PIONEER DMH-ZF8550BT (01) PDF MANUAL

In order to perform this update, the following items are needed:

• Pioneer In-Dash AV receiver model DMH-ZF8550BT.

• A USB storage device meeting the following requirements:

– 512 MB or larger in capacity, formatted to FAT32 or NTFS

– Blank (should not contain any files)

Please download and print the firmware update instructions before downloading and installing the firmware update. It is important that you complete all steps correctly and in the order described.

CAUTION

• DO NOT turn your unit off or eject 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

• DO NOT perform this firmware update if the model number of your Pioneer product is anything other than the model listed.

• Ensure that the update file is located within the root (top) folder of your USB storage device. There should be no other files within 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 touchscreen as this may result in severe damage to your unit.

• DO NOT remove the 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.

Check whether the firmware of your unit needs to be updated by checking the version number of the firmware.

Procedure:

1. Flick toward left on Home Screen to switch to Source list page.

2. Select “Setting” icon on source list page.

3. Scroll down the list and touch [System Information].

4. Touch [Firmware Information].

5. After the “Firmware Information” screen appears, check the firmware version number and model name.

After downloading and extracting the update file, you will have the following file:

Model Name	Update is necessary when	File Name	Version
DMH-ZF8550BT	Current version is Lower than 1.58	DMH-ZF8550BT_GS.avh	1.58

Procedure:

1. Connect a blank (formatted) USB storage device to your computer, and then locate the correct update file and copy it onto the USB storage device.

2. Connect the USB storage device to the USB port.

3. Set the audio source to “OFF” on your unit.

4. Flick toward left on Home Screen to switch to Source list page.

5. Select “Setting” icon on source list page.

6. Scroll down the list and touch [System Information].

7. Touch [Firmware Update]. The “Firmware Update” screen appears.

8. Touch [USB].

9. Touch [Continue] to display the data transfer mode. The screen will display “Reading… Please wait.” It will take several minutes to load, so please wait.

10. Read the “WARNING,” then touch the [Start] button to start the update process. If it shows “ERROR” on the display, try another USB device. The warning will state:

1. DO NOT DRIVE CAR DURING UPDATE

2. DO NOT TURN OFF POWER DURING UPDATE

3. DO NOT RESET THE PRODUCT DURING UPDATE

Version up will start.

11. The progress is displayed during the updating. The screen will show “Updating…” and warnings. DO NOT turn your unit off or eject the USB storage device while the firmware is being updated.

12. The display will show “It succeeded…” when the update is complete. Please disconnect the USB storage device.

13. 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 menu screen.

14. The firmware update is now complete. A message “Update Succeed!” will be displayed.

Perform the same procedure for “Checking the firmware version” to confirm that the firmware has been updated.

Procedure:

1. Flick toward left on Home Screen to switch to Source list page.

2. Select “Setting” icon on source list page.

3. Scroll down the list and touch [System Information].

4. Touch [Firmware information].

5. After the “Firmware Information” screen appears, check the firmware version number. It should now show the new version (e.g., 1.58).