Audio & Home Theater Related Updates & Tips - XLR8YourMac

Firmware Updates for TVs, Receivers, Sound Bars, & 4K/UHD Players (Links go to posts with Update Change Info & Download pages.)
• LG B3 OLED TV Firmware Update 13.41.12 (Nov 2024) (Applicable models list also includes QNED80/QNED8000 LCD TVs.)
• Yamaha RX-A8A/RX-A6A/RX-A4A Receivers Firmware Update 2.04 (Nov 2024)
• Yamaha RX-A2A/RX-V6A/TSR-700 Receivers Firmware Update 1.70 (NOV 2024)
• Yamaha RX-V4A/TSR-400 Receivers Firmware Update 1.70 (Nov 2024)
• Apple Logic Pro Updates for Mac and iPad (Nov 2024)
• Apple Logic Remote App version 1.5.6 (Nov 2024)
• SVS Subwoofer Control App version 1.3.87 (Nov 2024)
• Yamaha CD-S303/CD-S303RK Firmware Update 1.63 (Nov 2024)
• Yamaha CD-C603/CD-603RK Firmware Update 1.23 (Nov 2024)
• LG C4 OLED TV Firmware Update 23.20.36 (Nov 2024)
• LG G4 OLED TV Firmware Update 23.20.41 (Nov 2024)
• LG B4 OLED TV Firmware Update 23.20.23 (Oct 2024)(Applicable models list also includes QNED85/QNED90 LCD models.)
• Yamaha Sound Bars SR-X50A/SR-X40A/ATS-X500 Firmware 1.8.01 (Oct 2024)
• LG C3 & G3 OLED TVs Firmware Update 23.20.50 (Oct 2024)
• LG C2 & G2 OLED TVs Firmware Update 13.30.85 (Sept 2024)
• LG B2 OLED TV Firmware Update 13.30.85 (Sept 2024)
• LG Z2 OLED TV Firmware Update 13.30.85 (Sept 2024)
• Yamaha RX-A1080/V1085/A2080/V2085/A3080/V3085 FW Update 2.14 (July 2024)
• Yamaha RX-V685/RX-A780/RX-A880/TSR-7850 Firmware Update 2.14 (July 2024)
• Yamaha RX-V585/HTR-5072/RX-A680 Firmware 1.88 (July 2024)
• Yamaha RX-V485/HTR-4072/RX-D485 Firmware 1.88 (July 2024)
• Yamaha RX-S602/RX-S602D slimline AV receiver Firmware 1.49 (July 2024)
• Yamaha XDA-QS5400 MusicCast Multi-Room Streaming Amp Firmware 1.72 (July 2024)
• Yamaha CX-A5200 Preamp/Processor Firmware Update 2.14 (July 2024)
• Yamaha BAR 40/BAR 400/ATS-4080 Sound Bars Firmware Update 5.08 (July 2024)
• LG B9 OLED TV Firmware Update 05.40.45 (July 2024) - The Applicable Models list also includes many LG LCD TVs.
• LG C9/E9/W9 OLED TVs Firmware Update 05.40.45 (July 2024)
• LG Z9 OLED TV & 75SM9970 LCD TV Firmware Update 05.40.45 (July 2024)
• LG C1/G1/R1 OLED TVs Firmware Update 03.41.00 (July 2024)
• LG ZX OLED TV & NANO LCD TVs Firmware Update 04.50.90 (July 2024) - Applicable Models List also includes LG NANO LCD TV models.
• LG CX/GX/WX OLED TVs Firmware Update 04.50.56 (July 2024)
• LG BX OLED TV Firmware Update 04.50.90 (July 2024) - Applicable Models List also includes many LG LCD TV models.
• Panasonic DP-UB420/UB820/UB9000 Firmware Update 1.82 (June 2024)
• Yamaha Steinberg USB Driver Update for macOS 11 to macOS 14 (May 24)
• LG B7/C7/E7/G7/W7 OLED TVs Firmware Update 06.10.45 (May 2024)
• Sony Z9D, A1E, 2016-2019 TVs Firmware Update 6.7220 (Sept 2023)
• LG C8/E8/W8 OLED TVs Firmware Update 05.50.15 (June 2023)
• LG B8 OLED TVs Firmware Update 05.50.15 (June 2023) - Applicable Models List also includes many LG LCD TV models.
