Firmware Update; Updating The Firmware Via Network - Onkyo TX-8050 Instruction Manual

Firmware Update

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.
See the Onkyo web site for latest information.
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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
• Never unplug or turn off the receiver while it is being
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• Never plug or unplug an Ethernet cable during the
• Do not attempt to access the receiver from your PC
• Never unplug the power cord during the update
• It takes about 5 minutes to complete the firmware
• The receiver will retain all your settings after the
Before you start
• Turn off the controller device connected via Ethernet
• Turn off Zone 2.
• Stop playback of contents from Internet Radio, iPod/
Update procedure
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Updating the Firmware via Network

cable is connected to the rear panel of the receiver.
updated.
update process.
while it is being updated.
process.
update.
update is finished.
cable.
iPhone, USB or servers, etc.
Press the [SETUP] button on the remote
controller.
The Setup menu will be displayed on the receiver's
display.
Select "6 Firmware Update" and press
[ENTER].
The current firmware version will be displayed.
Use [] or [] button to select "Via NET"
and press [ENTER].
Select "Update" 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
receiver's display, indicating that the
update has been completed.
Using [ON/STANDBY] on the front panel,
turn off and on the receiver.
Do not use [] on the remote controller.
Congratulations! You now have the latest firmware
installed on your Onkyo receiver.