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The Operating Manual for
DENON AV Receiver/Amplifier firmware update.
"DENON Flash Rom Writer Compact Version."
Model Name: AVR4806/AVC-A11XV
Version: AVCA11XV : FWCV_AVCA11XV_V0039
AVR4806 : FWCV_AVR4806_V0039
Date: 2007-01-12
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Index
1. Preparations before starting the operation: .......................................... 4
1.1 Preparation for the Personal Computer: ............................................ 4
1.2 Preparations for the cables. ...................................................... 4
1.2.1 In case of updating using R-S232C connection.............................4
1.2.2 In case of updating using Ethernet connection............................5
1.3 Connection diagram. ............................................................... 5
1.3.1 In case of updating using RS-232C connection.............................5
1.3.2 In case of updating using Ethernet connection............................5
1.4 Install the DENON Flash ROM Writer Compact version. ............................... 6
2. Firmware update procedure. (In case of updating using RS232C connection.). ........... 7
2.1 Notice: ........................................................................... 7
2.2 Power on the AV Receiver/Amplifier. ............................................... 7
2.3 Run the DENON Flash ROM Writer Compact version. ................................... 7
2.4 Communication check. .............................................................. 7
2.5 Start the firmware update. ........................................................ 8
2.6 Complete the firmware update. ..................................................... 8
3. Firmware update procedure. (In case of updating using Ethernet connection.). ......... 9
3.1 Notice: ........................................................................... 9
3.2 In case of direct connection without hub using cross cable. ...................... 10
3.2.1 Setup the IP address PC and the AV Receiver/Amplifier...................10
3.2.2 How to setup the fixed IP address of the AV Receiver/ Amplifier.........10
3.2.3 Power on the AV Receiver/Amplifier. ....................................10
3.2.4 Run the DENON Flash ROM Writer Compact version..........................11
3.2.5 Communication check. ...................................................11
3.2.6 Start the firmware update. .............................................12
3.2.7 Complete the firmware update. ..........................................12
3.3 In case of Ethernet HUB or Router(without DHCP server ability).................... 13
3.3.1 Setup the IP address PC and the AV Receiver/Amplifier...................13
3.3.2 How to setup the fixed IP address of the AV Receiver/ Amplifier.........13
3.3.3 Power on the AV Receiver/Amplifier. ....................................13
3.3.4 Run the DENON Flash ROM Writer Compact version..........................14
3.3.5 Communication check. ...................................................14
3.3.6 Start the firmware update. .............................................15
3.3.7 Complete the firmware update. ..........................................15
3.4 In case of Router connection(with DHCP Server). .................................. 16
3.4.1 Setup the IP address PC and the AV Receiver/Amplifier...................16
3.4.2 How to setup the auto IP address of the AV Receiver/Amplifier...........16
3.4.3 Power on the AV Receiver/Amplifier. ....................................16
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3.4.4 Confirm IP Address of the AV Receiver/Amplifier.........................16
3.4.5 Run the DENON Flash ROM Writer Compact version..........................17
3.4.6 Communication check. ...................................................17
3.4.7 Start the firmware update. .............................................18
3.4.8 Complete the firmware update. ..........................................18
4. Specific update mode. ............................................................... 19
5. Confirming the firmware's number after upgraded .................................... 20
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1. Preparations before starting the operation:
1.1 Preparation for the Personal Computer:
Minimum hardware and software requirements:
Type PC/AT compatible
CPU Intel Pentium/Celeron300MHz or faster
RAM 128MB or more
Free hard disc space 25MB or more
OS Windows XP Home Edition / Professional SP2 or more
Display resolution Super VGA (800x600) or more.
Port. Serial COM port (D-Sub 9pin)[Recommendation]
or ETHERNET port(RJ-45)
Communication speed RS-232C:115,200bps
ETHERNET:10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
1.2 Preparations for the cables.
1.2.1 In case of updating using R-S232C connection.
Serial Straight Cable for RS-232C consisting of D-Sub 9P(female) and D-Sub 9P(female) cable.
