Onkyo TX-NR579 Firmware Update, Updating the Firmware via Network, Before you start

Firmware Update

To update the firmware of the AV receiver, you can choose from the following two methods: update via network, or update via USB storage. Choose the one that best suits your environment. Before proceeding with the update, please read the corresponding explanations carefully.

■Update via network

You need a wired Internet connection to update the firmware.

■Update via USB storage (➔ page 75)

Please prepare a USB storage device such as a USB flash memory stick. You need at least 32 MB of available space to update the firmware.

Note

•Check the network connection before updating.

•Do not touch the any cable or device connected to the AV receiver during the update process.

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

•Do not shutdown the power of the AV receiver while it is being updated.

•The storage media in the USB card reader may not work.

•If the USB device is partitioned, each section will be treated as an independent device.

•If the USB device contains a lot of data, the AV receiver may take a while to read it.

•Operation is not guaranteed for all USB devices, which includes the ability to power them.

•Onkyo takes no responsibility whatsoever for the loss or damage of data resulting from the use of a USB device with the AV receiver. Onkyo recommends that you back up your important music files beforehand.

•If you connect a USB hard disk drive to the USB port, Onkyo recommends that you use its AC adapter to power it.

•USB hubs and USB devices with hub functions are not supported. Do not connect your USB device via a USB hub.

•USB devices with security functions are not supported.

Limitation of liability

The program and accompanying online documentation are furnished to you for use at your own risk. Onkyo will not be liable and you will have no remedy for damages for any claim of any kind whatsoever concerning your use of the program or the accompanying online documentation, regardless of legal theory, and whether arising in tort or contract. In no event will Onkyo be liable to you or any third party for any special, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages of any kind, including, but not limited to, compensation, reimbursement or damages on account of the loss of present or prospective profits, loss of data, or for any other reason whatsoever.

See the Onkyo web site for latest information.

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Updating the Firmware via Network

The AV receiver allows you to update the firmware using network connection on the rear panel.

Note

•Make sure your AV receiver and TV are turned on and an Ethernet cable is connected to the rear panel of the AV receiver.

•Never unplug or turn off the AV receiver while it is being updated.

•Never plug or unplug an HDMI or Ethernet cable during the update process.

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

•Never unplug the power cord during the update process.

•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 52).

•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.

Update procedure

1	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.
2	Select “Hardware Setup” and press ENTER.
3	Select “Firmware Update” and press ENTER.
	Note that the “Firmware Update” option will be
	grayed out for a short while after the AV receiver is
	turned on. Please wait until it becomes operable.
4	Select “Via NET” and press ENTER.
5	Select “Update” and press ENTER.
	The update process will begin.
	During the update process, the on-screen display
	may disappear depending on the updated program.
	When this occurs, you can still view the update
	progress on the front display of the AV receiver. The
	on-screen display will reappear after the update is
	complete, and upon turning the AV receiver off and
	on again.
6	The message “Completed!” appears on the front
	display of the AV receiver, indicating that the

update has been completed.

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