Bluetooth Firmware Update Manual ® for MAC OS X Applicable 2012 products: CDE-133BT CDE-135BT CDE-136BT CDE-HD137BT CDE-HD138BT CDE-W235BT ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AMERICA, INC. 19145 Gramercy Place, Torrance, California, USA Phone 1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631) Doc. version 1.
Introduction This manual describes the steps required for updating the Head Units Bluetooth firmware. The update improves compatibility with new mobile phones. Read all warnings and steps carefully before performing the update. Requirements • A MAC OS X computer (connected to the Internet) with Bluetooth connectivity. This includes built-in Bluetooth adapters or external USB Bluetooth adapters. • The Bluetooth adapter must support File Transfer Profile (FTP).
Bluetooth Firmware Update Instructions The Bluetooth firmware update procedure uses a Bluetooth feature known as File Transfer Profile (FTP) to wirelessly transfer the update file from the computer to the Head Unit. This manual describes the update process performed using the MAC OS X operating system. Downloading the Bluetooth Firmware Update Go to www.alpine-usa.com to download the Bluetooth firmware update file to the computer that will be used to perform this update.
c) Enable Audio Streaming by using the rotary volume to select “AUDIO” > > “ON” > ENTER (Fig. 3). ENTER (Fig. 3) Result: The Head Unit will return to the “AUDIO” screen (Fig. 4). (Fig. 4) button one time to return to the setup menu in which “BT IN” is d) Press the displayed (Fig.5) (Fig. 5) 3 Confirm that no devices are paired to the Head Unit. a) Use the rotary volume to select “PAIRED DEV” > ENTER (Fig. 6) (Fig.
Creating a Bluetooth Connection between the Computer and Head Unit 1 Place the computer in close proximity to the Head Unit. This will assure that there are no interruptions to the Bluetooth connection. For ideal results, the computer should be placed inside the vehicles cabin while the update is being performed. 2 Turn On the computer. located on the upper-left of the 3 From the MAC OS X desktop, click the Apple logo menu bar then select “System Preferences...” (Fig. 12) (Fig.
5 Confirm that Bluetooth is turned On by making sure the “On” checkbox is selected (Fig 14). (Fig. 14) 6 Click on “Set Up New Device...“ (Fig. 15) (Fig.
Note: If other Bluetooth devices are or have been connected, click device (Fig. 16) to add a new (Fig. 16) 7 Select the device named “Alpine CD Receiver” in the Bluetooth Setup Assistant window (Fig. 17). (Fig.
Click “Continue” to pair to Alpine CD Receiver (Fig. 18). 9 Check the Head Unit display. Result: The Head Unit will momentarily display “PAIRING” followed by “PAIR NO” (Fig. 19). (Fig. 19) 10 Turn the rotary volume to select “PAIR YES” then press ENTER (Fig. 20). (Fig. 20) Result: “CONNECTING” will begin flashing on the Head Unit (Fig. 21). (Fig. 21) Note: In later versions of OS X the pairing process may jump from “PAIRING” to “CONNECTING”, bypassing Step 10.
12 Click “Quit” (Fig. 23). (Fig. 23) 13 Wait a few moments until “CONNECTING” changes to “FAILED” on the Head Unit (Fig. 24). The “FAILED” message will only appear momentarily and may require up to 1 minute to display. The failed connection indicates that the Head Unit has paired successfully but is not connected. (Fig. 24) 14 Confirm that the connection status displays “Not Connected” (Fig. 25). If the status displays “Not Connected” jump to Page 10 (Step 1).
15 Select “Alpine CD Receiver” from the device list. Click Audio Device” (Fig. 26). then select “Don’t Use as (Fig. 26) 16 Confirm that the connection status displays “Not Connected” (Fig. 27). (Fig.
Updating the Bluetooth Firmware Caution: Do NOT turn Off the vehicle or remove power from the Head Unit while the unit is updating. The update will not be performed correctly and the Head Unit may be damaged. 1 Go to the Head Unit then press and hold the AUDIO/SETUP button for at least 2 seconds then release. 2 Use the rotary volume to select “BLUETOOTH” > ENTER (Fig. 28). ENTER > “FW UPDATE” > (Fig. 28) Result: “UPDATE NO” will display on the Head Unit (Fig. 29). (Fig.
5 Confirm that the connection status displays “Connected” (Fig. 33). Note: If the connection status continues to display “Not Connected” launch iTunes and play any music track. The music playback will cause Bluetooth Audio to automatically connect. (Fig. 33) 6 Click then select “Browse Device...” (Fig. 34) (Fig.
Result: A window will open containing 2 folders named “recorder” and “update” (Fig. 35). (Fig. 35) 7 Click twice on the “update” folder to open it. The folder will be empty (Fig. 36). (Fig. 36) 8 O p e n th e fo l d e r c o n t a i n i n g th e B l u e to oth f i r mwa r e u p d a te f il e n a m e d “FC6000S_01-27-00.plf”. The file is included in the update folder downloaded from www.alpine-usa.com.
9 Drag-and-drop the firmware update file named “FC6000S_01-27-00.plf” into the “update” folder (Fig. 37). (Fig. 37) Note: The file transfer process will take approximately 30 seconds to complete. Pay attention that the file is transfered completely by viewing that the progress bar reaches the end as displayed in (Fig. 38). (Fig. 38) 10 Click “Close” (Fig. 39) and “Stop using headphones” (Fig. 40) if these messages appear after the transfer is complete. (Fig. 39) (Fig.
Result: The Head Unit will display “FIRMWARE UPDATE DON’T TOUCH ANY BUTTON” while the firmware is being updated. Note: The updating process will take approximately 2 minutes to complete. 11 Wait for the Head unit to display “FIRMWARE UPDATED PLEASE PRESS ANY BUTTON”. 12 Confirm that the Head Unit is displaying “FIRMWARE UPDATED PLEASE PRESS ANY BUTTON”. 13 Press the button on the Head Unit to exit update mode. Result: The Head Unit will return to the last source mode.
Confirming that the Update was Successful 1 Go to the Head Unit then press and hold the AUDIO/SETUP button for at least 2 seconds then release. 2 Use the rotary volume to select “BLUETOOTH” > ENTER (Fig. 41). ENTER > “FW VERSION” > (Fig. 41) 3 Confirm that the version displayed is “01.27.00” (Fig. 41). Congratulations! You have successfully updated the Bluetooth firmware! Note: The Head Units Bluetooth visible mode may change to OFF after the firmware update is complete.
2 Select “Bluetooth”. (Fig. 43) (Fig. 43) 3 Select the arrow to the right of the device name “Alpine CD Receiver”. (Fig. 44) (Fig.
4 Select “Forget this device” (Fig. 45) (Fig. 45) 5 Confirm by selecting “Forget Device”. (Fig. 46) (Fig.
6 Wait for the iPhone to find the head unit. (Fig. 47) (Fig. 47) 7 Select the device name “Alpine CD Received” to create a new pairing. (Fig. 48) (Fig. 48) Result: The Head Unit will momentarily display “PAIRING” followed by “PAIR NO”. (Fig. 49) (Fig.
8 Turn the rotary volume to select “PAIR YES” then press ENTER. (Fig. 50) (Fig. 50) Result: “CONNECTING” will begin flashing on the Head Unit (Fig. 51). (Fig. 51) 9 The Bluetooth status will display “Connected” to indicate pairing has completed. (Fig. 52) (Fig.
