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System Firmware Update Instructions for Pioneer In-Dash AV Receivers
This firmware update applies only to the following models of Pioneer In-Dash AV Receivers sold in the
United States and Canada.
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 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 by email through parts.pioneerelectronics.com/contact.
In order to perform this update, the following items are needed:
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Pioneer In-Dash AV receiver listed above.
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A USB storage device meeting the following requirements:
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2 GB or larger in capacity, formatted to FAT32
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Blank (should not contain any files)
CAUTION
DO NOT turn your unit off or eject the USB storage device while the firmware is being updated.
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You can only update the firmware when the vehicle is stopped and the parking brake is engaged.
WARNING: Install this update only when the vehicle is safely parked in an open, well-ventilated area,
such as an outdoor parking lot, where you can safely keep the engine running to maintain power to the
battery. NEVER RUN YOUR VEHICLE'S ENGINE IN AN ENCLOSED SPACE, WHICH CAN QUICKLY
FILL UP WITH TOXIC CARBON MONOXIDE GAS, LEADING TO SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
DMH-1700NEX
DMH-1770NEX
DMH-160BT
DMH-160BT-II
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- Page 1 System Firmware Update Instructions for Pioneer In-Dash AV Receivers This firmware update applies only to the following models of Pioneer In-Dash AV Receivers sold in the United States and Canada. DMH-1700NEX DMH-1770NEX DMH-160BT DMH-160BT-II IMPORTANT Please download and print these firmware update instructions before downloading and installing the firmware update.
- Page 2 Checking the firmware version Check whether the firmware of your unit needs to be updated by checking the version number of the firmware. Procedure: Touch the following key. Touch [System Settings]. Scroll down the list and touch [System Information].
- Page 3 Check the current firmware version (SOC). Note: the SOC version on your unit will depend on the date you purchased it. The image below shows where to find the SOC. Checking the Model Number Check the model number of your product to determine which firmware update files you should download. Procedure: Touch the following key.
- Page 4 Touch [Bluetooth Settings]. Scroll down the list and touch [Bluetooth Device Info]. Check the Model Number (Device Name). PS: Actual Model Number (Device Name) will depend on your receiver. The image below is for reference only. Note: If your product is DMH-160BT-II, Device Name will display DMH-160BT.
- Page 5 Downloading the firmware update files from Pioneer's website Download the firmware update file by clicking on the following link and finding your product: https://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Support/Downloads. Extract the download file. The downloaded zip file will produce the following file when decompressed: (See the table below)
- Page 6 DMH-160BT DMH-160BT-II • 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 folder is located within the root (top) folder of your USB storage device.
- Page 7 3. Touch the following key. 4. Touch [System Settings]. 5. Scroll down the list and touch [System Information].
- Page 8 6. Touch [Update]. Tip: If the “Update” key won’t work, perform step 1 and confirm that the update file is in the correct location on the USB storage device. 7. Update file reading. 8. New Firmware Version is displayed.
- Page 9 9. Touch [Update]. 10. The progress is displayed during updating. Old Ver.PIO_SC01-210615->New Ver.PIO_SC01-240415 DO NOT turn your unit off or eject the USB storage device while the firmware is being updated. Display will show “It succeeded…” when the update is complete. Please disconnect the USB storage device.
- Page 10 The product will reboot after the update is finished. Do not touch anything even when the screen is blacked out. After it has finished rebooting, the screen will return to the home menu screen. The firmware update is now completed. Your Pioneer AV Receiver is now ready for use. Confirm that the firmware has been updated Perform the same procedure for “Displaying the firmware version”...
- Page 11 Check that the firmware version updated to ‘’SOC: PIO_SC01-240415’’. 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.