• Yamaha RX-V385/HTR-3072 AV Receivers Firmware Update 1.11 (Mar 2023)
• LG B6 OLED & UH6330/7650/7700 LCD TVs Firmware Update 05.70.40 (Jan 2023)
• Yamaha Steinberg Mac USB Driver Update for macOS 10.15 to 10.13 (Jan 23)
• LG G6 OLED TV Firmware Update 05.70.55 (Dec 2022)
• LG C6 & E6 OLED TVs Firmware Update 05.70.30 (Dec 2022) - Applicable Models List also includes some LG LCD TV models.
• 5.31 Update for Yamaha YAS-109/ATS-1090/YAS-209/ATS-2090 (Aug 2022)
• LG UBKM9, UBK90, UP970 4K/UHD Player Firmware Updates (June 2022)
• LG UBK80, UP875, UP870 4K/UHD Player Firmware Updates (June 2022)
• Sony UBP-X700, UBP-X800M2 & UBP-X1100ES Firmware Updates (May 2022)
• Sony UBP-X800, UBP-UX80, UBP-X1000ES Firmware Updates (May 2022)
• LG 55EC9300 OLED TV Firmware Update 05.05.90 (May 2022)
• LG 55EG9100 OLED TV Firmware Update 04.06.75 (May 2022)
• Firmware Updates for 2015 LG EF9500/EG9600 OLED TVs (May 2022) - Applicable Models List also includes some LG LCD TV models.
• Sony STR-DN1080 / STR-ZA810ES A/V Receiver Firmware Update (Feb 2022)
• Firmware Updates for Onkyo TX-RZ740/840, RZ3400, NR797 Receivers (Jan 2022)
• Firmware Update for Onkyo TX-RZ730 & TX-RZ830 Receivers (Nov 2021)
• Firmware Updates for 2015-2017 Yamaha AVRs & CX-A5100 (Oct 2021)
• Sony A8/A9 Series OLED TVs Firmware Update 6.5066 (June 2021)
• Firmware Updates for Onkyo TX-RZ830/730/630, & NR787 Receivers (Jan 2021)
• Important Firmware Update for Yamaha THR10II/THR30II Wireless Guitar Amps
• Pioneer UDP-LX500 Firmware Update version 01.16 (Dec 2019)
• Panasonic DMP-BDT220/320/321/500/BBT01 Firmware 1.67 (July 2019)
• Sony BDP-S7200/S6200 Firmware Update M21.R.0181 (Mar 2019)
• OPPO UDP-203/205 Firmware UDP20X-65-0131 (Feb 2019)
• Samsung UBD-K8500 Firmware Update v1015.0 (May 2018)
• Philips BDP7502, 7302 Dolby Vision Firmware Update (Feb. 2018) Info and Tips for AVR, Subwoofer, TV or Disc Player Problems
• Cleaning Movie Discs that Freeze or Skip with Isopropyl Alcohol This has fixed problems I've had with some UHD Discs that froze during playback.
• Panasonic owner reports of Movie Disc Startup Problems with BD-Live Enabled.
• 31 Audio Articles from Audio Engineer Tom Nousaine (PDF Downloads) (web archive link added to my original June 2014 post about his passing away.)
• Problems after an update? Or suddenly seeing strange errors? If you have "Quick Start" enabled, try disabling it, & power off/restart. If that doesn't help, power off, disconnect power and then press device's ON button. ( I never use quick start on TVs or players. I've seen it cause problems for others at times. My guess is that sometimes cached data for quick start gets corrupted or is out of date.)
• Device Turning ON or OFF by Itself? - Turn OFF the device's HDMI Control/CEC, called VIERA Link on Panasonic, on Sony Bravia Sync (some Sony players have it under under HDMI Control), and Simplink on LG. (On the LG 4K/Blu-ray players I've had, there is no setting to turn off HDMI-CEC control. Some have used an HDMI adapter that has the CEC pin disconnected.)
