Onkyo Firmware Updates available!

[rock-ranger]

The german areadvd.de site has announced that Onkyo has released firmware updates for their recent receivers (605, 705, 805, 875 and 905) to take care od the audio pops when playing bitstreamed DTA HD MA Material.

You need to contact Onkyo to get it. It can be burned on a CD-R and it will be installed from that disc. Still waiting for response from Onkyo, I will post an update as soon as I have updated my 805.

[chasarms]

FYI, I do not believe that the FW is available for the U.S. market.

[cartman781]

I better get one for my USA 805 soon

[Rike255]

I don't think it's a good idea to install European firmware on a US model and vice versa. Ima wait for the US version to come out so I don't end up with a $800 brick.
Glad to hear it's fixable (supposedly) though!

[un4gvn94538]

Originally Posted by Rike255

I don't think it's a good idea to install European firmware on a US model and vice versa. Ima wait for the US version to come out so I don't end up with a $800 brick.
Glad to hear it's fixable (supposedly) though!

its not a good idea. the firmware has been released for days overseas

[Rike255]

And is it actually confirmed to fix the problem?

[un4gvn94538]

Originally Posted by Rike255

And is it actually confirmed to fix the problem?

thats the word. i have been following every post on the avs forum. but since were waiting for a u s release i would like to hear more about the overseas update

[Rike255]

Well I'm glad for everyone then. Hopefully it comes out in the next few days here even though it doesn't affect me at all, I'd like to try updating the firmware. Sounds like fun.
Although I think it wipes everything including Audessey settings.

[un4gvn94538]

Originally Posted by Rike255

Well I'm glad for everyone then. Hopefully it comes out in the next few days here even though it doesn't affect me at all, I'd like to try updating the firmware. Sounds like fun.
Although I think it wipes everything including Audessey settings.

they were talking about that. some say it will wipe out audessey and some say it might not. who knows. doesnt matter for me, i didnt pay someone to do it like some others so ill just run whats on my 705. just as long as this problem is fixed cause i planned on buying a stand alone

edit: i think someone mentioned something about backing up audessey on the recevier. it was a long post of stuff to do so i past on it

[Rike255]

I actually enjoy doing it so I'll just let it wipe and do it again. Don't know why, I just like fiddling with my receivers settings and stuff all the time.

[un4gvn94538]

Originally Posted by Rike255

I actually enjoy doing it so I'll just let it wipe and do it again. Don't know why, I just like fiddling with my receivers settings and stuff all the time.

as long as its a healthy relationship

[skrill]

Hey all - just downloaded the German version of the firmware update. It came with an English READ ME pdf -- I saved it as a text doc. Here it is.

I am going to wait to do the upgrade till I hear from Onkyo USA. No rush for me -- I have a PS3 and don't bitstream BR audio. My HD-XA2 bitstreams DTS-MA -- but only have two HD DVD titles with DTS-MA (Silent Hill German Import and Pan's Labyrinth), and I have not heard that any HD DVD titles have DTS-MA audio bombs.

There are also reports that this upgrade will improve digital audio lock on which is sometimes an issue for those of us with D* HD DVRs. That's what I really want to see get improved.

ONKYO


IMAGINATIVE SIGHT & SOUND

DSP Firmware Update of TX SR 605, 705, 805, 875 and TX NR 905

Bugfix: Pop-noise with some HD-DTS material

To carry out the update you will need the software supplied by ONKYO, a PC with the possibility to burn
a an Audio-CD, a CD player with optical output, an optical cable and your Receiver!

Note: Warning! During the writing process, DO NOT turn off the power or disconnect
the optical cable. If the writing process is only partially completed, the Receiver’s
Flash IC may need to be replaced. Some CD/DVD players are not suitable for this update.
ONKYO advise that if the writing process does not work, please try a different player.

1. Unzip the file, burn it as Audio-CD and finalize it.
File CD_SR6050_08214A.wav is used for TX SR 605 only!
File CD_SR805 123_08214A_07518A_07820B.wav is used for all other models of x05 series.
Please put the CD into the CD player and connect the player to Optical Input 1 of the receiver.

2. Switch on the receiver. Wait for 10 seconds. Then press and hold the “DISPLAY” button and while
holding it press the “STANDBY/ON” button. This will show in the display the main firmware versions
within the unit.
TX SR 605:
Within 3 seconds, press the Tone “ +“ button twice. Now display is showing the DSP firmware
version, press the “CD” button on the Receiver, then press Play on the CD Player. The Receiver’s
display will now say “S/PDIF Update…” for about 15 seconds then “Writing…” for about 30 seconds.
When the writing process has finished the display will say “Complete!”, then “Clear”, then the
Receiver will go to Standby mode. It is possible, that the unit will not switch OFF automatically, in
this case wait for another 10 minutes before switching OFF manually.

TX SR 705 – SR 875 and TX NR905:

Within 3 seconds, press the Tone “ +“ button. Now the display showing the DSP 1 st firmware version,
press the “Return” button on the Receiver, then press Play on the CD Player. The Receiver’s display
will now say “S/PDIF Update…” for about 15 seconds then “Writing 1 st DSP…” for about 15 seconds,
than again S/DIF Update. Now you see “Writing 2 st DSP…” than again S/DIF Update before it
changes to “Writing 3 st DSP…” When the writing process has finished the display will say
“Complete!”, then “Clear”, then the Receiver will go to Standby mode. It is possible, that the unit will
not switch OFF automatically, in this case wait for another 10 minutes before switching OFF manually.