D-Sub 9P(male) and D-Sub 9P(male) Gender Changer.
D-Sub 9P(female) and D-Sub 9P(female) Gender Changer
cable D-Sub 9P(male) and D-Sub 9P(male)
Note: There is the RS-232C(Male and Female) 9P cable like the following picture on the market.
Then you don't need to use Gender Changer.
However, Please confirm a nut part. If you can't remove the nut part, then you can't use
this cable.
Because, AV Receiver/Amplifier RS-232C port also has the nut. You can not insert cable as
physical conflict.
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1.2.2 In case of updating using Ethernet connection.
There are two methods.
a) 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet cross cable x 1pcs.
b) 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet straight cable x 2pcs
and 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet HUB or Router.
1.3 Connection diagram.
1.3.1 In case of updating using RS-232C connection.
Connect the RS-232C cable between RS-232C port of PC and RS-232C port on Rear panel of AV
Receiver/Amplifier.
RS-232C
AV Receiver
Straight cable.
PC /Amplifier.
Rear Panel
1.3.2 In case of updating using Ethernet connection.
You can select the following 2 methods.
a) Connect the Ethernet cross cable between Ethernet port of PC and Ethernet port of AV
Receiver/Amplifier.
AV Receiver
PC Ethernet cross cable /Amplifier.
b) Connect the Ethernet straight cable between Ethernet port of PC and Ethernet port of
Hub (or Router). And connect the Ethernet straight cable between Ethernet port of Hub
(or Router) and Ethernet port of AV Receiver/Amplifier.
HUB
or
Router
AV Receiver
PC /Amplifier.
Ethernet Ethernet
straight straight
cable cable
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1.4 Install the DENON Flash ROM Writer Compact version.
(1) Execute the"FWCV_AVR4806_V0039_SETUP.exe"or the"FWCV_AVCA11XV_V0039_SETUP.exe".
(2) Install utility according to message.
(3) After installed, you can see the`DENON FWCV_AVR4806_V0039'icon
or the`DENON FWCV_AVCA11XV_V0039'icon on desktop.
DENON
FWCV_AVCA1
1XV_V0039
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2. Firmware update procedure. (In case of updating using RS232C connection.).
2.1 Notice:
Please keep the following notice for firmware update.
a) Keep the PC environment refer to 1.1.
b) Avoid the communication cable from the electrical noise source.
(e.g. telephone cable, AC line, a fluorescent light)
c) Don't remove cable during update.
d) Don't turn off the power during update.
e) Don't run other PC application during update.
f) Stop the resident program on PC.
g) Stop the screen saver ability on PC.
h) Stop the power save ability on PC.
i) In case of laptop PC, Use the AC adaptor.
2.2 Power on the AV Receiver/Amplifier.
It is not necessary using the firmware update mode.
1) Turn on the power switch of the AV Receiver/Amplifier.
2) Confirm the power indicator is green. If the power indicator is red, Make the power indicator
green pushing the ON/STANDBY button.
2.3 Run the DENON Flash ROM Writer Compact version.
Run the`DENON FWCV_AVR4806_V0039'or the`DENON FWCV_AVCA11XV_V0039'on desktop of PC.
DENON
FWCV_AVCA1
1XV_V0039
2.4 Communication check.
1) Select the "RS-232C".
2) Select the serial port number of PC.
3) Click the "Check communication" button.
(1)
(2)
(3)
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4) If connection is good, then you can see the"Communication check OK."message.
5) Please wait 1 min at least. If connection is not good, then you can see the"Communication
check NG!" message.
Please confirm the following.
a) Check the connection (refer to 1.3.1).
b) Check Power on Mode (refer to 2.2).
c) Check the port number of PC (refer to 2.4(2)).
2.5 Start the firmware update.
Click the"Update" button.
2.6 Complete the firmware update.
1) When Update utility completed the firmware update, you can see the"Update completed."
