Onkyo TX-RZ50 Firmware Update Notes
Update History
Version R136-0815-1282-0033
Released: 10/28/2024
- Dirac Live Bass Control: Requires registration with Dirac Live and a Dirac Live Bass Control license. Purchase License
- Addition of Amazon Music HD
- Dolby Atmos Music Playback Capability for Amazon Music HD and Tidal Native Playback
- Source Based Tone Mapping for HDMI2.1a
- Improved Amplifier Power supply sequence
- Google Cast2.0: Network connection method changed. For details, refer here: Google Cast Details
- Support Tidal MAX
- Improve the Dirac Live measurement on the Onkyo Application.
- Minor bug fixes and improvements stability.
Version R127-0712-0170-0031
Released: 04/23/2024
- Minor bug fixes and stability improvements.
Version R126-0711-0170-0031
Released: 09/05/2023
- Fix the issue of displaying messages related to OSD signals when connecting the Optoma projector.
- Fix the issue where enabling Bluetooth transmission would prevent HLG display.
- Minor bug fixes and stability improvements.
Version R123-0610-0160-0031
Released: 03/30/2023
- Minor bug fixes and stability improvements.
- Update the supported speakers for Klipsch Optimized Mode: Add ceiling/wall-mounted speakers/subwoofers. Change the UI for speaker selection.
- Add ALLM, VRR information to OSD Info/Status/One Shot display for input signals.
Version R119-0509-0050-0031
Released: 09/09/2022
- Update the compatible speakers for Klipsch Optimized Mode: Add Klipsch Reference Premiere series new models.
- Improve stability of Bluetooth Transmitter function.
- Raise the upper limit of the Dirac delay time from 20 msec to 50 msec.
- Add recovery process when Network Error occurs in Dirac.
- Minor bug fixes and stability improvements.
Version R116-0408-0040-0031
Released: 05/18/2022
- Add Klipsch Reference Premiere II series speakers to the compatible speakers for Klipsch Optimized Mode. (Including some update of Klipsch Reference series)
- Improve mic curve characteristics of Dirac live for the attached mic. If already measured Dirac live with the attached mic, Please re-measure Dirac live after this update for better sound.
- Minor bug fixes and stability improvements.
Version R113-0307-0030-0031
Released: 01/12/2022
- Chromecast built-in version update to 1.52GM2.
- Improve reception capability in certain TuneIn Radio stations.
- Fix the issue that cannot playback Deezer in the condition of not log-in state.
- Fix the issue that Web Setup cannot be accessed depending on the measurement result of Dirac Live.
- Minor bug fixes and stability improvements.
Version R110-0206-0020-0030
Released: 10/14/2021
- Chromecast built-in version update to 1.52.
- Fix the no sound and video issue via eARC connection from SONY TV.
Version R107-0105-0010-0029
Released: 07/20/2021
- The "Klipsch Optimized Mode" function has been added. Please refer to the link below for more details: Klipsch Optimized Mode Details
- Virtual Remote, Limit Mode, and HDMI diagnostic functions have been added to the Web Setup Menu.
- Fixed the problem that the audio format of TIDAL playback becomes AAC.
- Fixed the problem of color corruption in Dolby Vision games on Xbox.
- Fixed a problem where the image would not be displayed when VRR was turned on for Xbox.
- Fixed the problem where High Bit Rate Audio such as Dolby TrueHD would not be output when 4K or 8K resolution signals were input.
- Fixed the problem where audio would not be output from the TV speakers when playing High Bit Rate Audio signals such as Dolby TrueHD in TV audio output mode.
- Fixed a problem with the HDMI diagnostic function Source Test.
Update Instructions
This unit is equipped with a function to update the firmware via network or USB port.
How to Check Firmware
Press the "settings" button on the remote controller, and refer to "Miscellaneous" - "Firmware Update" - "Version"
Updating Firmware Via Network
- Press the "settings" button on the remote. The Setup menu should then be displayed on the TV screen.
- Select "Miscellaneous" - "Firmware Update" - "Update via NET" with the cursors in order, then press ENTER.
- Press ENTER with "Update" selected to start the update.
- Press ON/STANDBY on the main unit (not the remote) to turn the unit into standby mode. Once this is done, the process is complete.
Updating Firmware via USB
- Connect the USB storage device to your PC.
- Download the firmware file from the company's website to your PC and unzip. Firmware files are named as below: ONKAVR****_R***.zip. Unzip the file on your PC. The number of unzipped files and folders varies depending on the model.
- Copy all unzipped files and folders to the root folder of the USB storage device.
- Connect the USB storage device to the USB port of this unit.
- Press "settings". Select "Miscellaneous" - "Firmware Update" - "Update via USB" with the cursors in order, then press ENTER.
- Press ENTER with "Update" selected to start the update.
- Disconnect the USB storage device from the unit.
- Press ON/STANDBY on the main unit (not the remote) to turn the unit into standby mode. The process is completed, and your firmware is updated to the latest version.
Disclaimer
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