AV サラウンドプリアンプ AVP-A1HD

2008/04/16 (1) scaling operation of the dual monitor connected time was improved.
(2) operation at the time of function change was improved.
(3) operation of optical digital output was improved.
As for the product where this update is necessary,end of serial number is only the product 250thor less.
* Product number the guarantee, is the number of 10 columns of statement in the carton case, and the product rear.

1) Power off using the front panel main power switch (not the stand by button)
2) Inside the front panel door, press 'dimmer' and 'status' buttons simultaneously.
3) Power on using front panel main power switch whilst still holding the 'dimmer' and 'status' buttons.
4) Release the 'dimmer' and 'status' buttons after a couple of seconds.
5) Use the 'status' button to scroll through the firmware list (starts with unit's serial number).
6) Cycle the power using the front panel main power switch to restore normal operation.

Originally Posted by MarkB
Before update:
Main Ver 00.98
Sub Ver 00.50
Main ROM 00.98
Main PLD 00.25
DSP1 Ver 36.56
DSP2 Ver 37.14
DSP3 Ver 38.10
...a few Ethernet ones that I have not bothered to include...
GUI PRG 00007621
GUI DAT 10003007
REALTA 070C14
HDMIA PLD 00.20
DGTL FPGA 00.10
POA1 Ver 00.37

After update:
Sub Ver 00.58

Denon AVP-A1HDCI & AVR-5308CI Firmware Update

*Anyone considering this update should proceed with caution as some AVP owners have experienced some serious unit freeze ups and operational issues. More info on this will be provided as it becomes available.*

[update] 08/10/08

After hearing about the success that AVP owners are having with the update here recently, I decided to give it a go myself. I'm happy to report that my AVP update was successful and went through without a hitch. The update took exactly 61 minutes. So it "seems" as though whatever problems were there before, may have now been corrected. After the update I tested the music streaming to make sure that was ok, it was fine.


by Gene DellaSala — last modified June 23, 2008 12:59

Firmware

Denon has just announced firmware updates for their flagship AVP-A1HDCI 12CH A/V Processor. There are two updates which are tabulated below. The updates will only benefit users experiencing these operational issues. All updates are cumulative; meaning the latest one will include the previous ones if the unit had not been updated prior. These update corrections are for North America units only – other updates are available for other markets as well.


Models Affected: AVP-A1HDCI, AVR-5803CI



SUBJECT: Correction of the Firmware via DPMS (Denon Product Management Server)




Update #1 April 16th, 2008

SYMPTOM:

If "Hi-Def-signal" of 720p inputs to the unit, it can scale to "1080i" but can not
scale to "1080p".

"Pop" noise occurs when the muting function turns on.
The noise occurs when the input selector is changed.
A different digital signal might be output to "OPT-4" output.
The connectivity of HDMI is improved.

CAUSE: The malfunctions occurred due to bugs in the firmware.


COUNTERMEASURE: corrected the firmware so that no malfunction occurs.




Update #2: June 16, 2008

SYMPTOM:

Addition of the Rhapsody Merge function.
When space is used for the character of SSID, Wi-Fi cannot be set.
Problem for Tuner preset memory when RDS is received.
Scroll speed of "Artist" becomes slow when playback music files with DLNA by network-audio.
Spelling error on web browser display. "Controler" > "Controller"
MVUP/down (master volume up/down) command can affect zone 2 volume if any zone 2 command has been recently sent.
No title via internet radio with the new firmware version 1.60.
When AVP-A1HDCI connects Marantz DV9500 with EXT.IN connection and chose "Monitor2", Sound output stops.
The disc where "Dolby Digital" and "TrueHD" are alternately recorded is reproduced. And, when "Dolby Digital" and "TrueHD" are promptly switched, the sound is not outputted.
When the stream signal of "DTS-HD MA 7.1ch" is reproduced by setting "5.1ch", the sound is distorted.
Noise occur from surround channel when playback a blue-ray disc "The Golden Compass" when connected AVP-A1HDCI and DVD3800BD.
The connectivity of "HDMI" and "CEC" is improved.

CAUSE: The malfunctions occurred due to bugs in the firmware.


