Onkyo TX-NR616 Use and care manual

Firmware Update for the TX-NR515, TX-NR616, HT-RC460
& HT-R791 (HT-S7500)
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Firmware Update for the TX-NR515, TX-NR616, HT-RC460
& HT-R791 (HT-S7500)
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We are pleased to offer this firmware update for the best possible performance of your AV Receiver.
To check FW version, press the home button on the remote control. Highlight “F/W Update” or Firmware Update
icon and press enter. FW version will be displayed on the front panel and TV.
A FIRMWARE UPDATE IS NOW AVAILABLE THROUGH THE NETWORK OR USB CONNECTIONS.
Latest Firmware Version: 1171-8110-0500
Information Concerning Firmware Update for Onkyo Network Receivers
Onkyo has discovered there is a possibility of failure when updating receivers to this new firmware
package via ethernet in certain network environments. For this reason, we are now only releasing a
firmware file for installation via USB port / flash memory device.
Users should first check to see if their network receiver is running the firmware (1130-9106-0300 or
1130-9106-0301 released August 10, 2012) before installing this update via USB. If your network
receiver is not running firmware version 1130-9106-0300 or 1130-9106-0301, please update your
receiver to this version via the network facility before proceeding further.
If your receiver is running more recent firmware, there is no need to update via network facility.
You can judge whether older or newer by the first three digits.
To check your firmware version, press the “Home” button on your remote control. Highlight “F/W
Update” or select the “Firmware Update” icon and press enter. Your current firmware version will be
displayed on the front panel of your A/V receiver as well as your TV screen.
Should you encounter any difficulties when performing this update, please
contact us.
We appreciate your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience this issue may cause.
The 8/18/2016 update will address the following:
1. Improves the playback of particular SiriusXM stations.
2. This particular firmware update is only available via USB installation.
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The 10/18/2013 update will address the following: UPDATE AVAILABLE ONLY via USB (US ONLY)
1. Corrects lock up failure when using MiCasaVerde Vera Lite controller on the same network
The 8/28/2013 update will address the following: UPDATE AVAILABLE ONLY via USB
2. Improves picture output of 4K up-scaling;
3. Format change of Rhapsody is scheduled in the near future. To correspond this change, you should apply this
update.
The 4/13/2013 update will address the following: UPDATE AVAILABLE ONLY via USB
1. Improves the operation when HDMI Through is set to on
The 10/09/2012 update will address the following:
UPDATE AVAILABLE ONLY via USB
1. Improves problem of HDMI video output no longer working

Firmware Update for the TX-NR515, TX-NR616, HT-RC460
& HT-R791 (HT-S7500)
2. Supports Onkyo Remote2 for iOS version: 1.30 or later;
•Adds support audio streaming from iOS device
3. Supports Onkyo Remote for Android version: 1.30 or later;
*it is also necessary to update the App;
4. Adds support of Home Media Function (Samba Server); Playing music files like Apple Lossless via
network/USB becomes possible;
Additional Audio file format
Apple Lossless (.m4a/.mp4/.M4A/.MP4)
•Sampling rates of 8 kHz, 11.025 kHz, 12 kHz, 16 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 24 kHz, 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 64
kHz, 88.2 kHz and 96 kHz are supported.
•Quantization bit: 16 bit, 24 bit
DSD (.dsf or .DSF)
•The sampling rate of 2.8224 MHz is supported.
Dolby True HD (.vr/.mlp/.VR/.MLP)*
•Sampling rates of 48 kHz, 64 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz and 192 kHz are supported.
*Playing Dolby True HD files at rear USB port is not supported.
Notice:
Limitation of when using UWF-1
1. Only 64 kHz and less sampling rate is supported
2. Dolby TrueHD and DSD is not supported
3. Using rear USB port is not supported
The 8/10 /2012 update will address the following:
1. Improves operation of "Power on" of remote control
The 6/26 /12 update will address the following:
1. Corrects problem of HDMI video output no longer working while the “Network Standby” setting is enabled
*See Important Notice for further details
2. Adds UBT-1 support (only if 6/15 FW update wasn’t done)
*IMPORTANT NOTICE
1. If the current F/W version of your receiver IS listed above, this update will occur in 2 parts.
a. The 1st part of the update WILL CLEAR the settings and restore the unit to factory default
setting. Initial set-up must be performed again including Network setting and Audyssey calibration.
b. Once the network settings are re-established, the 2nd portion of the update will occur. Settings
WILL NOT be cleared as a result of this 2nd portion.
c. It is recommended to proceed with these FW update via USB
2. If the current F/W version of your receiver IS NOT listed above, only the later F/W update will be
processed. Settings WILL NOT be cleared as a result of this portion.
a. It is recommended to proceed with these FW update via USB
Once these updates are completed, the receivers F/W version will be 1110-8106-0300

Firmware Update for the TX-NR515, TX-NR616, HT-RC460
& HT-R791 (HT-S7500)
The 6/15 /12 update will address the following:
2. Corrects unexpected instance where a portion of the internal memory may stop working during operation.
*See Important Notice for further details
3. Adds UBT-1 Support
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W7!Download the zipped firmware update file and save to the Desktop of your computer:
http://download.onkyo.com/AVR000D/ONKAVR000D_00EAEA00EAEAEA_129.zip
File name: ONKAVR000D_00EAEA00EAEAEA_129
2. Right click on the file and select “Extract All” and place the extracted folder on the Desktop of your
computer.

Firmware Update for the TX-NR515, TX-NR616, HT-RC460
& HT-R791 (HT-S7500)
3. Connect the USB Memory Device to the USB port of your computer and copy the contents only of the
unzipped/extracted folder onto your USB Memory Device.
4. Safely eject the USB Memory Device from your computer.
How to upgrade the firmware via the USB
1. Turn on the receiver and select the USB input, and wait for the “Now Initializing...” process to complete (35-
45 seconds).
2. Insert the USB Memory Device containing the software into the front panel USB port of the receiver
3. From the front panel press and hold the “USB” input button, followed by the “On/Standby” button. Unit will
display “Update <Enter>". Press Enter
4. Press the “Enter” button on the front panel to begin the update.
5. Do not shut the unit off until “Complete” is shown on the front display
6. 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 “Home” button on the front panel or remote control. Highlight
“Hardware Setup” and press enter. Highlight “Firmware Update” and press enter. The current firmware version
will be displayed on the Firmware Update page.
Current firmware version: 1171-8110-0500