Onkyo TX-8270 Firmware Update

Firmware Update History

04/01/2024 Update

This update addresses the following and includes previous updates:

• Switching of the Chromecast authentication server
• Minor bug fixes and stability improvements.

02/02/2022 Update

• Minor bug fixes and improvements stability.

11/24/2021 Update

• Increase the upper limit of connectable SONOS devices from 8 to 32.
• Fix the playback format issue when playing TIDAL's FLAC audio format as AAC.
• Fix the MQA no playback issue on TIDAL.
• Improve reception capability in certain TuneIn Radio stations.
• Minor bug fixes and improvements stability.

01/14/2021 Update

• Change login method of TIDAL for enhancing security. [More Details]
• Fix the issue that cannot display the logo of certain TuneIn Radio stations.
• Improve reception capability in certain TuneIn Radio stations.
• Minor bug fixes and improvements stability.

09/23/2020 Update

• Improve reception capability in certain TuneIn Radio stations.
• Fix the issue of Bluetooth connection with certain devices.
• Fix the issue that starts tuning operation when pressing UP/DOWN cursor at TUNER selector.
• Improve the stability of operation when returning from Network Standby.

02/06/2020 Update

• Improve the list viewing for "Albums/ Artists/ Songs" in My Music of Amazon Music. (Service of Amazon Music may vary by country.)
• Correct "the unstable elapsed time" and "no album art" when playback through Music Server or USB.

11/14/2019 Update

• Update Chromecast built-in version to 1.36.
• Improve search performance of music server.
• Improve playback stability for FLAC files.

07/04/2019 Update

• Improve playback stability for Chromecast Built-in.
• Improve playback stability for Airplay.
• Improve the playability for certain WAV files.

04/18/2019 Update

• Support AirPlay2. [Details]
• Add setting to switch "Standard" and "Enhanced" according to HDMI 4K signal format. [Details]
• Minor bug fixes and improvements stability.

12/18/2018 Update

• Adds support for TIDAL Masters. (To listen to TIDAL Masters, you need to upgrade to a TIDAL HiFi Member.)
• Minor bug fixes and improvements stability.
• Adds support for MQA file playback. [Details]

10/11/2018 Update

• Adds support for Amazon Music. (Amazon Music service requires Amazon Prime account or Amazon Music Unlimited account. Onkyo Controller App is required for initial set-up of Amazon Music.) [Details]
• Enhanced security. (Depending on the Firmware version, update may be needed 2 times.)
• Minor bug fixes and improvements stability.

08/21/2018 Update

• Enhanced security.
• Adds support for Deezer HiFi.
• Depending on the Firmware version, update may be needed 2 times.

06/05/2018 Update

• Adds support for Sonos Connect (Sonos Connect required).
• Minor bug fixes and improvements.

04/04/2018 Update

• Reduces noise during playback via USB/Network.

01/29/2018 Update

• Adds support for external audio inputs for "FlareConnect". [Details]
• Support preset for Internet Radio stations on BGM buttons.
• Minor bug fixes and improvements stability.

11/02/2017 Update

• Adds support for new multi-room audio playback function "FlareConnect". (All audio devices in group and "Onkyo Controller" App are required to update to the latest version.)
  • Setup Guide: https://www.intl.onkyo.com/next_generation/setup.html
  • Introduction of multi-room audio functions: https://www.intl.onkyo.com/next_generation
• Improvement for pass-through of Dolby Vision signal.
• Minor bug fixes and improvements stability.

08/31/2017 Update

• Adds support for DTS Play-Fi. (To use Play-Fi, you need to download the application. [Details])
• Before starting to use Play-Fi, set "On" at the "Network Standby" ("NET Stby") setting. The unit will automatically power on and change the selector to "NET" or "Network".
• Adds "Play Queue" function. [Details]
• Adds "Search/ Sort" function on Music server. [Details] (Additional functions depend on model.)
• Adds "Display WAV file information (album art, artist, album) via USB" function.
• Minor bug fixes and improvements stability.

04/25/2017 Update

• Adds support for Chromecast built-in.
  • Chromecast-enabled applications are required to enjoy Chromecast built-in.
  • As part of setup, before starting to use Chromecast built-in, you need to accept the PRIVACY POLICY on our smartphone application "Onkyo Controller" (iOS/Android).
  • For more detailed instructions, please refer to below link: [Details]
• Adds support for FireConnect.
  • This update will enable streaming from Network Services/USB/Bluetooth/Music server.
  • Sampling rates of 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz are supported (USB/Music server).
  • Onkyo Controller App is required to enjoy FireConnect.
• Minor bug fixes and performance improvements.

Checking and Updating Firmware

How to Check Firmware Version

To check if your firmware is the latest version, go 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.

Update via USB Storage

Note: Please remove the wired/wireless connection before updating through USB. Prepare a USB storage device such as a USB 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.

Precautions for the Firmware Update

Please read the update instructions carefully before beginning. The firmware update should take up to 30 minutes. Once the update begins, do not 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.

How to upgrade the firmware via Network:

1. If the unit is connected via LAN and there is firmware update available, the "Firmware Update Available" message may appear. To execute updating, select "Update Now" with the cursor buttons of the remote controller and press ENTER. The unit automatically turns itself into standby mode about 30 minutes after "Completed!" appears on the display, and updating will be complete.
2. Alternatively, to force an update, select “SETUP” on the front panel, then scroll and select “8.Misc”, “F/W Update”, “Update Via NET” and press ENTER.
3. Press ENTER with "Update" selected to start update.
   • During the update, the TV screen may go black depending on the updated program. In that case, check the progress on the display of the unit. The TV screen may remain black until the update is complete and the power is turned on again.
   • "Completed!" is displayed when the update is complete.
4. Press ON/STANDBY on the main unit to turn the unit into standby mode. The process is completed and your firmware is updated to the latest version.
5. Do not use RECEIVER on the remote controller.

If "Firmware Update" is grayed out and cannot be selected, wait for a while until it starts up.

You will not be able to select "Update via NET" if there is nothing to update.