COUNTERMEASURE: corrected the firmware so that no malfunction occurs.

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Thanks to captavs at AVS for translating the following from the Denon Japan website and for sharing this info:


Info added 08/10/08


Update #3 June 26, 2008


GUI shown some improvement.


Wireless LAN Settings some improvement.


Internet radio to play some improvement in information display.


specific voice to improve the operation of the disk format.


HDMI, CEC to improve connectivity

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Thanks to captavs at AVS for translating the following from the Denon Japan website and for sharing this info:


Info added 09/07/08

Update #4 August 29, 2008


Last 2-pixel cropping at 1080p.

Several pixels on the right hand side of the image are apparently gone or have been replaced with different information at 1080p.



Here is the translate firmware change log info for the AVP posted on Denon Japan website as of September 1, 2008 thought you guys might find useful:


AVP-A1HD
*latest update on the earlier apply*


2008/08/29



Scaling work better

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Thanks to captavs at AVS for translating the following from the Denon Japan website and for sharing this info:


Info added 09/22/08

Update #5 September 19, 2008



Internet radio is playing the power OFF / ON operation at the time was improved


USB memory to play music when the random behavior was improved.


WMA (Lossless) to improve the operation of playback time.


JPEG files with metadata work at the time of play has improved.


NET / USB function better in the aspect ratio has been set.


GUI has been showing some improvement.


Thanks to Gene DellaSalla from Audioholics for the following info:

This update has fixed the Net Radio issues many were having.

Denon also informed Gene of the following:

This update sets the AVP up for the October 1 upgrade of Dynamic Volume and Sirius Radio Ready features. If you go to ‘Add New Feature’ and press Enter, you should see a new page. Also depending on when you did your last update, it may have included the fix for 2 pixel cutoff on right side of image.

Gene also confirmed that Dynamic Volume & EQ will function for those using the Audyssey Pro Calibration kit with the computer software.

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Thanks to captavs at AVS for sharing the following info. (Update) Additional update info from Gene DellaSala from Audioholics.


Info added 10/01/08

Update #6 October 1, 2008 (approx. 110 minute update)


Here is the change log for North America AVP firmware update reported available October 1:


3-1. Additional of new features


1) SIRIUS Ready
Need to get optional Sirius Home Connect Tuner (plus subscription) with RS-232C connector


2) Audyssey Dynamic Volume
Note: No Audyssey recalibration is needed after the update
ii. In Surround Parameters section you will see new menu item for Audyssey with selections for MultEQ, Dynamic EQ and Volume
iii. Dynamic Volume has 4 settings
1. Day/Evening/Midnight/Off
2. Each settings has different desired listening level, so Day mode will have a higher range, while midnight will have the least



3) Improving of connectivity with ASD-11R
Operation with new iPod/iTouch/iPhone models when used with optional ASD-11R dock – Full audio and video output is now permitted with meta-data on GUI of AVP/AVR



4) Change the name of 2-way Remote in OPTION SETUP menu. (232C PORT(1))


5) Correspondent to Resolution of 1080p/24Hz
Adds scaling to 1080/24 from any analog/digital signals


3-2. Improvement of malfunction


1) The unit does not come back to the last state of playback when we turn off the power during playback Internet radio then turn on.


2) The customer has connected a "USB-Stick memory" with more than 4GB. Random-function of USB devices is not active.


3) Drop-outs via Ethernet playback from PC with "Windows Vista".


4) No playback of JPEG with Meta data.


5) Missing Aspect ratio setup for NET/USB source.


3-3. Improvement of GUI indication


1) Improvement of remote control receipt operation


a) To turn on the power supply of the unit in the standby by "INPUT SOURCE selection" button of remote control or "QuickSelect" code.


b) After the power supply of the unit had been turned on, the operation time by the remote control such as "INPUT SOURCE selection" button, "Surround mode", and "Master volume control" were shortened.


2) The display condition of "Subwoofer channel" of "DIRECT" and "STEREO mode" when 2ch is input is changed.


