7 Using 8ON/STANDBY on the front panel, turn off and on the AV receiver.

Do not use 8RECEIVER on the remote controller. Congratulations! You now have the latest firmware installed on your Onkyo AV receiver.

Troubleshooting

Case 1:

If “No Update” is displayed on the front display of the AV receiver, it means that the firmware has already been updated. You do not need to do anything further.

Case 2:

If an error occurs, “Error!! *-** No media” is displayed on the front display of the AV receiver. (Alpha-numeric characters on the front display are denoted by asterisks.) Refer to the following table and take appropriate action.

Errors during an update via network

Error Code

Description

*-10,*-20

The Ethernet cable was not detected.

 

Reconnect the cable properly.

 

 

*-11,*-13,*-21,

Internet connection error.

*-28

Check the following items:

 

• Make sure the IP address, subnet mask,

 

gateway address, and DNS server are

 

configured properly.

 

• Make sure the router is turned on.

 

• Make sure the AV receiver and the router are

 

connected with an Ethernet cable.

 

• Make sure your router is configured properly.

 

See the instruction manual of the router.

 

• If your network allows only one client

 

connection and there is any other device

 

already connected, the AV receiver will not

 

be able to access the network. Consult your

 

Internet Service Provider (ISP).

 

• If your modem does not function as a router,

 

you will need a router. Depending on your

 

network, you may need to configure the

 

proxy server if necessary. See the document

 

provided by your ISP. If you are still unable

 

to access the Internet, the DNS or proxy

 

server may be temporarily down. Contact

 

your ISP.

 

 

Others

Retry the update procedure from the

 

beginning. If the error persists, please contact

 

Onkyo Support (page 78) and provide the

 

error code.

 

 

Case 3:

If an error occurs during the update process, disconnect then reconnect the AC power cord and try again.

Case 4:

If an error occurs due to a wrong selection of input sources, turn off and on the AV receiver. Then retry the update.

Case 5:

If you do not have an Internet connection, please contact Onkyo Support (page 78).

Updating the Firmware via USB

The AV receiver allows you to update the firmware using a USB device.

Note

Never unplug or turn off the AV receiver during the update process.

Never plug or unplug an HDMI cable or a USB device during the update process.

Never unplug the USB storage device containing the firmware file or the AC power cord during the update process.

Do not attempt to access the AV receiver from your PC while it is being updated.

It takes maximum 60 minutes to complete the firmware update.

The AV receiver will retain all your settings after the update is finished.

Before you start

Set the “HDMI Control(RIHD)” setting to “Off” (page 54).

Turn off the controller device connected via Ethernet cable.

Turn off Zone 2.

Stop playback of contents from Internet Radio, iPod/iPhone, USB or servers, etc.

If there is any data in the USB device, remove it first.

Update procedure

1

Connect a USB device to your PC. If there is any

 

 

 

data in the USB device, remove it first.

 

 

2

Download the firmware file from the Onkyo web

 

 

 

site. The file name is as follows:

 

 

 

ONKAVR****_************.zip

 

 

 

Unzip the downloaded file. The following three

 

 

 

 

 

 

files are created:

 

 

 

ONKAVR****_************.of1

 

 

 

ONKAVR****_************.of2

 

 

 

ONKAVR****_************.of3

 

 

3

Copy the extracted files to the USB device. Be

 

 

 

 

 

careful not to copy the zip file.

 

 

4

Remove the USB device from your PC and

 

 

 

connect it to the USB port on the AV receiver.

 

 

5

Make sure the AV receiver and TV are turned on.

 

 

 

If the AV receiver is in standby mode, press

 

 

 

8ON/STANDBY on the AV receiver to light up the

 

 

 

front display.

 

 

6

Select the USB input source.

 

 

 

Now Initializing” is displayed on the front display

 

 

 

and then the name of the USB device is displayed. It

 

 

 

takes 20 to 30 seconds to recognize the USB device.

 

 

7

Press RECEIVER followed by SETUP on the

 

 

 

remote controller.

 

 

 

The setup menu will be displayed on the TV screen.

 

 

 

The procedures thereafter can also be performed on

 

 

 

the AV receiver by using its SETUP, arrow and

 

 

 

ENTER buttons.

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HT-R990 specifications

The Onkyo HT-R990 is a powerful and versatile AV receiver designed for home theater enthusiasts seeking a rich audio experience and advanced features. With its robust performance and modern connectivity options, this receiver stands out in the competitive landscape of home theater equipment.

One of the key features of the HT-R990 is its support for Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, two of the most popular surround sound formats available today. These technologies enable a three-dimensional sound experience, allowing users to enjoy movies, music, and games as if they were right in the middle of the action. The receiver supports up to 9.2 channel configurations, providing flexibility for users who want to create a more immersive sound environment.

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