I wonder if this 3.0 will also works on the 700 and 900 series???
This is what i found on the Pioneer website:
This information is designed to work exclusively with AVIC-F910BT, AVIC-F9110BT and AVIC-F710BT sold in Europe.
To check and install the application update just follow the six easy steps below:
1. Check the current application:
Switch on your Navigation unit by switching on the ignition of your car. If you don’t see “Top Menu†displayed on top of the display, press the â€MENU†button
Select "Settings"
Select "System Settings"
Select "Service Information"
You should see:
Map version: 02.xxxxxx
Version: 3.xxxxxx
If the version displayed is 3.010100 or higher, then your product is equipped with the latest version and there is no need for any upgrade.
2. Download the update:
Click here to start your Software download
If your browser does not automatically start the download process, be sure that your browser or security software is set to allow downloading of files from this web site.
You can also right-click the link above and select "Save Target As" to start the download process.
Remark: Due to the large file size (209 MB) the download may take long (approximately 40min) depending on the connection speed.
Alternatively please contact your local Pioneer organization to receive a copy of the file.
You will find the telephone numbers, email and website addresses of our Pioneer offices in Europe here.
3. Check the software file:Check the file size (see table) of the downloaded application software file AVIC_F710910_APL_3010100_CE_6219.zip by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. (Download again if the file size is incorrect.)
Model Firmware link Version Date History Size
AVIC-F710BT
AVIC-F910BT AVIC_F710910_APL_3010100_CE_6219.zip 3.010100 July 2009 Update History File 209 MB
4. Decompress the file
Once you have downloaded the file to your computer, locate the file on your hard disk drive and double click the file to decompress it. (If you do not have a decompression utility installed on your computer, you can easily download one for free.)
5. Create the Update SD-card (updating is not possible using USB connection or CD)
To create an update SD-card, you will need:
A PC with SD-card reader/writer
One formatted blank SD-card with minimum capacity of 512 MB
Supported OS: Windows 98, 98SE, Me, 2000, XP, Vista and MacOS
Put the SD-card in the SD-card reader/writer.
Copy the unzipped folder “LPUE080†to the empty SD-card.
6. Update the Software of your navigation unit
Warning:to complete the firmware update procedure, you will have to reset your navigation unit; this will clear the settings for the AV Source, like the FM presets, AV1/iPod setting, EQ settings,…
Turn the ignition of your car off.
Put the SD-card which contains the update files into the unit.
Switch on the ignition of your car.
The update will start automatically and takes about 9 minutes.
Note: Do not turn off or disconnect the power, or remove the SD card while the upgrade is in progress, as this will cause the upgrade to stop and might cause additional updates to fail.
There are several steps in the update process, but please wait until the update is completely finished and the unit restarts automatically.
The upgrade consists of following steps:
File checking (time: about 1min)
Deleting original files (time: about 1min)
Copying new files / updating APL (time: about 5min)
Copying new files / updating CEIMAGE (time: about 20sec)
Wince Upgrade (time: about 30sec)
When the upgrade is completely finished the unit will restart automatically. Turn off the ignition from your car / demo board
Remove the SD card from the set
Push the reset button (upper left) for 5 seconds.
The upgrade was successful if the version (see point 1) has become 3.010100
Your unit is now completely up to date.