AVH-Z7050BT - Pioneer Firmware Ver 8.37 INSTRUCTION
AVH-Z7050BT - Pioneer Firmware Ver 8.37 INSTRUCTION
AVH-Z7050BT - Pioneer Firmware Ver 8.37 INSTRUCTION
(AVH-Z7050BT)
This firmware update (version 8.37) applies only to the following models of Pioneer In-Dash AV Receivers
sold in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia,
Myanmar and Laos.
AVH-Z7050BT
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 https://www.pioneer.com.sg/sg/support/service/index.html/ for more information.
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.
Checking 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 menu screen.
2. Touch the following keys in the following order.
5. After the “Firmware Information” screen appears, check the firmware version number.
6. Verify that the firmware on your unit is not already 8.37.
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://www.pioneer.com.sg/sg/support/service/index.html/
2. Extract the download file.
The downloaded zip file will produce the following file when decompressed: (See the table below)
AVH-Z7050BT CVJ1873-L.avh
IMPORTANT
AVH-Z7050BT
• 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 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.
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. Press the HOME button to display the menu screen.
5. Touch the following keys in the following order.
10. After starting, there will be a progress bar while updating. (Please note: version number will differ from
image below.)
11. Display will show “It succeeded…” when the update is complete.
12. 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.
13. The firmware update is now complete. 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” to confirm that the firmware has been
updated.
Procedure:
1. Press the HOME button to display the menu screen.
2. Touch the following keys in the following order.
5. After the “Firmware Information” screen appears, check the firmware version number.
If you have any difficulty performing these instructions, 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.
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