Pioneer AVH X490BS - Installation Manual

A firmware update manual for Pioneer’s in-dash DVD receivers (models AVH-X390BS and AVH-X490BS) covers essential system maintenance, including preparing required tools like a FAT32-formatted USB drive and ensuring safe execution during updates. The guide emphasizes critical safety measures–such as maintaining vehicle stability and avoiding power disruptions–to prevent damage while highlighting the process of verifying current firmware versions, downloading updates, and confirming successful completion after rebooting.

Page 1 – Firmware Update Announcement and Requirements
Page 2 – Safety Precautions for Firmware Update
Page 3 – Checking Current Firmware Version
Page 4 – Firmware Download and Execution Procedure
Page 5 – Initiating Firmware Update via System Menu
Page 6 – Firmware Update Progress and Confirmation
Page 7 – Post-Update Device Behavior

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Firmware Update (

version 8.05) for

Pioneer In-dash DVD Receivers

Dear Valued Pioneer Customer:

We would like to inform you of the availability of a firmware update (version 8.05) for Pioneer In-dash DVD
receivers.

This firmware update is only for the following Pioneer In-dash DVD Receiver models

sold

in the United States and Canada:

AVH-X490BS and AVH-X390BS

Warning:

Installation on any other product could cause irreversible damage.

This firmware update (version 8.05) contains the following improvement:

•

Corrects a problem in the iPod

source where the artwork does not change to match the

current track.

•

Corrects a problem with the voice recognition operation via the steering wheel controls.
Corrects a problem in iPod source where a track may be skipped when "Short Playback
Mode" of MIXTRAX settings is turned on.

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

•

Pioneer In-Dash DVD receiver:

AVH-X490BS and AVH-X390BS

•

Blank USB storage device (no files), 2 GB or larger in capacity, formatted to FAT32

Steps to install the firmware are attached. Installation of the update should take no more than ten minutes to
complete.

How to Obtain the Free Firmware Update:

Download the firmware update files to a computer from the Pioneer website

Transfer the files to the USB storage device for insertion into the Pioneer In-dash DVD Receiver.

Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc.

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About this manual

Brand: Pioneer
Model: AVH X490BS
Document type: Installation Manual
Language(s): English
Pages: 7
File size: 308.1 KB
Format: PDF

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Summary

Page 1 - Firmware Update Announcement and Requirements

Notice regarding firmware update version 8.05 for specific in-dash DVD receiver models, detailing required items, download instructions, and installation warnings.

Page 2 - Safety Precautions for Firmware Update

Instructions for updating system firmware, emphasizing safety cautions such as ensuring the vehicle is stopped with the parking brake engaged and avoiding disconnection during the process.

Page 3 - Checking Current Firmware Version

Procedure to view the current firmware version via the infotainment system menu, including navigation steps to check for existing version 8.05.