Onkyo DAC-HA300 Player Firmware 1.20

Changes:

- Adds support of playback of 176.4/192kHz FLAC file stored in SD card. Note: There is some possibility of occurring sound clip when play the uncompressed FLAC file.
- Adds support of DoP output of DSD 2.8MHz signal by coaxial connection.

Update procedure:

- Download the file and decompress it.
- Do not change the file name.
- Copy the update file to a microSD card.
- Insert a microSD card into the unit and turn it on.
- When the Home Screen opens, connect the unit to a computer using the included USB cable.
- The computer recognizes the unit as an external drive (mass storage device).
- Create a new folder named ”UTILITY” in the root directory of the unit.
- Copy the downloaded firmware updater to the UTILITY folder.
- After copying completes, follow the proper procedures to disconnect the unit from the computer and then turn off the unit.
- Do not remove the microSD card with the copied firmware from the unit before continuing with the following procedures.

Update the firmware:

- While sliding the multiway button toward the top of the unit, turn the unit on.
- When “UPDATE MODE” appears on the screen, release the multiway button.
- The unit launches in update mode and the updater file is shown on the screen.
- This screen shows a list of firmware update files in the “UTILITY” folder on the unit. The firmware copied in above should also be shown. “No Update File” will be shown if no update files are available.
- Use the multiway button to select the firmware, and then press the multiway button. The screen shown below will appear
- The current version number is shown on the left and the update version number is shown on the right.
- Press the multiway button to start the update.
- After the update completes and “Update Complete” appear on the display, the unit will turn itself automatically. Turn the power/volume knob to the OFF position.
- Confirm the result of the update
- Connect the unit to a computer by USB and delete the firmware update file in the UTILITY folder on the unit.

About Media Player Updates:

Installing a firmware update for your Media Player improves the general user experience by adding new features, fixing bugs, and enhancing the compatibility of your device, in order to play various formats of audio and video content.

By updating your Media Player, you can actually prolong the device’s life because, this way, it will be in sync with the new industry standards for content creation.

However, the process of updating your device is a risky one if not done according to strict instructions, such as: make sure that the firmware you have downloaded is compatible with your device, and don’t interfere with the player during the update process.

The most common method of upgrading your Media Player is by using a USB stick or update DVD. Although this process is very straightforward, each device has certain particularities that you must take into account.

If you consider using this update for your Media Player, feel free to click the download button, install the firmware and enjoy. Check out our website as often as possible to keep your Media Player up to date with the latest software and firmware.