Yamaha Aventage RX-A770 Use and care manual

RX-A770
1
Choose from the following 2 methods to update to the latest firmware.
Click here for Firmware Update Through the Internet
(Connection to the Internet is required)
Click here for Firmware Update by USB
(A USB thumb drive is required)
In case of error, see the Troubleshooting section
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Do not attempt to update your Yamaha receiver using any other data file except those provided directly from the
Yamaha website or through your network connection.
Follow the instructions carefully and do not attempt any other procedures not specified in the instructions provided by
Yamaha.
Improperly updated products may cause improper operation, and any parts or service required to restore proper
operation will not be covered under the Yamaha Limited Warranty.
FIRMWARE UPDATING PROCEDURE

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ration, refer to
display.

RX-A770
3
5 Check the updated firmware version
a. Power on the AV receiver and press the ON SCREEN key on the remote control.
b. Select “Information” > “System”.
c. Confirm that the firmware version is updated to the latest version.
ON SCREEN ke
y
Congratulations!
You have completed the firmware update. Your AV receiver is ready for normal use.

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RX-A770
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irmware upda
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ring the upda
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irmware
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s ready for no
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ware u
p
date
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e
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oting CASE 2
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PLEASE..
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the MAIN Z
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to the latest v
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n the remote
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for normal us
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y
up-to-date. I
n
y
ou can’t reco
v
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ge.
W
ER OFF!
”
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control.
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e
.
P
OWER OFF
n
this case, po
w
v
er normal ope
a
ppears on the
SCREEN ke
y
RX-A770
5
!
w
er off to exi
t
ration, refer to
display.

RX-A770
6
CASE 1 Error message appeared during the update
Cause: For some reason, the receiver can’t read the firmware data.
Method: For your solution, check the following
[Update through Internet]
❏
Check Internet connection.
Your Internet connection is working by playing an Internet radio station.
(See owner’s manual for details)
[Update by USB thumb drive]
❏
USB thumb drive is connected properly to the receiver.
❏
USB thumb drive is not password protected.
(AV receiver cannot read data from a security protected USB thumb drive)
❏
Make sure the USB thumb drive is inserted before the receiver is powered on for the
update.
❏
The firmware data, Rxxxx-xxxx.bin is stored in the root directory of the USB thumb drive.
❏
There is no other data except the firmware data in the USB thumb drive.
❏
No folders are created in the USB thumb drive.
Else, retry the update by USB using another USB thumb drive.
CASE 2 Firmware update doesn’t start for other reasons
●Receiver doesn’t power up after the update.
●Or, error message appeared when confirming the firmware version.
Recovery method using USB method:
1. Unplug the AC power cable from wall outlet.
2. Insert the USB thumb drive which has the firmware data stored inside, into the USB port
located on the front panel.
3. Press and hold the PURE DIRECT key and keep it pressed while you plug the AC powe
r
cable back into the wall outlet again.
“
USB UPDATE
” will appear on the front display. Then, release the PURE DIRECT key.
4. The update will start automatically.
5. When “
UPDATE SUCCESS
” , “
PLEASE...
” and “
POWER OFF!
” appears on
the display, firmware update is completed.
Power off the receiver and remove the USB thumb drive.
6. Confirm updated firmware version.
PURE DIRECT ke
y
USB port
Troubleshooting
UPDATE SUCCESS POWER OFF!PLEASE...USB UPDATE