Onkyo TX-NR828 Owner's Manual English - Page 99

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 You need a Internet connection to update the firmware. ■ Update via USB storage (➔ page 100) 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, 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. Appendix Before Starting • Set the "HDMI CEC (RIHD)" setting to "Off" (➔ page 74). • Turn off the controller device connected via RS232 and 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. En-99 Operating procedure (➔ page 60)