Onkyo Firmware Updates available!

[un4gvn94538]

Originally Posted by MacDaddy

un4gvn

You seem pretty knowledgeable about this stuff. Could I use my old DVD player to complete the firmware upgrade?(I cant get to the site right now)

Tools required: CD player with optical output port, Blank CD-R and optical cable,

it doesnt specify any special cd player other than optical out
but it does say they dont recommend windows or itunes to burn

[Nooff]

Originally Posted by Aygie

I was so fixated on my optical bass being distorted that i didn't even notice that when im hooked up through HDMI i have the same problem as you! Little or practically no bass! If you can try an optical cable and let us know how it sounds that would be great.

I've reset the settings, unplugged it and redid the calibration.

It came up with the same results again, so it must be either a failure, or this is the way it should actually work, which I doubt. If I cranked up the subwoofer to max it still gave little to nothing

I cranked up the volume on my sub a bit, then changed the distance and changed the sub level in my 805.

I now have better bass again, but this isn't the way it should work. The Audyssey should reduce or increase certain frequencies, measure the average distances and change volume levels to match the room. Instead, I get very good calibrated speakers with non LFE signal.

I tried everything, but it looks like you're gonna have to do the sub yourself

[rigsgoneblu]

I just checked online and it said mine did not need this update for the DTSMA. I have a newer model so I guess it is not a problem with mine.

Rigs

[MacDaddy]

Originally Posted by un4gvn94538

Tools required: CD player with optical output port, Blank CD-R and optical cable,

it doesnt specify any special cd player other than optical out
but it does say they dont recommend windows or itunes to burn

Thanks for the info!

[un4gvn94538]

Originally Posted by MacDaddy

Thanks for the info!

it does too say that i forgot that some players alter the sound somehow during playback and avoid them. dont know how to tell which ones though
sorry

[un4gvn94538]

Originally Posted by rigsgoneblu

I just checked online and it said mine did not need this update for the DTSMA. I have a newer model so I guess it is not a problem with mine.

Rigs

these affect the newer models but the ones that were made recently are not affected

[MacDaddy]

Originally Posted by un4gvn94538

it does too say that i forgot that some players alter the sound somehow during playback and avoid them. dont know how to tell which ones though
sorry

I appreciate the help. When I get home I will definately check out the website.

[aygie]

Originally Posted by un4gvn94538

havent heard of a main firmware update. is there such a thing? whats it suppose to do?

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1016297

Have a look here, the main update for the 805 isn't around yet, but it is for the rest of them, really not sure what it does though!

Originally Posted by Nooff

I've reset the settings, unplugged it and redid the calibration.

It came up with the same results again, so it must be either a failure, or this is the way it should actually work, which I doubt. If I cranked up the subwoofer to max it still gave little to nothing

I cranked up the volume on my sub a bit, then changed the distance and changed the sub level in my 805.

I now have better bass again, but this isn't the way it should work. The Audyssey should reduce or increase certain frequencies, measure the average distances and change volume levels to match the room. Instead, I get very good calibrated speakers with non LFE signal.

I tried everything, but it looks like you're gonna have to do the sub yourself

Yep it seems your right, it somehow messes up how loud it thinks the sub is. Very strange.

Originally Posted by MacDaddy

I appreciate the help. When I get home I will definately check out the website.

Have a look in the link above for the updates.

[un4gvn94538]

Originally Posted by Aygie

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1016297

Have a look here, the main update for the 805 isn't around yet, but it is for the rest of them, really not sure what it does though!

looks like it lists the dsp update and for the main firmware is for the 875, 905, 9.8, 8.8, and 885. there isnt one for me

[jon s]

some points to note:
1. you must register your receiver before you can access the download
2. you can only access the download site once... at least that's what the site says when you connect to it
3. the download is for the DSP updates only
4. the DSP appears to be the same as the European update, filename and size are identical.
5. there is no download to upgrade the firmware to 1.08 released by Onkyo USA to the public (yet).

[un4gvn94538]

Originally Posted by jon s

some points to note:
1. you must register your receiver before you can access the download
2. you can only access the download site once... at least that's what the site says when you connect to it
3. the download is for the DSP updates only
4. the DSP appears to be the same as the European update, filename and size are identical.
5. there is no download to upgrade the firmware to 1.08 released by Onkyo USA to the public (yet).

ill check if i missed any of that and update the thread i started

[petenad]

I just picked up the NR-905 and just wondering if the new machines would have the firmware updates already done?

[un4gvn94538]

Originally Posted by petenad

I just picked up the NR-905 and just wondering if the new machines would have the firmware updates already done?

new units mfg recently are suppose to have the update already. but if you want to, there is a way to check what your unit has.

[JimSD]

I downloaded the DSP update from the Onkyo site (from the link posted at AVS) and performed the update on our 705 last night using a PS3. Not really necessary if we're using the PS3, but maybe we'll get a standalone Blu-ray player someday and I want to be covered in that case.

[MacDaddy]

I downloaded the update this weekend and used my old Sony DVD player to write the update to my 605. It took a couple of times but it finally updated. Thanks to un4gvn for the help. This forum is outstanding and very informative!

[SDon1969]

Huh, I thought the 605 did not have a DTS pop bug update...(?)