Message.
2) If you can't complete the firmware update, please retry the firmware update from 2.2.
However, If you failed update during Main CPU update, then you need to use a specific update
procedure (refer to 4).
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3. Firmware update procedure. (In case of updating using Ethernet connection.).
If you use the Ethernet update, then you need to have network knowledge.
If you don't have network knowledge, then please use RS232C connection.
3.1 Notice:
Please keep the following notice for firmware update.
a) Keep the PC environment refer to 1.1.
b) Avoid the communication cable from the electrical noise source.
(e.g. telephone cable, AC line, a fluorescent light)
c) Don't remove cable during update.
d) Don't turn off the power during update.
e) Don't run other PC application during update.
f) Stop the resident program on PC.
g) Stop the screen saver ability on PC.
h) Stop the power save ability on PC.
i) In case of laptop PC, Use the AC adaptor.
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3.2 In case of direct connection without hub using cross cable.
3.2.1 Setup the IP address PC and the AV Receiver/Amplifier
Setup the IP Address.
1) Setup the fixed IP address of PC.
IP Address:192.168.0.2, Subnet Mask:255.255.255.0
2) Setup the fixed IP address of the AV Receiver/Amplifier.
Refer to 3.2.2.
IP Address:192.168.0.1, Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
3.2.2 How to setup the fixed IP address of the AV Receiver/ Amplifier.
1) Keep to push the ' STANDARD ' button and the 'MODE ' button on the AV Receiver/Amplifier
simultaneously. And turn on the power switch of
the AV Receiver /Amplifier.
2) Confirm the power indicator is green. If the power indicator is red, Make the power
indicator green pushing the ON/STANDBY button.
3) Push the `SYSTEM SETUP' button. You can see the "System Setup" menu.
4) Select the "Network Setup" using cursor UP/DOWN button.
5) Push the "CH SEL ENTER" button. You can see the "IP Address".
6) Push the "CH SEL ENTER" button. Setup the "DHCP : < ON >" to using cursor LEFT/RIGHT
button.
7) Push the cursor DOWN button. Push the cursor RIGHT button at "IP Address" indication.
8) Setup the IP Address using cursor LEFT/RIGHT/UP/DOWN button.
Push the "CH SEL ENTER". Then set the IP address.
9) Also, Setup the "Subnet Mask".
10) Finish the "System Setup" using the "SYSTEM SETUP" button.
3.2.3 Power on the AV Receiver/Amplifier.
It is not necessary using the firmware update mode.
1) Turn on the power switch of the AV Receiver/Amplifier.
2) Confirm the power indicator is green. If the power indicator is red, Make the power
indicator green pushing the ON/STANDBY button.
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3.2.4 Run the DENON Flash ROM Writer Compact version.
Run the`DENON FWCV_AVR4806_V0039'or the`DENON FWCV_AVCA11XV_V0039'on desktop of PC.
DENON
FWCV_AVCA1
1XV_V0039
3.2.5 Communication check.
1) Select the "Ethernet".
2) Input the IP Address.
3) Click the "Check Communication" button.
(1)
(2)
(3)
4) If connection is good, You can see the "Communication check OK." Message.
5) Please wait 1 min at least. If connection is not good, then you can see
the"Communication check NG!"message.
Please confirm the following.
a) Check the connection (refer to 1.3.2(a)).
b) Check Power on Mode (refer to 3.2.3).
b) Check the IP address (refer to 3.2.5(2)).
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3.2.6 Start the firmware update.
Click the "Update" button.
3.2.7 Complete the firmware update.
1) When Update utility completed the firmware update, you can see the "Update completed."
message.
2) If you can't complete the firmware update, please retry the firmware update from 3.3.
However, if you failed update during Main CPU update, then you need to use a specific
update procedure (refer to 4).
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3.3 In case of Ethernet HUB or Router(without DHCP server ability)
3.3.1 Setup the IP address PC and the AV Receiver/Amplifier
Setup the IP Address.
