Firmware Update for the TX-NR515, TX-NR616, HT-RC460

& HT-R791 (HT-S7500)

TO  UPDATE  THE  FIRMWARE  OF  THE  AV  RECEIVER,  YOU  MUST  UPDATE  VIA  USB  STORAGE.  Before  
proceeding  with  the  update,  please  read  the  corresponding  explanations  carefully.  
 
*****IMPORTANT*****  

!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  
 
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  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.  

 
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.
 Firmware Update for the TX-NR515, TX-NR616, HT-RC460
& HT-R791 (HT-S7500)
 
We are pleased to offer this firmware update for the best possible performance of your AV Receiver.
To check FW version, press the home button on the remote control. Highlight “F/W Update” or Firmware Update
icon and press enter. FW version will be displayed on the front panel and TV.

A FIRMWARE UPDATE IS NOW AVAILABLE THROUGH THE NETWORK OR USB CONNECTIONS.

Latest Firmware Version: 1171-8110-0500

Information Concerning Firmware Update for Onkyo Network Receivers

Onkyo has discovered there is a possibility of failure when updating receivers to this new firmware
package via ethernet in certain network environments. For this reason, we are now only releasing a
firmware file for installation via USB port / flash memory device.
Users should first check to see if their network receiver is running the firmware (1130-9106-0300 or
1130-9106-0301 released August 10, 2012) before installing this update via USB. If your network
receiver is not running firmware version 1130-9106-0300 or 1130-9106-0301, please update your
receiver to this version via the network facility before proceeding further.
If your receiver is running more recent firmware, there is no need to update via network facility.
You can judge whether older or newer by the first three digits.
To check your firmware version, press the “Home” button on your remote control. Highlight “F/W
Update” or select the “Firmware Update” icon and press enter. Your current firmware version will be
displayed on the front panel of your A/V receiver as well as your TV screen.
Should you encounter any difficulties when performing this update, please
contact us.
We appreciate your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience this issue may cause.

The 8/18/2016 update will address the following:

1. Improves the playback of particular SiriusXM stations.

2. This particular firmware update is only available via USB installation.
 
The  latest  update  includes  all  prior  updates.  

The 10/18/2013 update will address the following: UPDATE AVAILABLE ONLY via USB (US ONLY)

1. Corrects lock up failure when using MiCasaVerde Vera Lite controller on the same network

The 8/28/2013 update will address the following: UPDATE AVAILABLE ONLY via USB

2. Improves picture output of 4K up-scaling;

3. Format change of Rhapsody is scheduled in the near future. To correspond this change, you should apply this
update.

The 4/13/2013 update will address the following: UPDATE AVAILABLE ONLY via USB

1. Improves the operation when HDMI Through is set to on

The 10/09/2012 update will address the following:

UPDATE AVAILABLE ONLY via USB

1. Improves problem of HDMI video output no longer working

 Firmware Update for the TX-NR515, TX-NR616, HT-RC460
& HT-R791 (HT-S7500)
2. Supports Onkyo Remote2 for iOS version: 1.30 or later;
• Adds support audio streaming from iOS device
3. Supports Onkyo Remote for Android version: 1.30 or later;
*it is also necessary to update the App;
4. Adds support of Home Media Function (Samba Server); Playing music files like Apple Lossless via
network/USB becomes possible;

Additional Audio file format

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:
Limitation of when using UWF-1
1. Only 64 kHz and less sampling rate is supported
2. Dolby TrueHD and DSD is not supported
3. Using rear USB port is not supported

The 8/10 /2012 update will address the following:

1. Improves operation of "Power on" of remote control

The 6/26 /12 update will address the following:

1. Corrects problem of HDMI video output no longer working while the “Network Standby” setting is enabled
*See Important Notice for further details
2. Adds UBT-1 support (only if 6/15 FW update wasn’t done)

*IMPORTANT NOTICE
1. If the current F/W version of your receiver IS listed above, this update will occur in 2 parts.
a. The 1st part of the update WILL CLEAR the settings and restore the unit to factory default
setting. Initial set-up must be performed again including Network setting and Audyssey calibration.
b. Once the network settings are re-established, the 2nd portion of the update will occur. Settings
WILL NOT be cleared as a result of this 2nd portion.
c. It is recommended to proceed with these FW update via USB

2. If the current F/W version of your receiver IS NOT listed above, only the later F/W update will be
processed. Settings WILL NOT be cleared as a result of this portion.
a. It is recommended to proceed with these FW update via USB

Once these updates are completed, the receivers F/W version will be 1110-8106-0300
 Firmware Update for the TX-NR515, TX-NR616, HT-RC460
& HT-R791 (HT-S7500)
The 6/15 /12 update will address the following:

2. Corrects unexpected instance where a portion of the internal memory may stop working during operation.
*See Important Notice for further details
3. Adds UBT-1 Support

 
The  06/08/12  update  addresses  the  following:  
 
1. Corrects  unexpected  instance  where  a  portion  of  the  internal  memory  may  stop  working  during  operation.  
 
*Please  note  below.  
All  Setting  will  be  cleared  after  this  update.  Initial  set-­‐up  must  be  performed  again  including  Audyssey  
calibration.  
 
The  04/20/12  update  addresses  the  following:  
 
1. Corrects  problem  of  video  output  not  working  properly  when  connected  to  particular  DVD/Blu-­‐ray  
players  through  the  AUX  HDMI/MHL  input  (front  HDMI  input)  
 
The  03/28/12  update  addresses  the  following:  
 
1. Supports  Onkyo  Remote  App  for  Android  version:  1.10  or  later;  
*it  is  also  necessary  to  update  the  App;  
 
2. Supports  Onkyo  Remote2  for  iOS  version:  1.05  or  later;  
*it  is  also  necessary  to  update  the  App;  
 
3. Improves  the  operation  of  NET/USB-­‐related  functions;  
 
4. Improves  the  operation  of  InstaPrevue  functions;  
 
The  latest  update  includes  all  prior  updates.  
 
We  hope  you  enjoy  the  improved  functionality  this  update  provides  to  your  AV  Receiver.  

How  to  Prepare  the  Memory  Device  

 
 
1.  Download the zipped firmware update file and save to the Desktop of your computer:
http://download.onkyo.com/AVR000D/ONKAVR000D_00EAEA00EAEAEA_129.zip

File name: ONKAVR000D_00EAEA00EAEAEA_129

2. Right click on the file and select “Extract All” and place the extracted folder on the Desktop of your
computer.
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& HT-R791 (HT-S7500)
3. Connect the USB Memory Device to the USB port of your computer and copy the contents only of the
unzipped/extracted folder onto your USB Memory Device.

4. Safely eject the USB Memory Device from your computer.

How to upgrade the firmware via the USB

1. Turn on the receiver and select the USB input, and wait for the “Now Initializing...” process to complete (35-
45 seconds).
2. Insert the USB Memory Device containing the software into the front panel USB port of the receiver
3. From the front panel press and hold the “USB” input button, followed by the “On/Standby” button. Unit will
display “Update <Enter>". Press Enter
4. Press the “Enter” button on the front panel to begin the update.
5. Do not shut the unit off until “Complete” is shown on the front display
6. Once the update has completed check the firmware version to confirm that the unit is fully up to date. If it is
not, run the update again.

To check the firmware version, press the “Home” button on the front panel or remote control. Highlight
“Hardware Setup” and press enter. Highlight “Firmware Update” and press enter. The current firmware version
will be displayed on the Firmware Update page.

Current firmware version: 1171-8110-0500