I downloaded the firmware update zip file. I then searched the internet for additional information on the release and I came across a post from the Onkyo Asia and Oceania website that listed the update as addressing "Stabilizes video output when using HDMI/CAT5 Extender on HDMI OUT MAIN terminal". This creates some confusion in my understanding what the update actually addresses.
Another oddity is on the Onkyo website the firmware update is listed under the product information for the TX-NR609 but not under the support section of the website. This is not a major deal since the release is only 1 day old and might be added to the support section of the website in the coming days.
I unzipped the files and copied them to a 8GB USB drive (make sure the drive is only has the files on it and that the drive does not password protection on). Following the instructions from the manual, and also repeated in the official release noted above, I made sure RIHD was turned off. Powered down the AVR. Removed the UFW-1 from the front USB input. Plugged in the USB drive with the files copied to it. Powered on the AVR and TV. Selected the USB input on the AVR.
At this point the USB input will be initializing. Once complete you can press Setup on the remote. On the Menu select Hardware Setup. On the next menu select Firmware Update. On the next menu select Via USB. Finally select Update.
The process will then write the new firmware to the AVR. It takes a good 45 minutes to run. When the process is done the front display of the AVR will display Completed! At this point you press the power button on the AVR (not the remote). Before turning back on unplug the USB drive from the front USB input. I reinserted the UWF-1 at this point.
After the AVR powered on I went in the Setup menu and checked the firmware version. The firmware version now reads 1131-1400-0010-8106.
Keeping with my practice of always having the latest firmware updates on my components I installed the update after I was comfortable about the information being released on the update.
I have the nr609 and I have yet to install this update because I read the release notes for the update and they say the "configurable maximum volume has been reduced from 100-80." While the loudest I typically set the volume is 72, I'd like to know if this means the sound output has been reduced by 20%. Or, if a previous volume of 50 is now equivalent to a volume of 40. Thanks for any help, in advance.
ReplyDeleteThe TX-NR609 has two Volume Display options, Absolute and Relative. There scales are different but Absolute Volume of 82 is equivalent to Relative Volume of 0dB. What I believe the reduced maximum level did was limit the Absolute Volume to 80, which is incredibly loud.
ReplyDeletePrior to the firmware update I was listening at an Absolute Volume level of 55 to 60 for movies and 60 to 67 for music. After the update I am listening in the same range with no noticeable reduction in the loudness at these settings.
Since you are listening at a much higher level than me I'd suggest contacting Onkyo USA for their technical answer to your question. They can be reached at 888-229-1687 or on the web at http://www.onkyousa.com/feedback_form.cfm
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Thanks for your response and suggestion. I think I'll go ahead with the update soon. It won't really affect how I use my receiver, but I like to have the latest updates.
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