Pioneer AVIC Z950BH Owners Manual

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Pioneer AVIC Z950BH Owners Manual

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A. Downloading the firmware update files IMPORTANT Please download and print these AVIC-Z150BH and AVIC-X950BH Firmware Update instructions before downloading and installing the firmware update. It is very important that you complete all steps correctly and in the order described below. WARNING! This firmware update appli es only to AVIC-Z150BH or AVIC-X950BH units sold in the United States and Canada. Installing the update on other products co\ uld seriously damage the unit. NOTE: If you have any difficulty carrying out these instructions, or wish to have this optional update performed by Pioneer, please contact the Pioneer Customer Support Center toll free at (800) 421-1404 during regular busin ess hours (M-F 10:30AM- 7:00PM Eastern Time, excluding holidays) for assistance. If this optional firmware update is performed by Pioneer, there is a charge of $60.00 (this charge incl udes return shipping of the updated unit within the U.S.). Charges for removal/reinstallation of the unit and shipment to Pioneer are the customers responsibility. Procedure 1. Download the AVIC-Z150BH firmware update files here . Download the AVIC-X950BH firmware update files here . 2. Locate and decompress the downloaded file. The downloaded file will produce the following two items when decompressed: an AVICX850 folder and TESTMODE.KEY: NOTE: Although the folder is named A VICX850, it does indeed contain the correct firmware files for your AVIC-Z150BH or AVIC-X950BH. Do not rename the folder or attempt to install these files on anything other than the AVIC-Z150BH or AVIC-X950BH . If you do not have a file decompression utility installed on your comput er, you may download WinZip at http://www.winzip.com (purchase may be required).

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B. Updating the firmware on your AVIC-Z150BH or AVIC-X950BH IMPORTANT - Please DO NOT perform any further steps of this firmware update if the model number is anything other than AVIC-Z150BH or AVIC-X950BH - For the AVIC-Z150BH, the model number is located to the left of the volume buttons. - For the AVIC-X950BH, the model number is located centrally, just below the touchscreen. SD Card or microSD Card Device Requirements: - AVIC-Z150BH, SD or SDHC card, formatt ed to FAT16 or FAT32, 250MB or larger - AVIC-X950BH, microSD or microSDHC card, fo rmatted to FAT16 or FAT32, 250MB or larger - Ensure that the update folder and file are located within the root (top) folder of your SD or microSD card. There should be no other files on the SD or microSD card. - While your AVIC-Z150BH or AVIC-X 950BH is being updated, DO NOT turn off the systems power. Failure to heed this warning may resu lt in serious damage to your Pioneer GPS Navigation system. - DO NOT remove the SD card or microSD card during the firmware update process. - Performing the firmware update will restore all settings to their default values. - Disconnect any mobile devices including USB flash drives that are currently connected to your AVIC-Z150BH or AVIC-X950BH. Procedure 1. Connect a blank and formatted SD card or microSD card to your computer, and then locate and copy the AVICX850 folder and TESTMODE.KEY file onto the SD card or microSD card. 2. Turn your vehicles key to the ON position and power up your AVIC-Z150BH or AVIC-X950BH. 3. Turn the AV source to [OFF]. - If the display is currently showing the map screen, press t he MODE button on the Pioneer GPS navigation system to view the AV source screen, then select [OFF].