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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 
AppRadio 4 (SPH-DA120).

   

 

 

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  USB  storage  device.  There 
should be no other files on the 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 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) USB storage device to your computer, and then download the correct 

update file on 

pioneerelectronics.com/firmware

. The file name is “SPH-DA120_FW-Update_v1.07.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.  Insertthe USB storage device to the 

USB port 1

 of the receiver.  

5. 

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

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. 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for AppRadio 4

Page 1: ...arger in capacity formatted to FAT32 Should be blank should not contain any files CAUTION The only USB port that supports the firmware update is USB port 1 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 Displaying the firmware version Check whether the f...

Page 2: ...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 07 ...

Page 3: ...Connect a blank formatted USB storage device to your computer and then download the correct update file on pioneerelectronics com firmware The file name is SPH DA120_FW Update_v1 07 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...

Page 4: ...9 Touch System Information 10 Touch Firmware Update The Firmware Update screen appears 11 Touch Continue to display the data transfer mode ...

Page 5: ...is shown Please note After pressing Start 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 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 ...

Page 6: ...he 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 ...

Page 7: ...5 Touch Firmware Information After the Firmware Information screen appears verify that the firmware version is 1 07 2014 Pioneer Electronics USA ...

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