Pioneer AVH-X4500BT Firmware Update Manual
Update for iphone 5 compatibility
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AVH-X4500BT and AVH-X2500BT Firmware Update for iPhone® 5 Compatibility
(May 2013)
The following preparatory steps must first be undertaken in order to connect an iPhone 5 with lightning
connector to your unit and use AppRadio Mode.
A. Download the firmware update files from Pioneer's website
B. Update the firmware on your unit
C. Connect your iPhone 5 to your unit using a VGA/USB interface cable for iPod/iPhone
(CD-IV202AV, sold separately)
D. Pair and connect your iPhone 5 with your unit via Bluetooth wireless technology
Once Steps A through D have been completed, the [Apps] key on the Home screen will become active,
allowing the user to switch to AppRadio Mode.
NOTE:
This firmware update will provide enhanced iPhone 5 compatibility to enable AppRadio Mode,
however, due to an unforeseen communication error with the Pandora internet radio app, audio
playback and display of metadata from Pandora are disrupted.
to use AppRadio Mode at this time, please do not install this update. Pioneer is working on an
update to allow for both Pandora and AppRadio Mode, to be released at a future date.
IMPORTANT
iPod source is not available when using an iPhone 5 in AppRadio Mode. When you want to play
music and/or video files on your iPhone 5, please first install CarMediaPlayer on your iPhone 5
and then launch CarMediaPlayer while in AppRadio Mode.
If you use Pandora and don't intend
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- Page 1 If you use Pandora and don’t intend to use AppRadio Mode at this time, please do not install this update. Pioneer is working on an update to allow for both Pandora and AppRadio Mode, to be released at a future date.
- Page 2 421-1404 during regular business hours (M-F 10AM- 7:30PM Eastern Time, excluding holidays) for assistance. If this firmware update is performed by Pioneer, there is a charge of $60.00 (this charge includes return shipping of the updated unit within the U.S.). Charges for removal/reinstallation of the unit and shipment to Pioneer are the customer’s responsibility.
- Page 3 Please DO NOT perform this firmware update if the model number of your Pioneer in-dash multimedia unit is anything other than AVH-X4500BT or AVH-X2500BT. The model number for the AVH-X4500BT is located to the right of the eject button at the bottom right corner of the unit.
- Page 4 The [Apps] icon on the Home screen will be changed Appears when your iPhone with Lightning connector is connected via the VGA/USB interface cable for iPod/iPhone (CD-IV202AV) (sold separately). Appears when your iPhone with Lightning connector is connected via the VGA/USB interface cable for iPod/iPhone (CD-IV202AV) (sold separately) and processing the Bluetooth connection.
- Page 5 4. Connect the USB storage device to the USB/iPod input port. Your unit will automatically recognize the PDB software update file: 5. The unit will display the current PDB version as well as the update version contained on the USB storage device. Confirm that the version shown on the right side of the screen is Ver. 08.09: The PDB software update process will automatically begin and the update progress is displayed on screen:...
- Page 6 6. Wait until the update process is complete. When the firmware update process is completed, the unit will display the following screen: 7. Remove the USB storage device from the USB/iPod input port. 8. Press the reset button with a pen tip or other pointed instrument. 9.
- Page 7 12. Read the terms and conditions carefully and verify the details again. 13. Connect the USB storage device to the USB/iPod input port. Your unit will automatically recognize the PEH software update file. 14. The unit will display the current PEH version as well as the update version contained on the USB storage device.
- Page 8 The PEH software update process will automatically begin and the update progress is displayed on screen: 15. Wait until the update process is complete. Once the firmware update process is complete, the unit will display the following screen: 16. Remove the USB storage device from the USB/iPod input port. 17.
- Page 9 C. Connecting your iPhone 5 with Lightning Connector • A VGA/USB interface cable for iPod/iPhone (CD-IV202AV, sold separately) is required. • A Lightning to USB Cable (supplied with iPhone 5) and a Lightning to VGA adapter (Apple Inc. products, sold separately) are also required. •...
- Page 10 PROCEDURE 1. Remove the USB storage device. 2. Disconnect the Bluetooth connection. 3. Turn the source off. 4. Press the home button to switch to the home display. 5. Touch the system key to open the system menu. 6. Touch “RGB Input” on the system menu to select the RGB input. 7.
- Page 11 (The default PIN number is “0000”.) Once a Bluetooth connection has been successfully established, the [Apps] key on the Home screen will become active. Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. Customer Support Center (800) 421-1404 M-F 10:00 AM- 7:30 PM Eastern Time, excluding holidays.