Updating the firmware on your unit
IMPORTANT
•DO NOT perform any further steps of this firmware update if the model number is anything other
than AVIC-8100NEX.
•Disconnect any mobile devices that are currently connected to your unit.
•Ensure that the update file is located within the root (top) folder of your SD card or USB storage
device. There should be no other files on the USB storage device.
•While your unit is being updated, DO NOT turn off the system’s power and DO NOT touch the unit’s
touch panel screen as this may result in severe damage to your unit.
•DO NOT remove the SD card or USB storage device during the firmware update process.
•Performing the firmware update will restore all settings to their default values.

Procedure:
1. Connect a blank (formatted) SD card or USB storage device to your computer, and then locate
the correct update folder (AVIC5100NEX) and copy it onto the storage device.
2. Insert the SD card or USB storage device to the USB port 1 of the receiver.
3. Set the audio source to “OFF” on your unit.
4. Press the HOME button to display the Top menu screen.
5. Touch the keys below 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 the file check to finish.

10. Touch [Start].
Note: Images are for illustration purposes only. Actual version number may differ.
Progress status is shown. (Please note: Approximately one minute after the update has started,
the receiver will restart itself and return to the update screen below.)
11. Wait until the update process is complete.
DO NOT remove the SD card or USB storage device or power off the unit until you see the
“Update Complete” screen.
Once the firmware update process is complete, the unit will display the "Update Complete"
screen.
•Press the HOME button.
•Remove the SD card or USB storage device.
•The firmware update is complete.

Check if the firmware has been updated
Perform the same procedure for “Displaying the firmware version” to verify that the firmware has been
updated.
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, verify that the firmware version is 1.03.
NOTE: If you have any difficulty performing these instructions, please contact Pioneer Customer
Service toll free at 1-800-421-1404, Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM - 11:30 AM and 12:30 PM - 4:00
PM (Pacific Time), excluding holidays, or online through parts.pioneerelectronics.com/contact.
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