Pioneer AVIC-8000NEX Mounting instructions

System Firmware Update Instructions for AVIC-8000NEX

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.

In order to perform this update, you will need a blank USB storage device or SD card, 2 GB or larger in

capacity, formatted to FAT32.

IMPORTANT (For navigation system users)

•Once you install this firmware, all navigation function settings will be reset to factory default. Once

the update has finished, you will need to reconfigure these settings.

CAUTION

•The only USB port that supports the firmware update is USB port 1.

•DO NOT turn your unit off, eject the SD memory card 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.

Displaying 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 Top menu screen.

2. Touch the following keys in the following order.

The “System” screen appears

3. Scroll down the list.

4. Touch [System Information].

5. Touch [Firmware Information].

6. After the “Firmware Information” screen appears, check the firmware version number.

7. Verify that the firmware on your unit is not already 1.10.

Updating the firmware on your unit

IMPORTANT

•DO NOT perform any further steps of this firmware update if the model number is anything other than

AVIC-8000NEX.

•Disconnect any mobile devices that are currently connected to your unit.

•Ensure that the update file is located within the root (top) folder of your SD memory card or USB storage

device. There should be no other files on the SD memory card or USB storage device.

•While your unit is being updated, DO NOT turn off the system’s power and DO NOT touch the unit’s

touch panel screen as this may result in severe damage to your unit.

•DO NOT remove the SD memory card or USB storage device during the firmware update process.

•Performing the firmware update will restore all settings to their default values.

Procedure:

1. Connect a blank (formatted) SD memory card or USB storage device to your computer, and then

download the correct update file on pioneerelectronics.com/firmware. The file name is “AVIC-

8000NEX_UC_FW-Update_v1.10.zip”

2. Locate and decompress the downloaded file. The downloaded file will produce a folder called

“AVIC5000NEX” when decompressed. If you do not have a file decompression utility installed on

your computer, you may download WinZip at http://www.winzip.com (purchase may be required).

3. Copy the “AVIC5000NEX” folder onto the storage device. Ensure that the “AVIC5000NEX” folder is

located within the root (top) folder of the storage device. There should be no other files within the

storage device.

4. Insert the SD card into the SD card slot or connect the USB storage device to the USB port 1 of the

receiver.

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

6. Press the HOME button to display the Top menu screen.

7. Touch the keys below in the following order.

The “System” screen appears.

8. Scroll down the list.

9. Touch [System Information].

10. Touch [Firmware Update].

The “Firmware Update” screen appears.

11. Touch [Continue] to display the data transfer mode.

Wait for the file check to finish.

12. Touch [Start]. Note: Images are for illustration purposes only.Actual version number may differ.

Progress status is shown. (Please note: Approximately one minute after the update has

started, the receiver will restart itself and return to the update screen below.)

13. Wait until the update process is complete.

DO NOT pull out the SD card, USB storage device or remove power until you see the “Update

Complete” screen.

Once the firmware update process is complete, the unit will display the "Update Complete" screen.

14. Press the HOME button.

15. Remove the SD card or USB storage device.

16. The firmware update is complete.

Confirm that the firmware has been updated

Procedure:

1. Press the HOME button to display the Top menu screen.

2. Touch the following keys in the following order.

The “System” screen appears

3. Scroll down the list.

4. Touch [System Information].

5. Touch [Firmware Information].

After the “Firmware Information” screen appears, verify that the firmware version is 1.10.

Other manuals for AVIC-8000NEX

Table of contents

Other Pioneer Car Receiver manuals

Pioneer

Pioneer DEH-X8580BT User manual

Pioneer

Pioneer DEH-P3500MP User manual

Pioneer

Pioneer DEH-P4050UB User manual

Pioneer

Pioneer DEH-2430R User manual

Pioneer

Pioneer MVH-S301BT User manual

Pioneer

Pioneer DEH-M8047 ZT User manual

Pioneer

Pioneer FH-S720BS User manual

Pioneer

Pioneer DEH-P3370XM UC User manual

Pioneer

Pioneer DEH-P3000IB User manual

Pioneer

Pioneer KEH-M6300 User manual

Pioneer

Pioneer DEH-4450BT User manual

Pioneer

Pioneer DEH-7300BT User manual

Pioneer

Pioneer DVH-P500UB User manual

Pioneer

Pioneer DEH-P6000UB - Radio / CD User manual

Pioneer

Pioneer Super Tunet IIID DEH-1600 User manual

Pioneer

Pioneer FX-M2317ZSA User manual

Pioneer

Pioneer AVIC-F80DAB Use and care manual

Pioneer

Pioneer XC-HM51DAB-5 User manual

Pioneer

Pioneer DEH-P7600MP User manual

Pioneer

Pioneer GEX-P5750TVP User manual

Pioneer

Pioneer DEH-X5600BT User manual

Pioneer

Pioneer DEH-P600 User manual

Pioneer

Pioneer DVH-P5950MP User manual

Pioneer

Pioneer DEH-M6156ZH User manual

Popular Car Receiver manuals by other brands

Motorola

Motorola VWA63 Service manual

Nextar

Nextar D3201 instruction manual

Alpine

Alpine CDE-163BT owner's manual

Axxera

Axxera XDMA7600 Installation & owner's manual

XM OnyX quick start guide

Sound Storm

Sound Storm STM93R user manual

Soundstream

Soundstream VIR-5000 owner's manual

Avson

Avson MKT Platform user manual

Sony

Sony MEX-1HD - Audio Library System operating instructions

JVC

JVC KD-AHD69 Specifications

Blaupunkt

Blaupunkt SANTIAGO CR 87 operating instructions

Sony

Sony CDX-4160 - Cd Receiver operating instructions

XFIRE AUDIO

XFIRE AUDIO BMW42S owner's manual

VDO

VDO CD 2253 datasheet

Volvo

Volvo 13 84 580 installation instructions

ZENEC

ZENEC ZE-160DVD instruction manual

Medion

Medion Car Audio manual 

Philips

Philips CEM5000 user manual