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Firmware Update Onkyo TX-NR696

(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 or Network. We

recommend USB for faster, more reliable installation.

TX-NR696

(Current Version

R106-0202-1010-0024)

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

1. Support Dolby Atmos Height Virtualizer.*

2. Support DTS Virtual:X.*

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

instruction manual and link below.

https://www.onkyo.com/manual/txnr595/supple_595.pdf

Previous Update:

The 4/18/2019 update will address the following:

3. Minor bug fixes and improvements stability.

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.

Update via USB storage

Note: Please remove the wired/wireless connection before updating

through USB. Please prepare a USB storage device such as a

Summary of content (4 pages)

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Firmware Update Onkyo TX-NR696 (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 or Network. We recommend USB for faster, more reliable installation. TX-NR696 (Current Version R106-0202-1010-0024) The 5/29/2019 update will address the following: 1. Support Dolby Atmos Height Virtualizer.* 2. Support DTS Virtual:X.
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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. We hope you enjoy the improved functionality this update provides to your AV Receiver. Precautions for the Firmware Update Please read the update instructions carefully before beginning. The firmware update should take up to 30 minutes.
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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/AVR002E/ONKAVR002E_R106.zip 2. Right click on the file and select “Extract All” and place the extracted folder on the Desktop of your computer: 1. Connect the USB Memory Device to the USB port of your computer and copy the contents of the unzipped/extracted folder onto your USB Memory Device. 2. Safely eject the USB Memory Device from your computer.
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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. 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 SETUP button on the front panel. Highlight “7.Misc” and press enter. Highlight “F/W Update” and press Enter.