3) To turn off the channel indicator on the FL display when the subwoofer was not output.
(Subwoofer Mode : "LFE", Front Speaker: "Large")


4) The setting of "SB CH OUT" can be changed by operating "Standard" button at 5.1ch input.


5) When "PCM Multi Ch+Matrix" has been turned on, the surround mode display name is changed.


6) When the mastering volume is operated, the setting that displays "Volume display" of "GUI/OSD" in the screen upper row is added.
(A set value of Option/GUI/Master volume is changed to Bottom/Top/OFF.)

7) "Aspect setting item" is added to the "NET/USB" function. (SOURCE SELECT/NetUSB/video/Aspect)

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Thanks to captavs at AVS for sharing the following info.


Info added 10/29/08

Update #7 October 16, 2008 (approx. 65 minute update)


1) Translation mistake in German and other languages.


2) The GUI and OSD of the A/V amplifier doesn't operate correctly when the A/V amplifier is connected with "iPhone 3G".


3) Improvement of the Audyssey Dynamic Volume function. (For only PAY-Upgraded models.)

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Thanks to captavs at AVS for sharing the following info.


Info added 10/29/08

Update #8 October 27, 2008 (approx. 11 minute update)


Change log for update available October 27th for upgraded units.


1) If Volume of the unit is operated when the voice changes from "DIRECT mode" to "Another mode" when "DynamicEQ mode" is selected, the level might become large.


2) When the input signal is changed while displaying the Audyssey Setting screen of MENU, the key might not be able to be operated.

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Thanks to captavs at AVS for sharing the following info.


Info added 10/29/08

Update #9 November 28, 2008 (approx. 10 minute update)

fixed/improved:


When the Dolby TrueHD audio of "Batman Begins" reproduces, the noise is generated from "0h49m05s (Track 14)" in the output of "Surround channel and surround back channel"
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Thanks to captavs at AVS for sharing the following info.


Info added 1/10/09

Update #10 January 6, 2009 (approx. 8 minute update)

fixed/improved:


After upgrade to A/V amplifier is the 7 Channel Stereo not selectable via Remote controller RC-1067 DSP-simulation

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Thanks to captavs at AVS for sharing the following info.


Info added 5/20/09

Update #11 May 13, 2009 (approx. 40 minute update)

Denon firmware change log for this update reported available about May 13, 2009 (June 22, 2009 for North America):

1. Addition of function

1-1. DENON Link 4th function (When the power supply is turned on, "DENON LINK 4th" is displayed in FL).
1-2. The HDMI Assign function for CD input is added.

Other updates including the October 2008 release which added Audyssey Dynamic Volume and Sirius Radio Ready capabilities along with other improvements including updated iPod compatibility, 1080p/24f scaling and more is also included.

2. Improvement of problem

2-1. AVP-A1HD cannot be correctly controlled from RC-7000CI/7001RCI.
2-2. Neither Dynamic EQ nor the parameter button work after executing an auto setup with external MIC terminal V.AUX L.


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Thanks to captavs at AVS for sharing the following info.


Info added 07/30/09

Update #12 July 24, 2009 (approx. 11 minute update)


1- Sound is not outputted when play a specific disc with "DVD-A1UD" which is connected to A/V amplifier with "DENON LINK 4th".
2- "EVANGELION: 1.0 YOU ARE (NOT) ALONE" (KIAX-9). There is the case that a sound does not out right after started playback.
3- After main power off/on, Parameter check "DISTANCE" shows "SURR.BACK" speaker instead of "SUBWOOFER".


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How to initiate firmware update:

Turn off power of AVP-A1HDCI
Connect straight thru Ethernet cable from your router to the AVP-A1HDCI
Enter “Manual Setup” > “Option Setup” area of OSD
Select “Firmware update”

Do NOT use a wireless connection when updating firmware and make sure there are no power interruptions during this process. The update can take up to one hour which during the process will render your AVP-A1HDCI/ AVR-5308CI inoperable.

Originally Posted by ohyeah32

Well now that there are some of us that actually own this amazing pre/pro, it's now time to officially get this thread started.

Originally Posted by ohyeah32

Well now that there are some of us that actually own this amazing pre/pro, it's now time to officially get this thread started.

