Pioneer’s update also improves HDMI connection stability

Sep 29, 2014 13:54 GMT  ·  By

Today, both Pioneer and Onkyo have rolled out new firmware updates targeted at some of their A/V network receivers that add support for Dolby Atmos sound and improve the HDMI connections stability (for Pioneer devices).

In order to be clear, while Pioneer has outed version 1-290-008-518-121 for the SC-85, SC-87, and SC-89 receivers, Onkyo has made available the 2000-5110-1001-0401-0102 software update for its TX-NR838, TX-NR737, TX-NR636, and HT-RC660 devices.

Therefore, if you intend to experience the Dolby Atmos quality, then save and extract the appropriate archive for your receiver model and copy all content onto an empty USB removable drive.

Now, make sure no device is connected to the receiver you are about to update, turn on the unit (enter update mode on Onkyo products), go to the Settings menu, and use the files on the USB stick to apply the new software update from the “Firmware Update” section.

Bear in mind that the installation process might take a while and the LCD display could flicker or go black during the upgrade, so make sure you don’t power off the receiver or remove the USB drive. Doing so will crash the update, which can also cause serious device malfunctions.

Upon completion, just power off the unit, remove the removable memory drive, turn the device back on, and check the currently installed firmware version to ensure the process has been successful.

That being said, from the links below, follow the one that best describes your receiver model, take into account all aspects described above, and apply the new firmware only if you are familiar with the installation steps.

Download Pioneer SC-89 AV Receiver Firmware 1-290-008-518-121 Download Pioneer SC-87 AV Receiver Firmware 1-290-008-518-121 Download Pioneer SC-85 AV Receiver Firmware 1-290-008-518-121 Download Onkyo TX-NR838 AV Receiver Firmware 2000-5110-1001-0401-0102 Download Onkyo TX-NR737 AV Receiver Firmware 2000-5110-1001-0401-0102 Download Onkyo TX-NR636 AV Receiver Firmware 2000-5110-1001-0401-0102 Download Onkyo HT-RC660 AV Receiver Firmware 2000-5110-1001-0401-0102

Pioneer and Onkyo Compatible AV Receivers (15 Images)

Onkyo HT-RC660 AV Receiver Front
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