3. Now the update is complete! You can check that it has been successful if you read out the FW
version:
Switch on the receiver. Wait for 10 seconds. Then press and hold the “DISPLAY” button and while
holding it press the “STANDBY/ON” button. The display will show now the Firmware version's.
This will disappear from the display after a few seconds and the Receiver will return to its normal
mode.
If you experience any difficulties carrying out this update please contact ONYKO or your local authorised
Service station. Please note that ONKYO does not accept any responsibility for any damage or problems
caused by attempting or doing this update.

Overview of new DSP Firmware version:

TX SR 605 TX SR 705 TX SR 805 TX SR 875 TX NR 905
DSP 08214A 1. SR8051/08214A 1. SR8051/08214A 1. SR8051/08214A 1. SR8051/08214A
2. SR8052/07518A 2. SR8052/07518A 2. SR8052/07518A 2. SR8052/07518A
3. SR8053/07820B 3. SR8053/07820B 3. SR8053/07820B 3. SR8053/07820B

Here is the link to the firmware for you adventurous types ... I am not responsible of course if you brick you receiver.

German Onkyo Firmware -- not USA FIRMWARE!!!!!

[un4gvn94538]

Originally Posted by skrill

Hey all - just downloaded the German version of the firmware update. It came with an English READ ME pdf -- I saved it as a text doc. Here it is.

I am going to wait to do the upgrade till I hear from Onkyo USA. No rush for me -- I have a PS3 and don't bitstream BR audio. My HD-XA2 bitstreams DTS-MA -- but only have two HD DVD titles with DTS-MA (Silent Hill German Import and Pan's Labyrinth), and I have not heard that any HD DVD titles have DTS-MA audio bombs.

There are also reports that this upgrade will improve digital audio lock on which is sometimes an issue for those of us with D* HD DVRs. That's what I really want to see get improved.



Here is the link to the firmware for you adventurous types ... I am not responsible of course if you brick you receiver.

German Onkyo Firmware -- not USA FIRMWARE!!!!!

since you went through the trouble to download the german version, why not see if it works and let us know? why wait for the ok from onkyo? theyll just release a u.s. version when they do say something

[MatrixS2000]

Originally Posted by Rike255

And is it actually confirmed to fix the problem?

Yes, for the fly. I have the software and am picking up my Integra tomorrow...

[un4gvn94538]

Originally Posted by MatrixS2000

Yes, for the fly. I have the software and am picking up my Integra tomorrow...

is your integra a u.s model? and is it the same firmware that is released overseas or is it a newer u.s. version?

[skrill]

Originally Posted by un4gvn94538

since you went through the trouble to download the german version, why not see if it works and let us know? why wait for the ok from onkyo? theyll just release a u.s. version when they do say something

The link is there -- I'll let you do it and tell me how it goes.

Reports on AVS are that it works fine. You have to use an old school CD player with toslink optical out to get it to work right (PS3's, BR players and HD DVD players with optical out appear not to transport the digital signal correctly -- doesn't cause any damage, it just won't do the update). It's unclear if a regular DVD player will work.

I have no urgency on this issue -- the audio lock issue with D* HD DVRs is a minor annoyance. And I don't yet have a bitstreaming BR player, so I don't have the audio bomb issue.

[un4gvn94538]

Originally Posted by skrill

The link is there -- I'll let you do it and tell me how it goes.

Reports on AVS are that it works fine. You have to use an old school CD player with toslink optical out to get it to work right (PS3's, BR players and HD DVD players with optical out appear not to transport the digital signal correctly -- doesn't cause any damage, it just won't do the update). It's unclear if a regular DVD player will work.

I have no urgency on this issue -- the audio lock issue with D* HD DVRs is a minor annoyance. And I don't yet have a bitstreaming BR player, so I don't have the audio bomb issue.

yeah ive been following since day one. no rush with me either. planning on buying the sony 350 thats coming so i can wait for the official U.S. update

[dialog_gvf]

Bugfix: Pop-noise with some HD-DTS material

A "pop"?!

Gary

[Rike255]

Originally Posted by un4gvn94538

since you went through the trouble to download the german version, why not see if it works and let us know? why wait for the ok from onkyo? theyll just release a u.s. version when they do say something

You don't know what will happen if incorrect firmware is installed. The receiver could lose all functionality or even cause damage. It's very possible both versions are identical and there'd be no problem, but I don't think this is a big enough issue to be chancing wrecking an expensive piece of equipment like this.
Just FYI to others who may want to try it.

[un4gvn94538]

Originally Posted by Rike255

You don't know what will happen if incorrect firmware is installed. The receiver could lose all functionality or even cause damage. It's very possible both versions are identical and there'd be no problem, but I don't think this is a big enough issue to be chancing wrecking an expensive piece of equipment like this.
Just FYI to others who may want to try it.

i know, i agree. i was being a smart ass and he understood.

there are more and more reports of u.s. machines being updated with european firmware and working on avs forums. some say its a dsp update and its all the same. but still i would wait