Firmware Update - Onkyo TX-NR626 Owner's Manual

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.
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Update via network
You need a Internet connection to update the
firmware.
■
Update via USB storage (➔ page
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 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,
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reimbursement or damages on account of the loss
of present or prospective profits, loss of data, or for
any other reason whatsoever.
See the Onkyo web site for latest information.
Updating the Firmware via Network
The AV receiver allows you to update the firmware using
network connection.
Note
• Make sure your AV receiver and TV are turned on and the
AV receiver is connected to the Internet.
• 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 up to 20 minutes to complete the firmware update.
• The AV receiver will retain all your settings after the update
is finished.
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Before Starting
• Set the "HDMI CEC (RIHD)" setting to "Off"
(➔ page 64).
• Turn off the controller device connected via network.
• Turn off Multi Zone if this function is present.
• Stop playback of contents from Internet Radio, USB
or servers, etc.
Update Procedure
1 Press RECEIVER followed by HOME on the
remote controller.
The Home menu appears on the TV screen.
2
Select "Firmware Update" and press 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.
3 Select "Update via NET" and press ENTER.
Note that this option will not be available if there
is no firmware file newer than the currently
installed version. If the AV receiver is not
connected to the internet, "Update via NET" is
not displayed.
4 Select "Update" and press ENTER.
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 AV receiver's display.
The on-screen display will reappear after the
update is complete, and upon turning the AV
receiver off and on again.
5 The message "Completed!" appears on the AV
receiver's display, indicating that the update
has been completed.
Operating
procedure
(➔ page 52)
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