Originally Posted by MC Maniac

Thanks for starting it Seth and taking the responsibility of updating your initial post with useful info for both owners and would be owners..

I assume we will just add in any discussions about the matching amp into this thread?

Originally Posted by MC Maniac

...I assume we will just add in any discussions about the matching amp into this thread?

Originally Posted by MarkB

Excellent!

What about the POA-A1HD/POA-A1HDCI? Perhaps that unit should also be in the title?
Mark

Originally Posted by ohyeah32

That sounds like a great idea! Will definitely change the title to include the amp as well.

Originally Posted by norpus

I'm here
Enjoying the beast more and more as I unlock its many secret places

Originally Posted by elockett

Seth, I too want to thank you for starting this thread. I'm on the fence concerning the AVP and plan to use it mainly for 2/multi-channel music and occasionally for HT. Have you had much time to play with streaming lossless audio and if yes, how to you like the AVP's interface for viewing and managing content?

Thanks again.

Eric

Originally Posted by GoodSonics

The Interface is OK. I have been spoiled by the Sonus' Ipod like interface. The Denon is limited by its 5 key setup. It is a basic text type interface. It seems to suffice for small to medium music collections. I wouldn't want to scroll through a huge collection though. My collection is ~150 CD right now and the Denon interface is fine for that.

Darrell

Originally Posted by Spearmint

I'll start the bitch session

One of the problems with the pre and remote is the labelling of the inputs. Why would they bother with VCR in this day and age? If I was using a VCR, I doubt I'd be using HDMI as an input.

Anyway I've renamed a few of my inputs to Sonos' HD-DVD' Blu Ray' HD-STB', then I forget which is which on the remote and tend to find it easier to rotate the input select dial on the pre.

Originally Posted by GoodSonics

I tried adding the A1HDCI, and it told me there was a device in its library called and AVP A1.

Do any of you Harmony remote users have your remote working with the AVP? If so, do you have any tips/suggestions?

Thanks,
Darrell

Originally Posted by MarkB

Want list:

2 more 802D
HTM1D
1 more POA-A1HD
2 x ASW855
Denon DCD-SA1
Denon DVP-A1HD universal player

Mark

Originally Posted by progprog

P.S. What's HD-STB? I'm sure it's obvious, but I don't know that one.

Originally Posted by Spearmint

I'll start the bitch session…

One of the problems with the pre and remote is the labelling of the inputs. Why would they bother with VCR in this day and age? If I was using a VCR, I doubt I’d be using HDMI as an input.

Anyway I’ve renamed a few of my inputs to ‘Sonos’ ‘HD-DVD’ ‘Blu Ray’ ‘HD-STB’, then I forget which is which on the remote and tend to find it easier to rotate the input select dial on the pre.

Originally Posted by rmb1035

My best guess is "High Def Set Top Box for cable?

Originally Posted by alebonau

haha I foudn the same with my 4308 and its remote. VCR ? huh why ? in the end I put the HDPVR onto DVR, and left hddvd on DVD and blu-ray on HDP.

anyways hoping to get a hamony 1000 to go with the pre. you tried the harmony with the avp as yet spearmint ?.

Originally Posted by Kal Rubinson

and acoustical treatments.

Originally Posted by pentium7

My dealer just informed me that Denon told him there was an issue with AVP and for him to ship back to them to have their engineers update it. I asked him why a simple firmware can't be done and he's going to call tomorrow to inform them he's in the middle of an install and see if they are just being overcautious or if it is a serious problem.

Originally Posted by progprog

This was posted on the previous thread this afternoon. Anybody else know anything about this?

Originally Posted by Spearmint

I'll start the bitch session…

One of the problems with the pre and remote is the labelling of the inputs. Why would they bother with VCR in this day and age? If I was using a VCR, I doubt I’d be using HDMI as an input.

Originally Posted by ohyeah32

So I am curious, is it ok as it is now? Or should I have it changed to "Official Denon AVP-A1HD/AVP-A1HDCI and POA-A1HD/POA-A1HDCI owners thread"?

Since this thread is all of ours, I think it would only be right to get your input.

Seth