Alpine IVE-W530BT Bluetooth Software Update Manual for Windows 7

Introduction

This manual describes the steps required for updating the Head Unit's Bluetooth firmware. Read all warnings and steps carefully before performing the update.

Improvements

The update improves the following points:

• The Head Unit's compatibility will be improved from AVRCP1.3 to AVRCP1.4.
• Compatibility with new mobile phones.
• iOS6 Bluetooth Audio - displaying the tag information on the Head Unit.
• iOS6 Bluetooth Audio - ability to control the iPhone's music player from the Head Unit.

Requirements

• A Windows 7 computer with Bluetooth connectivity. This includes built-in Bluetooth adapters or external USB Bluetooth adapters.
• The Bluetooth adapter must support File Transfer Profile (FTP).
• The Bluetooth firmware update file (provided by Alpine).
• An internet connection during the pairing process (for automatic driver download).

Caution and Notice

⚠️ Caution

• Do NOT update the Bluetooth firmware while driving.
• 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.

Notice

• Updating will result in all user information being deleted, including user settings, paired devices, and phonebook contacts.
• Please contact Alpine Technical Support of your country with any questions concerning the update process.

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 PC to the Head Unit. This manual describes the update process performed using the Windows 7 operating system (Broadcom Bluetooth Stack and Microsoft Bluetooth Enumerator).

Downloading the Bluetooth Firmware Update

Go to the Alpine homepage of your region to download the Bluetooth firmware update file to the computer that will be used to perform this update. You can find it at your local Alpine website at www.alpine-europe.com.

1. Preparing the Bluetooth Connection

⚠️ WARNING – Do not update the Bluetooth firmware while driving.

• Turn ON the Head Unit by setting the vehicle's ignition to the Accessory (ACC) position.
• Confirm that the necessary settings for the update are made, such as:
  1. "BLUETOOTH IN" is set to "HFP+AUDIO".
  2. "Visible Mode" is set to "ON".
  3. All paired mobile phones are deleted.

Step 1: Push the "Setup" button.

(Image: Alpine IVE-W530BT head unit display showing radio information and setup options.)

Step 2: Select "System Setup".

(Image: Alpine IVE-W530BT head unit display showing System Setup menu with options like Camera IN, Nav. IN, AUX1 IN, AUX2 IN, AUX Front.)

Step 3: Push the "Page DN" button.

(Image: Alpine IVE-W530BT head unit display showing Setup Sel. menu with options like Audio Setup, Source Setup, Display Setup, General Setup, System Setup.)

Step 4: Confirm that "BLUETOOTH IN" is set to "HFP+AUDIO".

(Image: Alpine IVE-W530BT head unit display showing System Setup menu with BLUETOOTH IN set to HFP+AUDIO.)

Step 5: Go back to "Setup Sel." by pushing the "back" key.

Step 6: Select "Source Setup", then "Bluetooth Setup".

(Image: Alpine IVE-W530BT head unit display showing Source Setup menu with options like DVD Setup, Radio Setup, BLUETOOTH Setup, RDS Setup.)

Step 7: Confirm that "Visible Mode" is set to ON.

(Image: Alpine IVE-W530BT head unit display showing BLUETOOTH Setup menu with Visible Mode set to ON.)

Step 8: Enter the "Clear Device" menu.

(Image: Alpine IVE-W530BT head unit display showing BLUETOOTH Setup menu with Clear Device option.)

Step 9: Click on a paired device.

(Image: Alpine IVE-W530BT head unit display showing Clear Device menu with a paired device listed.)

(Note: If there is no paired device, you will not be able to enter this menu. Skip this section.)

Step 10: Confirm by pushing "Yes".

(Image: Alpine IVE-W530BT head unit display showing confirmation prompt to clear memory.)

Repeat steps 9 and 10 with other paired devices until the list is empty.

2. Creating a Bluetooth Pairing between the PC and Head Unit

Step 1: From the Windows 7 task bar select "Start" > "Control Panel" > "Devices and Printers".

