Onkyo TX-8050 User Manual

Firmware Update for TX-8050

To update the firmware of the receiver, you can choose
from the following two methods: update via network, or
update via USB storage. Choose the one that best suits
your environment. Before proceeding with the update,
please read the corresponding explanations carefully.

■ Update via network

You need a wired Internet connection to update the
firmware.

■ Update via USB storage (

Please prepare a USB storage device such as a USB flash
memory stick. You need at least 32 MB of available
space to update the firmware.

Notes:

• Check the network connection before updating.

• Do not touch the any cable or device connected to the
receiver during the updating process.

• Do not attempt to access the receiver from your PC
while it is being updated.

• Do not shutdown the power of the receiver while it is
being updated.

• The storage media in the USB card reader may not work.

• If the USB device is partitioned, each section will be
treated as an independent device.

• If the USB device contains a lot of data, the receiver
may take a while to read it.

• Operation is not guaranteed for all USB devices,
which includes the ability to power them.

• Onkyo takes no responsibility whatsoever for the loss
or damage of data resulting from the use of a USB
device with the receiver. Onkyo recommends that you
back up your important music files beforehand.

• If you connect a USB hard disk drive to the USB port,
Onkyo recommends that you use its AC adapter to
power it.

• USB hubs and USB devices with hub functions are not
supported. Do not connect your USB device via a
USB hub.

• USB devices with security functions are not supported.

Limitation of liability

The program and accompanying online documentation
are furnished to you for use at your own risk. Onkyo
will not be liable and you will have no remedy for
damages for any claim of any kind whatsoever
concerning your use of the program or the
accompanying online documentation, regardless of
legal theory, and whether arising in tort or contract. In
no event will Onkyo be liable to you or any third party
for any special, indirect, incidental, or consequential
damages of any kind, including, but not limited to,
compensation, reimbursement or damages on account
of the loss of present or prospective profits, loss of
data, or for any other reason whatsoever.

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Updating the Firmware via Network

The receiver allows you to update the firmware using the
network connection on the rear panel.

Notes:

• Make sure your receiver is turned on and an Ethernet
cable is connected to the rear panel of the receiver.

• Never unplug or turn off the receiver while it is being
updated.

• Never plug or unplug an Ethernet cable during the
update process.

• Do not attempt to access the receiver from your PC
while it is being updated.

• Never unplug the power cord during the update
process.

• It takes about 5 minutes to complete the firmware
update.

• The receiver will retain all your settings after the
update is finished.

Before you start

• Turn off the controller device connected via Ethernet
cable.

• Turn off Zone 2.

• Stop playback of contents from Internet Radio, iPod/
iPhone, USB or servers, etc.

Update procedure

Press the [SETUP] button on the remote

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controller.

The Setup menu will be displayed on the receiver’s
display.

Use [] or [] button to select “6.Firmware

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Update” and press [ENTER].

The current firmware version will be displayed.

Use [] or [] button to select “via NET”

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and press [ENTER].

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Use [] or [] button to select “Update”

4

and press [ENTER].

The update process will begin. During the update
process, you can still view the update progress on
the receiver’s display.

The message “Completed!” appears on the

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receiver’s display, indicating that the
update has been completed.

Turn off the receiver using

6

[ON/STANDBY] on the front panel.

Do not use [] on the remote controller.

Once turned off, the receiver will automatically
turn on again.

Congratulations! You now have the latest firmware
installed on your Onkyo receiver.

Troubleshooting

Case 1:

If “No Update” is displayed on the receiver’s display, it
means that the firmware has already been updated. You
do not need to do anything further.

Case 2:

If an error occurs, “Error!! *-** No media” is displayed
on the receiver’s display. (Alpha-numeric characters on
the front display are denoted by asterisks.) Refer to the
following table and take appropriate action.

■ Errors during an update via Network

Error Code Description

*-10, *-20

*-11, *-13,
*-21, *-28

The Ethernet cable was not detected.
Reconnect the cable properly.

Internet connection error.
Check the following items:

• Make sure the IP address, subnet
mask, gateway address, and DNS
server are configured properly.

• Make sure the router is turned on.

• Make sure the receiver and the
router are connected with an
Ethernet cable.

• Make sure your router is configured
properly.
See the instruction manual of the
router.

• If your network allows only one client
connection and there is any other
device already connected, the
receiver will not be able to access
the network. Consult your Internet
Service Provider (ISP).

• If your modem does not function as
a router, you will need a router.
Depending on your network, you
may need to configure the proxy
server if necessary. See the
document provided by your ISP. If
you are still unable to access the
Internet, the DNS or proxy server
may be temporarily down. Contact
your ISP.

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Case 3:

If an error occurs during the update process, disconnect
then reconnect the AC power cord and try again.

Case 4:

If an error occurs due to a wrong selection of input
sources, turn off and on the receiver. Then retry the
update.

Case 5:

If you do not have an Internet connection to the network,
please contact Onkyo Support (

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