1) Setup the fixed IP address of PC.
IP Address:192.168.0.2, Subnet Mask:255.255.255.0
2) Setup the fixed IP address of the AV Receiver/Amplifier.
Refer to 3.3.2.
IP Address:192.168.0.1, Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
3.3.2 How to setup the fixed IP address of the AV Receiver/ Amplifier.
1) Keep to push the ' STANDARD ' button and the 'MODE ' button on the AV Receiver/Amplifier
simultaneously. And turn on the power switch of
the AV Receiver /Amplifier.
2) Confirm the power indicator is green. If the power indicator is red, Make the power
indicator green pushing the ON/STANDBY button.
3) Push the `SYSTEM SETUP' button. You can see the "System Setup" menu.
4) Select the "Network Setup" using cursor UP/DOWN button.
5) Push the "CH SEL ENTER" button. You can see the "IP Address".
6) Push the "CH SEL ENTER" button. Setup the "DHCP : < ON >" to using cursor LEFT/RIGHT
button.
7) Push the cursor DOWN button. Push the cursor RIGHT button at "IP Address" indication.
8) Setup the IP Address using cursor LEFT/RIGHT/UP/DOWN button.
Push the "CH SEL ENTER". Then set the IP address.
9) Also, Setup the "Subnet Mask".
10) Finish the "System Setup" using the "SYSTEM SETUP" button.
3.3.3 Power on the AV Receiver/Amplifier.
It is not necessary using the firmware update mode.
1) Turn on the power switch of the AV Receiver/Amplifier.
2) Confirm the power indicator is green. If the power indicator is red, Make the power
indicator green pushing the ON/STANDBY button.
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3.3.4 Run the DENON Flash ROM Writer Compact version.
Run the`DENON FWCV_AVR4806_V0039'or the`DENON FWCV_AVCA11XV_V0039'on desktop of PC.
DENON
FWCV_AVCA1
1XV_V0039
3.3.5 Communication check.
1) Select the "Ethernet".
2) Input the IP Address.
3) Click the "Check Communication" button.
(1)
(2)
(3)
4) If connection is good, you can see the "Communication check OK." Message.
5) Please wait 1 min at least. If connection is not good, then you can see
the"Communication check NG!"message.
Please confirm the following.
a) Check the connection (refer to 1.3.2(b)).
b) Check Power on Mode (refer to 3.3.3).
b) Check the IP address (refer to 3.3.5(2)).
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3.3.6 Start the firmware update.
Click the "Update" button.
3.3.7 Complete the firmware update.
1) When Update utility completed the firmware update, you can see the "Update completed."
message.
2) If you can't complete the firmware update, please retry the firmware update from 3.3.3.
However, If you failed update during Main CPU update, then you need to use a specific
update procedure (refer to 4).
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3.4 In case of Router connection(with DHCP Server).
3.4.1 Setup the IP address PC and the AV Receiver/Amplifier
Setup the IP Address at Auto IP mode.
1) Setup the auto IP address of PC.
2) Setup the auto IP address of the AV Receiver/Amplifier.
Refer to 3.4.2.
3.4.2 How to setup the auto IP address of the AV Receiver/Amplifier.
1) Keep to push the ' STANDARD ' button and the 'MODE ' button on the AV Receiver/Amplifier
simultaneously. And turn on the power switch of
the AV Receiver/Amplifier.
2) Confirm the power indicator is green. If the power indicator is red, Make the power
indicator green pushing the ON/STANDBY button.
3) Push the `SYSTEM SETUP' button. You can see the "System Setup" menu.
4) Select the "Network Setup" using cursor UP/DOWN button.
5) Push the "CH SEL ENTER" button. You can see the "IP Address".
6) Push the "CH SEL ENTER" button. Setup the "DHCP : < OFF >" to using cursor LEFT/RIGHT
button.
7) Finish the "System Setup" using the "SYSTEM SETUP" button.
