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Pioneer FH-S701BS System Firmware Update Instructions

Pioneer FH-S701BS System Firmware Update Instructions

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System Firmware Update Instructions for Certain Pioneer Audio Receivers
(FH-S700BS, FH-S701BS, DEH-S6000BS, DEH-S6010BS, FH-S500BT, FH-S501BT, MVH-S600BS,
MVH-S501BS, DEH-S5000BT, DEH-S5010BT, MVH-S400BT, DEH-S4000BT, DEH-S4010BT, MVH-
S300BT, and MVH-S301BT)
This firmware update (version 8.15) applies only to the following models of Pioneer products sold in the
United States and Canada.
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 https://parts.pioneerelectronics.com/contact.
In order to perform this update, the following items are needed:
Pioneer receiver listed above
A USB storage device with the following requirements:
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2 GB or larger in capacity, formatted to FAT32
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Should be blank (should not contain any files)
CAUTION
DO NOT turn your unit off, 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.
FH-S700BS
FH-S701BS
DEH-S6000BS
DEH-S6010BS
FH-S500BT
FH-S501BT
MVH-S600BS
MVH-S501BS
DEH-S5000BT
DEH-S5010BT
MVH-S400BT
DEH-S4000BT
DEH-S4010BT
MVH-S300BT
MVH-S301BT

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Summary of Contents for Pioneer FH-S701BS

  • Page 1 (FH-S700BS, FH-S701BS, DEH-S6000BS, DEH-S6010BS, FH-S500BT, FH-S501BT, MVH-S600BS, MVH-S501BS, DEH-S5000BT, DEH-S5010BT, MVH-S400BT, DEH-S4000BT, DEH-S4010BT, MVH- S300BT, and MVH-S301BT) This firmware update (version 8.15) applies only to the following models of Pioneer products sold in the United States and Canada. FH-S700BS FH-S701BS...
  • Page 2: Checking The Firmware Version

    Checking the firmware version Check whether the firmware of your unit needs to be updated by checking the version number of the firmware. Procedure: Start the vehicle engine. If AV Source is on, press and hold SRC/OFF to set the unit Source OFF. Press M.C.
  • Page 3 Downloading the firmware update files from Pioneer's website Download the firmware update files by clicking on the following link and finding your product: pioneerelectronics.com/firmware Extract the download file. The Downloaded ZIP file will produce the following file when decompressed: (See the table below)
  • Page 4 MVH-S300BT MVH-S301BT • 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.
  • Page 5 Procedure: 1. Connect a blank (formatted) USB storage device to your computer, then locate and copy the “.scd” file onto the USB storage device. 2. Start the vehicle engine. 3. Connect the USB storage device to the USB input on your unit. 4.
  • Page 6 11. 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. 12. The firmware update is now complete. Your Pioneer receiver is now ready for use. Verify that the firmware software has been updated Perform the same procedure for “Displaying the firmware version”...
  • Page 7 Verify that the firmware on your unit is 8.15. 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 online through https://parts.pioneerelectronics.com/contact.