Denon AVP-A1HDCI & AVR-5308CI Firmware Update
Firmware
Denon has just announced firmware updates for their flagship AVP-A1HDCI 12CH A/V Processor. There are two updates which are tabulated below. The updates will only benefit users experiencing these operational issues. All updates are cumulative; meaning the latest one will include the previous ones if the unit had not been updated prior. These update corrections are for North America units only – other updates are available for other markets as well.
Models Affected: AVP-A1HDCI, AVR-5803CI
SUBJECT: Correction of the
Firmware via DPMS (Denon Product Management Server)
Update #1 April 16th, 2008
SYMPTOM:
- If "Hi-Def-signal" of 720p inputs to the unit, it can scale to "1080i" but can not
scale to "1080p".
- "Pop" noise occurs when the muting function turns on.
- The noise occurs when the input selector is changed.
- A different digital signal might be output to "OPT-4" output.
- The connectivity of HDMI is improved.
CAUSE: The malfunctions occurred due to bugs in the firmware.
COUNTERMEASURE: corrected the firmware so that no malfunction occurs.
Update #2: June 16, 2008
SYMPTOM:
- Addition of the Rhapsody Merge function.
- When space is used for the character of SSID, Wi-Fi cannot be set.
- Problem for Tuner preset memory when RDS is received.
- Scroll speed of "Artist" becomes slow when playback music files with DLNA by network-audio.
- Spelling error on web browser display. "Controler" > "Controller"
- MVUP/down (master volume up/down) command can affect zone 2 volume if any zone 2 command has been recently sent.
- No title via internet radio with the new firmware version 1.60.
- When AVP-A1HDCI connects Marantz DV9500 with EXT.IN connection and chose "Monitor2", Sound output stops.
- The disc where "Dolby Digital" and "TrueHD" are alternately recorded is reproduced. And, when "Dolby Digital" and "TrueHD" are promptly switched, the sound is not outputted.
- When the stream signal of "DTS-HD MA 7.1ch" is reproduced by setting "5.1ch", the sound is distorted.
- Noise occur from surround channel when playback a blue-ray disc "The Golden Compass" when connected AVP-A1HDCI and DVD3800BD.
- The connectivity of "HDMI" and "CEC" is improved.
CAUSE: The malfunctions occurred due to bugs in the firmware.
COUNTERMEASURE: corrected the firmware so that no malfunction occurs.
How to initiate firmware update:
- Turn off power of AVP-A1HDCI
- Connect straight thru Ethernet cable from your router to the AVP-A1HDCI
- Enter “Manual Setup” > “Option Setup” area of OSD
- Select “Firmware update”
Do NOT use a wireless connection when updating firmware and make sure there are no power interruptions during this process. The update can take up to one hour which during the process will render your AVP-A1HDCI/ AVR-5308CI inoperable.
Recent Forum Posts:
gene;640161
I really like the sound of the RBH T30s run full range, explosive articulate bass.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY GENE!
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gene;640161
Kinda. I grouped 2 of my subs to sub 1 and 2 of my subs to sub 2 and ran Audyssey. I got good results. I plan on running my towers fullrange next instead of treating the bass portions as dedicated subs to see how far I can take it. I really like the sound of the RBH T30s run full range, explosive articulate bass.
Would you say that's a better way than mix ? I was told there was delay issues doing it that way but could not see how.
Franin;623741gene;605648Hi Gene did you end up trying it that way??
- simultaneous Audyssey calibration of all 3 sub channels (its usually preferable and beneficial to apply one correction curve to all subs)
You know you can do that. The way I do it with two is:
Assign:
Sub 1 = sub 1
sub 2 = sub 1
so you assign sub 2 as sub 1 also and they both run lfe simutanoesly. I run my system as 7.1 but have 2 subs and coming on the same time.
If you want to run a third all you have to do is :
Sub 3 = Sub 1 also.
A long time ago (june 2008), we listed firmware issues of AVP-A1HD and AVC-A1HD (link to the discussion [forums.audioholics.com]). Then Gene submitted them to Denon.
Some issues have been solved, but some are still here, more than 1 year later!
One of them is :
Receiver continues to display album art image with screen saver turned on and active.
I made a video that explains the issue : it is here : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Za6hRPKwz3g [youtube.com]
I have contacted Denon France 2 weeks ago about this issue, unfortunately they havrn’t replied to my email.
May anybody here could contact Denon USA and link them the video?
Thank you very very much.
Denony
