Onkyo BD-SP353 Blu-ray Player Firmware 1.06

Changes:

- Performance improvements;

Precautions for Firmware Update:

- Please read the update instructions carefully before beginning.
- Before updating the system firmware, confirm that the disc tray is empty.
- The firmware update should take several minutes. Once the update begins, don't turn off the power supply to the player until it is time to restart it.

Check the current firmware version of the player:

- Using the player's remote control Press the “STANDBY/ON” button to switch the unit on.
- Press the “Home Menu” button to display the “HOME MENU”.
- Select “System Information” using the left/right cursor.
- The firmware version of your player will be displayed on the TV screen.

Preparing a USB memory device for the System Firmware Update:

- Download the file to a folder on your computer.
- Have your USB memory device ready.
- Connect your USB memory device to your computer.
- Double click the downloaded ZIP file to open it.
- Unzip it and save the content to a folder on your computer.
- Copy the all of files to your USB memory device.
- Confirm the file name and the file size are correct on your USB memory device.

NOTE:

- The update process takes approximately 2 minutes to be completed.
- Before updating the system firmware, confirm that the disc tray is empty.
- When you insert or remove a USB memory device, be sure to turn the main power off

Update the player's system firmware:

- Connect the USB memory device to the USB port on the player's front panel.
- Press the “STANDBY/ON” button to switch the player on.
- Press the “HOME MENU” button to display the “HOME MENU”.
- Select “General Setting” and press the “ENTER” button.
- Select “System” and press the “ENTER” button.
- Select “Upgrade” and press the “ENTER” button.
- Select “USB Storage” and press the “ENTER” button.
- Press the “ENTER” button to start updating.
- Wait for both the update and reboot processes.
- Check the firmware version by the same steps described in section A.
- Press the “STANDBY/ON” button to switch the player off.
- Disconnect your USB memory device after the player turns into standby mode.

About Blu-Ray Player Firmware:

Blu-Ray Player Firmware updates serve to fix bugs, add features, new functions and improve playback compatibility with Blu-Ray disks.

Because Blu-Ray movies are usually encoded for copy protection, users may experience compatibility problems if they use outdated software. In order to counter this problem, manufacturers issue firmware updates that improve compatibility for various encoding techniques.

Although upgrading your firmware can bring various improvements to disc playback and compatibility, the process is quite risky and may cause damage to your device if not done properly.

Here are some general pointers to help you successfully update your device’s firmware: make sure that you have downloaded the correct firmware for your device, do not interfere in any way with the device while the update is in progress, and make sure your player is connected to a reliable power source during the firmware update.

Note that it is a good idea to reset your device to factory default settings after the firmware update. Also, please keep in mind that a failed upgrade can cause stability issues, random crashes or permanent damage to your device.

If you feel that this update could improve your device, then hit the download button and install the new firmware according to the given instructions. Check with our website as frequently as possible in order to stay up to date with the latest firmware.