TX-RZ70 - Firmware Update
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Update Information of the firmware
For the latest firmware contents and the firmware version, visit website Onkyo website.
• When this unit is connected to the network, notifications of firmware updates may be displayed. To update the firmware, select "Update Now" with the cursor buttons of the remote controller and press ENTER. The unit automatically enters standby mode after "Completed!" is displayed, and the
update is completed.
Firmware update
- Latest firmware update instructions: Firmware Update Instructions .
- Latest firmware update: Firmware Update .
Checking the Firmware Version of the Unit
To confirm the firmware version of your product, press the button on the remote controller, and refer to "Miscellaneous" - "Firmware Update" - "Version" ( →p160).
Firmware Update Procedure
Updating can take about 20 minutes. Existing settings are maintained.
Updating the Firmware via Network
• While updating the firmware, do not do the following:
– Disconnecting and reconnecting cables, USB storage device, speaker setup microphone or headphones, or performing operations on the unit such as turning the power off
– Accessing this unit from a PC or smartphone using their applications
• Turn off control devices (PC etc.) connected to the network.
• Stop an Internet radio, USB storage device, or server content being played.
• If the multi-zone function is active, turn it off.
• If "HDMI CEC" is set to "On", set it to "Off".
– Press . Next, select "Hardware" - "HDMI" and press ENTER, then select "HDMI CEC" and select "Off".
* The descriptions may differ from the actual on-screen displays, however, operations and functions are the same.
Update
1. Turn on the power of the unit and wait for about 20 seconds.
2. Press the button on the remote controller, select "Miscellaneous" -
"Firmware Update" - "Update via NET" in order and press ENTER.
• If "Firmware Update" is not available for selection, wait until the system has started.
• "Update via NET" will not be available for selection if the firmware of the unit is the latest.
3. Press ENTER with "Update" selected, and start update.
"Completed!" is displayed when updating is completed.
• Check the progress on the display of the unit.
4. Press ON/STANDBY on the main unit to turn the unit into standby mode.
The process is completed, and your firmware is updated to the latest version.
• Do not use on the remote controller.
If an Error Message is Displayed
If an error occurs, is displayed on the display of the unit. ("*" represents an alphanumeric character.) Refer to the following descriptions and check.
Error Code
•
Ethernet cable not found. Connect the Ethernet cable properly.
•
Internet connection error.
Check the following:
– Whether the router is turned on
– Whether this unit and the router are connected via the network Unplug and plug the power cords of this unit and the router. This may solve the problem. If you are still unable to connect to the Internet, the DNS server or proxy server may be temporarily down. Check the server operation status
with your Internet service provider.
• Others:
After removing the power plug once, insert it to the outlet, and then start the operation from the beginning.
Updating via USB
• Save only the updating data on the USB storage device. Delete any other data.
• While updating the firmware, do not do the following:
– Disconnecting and reconnecting cables, USB storage device, speaker setup microphone or headphones, or performing operations on the unit such as turning the power off
– Accessing this unit from a PC or smartphone using their applications
• Prepare a 1 GB or larger USB storage device. The format of USB storage devices supports FAT16 or FAT32 file system format.
– Media inserted into a USB card reader may not be used for this function.
– USB storage devices equipped with the security function are not supported.
– USB hubs and USB devices equipped with the hub function are not supported. Do not connect these devices to the unit.
• Turn off control devices (PC etc.) connected to the network.
• Stop an Internet radio, USB storage device, or server content being played.
• If the multi-zone function is active, turn it off.
• If "HDMI CEC" is set to "On", set it to "Off".
– Press . Next, select "Hardware" - "HDMI" and press ENTER, then select "HDMI CEC" and select "Off".
* Depending on the USB storage device or its content, long time may be required for loading, the content may not be loaded correctly, or power may not be supplied correctly.
* Our company will not be liable whatsoever for any loss or damage of data, or storage failure arising from the use of the USB storage device. Please note this in advance.
* The descriptions may differ from the actual on-screen displays, however, operations and functions are the same.
Update
1. Connect the USB storage device to your PC.
2. Download the firmware file from the our company's website to your PC and
unzip.
Firmware files are named as below.
Unzip the file on your PC. The number of unzipped files and folders varies
depending on the model.
3. Copy all unzipped files and folders to the root folder of the USB storage
device.
• Make sure to copy the unzipped files.
4. Connect the USB storage device to the USB port of this unit. • If an AC adapter is supplied with the USB storage device, connect the AC adapter, and use it with a household outlet.
• If the USB storage device has been partitioned, each section will be treated as an independent device.
5. Turn on the power of the unit and wait for about 20 seconds.
6. Press the button on the remote controller, select "Miscellaneous" - "Firmware Update" - "Update via USB" in order and press ENTER.
• If "Firmware Update" is not available for selection, wait until the system has started.
• "Update via USB" will not be available for selection if the firmware of the unit is the latest.
7. Press ENTER with "Update" selected, and start update.
"Completed!" is displayed when updating is completed. • Check the progress on the display of the unit.
• During the update, do not turn the power off, or disconnect or reconnect the USB storage device.
8. Disconnect the USB storage device from the unit.
9. Press ON/STANDBY on the main unit to turn the unit into standby mode.
The process is completed, and your firmware is updated to the latest version.
• Do not use on the remote controller.
If an Error Message is Displayed
If an error occurs, is displayed on the display of the unit. ("*" represents an alphanumeric character.) Refer to the following descriptions and check.
Error Code •
The USB storage device cannot be recognized. Check if the USB storage device or USB cable is securely inserted to the USB port of the unit.
Connect the USB storage device to an external power source if it has its own power supply.
•
The firmware file is not present in the root folder of the USB storage device, or the firmware file is for another model. Retry from the download of the firmware file.
• Others:
After removing the power plug once, insert it to the outlet, and then start the operation from the beginning
Comments
2 comments
Hi,
I need the current firmware for an TX-RZ70. I couldn't find any, to get this done.
You should provide them, because some people might need it...
Kind regards
Hello Wolf,
Thank you for letting me know. I have updated the firmware update and instruction links for you to download the firmware. The current version is R124-0708-1133-0134 and it was released March 2026.
Thank you
Jennifer
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