3.4.3 Power on the AV Receiver/Amplifier.
Operate the following. The AV Receiver/ Amplifier goes to the network setting mode.
1) Keep to push the ' STANDARD ' button and the 'MODE ' button on the AV Receiver/Amplifier
simultaneously. And turn on the power switch of
the AV Receiver/Amplifier.
2) Confirm the power indicator is green. If the power indicator is red, Make the power
indicator green pushing the ON/STANDBY button.
3.4.4 Confirm IP Address of the AV Receiver/Amplifier.
Operate the following. Confirm IP Address of the AV Receiver/Amplifier.
1) Push the "SYSTEM SETUP" button. You can see the "System Setup" menu.
2) Select the "Network Setup" using cursor UP/DOWN button.
3) Push the "CH SEL ENTER" button. You can see the "IP Address".
4) Push the "CH SEL ENTER" button. You can see the "DHCP : < ON >" .
5) Push the cursor DOWN button. You can confirm the IP Address.
6) Finish the "System Setup" using the "SYSTEM SETUP" button.
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3.4.5 Run the DENON Flash ROM Writer Compact version.
Run the`DENON FWCV_AVR4806_V0039'or the`DENON FWCV_AVCA11XV_V0039'on desktop of PC.
DENON
FWCV_AVCA1
1XV_V0039
3.4.6 Communication check.
1) Select the "Ethernet".
2) Input the IP Address (refer to 3.2.6).
3) Click the "Check Communication" button.
(1)
(2)
(3)
4) If connection is good, You can see the "Communication check OK." Message.
5) Please wait 1 min at least. If connection is not good, then you can see the "Communication
check NG!" message.
Please confirm the following.
a) Check the connection (refer to 1.3.2(b))
b) Check Power on Mode (refer to 3.4.3).
b) Check the IP address (refer to 3.4.5(2)).
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3.4.7 Start the firmware update.
Click the "Update" button.
3.4.8 Complete the firmware update.
1) When Update utility completed the firmware update, you can see the "Update completed."
message.
2) If you can't complete the firmware update, please retry the firmware update from 3.4.3.
However, If you failed update during Main CPU update, then you need to use a specific
update procedure (refer to 4).
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4. Specific update mode.
If you failed update during Main CPU update, then you need to use this specific update procedure.
1) The AV Receiver/Amplifier is connected with PC with the RS-232C cable. Refer to 1.3.1.
2) Push the [SURROUND PARAMETER] + [SURROUND BACK] button simultaneously.
And turn on the power switch of the AV Receiver/Amplifier.
3) Power indicator indicates red color. This is specific update mode.
4) Please execute the firmware update. Refer to 2.3.
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5. Confirming the firmware's number after upgraded
After completion of the updating operation, the new version number can be confirmed by starting
up the AVR-4806 or AVC-A11XV according to the following procedure.
With the following operation, the AVR-3806 can be set to the Flash-ROM Version-Number
Confirmation Mode.
Turn the power of the AVR-4806 or AVC-A11XV on, while holding both "STATUS" button and
"ROOM EQ" button on the front panel simultaneously.
Turn
STATUS ROOM EQ
Power ON
Every time the "STATUS" Button is pressed, version numbers of the MAIN, SUB,
etc. are indicated on the front panel section in the following order.
Depression Button Name Remarks
1 STATUS MODEL AVR / AVC
2 STATUS MAIN 01.53
3 STATUS SUB 02.04
4 STATUS VIDEO 00.94
5 STATUS DSP1 28.05
6 STATUS DSP2 29.04
7 STATUS DSP3 30.07
8 STATUS 1394 IMG I00000EF50051
9 STATUS 1394 BL B0000280B0001
10 STATUS 1394 CNE C 20050211
11 STATUS ETHERNET IMG I20041027
12 STATUS ETHERNET BL B200508021355
13 STATUS ETHERNET CNE C 20041027
14 STATUS ETHERNET MAC 0005cd-*****
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