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Firmware Update Onkyo TX-SR494

(5-29-2019)

We are pleased to offer this firmware update for the best possible

performance of your Onkyo AV Receiver.

This update may be installed via USB only. USB is

recommended for a faster, more reliable installation.

TX-SR494

(Current Version

R107-0300-1120-0000)

The 5/29/2019 update will address the following:

1. Support Dolby Atmos Height Virtualizer.*

*For more detail please refer to "Listening Mode Effects" in the

instruction manual and link below.

http://www.onkyo.com/manual/txsr393/supple_393.pdf

Previous Update:

The 3/26/2019 update will address the following:

2. Add setting to switch ''Standard'' and ''Enhanced'' according to

HDMI 4K signal format.

3. Minor bug fixes and improvements stability.

For detail about updated function, please refer to the link below.

http://www.onkyo.com/manual/txsr393/supple_393.pdf

To check if your firmware is the latest version, go in to Setup -> Misc.

-> Firmware Update and check the version number. If any of the

numbers differ from the latest version available, please update your

unit.

Summary of content (4 pages)

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Firmware Update Onkyo TX-SR494 (5-29-2019) We are pleased to offer this firmware update for the best possible performance of your Onkyo AV Receiver. This update may be installed via USB only. USB is recommended for a faster, more reliable installation. TX-SR494 (Current Version R107-0300-1120-0000) The 5/29/2019 update will address the following: 1. Support Dolby Atmos Height Virtualizer.* *For more detail please refer to "Listening Mode Effects" in the instruction manual and link below. http://www.onkyo.
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Update via USB storage Note: Please remove the wired/wireless connection before updating through USB. P lease prepare a US B storage device such as a US B flash memory stick. You need at least 128 MB of available space to update the firmware. Please unpack the ZIP file onto an empty USB Stick that has been formatted with the FAT file system. We hope you enjoy the improved functionality this update provides to your AV Receiver.
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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. How to prepare the USB Memory Device: 1. Download the zipped firmware update file and save to the Desktop of your computer. http://download.onkyo.com/AVR002C/ONKAVR002C_R107.zip 2.
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How to upgrade the firmware via USB: 1. Insert the USB Memory Device containing the software into the USB port of the receiver. 2. Turn on the receiver and select the SETUP input on the front panel, then select “7.Misc”, press Enter, then “F/W Update” and press Enter, scroll down to select “Update via USB”. 3. Press the “Enter” button on the front panel to begin the update. 4. Do not shut the unit off until “Complete” is shown on the front display. This will take up to 30 minutes. 5.