Pioneer AVIC-8000NEX Firmware Update

Firmware Update (version 1.06) for AVIC-8000NEX Receiver
October 2, 2014
Dear Valued Pioneer Customer:
We would like to inform you of the availability of a firmware update (version 1.06) for the Pioneer AVIC-
8000NEX in-dash receiver. This firmware update should be applied only to AVIC-8000NEX units sold in the
United States and Canada and provides additional features to these models.
This firmware update (version 1.06) contains the following improvements:
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Apple CarPlay
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iTunes Radio support for iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, and iPhone 5
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Support for MPEG-2 playback
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Rear view camera feature support
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NOTE: A Lightning to USB cable (sold separately) is required to connect the iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6,
iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, or iPhone 5 to the Pioneer AVIC-8000NEX to access Apple CarPlay.
In order to perform this update, the following items are needed:
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Pioneer in-Dash Navigation unit: AVIC-8000NEX
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One of the following storage devices with at least 2 GB of storage capacity:
- USB storage device
- SD card
After installation of the update, you will now be able to access Apple CarPlay directly from the home screen
of the AVIC-8000NEX receiver. Apple CarPlay is only available on iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 5s,
iPhone 5c, and iPhone 5 devices running iOS 7.1 or later.
If the vehicle is equipped with an aftermarket back-up camera, you will now be able to turn on the Rear View
function of your AVIC-8000NEX instantly by pressing and holding the MAP button on your compatible
receiver.
Steps to install the firmware are attached. Installation of the update should take no more than ten minutes to
complete.
How to Obtain the Free Firmware Update:
1. Download the firmware update files to a computer from the Pioneer website:
pioneerelectronics.com/firmware
2. Transfer the files to an SD memory card or USB storage device for insertion into the AVIC-8000NEX
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support for iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, and iPhone 5