Firmware Update
To update the firmware of the AV 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 (➔ page 2)
You need a wired Internet connection to update the firmware.
■Update via USB storage (➔ page 4)
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.
Note
• Check the network connection before updating.
• Do not touch the any cable or device connected to the AV receiver during the update process.
• Do not attempt to access the AV receiver from your PC while it is being updated.
• Do not shutdown the power of the AV 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 AV 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 AV 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 AV receiver allows you to update the
firmware using network connection on the rear
panel.
Note
• Make sure your AV receiver and TV are turned
on and an Ethernet cable is connected to the rear
panel of the AV receiver.
• Never unplug or turn off the AV receiver while it
is being updated.
• Never plug or unplug an HDMI or Ethernet cable
during the update process.
• Do not attempt to access the AV receiver from
your PC while it is being updated.
• Never unplug the power cord during the update
process.
• It takes maximum 60 minutes to complete the
firmware update.
• The AV receiver will retain all your settings after
the update is finished.
Before you start
• Set the “HDMI Control (RIHD)” setting to
“Off”.
• Turn off the controller device connected via
RS232C and via Ethernet network.
• Turn off Zone 2 and Zone 3.
• Stop playback of contents from Internet
Radio, iPod/iPhone, USB or servers, etc.
■ How to turn off HDMI Control(RIHD)
Press RECEIVER followed by SETUP
1
on the remote controller.
Select “Hardware Setup” and press
2
ENTER.
Select “HDMI” and press ENTER.
3
Set “HDMI Control(RIHD)” to “Off”.
4
Update procedure
Press RECEIVER followed by SETUP
1
on the remote controller.
The Setup menu will be displayed on the
TV screen. The procedures thereafter can
also be performed on the AV receiver by
using its SETUP, arrow and ENTER
buttons.
Select “Hardware Setup” and press
2
ENTER.
Select “Firmware Update” and press
3
ENTER.
Note that the “Firmware Update”
option will be grayed out for a short
while after the AV receiver is turned on.
Please wait until it becomes operable.
Select “Via NET” and press ENTER.
4
Select “Update” and press ENTER.
5
The update process will begin.
During the update process, the on-screen
display may disappear depending on the
updated program. When this occurs, you
can still view the update progress on the
front display of the AV receiver. The onscreen display will reappear after the
update is complete, and upon turning the
AV receiver off and on again.
The message “Completed!” appears on
6
the front display of the AV receiver,
indicating that the update has been
completed.
Turn off the AV receiver using
7
8ON/STANDBY on the front panel.
Do not use 8RECEIVER on the remote
controller.
Once turned off, the AV receiver will
automatically turn on again.
Congratulations! You now have the latest
firmware installed on your Onkyo AV
receiver.
(Go to the next page for troubleshooting.)
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