ONKYO BD-SP309 – Firmware update – Network firmware update – USB firmware update – Resetting BD-SP309 – Bluray player repair and service

Category: Bluray player repair and service 

Contents of the article 

  • Network update 
  • USB update 
  • Resetting the Blu ray player 

ONKYO BD-SP309

Network Update Automatic
This function allows you to perform the update by accessing an Internet connection automatically to check if there is a new firmware version every time the player is turned on.
NOTE
# Make sure that the LAN cable is connected to this player.
# Make sure to perform the communication settings .
Setup
1. Press UP/DOWN to select “Settings”, then press RIGHT or ENTER.
2. Press UP/DOWN to select “Software Update Settings”, then press RIGHT or ENTER.
3. Press UP/DOWN to select “Auto Update Setting”, then press RIGHT or ENTER.
4. Press UP/DOWN to select “Yes”, then press ENTER.
# After this, an Internet connection will be made automatically every time this player is turned on.
Update process
1. When this player is turned on, the Internet connection starts automatically.
# “Accessing...” blinks on the screen.
# The current version of this unit software and the latest version of the update file on the network are displayed when latest version of firmware has been found.
To update this player software with update file, select “Yes”, and go to step 2
# If the latest firmware version has been already updated, nothing is displayed on the screen.
2. Press ENTER to start updating.
3. When the software is successfully updated, a screen is displayed indicating that the update process is completed.
# If the update has failed, an error message appears. Retry the update after checking if the broadband Internet connection  and communication settings are performed properly.
4. Press POWER to turn off the player before using again.
Network Update Manual 
This function allows you to perform the update operation by accessing an Internet connection manually to check if there is a new firmware version.
NOTE
# Make sure that the LAN cable is connected to this player
# Make sure to perform the communication settings
Setup
1. Press UP/DOWN to select “Settings”, then press RIGHT or ENTER.
2. Press UP/DOWN to select “Software Update Settings”, then press RIGHT or ENTER.
3. Press UP/DOWN to select “Auto Update Setting”, then press RIGHT or ENTER.
4. Press UP/DOWN to select “Yes”, then press ENTER.
# After this, an Internet connection will be made automatically every time this player is turned on.
5. During access to the network and checking the latest version of firmware, “Accessing...” blinks.
# The current version of this unit software and the latest version of the update [1] le on the network are displayed when latest version of firmware has been found.
To update this player software with update file, select “Yes”, and go to step 6.
# If the Internet connection has failed, an error message appears.
Retry the update after checking if the broadband Internet connection  and communication settings are performed properly.
6. Press ENTER to start updating.
7. When the software is successfully updated, a screen is displayed indicating that the update process is completed.
# If the update has failed, an error message appears.
Retry the update after checking if the broadband Internet connection and communication settings are performed properly.
8. Press to turn off the player.
Manual Update from USB memory device
This function allows software updates by inserting a USB memory device with the update file into the USB (front) or USB (rear) terminal on this player.
# When a software update is performed, the software update data must be written onto the USB memory device in advance using a PC.
# The USB memory device must be clear of all files except software update data to allow new software uploading.
To check for the availability of a software update,onkyo.com
# When software update data is released, copy the data onto a USB memory device after downloading it to a PC.
# For methods such as downloading and copying to a USB memory device, carefully read the description shown on the website before performing the operation.
NOTE
# Do not extract the firmware update file to any folders other than the root directory on the USB memory device. The firmware update file must be only one file directly in the root directory.
When you insert or remove a USB memory device, be sure to turn the main power off.
1. Insert the USB memory device with the update file into the USB (front) terminal on this player. USB memory device
NOTE
# A USB memory device can be used with either the USB (front) or USB (rear) terminal. When two USB memory devices are connected to both terminals at the same time, in certain situations the USB (rear) terminal may give priority to Local Storage and the USB (rear) terminal cannot be used for Software Update.
2. Press to turn on the power.
3. Press UP/DOWN to select “Settings”, then press RIGHT or ENTER.
4. Press UP/DOWN to select “Software Update Settings”, then press RIGHT  or ENTER.
5. Press UP/DOWN to select “Manual Update”, then press RIGHT or ENTER.
6. Press UP/DOWN to select “USB Memory”, then press ENTER.
# If you have not yet set the PIN code, go to step 8.
7. Enter the 4-digit number using 0 - 9.
8. Press ENTER to start checking data in the USB memory device.
# The current version of this unit software and the version of the update on the USB memory device are displayed. To update this player software with update file, select “Yes”,
and press ENTER.
# If the USB memory device is not properly installed or the correct update file cannot be found on the USB memory device, an error message is displayed.
Check  the USB memory device, and then reinsert the USB memory device correctly.
10. Press ENTER to start updating.
# The screen becomes dark for a while until the update screen can be displayed. Please wait for the update screen to appear. Do not unplug the AC cord.
11. When the software is successfully updated, a screen is displayed indicating that the update process is completed.
# If the update has failed, check the USB device and try Software Update again.
12. Press POWER to turn off the player.
# Delete unneeded software update data using a PC after the software update process is completed.
13. Remove the USB memory device.
To Reset this Player
If this Player receives strong interference from a source such as excessive static electricity, strong external noise, malfunction of power supply, or voltage caused by lightning during use or a wrong operation is sent to the Player, errors like the Player not accepting an operation may occur.
# Press and hold ON/STANDBY on the Player until “RESET” appears on the front panel display when the Player does not operate properly even after the power has been turned off.
# When a reset is performed while the power is on, the Player will turn off. Turn the power on again. At this point, it may take a few moments for the system processing to finish before the Player is ready for use.
# Since all settings including the language setting stored in memory are also reset when a reset has been performed, they must be set again.