Copy the extracted firmware files directly to the of your USB drive. Do not place them inside a folder. Step 2: Connect to the Receiver Turn on your Pioneer VSX-920 receiver.

Before starting, check your current version to see if an update is needed: Press the button on your remote control. Navigate to System Setup > Other Setup .

Pioneer has merged with Onkyo, and legacy product pages are often removed. As of 2024–2025:

turn off the unit during the update, as this can permanently "brick" the device. Pioneer Electronics Step-by-Step Update Process Download and Extract : Download the firmware zip file from the Pioneer website and extract the contents. Transfer to USB : Copy the extracted firmware file (often ending in or similar) directly to the root directory

Ensure the file is unzipped and sits in the root directory. Check that the drive is formatted to FAT32, not NTFS. "FILE CORRUPT"

The for the VSX-920 was v1.087 (or similar, depending on region).

Follow this sequential method using the front USB port to safely flash your system. Step 1: Download the Update Package How to update firmware on pioneer touchscreen