New firmware TX-NR515/616 on europe site !!

Goodday,

On the europe Onkyo site there is new firmware for the TX-NR515/616 with date 5-10-2012.

See below, hopefully the HDMI problems are now solved:

We are pleased to offer this firmware update for the best possible performance of your AV Receiver.

TX-NR515
Version 1141-0108-0400

1. Improves problem of HDMI video output no longer working.

2. Supports Onkyo Remote2 for iOS version: 1.30 or later. Adds support for high end models & audio streaming from iOS device.

3. Supports Onkyo Remote for Android version: 1.30 or later. Adds support for high end models. (*it is also necessary to update the App)

4. Adds support of Home Media Function (Samba Server). Support for playback of music files like Apple Lossless via network/USB:

Additional Audio file formats
■Apple Lossless (.m4a/.mp4/.M4A/.MP4)
Sampling rates of 8 kHz, 11.025 kHz, 12 kHz, 16 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 24 kHz, 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 64 kHz, 88.2 kHz and 96 kHz are supported.
Quantization bit: 16 bit, 24 bit
■DSD (.dsf or .DSF)
The sampling rate of 2.8224 MHz is supported.
■Dolby True HD (.vr/.mlp/.VR/.MLP)
Sampling rates of 48 kHz, 64 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz and 192 kHz are supported.
※Playing Dolby True HD files at rear USB port is not supported.

Notice:
A) Limitations when using UWF-1
1. Only 64 kHz and less sampling rate is supported. 2. Dolby TrueHD and DSD is not supported. 3. Using at rear USB port is not supported.
B) This update is available for USB firmware update procedure only.

To check if your firmware is the latest version, go in to Setup -> Hardware Setup -> Firmware Update and check the version number. If any of the numbers differ from the latest version available, please update your unit.

Update methods

To update the firmware of the AV receiver, you can choose from the following two methods. Choose the one that best suits your environment.

Update via network
You need a wired Internet connection to update the firmware.

Update via USB storage
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.
We hope you enjoy the improved functionality this update provides to your AV Receiver.

Precautions for your Firmware Update

Please enter [NET] mode before starting the update.

The firmware update may fail if an external HDMI control signal is input during the update procedure. Please be sure to turn off the HDMI control function (RIHD) on your A/V receiver before starting the update.

How to turn off RIHD:
In the Main menu select "Hardware Setup", then "HDMI".
Set " HDMI Control " to OFF

- The firmware update should take 15 to 40 minutes (depending on receiver model). Once the update begins, don't turn off the power supply to the A/V receiver until it is time to restart it

- Depending on the conditions of the network, a firmware update via a network may take more than one hour or even fail to finish. If the update is not completed within two hours, turn off the power supply by pushing the ON/STANDBY button and then try updating again from the beginning

- Updating the firmware and adjusting the settings will be done automatically, but may take some time to complete. Please follow the procedures as instructed when you update. Note that the update may fail, or cause problems for your A/V receiver, if you do any of the following:

Pull out the A/V receiver’s power cord;
Interrupt the power supply to the A/V receiver (e.g. if the breaker is tripped or if there is an electrical outage);
Insert or remove the LAN cable from a device in your network when updating over a network;
Insert or remove a USB memory device from the A/V receiver when updating via USB;
Operate components connected to the A/V receiver via HDMI, such as a TV or a recording device.

If your A/V receiver is damaged for any of the reasons above, an Onkyo service center will repair the unit for a fee.

If you see "No Update" on the front panel immediately after you have started the firmware update process, you have the latest firmware. In this case it is not necessary to do this update.
Please note: if there will be an error message or a interruption during the update over Internet, please contact our service partner in your country.

A firmware update for the TX-NR515 and TX-NR616 is now available.

This update is available ONLY via USB at this time. This update addresses the HDMI video out issue some customers have been experiencing. The update also includes enhancements to both the TX-NR515 and TX-NR616. More details can be found on the respective product pages or in the support section: http://www.us.onkyo.com/download/software.cfm.

Thank You;

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