(Image: Screenshot of Windows 7 Control Panel showing 'Devices and Printers'.)

Step 2: Select "Add a Device".

(Image: Screenshot of Windows 7 'Devices and Printers' window with 'Add a device' highlighted.)

A new window will open, and Windows will start to search for BT devices.

Step 3: Select the device "Alpine AV Receiver", then click "Next".

(Image: Screenshot of Windows 7 'Add a device' window showing 'Alpine AV Receiver' selected.)

Step 4: Confirm that the code is the same by pressing "Next/Yes" on both devices.

(Image: Screenshot of Windows 7 pairing code confirmation dialog.)

(Note: Depending on the Windows version, this dialog might not be shown.)

Step 5: Select "Close" on the "Add a device" window.

(Image: Screenshot of Windows 7 'Add a device' completion window.)

(Note: Depending on your Windows version, Windows might download drivers for the newly added device via Windows Update.)

Step 6: In the "Devices and Printers" window, right-click "Alpine AV Receiver" and select "Properties".

(Image: Screenshot of Windows 7 'Devices and Printers' window showing 'Alpine AV Receiver' properties being accessed.)

Step 7: Select the "Services" tab.

(Image: Screenshot of 'Alpine AV Receiver Properties' window with the 'Services' tab selected.)

Step 8: Confirm that "Headset service" is NOT checked and that all other services are checked, as displayed.

(Image: Screenshot of 'Alpine AV Receiver Properties' window showing Bluetooth services with 'Headset' unchecked and others checked.)

Close the window by pushing "OK".

3. Updating the Bluetooth Firmware

⚠️ WARNING – 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.

Step 1: Double click "Alpine AV Receiver" in the "Devices and Printers" window.

(Image: Screenshot of Windows 7 'Devices and Printers' window with 'Alpine AV Receiver' double-clicked.)

Step 2: Click on "Alpine AV Receiver" in the "Bluetooth Device Control" window.

(Image: Screenshot of Windows 7 'Bluetooth Device Control' window.)

Step 3: A window will open containing 2 folders named "recorder" and "update". Click the "update" folder to open it.

(Image: Screenshot of Windows file explorer showing 'recorder' and 'update' folders.)

Step 4: In the "BLUETOOTH Setup" push the "Page down" button.

(Image: Alpine IVE-W530BT head unit display showing BLUETOOTH Setup menu.)

Step 5: Select "Firmware Update".

(Image: Alpine IVE-W530BT head unit display showing Firmware Update option selected.)

Step 6: Select "YES", twice.

(Image: Alpine IVE-W530BT head unit display showing confirmation prompts for firmware update.)

Step 7: Select "YES", if you are sure you want to update.

(Image: Alpine IVE-W530BT head unit display showing final confirmation prompt for update.)

Step 8: Now the IVE-W530BT is waiting for the update file.

(Image: Alpine IVE-W530BT head unit display showing 'Firmware updating' status.)

Step 9: Now "Drag&Drop" the "FC6000S_01-27-00.plf" into the "update" folder.

(Image: Screenshot of Windows file explorer showing the firmware file being dragged into the 'update' folder.)

Step 10: During transmission, this progress bar will be displayed.

(Image: Screenshot of Windows progress bar showing file copying status.)

Even though the progress bar is completed after 40 seconds, the update can take up to 5 minutes. Please do not interrupt the update process.

Step 11: After the update has successfully finished, IVE-W530BT will show this message.

(Image: Alpine IVE-W530BT head unit display showing 'Firmware updated' message.)

4. Confirming the update

Step 1: In "Bluetooth Setup" menu, push "Firmware Version".

(Image: Alpine IVE-W530BT head unit display showing Firmware Version option selected.)

Step 2: Confirm that the displayed version number is the same as your download file.

(Image: Alpine IVE-W530BT head unit display showing the current firmware version.)