Onkyo TX-NR656 Use and care manual

Firmware Update Onkyo TX-NR656, TX-
NR757, TX-RZ610, TX-RZ710, TX-RZ810 &
HT-R695 (HT-S7800)
(1-29-2018)
We are pleased to offer this firmware update for the best possible
performance of your Onkyo AV Receiver.
This update MUST be installed via USB.
TX-NR656, TX-NR757, TX-RZ610, TX-RZ710, TX-RZ810 & HT-R695
(Current Version 2109-4040-7080-0008)
The 1/29/2018 update will address the following, and includes
previous updates:
1. Adds support for external audio inputs for "FlareConnect".
*For detail about external audio inputs by model, please refer to:
http://www.onkyo.com/flareconnect/
2. Minor bug fixes and improvements stability.
Previous Updates (latest firmware includes all previous)
The 12-18-2017 update will address the following:
1. Adds support for pass-through function of Dolby Vision signal.
*Set the HDMI OUT to “MAIN” to get the Dolby Vision pass-through
(EXCEPT TX-NR555). Dolby Vision will not be available if the HDMI
OUT is set to “MAIN +SUB”.
The 11-2-2017 update will address the following:
1. Adds support for new multi-room audio playback function
"FlareConnect".
*All audio devices in group and "Onkyo Controller" App is required to
update to the latest version.
•Setup Guide: www.intl.onkyo.com/next_generation/setup.html

Introduction of multi-room audio
functions: www.intl.onkyo.com/next_generation
3. Minor bug fixes and improvements stability.
The 8/31/2017 update will address the following:
1. Expand playable content of DTS:X.
2. Adds "Play Queue" function.
For detail about updated function, please refer to the link below.
http://www.onkyo.com/manual/sup/upd/queue_onk.pdf
3. Adds "Search/ Sort" function on Music server.
4. Adds "Display WAV file information (album art, artist, album) via USB"
function.
For detail about updated function, please refer to the link below.
http://www.onkyo.com/manual/sup/upd/audio1709_na_onk.pdf
*Additional functions depend on model.
5. Minor bug fixes and improvements stability.
The 4/25/2017 update will address the following:
1. Adds support for Chromecast built-in.
a. Chromecast-enabled applications are required to enjoy
Chromecast built-in.
b. As part of setup, before starting to use Chromecast built-in,
you need to accept the PRIVACY POLICY on our smartphone
application "Onkyo Controller" (iOS/Android).
c. For more detailed instructions, please refer to below link:
http://www.onkyo.com/manual/sup/upd/chromecast_onk.pdf
2. Minor bug fixes and performance improvements
*Note for Bluetooth pairing.
If Bluetooth devices were previously paired, you must pair the
devices again after the Firmware update is complete.
The 2/23/2017 update will address the following:
1. Minor bug fixes and performance updates.
2. Adds baseline support for FireConnect.

This update will enable streaming from Network Services /USB/
Bluetooth/Music server.
*Sampling rates of 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz are supported.(USB/Music
server)
*Onkyo Controller App is required to enjoy FireConnect.
*Note for Bluetooth pairing: If Bluetooth devices were previously
paired, you must pair the devices again after the Firmware update is
complete.
The 11/9/2016 update will address the following:
1. Minor bug fixes and performance updates.
The 8/31/2016 update will address the following:
1.DTS:X functionality*
2. Tidal and Deezer functionality
* After applying the update, users must recalibrate using AccuEQ.
The 4/19/2016 update will address the following:
•Several network functionality improvements, including network
connectivity with some dual-band wireless routers.
To check if your firmware is the latest version, go in to Setup -> Misc.
-> Firmware Update and check the version number. If any of the
numbers differ from the latest version available, please update your
unit.
Update via USB storage
Note: Please remove the wired/wireless connection before updating
through USB. Please prepare a USB storage device such as a USB
flash memory stick. You need at least 128 MB of available space to
update the firmware. Please unpack the ZIP file onto an empty USB
Stick that has been formatted with the FAT file system.
We hope you enjoy the improved functionality this update provides to
your AV Receiver.
Precautions for the Firmware Update

Please read the update instructions carefully before beginning.
The firmware update should take up to 30 minutes. Once the update
begins, don't turn off the power supply to the A/V receiver until it is
time to restart it.
Depending on the conditions of the network, a firmware update via a
network may take more than one hour or even fail to finish. If the
update is not completed within two hours, turn off the power supply
by pushing the ON/STANDBY button and then try updating again
from the beginning.
Updating the firmware and adjusting the settings will be done
automatically, but may take some time to complete. Please follow the
procedures as instructed when you update. Note that the update may
fail, or cause problems for your A/V receiver, if you do any of the
following:
•Pull out the A/V receiver’s power cord;
•Interrupt the power supply to the A/V receiver (e.g. if the
breaker is tripped or if there is an electrical outage);
•Insert or remove the LAN cable from a device in your network
when updating over a network;
•Insert or remove a USB memory device from the A/V receiver
when updating via USB;
•Operate components connected to the A/V receiver via HDMI,
such as a TV or a recording device.
If your A/V receiver is damaged for any of the reasons above, an
Onkyo service center will repair the unit for a fee.
If you see "No Update" on the front panel immediately after you have
started the firmware update process, you have the latest firmware. In
this case it is not necessary to do this update.
How to prepare the USB Memory Device:
1. Download the zipped firmware update file and save to the Desktop of your
computer.

2. http://download.onkyo.com/AVR001F/ONKAVR001F_E70000EAEAE
OEO_116.zip
3. Right click on the file and select “Extract All” and place the extracted folder
on the Desktop of your computer:
1. Connect the USB Memory Device to the USB port of your computer
and copy the contents of the unzipped/extracted folder onto your
USB Memory Device.
2. Safely eject the USB Memory Device from your computer.
How to upgrade the firmware via USB:
1. Insert the USB Memory Device containing the software into the USB port
of the receiver.
2. Turn on the receiver and select the SETUP input on the front panel, then
select “Misc”, press Enter, then “F/W Update” and press Enter, scroll down
to select “Update via USB”.
3. Press the “Enter” button on the front panel to begin the update.
4. Do not shut the unit off until “Complete” is shown on the front display. This
will take up to 30 minutes.

5. Once the update has completed check the firmware version to confirm that
the unit is fully up to date. If it is not, run the update again.
To check the firmware version, press the SETUP button on the front
panel. Highlight “Misc” and press enter. Highlight “F/W Update” and press
Enter. Scroll down to the Firmware Version number to verify the current
installed version.
6.
Current Version 2109-4040-7080-0008