PRV175 Fixed With a Software Update!

[syscrusher]

[h=2]PRV175 Fixed With Software Update![/h]

I know that several people on this site have installed the PRV175 into their bikes.

I've had the PRV175 for about a year now and it mostly works well except that I like to listen to the music on my phone's SD card (64 GB) using a Bluetooth connection to the PRV175.

That works fine but so far I've had to pair the phone each time I start the bike and turn on the PRV175, really a pain if I happen to click it into gear with the sidestand down and kill it.

 

That has all changed now! Very nice for a feature-rich stereo that can be had online for $130.

My PRV175 now reconnects just like any other Bluetooth device, every time since updating the software and pairing the phone.

 

I asked Prospec Electronics, the distributor of the PRV175, permission to post the update file on the site but the response I received is:

 

"

As far as posting on Venture Forums, I would rather you just leave our contact information, if you don’t mind. The reason for this is that I want to make sure an individual needs this update and is properly prepared to do it. Updating a later version or losing power during the update can leave irreversible damage. I really appreciate your interest here. Please post this email address as the contact:

service@prospecelectronics.com

"

 

Here is the info on checking your current version and what's required to do the update once it is received:

upgrading will not hurt anything provided that your version is numerically less than the update which is V14-5281. Please check it before proceeding.

 

To check the version, with the unit off, press volume down then volume up three times in a row until the display lights up and shows the version.

Syscrusher - (This is Down,Up,Down,Up,Down,Up) It will give the version only briefly so look sharp.

To use the update:

Please ensure no possible loss of power can happen during the update process.

1. Prepare a USB flash drive by formatting it clean (FAT). Add the update file (attached) to the flash drive. Make sure there are NO other files on that drive before continuing.

2. Turn the Stereo on.

3. Plug in the flash drive.

4. The stereo should go straight to USB mode. The backlight should then go off and "UPDAT" should display.

5. when finished, the backlight will come on and display "SUCCESS".

6. Press the power button. "Welcome" should display as the stereo will be on. Now you can disconnect the flash drive.

7. Check the version. It should be V14-5281.

Updating goes very fast so don't fear your battery will be drained or anything like that while you wait for completion. You will need to set your menu defaults again after this.