Pioneer AVH X490BS - Manual

A firmware update manual for Pioneer in-dash DVD receivers (models AVH-X390BS and AVH-X490BS) covers essential topics like preparing a USB storage device, verifying current firmware versions, downloading updates, performing safe system upgrades, and handling post-update reboot procedures. The instructions emphasize critical safety measures–such as ensuring the vehicle is stationary with the parking brake engaged–to prevent interruptions during updates.

Page 1 – Firmware Update Requirements and Safety Precautions
Page 2 – Checking Infotainment Firmware Version
Page 3 – Downloading and Performing Firmware Updates
Page 4 – Initiating the Firmware Update Process
Page 5 – Firmware Update Progress and Confirmation
Page 6 – Post-Update Reboot Procedure

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System Firmware Update Instructions for Pioneer In-dash DVD Receivers

(AVH-X390BS and AVH-X490BS)

This firmware update (version

8.05

) applies only to the following models of Pioneer DVD Receivers sold in the

United States and Canada.

AVH-X390BS
AVH-X490BS

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

pioneerelectronics.com/contactPUSA/AboutPioneer/Contact+Us

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

•

Pioneer In-dash Multimedia DVD receiver listed above.

•

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

CAUTION

•

DO NOT turn your unit off or disconnect 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.

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About this manual

Brand: Pioneer
Model: AVH X490BS
Document type: Manual
Language(s): English
Pages: 6
File size: 207.9 KB
Format: PDF

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Summary

Page 1 - Firmware Update Requirements and Safety Precautions

Instructions for updating system firmware to version 8.05 for Pioneer in-dash DVD receivers, specifying required items like a USB storage device and safety cautions regarding vehicle operation during the update.

Page 2 - Checking Infotainment Firmware Version

Procedure for viewing the current firmware version by navigating to System Information and selecting Firmware Information, ensuring the version is not already 8.05.

Page 3 - Downloading and Performing Firmware Updates

Steps for obtaining the update file, preparing a USB device with the correct file, and executing the firmware update using the touchscreen interface while observing safety warnings.