This short guide explains what the HDMI Error shows on TX‑NR units and what you can check right away. In June 2012, OnkyoUSA issued a firmware advisory for several models after internal memory failures caused intermittent video and audio issues.…
Quick decision help: If you own a decade-old unit and wonder whether to fix or replace, this guide lays out the facts. You’ll see realistic price ranges, likely sound gains, and how repair time affects value. Electrolytic capacitors wear out…
This quick guide explains what it means when a unit lingers at an initializing screen and how to read the display for useful clues. Start with simple checks at home: power cycling, cable seating, and waiting through the normal boot…
Quick checks can save time and rule out common causes when a device shows a front LED while failing to act on commands. Start simple: swap in fresh batteries and wipe corrosion from contacts. Weak cells often let an LED…
This short guide explains common causes and quick safety steps when an audio amp gives off a suspicious odor. Old amplifiers can warm and briefly emit a dusty, musty scent. That is different from smoke or a continuous hot smell.…
This quick introduction explains how to narrow down whether a control fault is truly the remote or a wider audio video setup issue that affects sound and responsiveness. Start with basics: confirm power, check input selection, and test speaker connections.…
Quickly find whether the receiver or the remote is at fault and save time with focused checks you can do right now. The guide explains how AV hubs route audio and video from TVs, players, and streaming boxes to your…
This brief guide helps a typical home theater user quickly find whether the remote control or the receiver is at fault. AV gear handles audio and video from TVs, Blu‑ray players, consoles, and streamers, then amplifies and routes signals to…
Quick help for owners who want fast, clear steps to restore control of their audio video system. This intro shows what to check first so you avoid needless parts or service calls. The guide covers simple solutions like fresh batteries,…
This quick guide explains how to diagnose why a receiver might not respond to its remote control and what to try first. You’ll get clear steps that separate a handset issue from a device problem. Start simple: press the front-panel…
This short guide explains step-by-step how to check and install the latest software on your AVR. It uses the remote control and on-screen menu so you can manage the process from the unit itself. First, power on the unit and…
Keeping firmware current unlocks new audio features and boosts stability for home theater gear. Recent 2023–2024 releases added Auro‑3D, Dolby Atmos Music via Amazon Music HD, Source‑Based Tone Mapping, Google Cast 2.0 improvements, and wider Dirac Live support. This short…