FIRMWARE UPDATING PROCEDURE
For Yamaha AV Receiver RX-V483/HTR-4071
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Do not attempt to update your Yamaha receiver using any other data file except those provided directly from the Yamaha website or through your network connection. Follow the instructions carefully and do not attempt any other procedures not specified in the instructions provided by Yamaha. Improperly updated products may cause improper operation, and any parts or service required to restore proper operation will not be covered under the Yamaha Limited Warranty.
Choose from the following 2 methods to update to the latest firmware
- Firmware Update Through the Internet (Connection to the Internet is required)
- Firmware Update by USB (A USB thumb drive is required)
In case of error, see the Troubleshooting section.
Firmware Update Through the Internet
Requirement: Internet connection. Your receiver is connected to the Internet if you can receive [Internet radio] stations. (See owner's manual for details)
Power off the receiver (Standby mode)
Enter the ADVANCED SETUP mode
While pressing the [STRAIGHT key], press the [power] key and keep the [STRAIGHT key] pressed until "ADVANCED SETUP" appears on the front panel display. "ADVANCED SETUP" is displayed only for a few seconds.
[Visual: On-screen display text "ADVANCED SETUP".]
Select “FIRM UPDATE” from the menu
a. Press the [PROGRAM key] until "UPDATE.....USB" is displayed.
b. Then, press the [STRAIGHT key] until "UPDATE.NETWORK" is displayed.
[Visual: Menu navigation showing progression from "UPDATE.....USB" to "UPDATE.NETWORK".]
Start firmware update
a. Press [INFO key] to start the update. (Update process may take up to 15 minutes)
If "UPDATE SUCCESS" appears, this means your receiver is already up-to-date. In this case, power off to exit from Advanced Setup. Your AV receiver is ready for normal use.
[Visual: Firmware update in progress indicator showing stages like "NETWORK UPDATE", "VERIFYING...", and percentage completion.]
⚠️ Caution: DO NOT interrupt power during the update. In case the power is accidentally cut off resulting in a condition where you can't recover normal operation, refer to the troubleshooting method (Troubleshooting CASE 2) on the last page.
b. When completed, "UPDATE SUCCESS", "PLEASE...", and "POWER OFF!" appears on the display.
[Visual: On-screen display messages showing "UPDATE SUCCESS", "PLEASE...", and "POWER OFF!".]
c. Turn off the power of the receiver by pressing the [power] key.
[Visual: Diagram of the RX-V483 receiver's front panel, indicating the [power] button, [PROGRAM key], [INFO key], and [STRAIGHT key].]
Check the updated firmware version
a. Power on the AV receiver and press the [SETUP key] on the remote control.
b. Select "Network" > "Network Update".
c. Confirm that the firmware version is updated to the latest version.
[Visual: Diagram of the Yamaha remote control, highlighting the [SETUP key].]
Congratulations! You have completed the firmware update. Your AV receiver is ready for normal use.
Firmware Update by USB
Requirement: [USB drive], with enough free space to store over 25MB. (File system with FAT16 or FAT32 format). Firmware file provided by YAMAHA, "R0xxx-xxxx.bin".
Prepare USB thumb drive for the update
Download the firmware, unzip and copy "R0xxx-xxxx.bin" into the root directory of the [USB drive].
[Visual: Screenshot of a computer file explorer window showing the firmware file "R0xxx-xxxx.bin" being dragged and dropped into a USB drive labeled "Removable Disk (E:)".]
Power off the receiver (Standby mode)
Insert the USB thumb drive
The [USB port] is located at the lower part of the front panel.
Enter the ADVANCED SETUP mode
While pressing the [STRAIGHT key], press the [power] key and keep the [STRAIGHT key] pressed until "ADVANCED SETUP" appears on the front panel display.
[Visual: On-screen display text "ADVANCED SETUP".]
Select firmware update from the menu
Press the [PROGRAM key] until "UPDATE.....USB" is displayed.
[Visual: Diagram of the RX-V483 receiver's front panel, indicating the [power] button, [PROGRAM key], [STRAIGHT key], and [USB port].]
Start firmware update
a. Press [INFO key] to start the update. (Update process may take up to 10 minutes)
If "UPDATE SUCCESS" appears, this means your receiver is already up-to-date. In this case, power off to exit from Advanced Setup. Your AV receiver is ready for normal use.
[Visual: Firmware update in progress indicator showing stages like "USB UPDATE", "VERIFYING...", and percentage completion.]
⚠️ Caution: DO NOT interrupt power during the update. In case the power is accidentally cut off resulting in a condition where you can't recover normal operation, refer to the troubleshooting method (Troubleshooting CASE 2) on the last page.
b. When completed, "UPDATE SUCCESS", "PLEASE...", and "POWER OFF!" appears on the display.
[Visual: On-screen display messages showing "UPDATE SUCCESS", "PLEASE...", and "POWER OFF!".]
c. Turn off the power of the receiver by pressing the [power] key.
[Visual: Diagram of the RX-V483 receiver's front panel, indicating the [power] button, [INFO key], and [USB port].]
Check the updated firmware version
a. Power on the AV receiver and press the [SETUP key] on the remote control.
b. Select "Network" > "Network Update".
c. Confirm that the firmware version is updated to the latest version.
[Visual: Diagram of the Yamaha remote control, highlighting the [SETUP key].]
Congratulations! You have completed the firmware update. Your AV receiver is ready for normal use.
Troubleshooting
CASE 1: Error message appeared during the update
Cause: For some reason, the receiver can't read the firmware data.
Method: For your solution, check the following:
[Update through Internet]
- Check Internet connection. Your Internet connection is working by playing an [Internet radio] station. (See owner's manual for details)
[Update by USB thumb drive]
- [USB drive] is connected properly to the receiver.
- [USB drive] is not password protected. (AV receiver cannot read data from a security protected USB drive)
- Make sure the [USB drive] is inserted before the receiver is powered on for the update.
- The firmware data, R0xxx-xxxx.bin is stored in the root directory of the [USB drive].
- There is no other data except the firmware data in the [USB drive].
- No folders are created in the [USB drive].
CASE 2: Firmware update doesn't start for other reasons
- Receiver doesn't power up after the update.
- Or, error message appeared when confirming the firmware version.
Recovery method using USB method:
- Unplug the AC power cable from wall outlet.
- Insert the [USB drive] which has the firmware data stored inside, into the [USB port] located on the front panel.
- Press and hold the [INFO key] and keep it pressed while you plug the AC power cable back into the wall outlet again. "USB UPDATE" will appear on the front display. Then, release the [INFO key].
- The update will start automatically.
- When "UPDATE SUCCESS", "PLEASE...", and "POWER OFF!" appears on the display, firmware update is completed.
- Power off the receiver and remove the [USB drive].
- Confirm updated firmware version.
[Visual: Sequence of update process showing "USB UPDATE" ➡️ "UPDATE SUCCESS" ➡️ "PLEASE..." ➡️ "POWER OFF!".]
[Visual: Diagram of the RX-V483 receiver's front panel, indicating the [INFO key], [power] button, and [USB port].]