• More Region Locked 4K/UHD Discs ("Fall" & "Talk to Me") (4K/UHD discs are supposed to be Region Free, but adding 2 more to the list.)
• About Oily Residue in 4K/UHD & Blu-ray Disc Cases & Disc Cleaning Tips.
• Update on Sony X800 Freezing at startup with 4K UHD Movie Discs (6/10/2023).
• Tip for Blu-ray Movie Discs with Scratches causing Skipping/Freezes.
• Tip for Removing Dents in Movie SteelBooks If the dent isn't at the edges, I use a metal spoon on the inside surface with the steelbook placed on a hard flat surface. (I place a paper towel on top of a wood stool, and I press down while rubbing the rounded spoon surface over inside area of the dent.)
• The Low-Cost, Backlit Universal Remote I Use (under $15). - I replaced my LG TV "Magic Remote" with this fully backlit remote control.
• Added Notes on Subwoofer Trigger Cable use/benefits to Onkyo RZ Series Receivers Tips, Tricks & Firmware Updates.
• Improved the examples of Player Video and Audio settings on Panasonic 4K/UHD Player Tips, Tricks and Firmware Updates.
• Notes/Tips on SVS 13-Ultra Sledge 1200D Subwoofer Amp Upgrade Kit.
• Added GUI Equalizer Info to Onkyo RZ Receivers Tips and Tricks.
• How to update Panasonic UB420 Firmware & Region Bypass How-To. (Firmware 1.76 & 1.69 reported to fix Dolby Vision disc problems.)
• LG TV AD Tracking, Home Auto Launch & Promotion settings.
• Panasonic 4K/UHD Player Tips and Tricks updated - Added info on 4K60 Settings, Deep Color Output Priority, Audio & VIERA link.
• Notes on LG OLED TVs Uniformity, Banding, Burn-In, Bad Pixels, Crosstalk - Info on Tips, Tests, DIY Test Images, & improvements in newer OLED TVs.
• How to Set HDMI 4K Enhanced Mode on Onkyo RZ series Receivers - with max resolutions, refresh rates and bit depths supported.
• Onkyo RZ830/840 Receiver Easy 7.1.2 or 5.1.4 Speaker Switching - I switch between 5.1.4 and 7.1.2 configuration with no wiring changes.
• How to Store/Save your Onkyo RZ AVR settings & Restore them if needed.
• HDMI 2.0 Supported Display Modes and Cabling Notes.
• Notes on HDMI 2.1 Chip Bug in some A/V Receivers (updated Dec. 2023).
• Tip for "A Quiet Place" 4K Disc Freezes (Best Buy Steelbook).
• Settings Tips for Sony 4K Players Audio and Stability Problems.
• Why Blu-ray Players Do Not Show Atmos or DTS-X Info.
• How to Fix Pink/Red/Purple Tinted Screen with Dolby Vision (Oppo 203/205 tip).
• Oppo 203/205 HDR to SDR Modes Explained.
• Panasonic DP-UB420 player Review (Pros & Cons).
• Panasonic Tip to Play (some) Region B Blu-rays (YMMV).
• Region B Blu-ray 3D Player I use in the USA (appx $105).
• Tip to Fix Black Screen when playing Dolby Vision Movies. (A reminder as some owners still using older versions of TV firmware.)
• Tip for original X-Files Season 8 Blu-Ray DARK video problem - Set TV's Black Level setting to HIGH (low is normally correct). - For LG TVs, the Black Level setting is in the (Picture Mode) Picture Options. (Black level high is a workaround for the original season 8 incorrect black level. The disc replacement program for the season 8 issue has apparently expired.)
• Dolby Vision Info (MEL, FEL, Player Led/TV Led).
• Old Sony Blu-ray Players Can't Bitstream DTS to Receivers with DTS:X Update.
• Yamaha AVRs: How to Set DTS Mode 2 in Advanced Setup - Fix bitstreaming DTS from older Blu-ray players after Yamaha's DTS-X update.
• Cleaning HD DVD Discs that have a Cloudy/Foggy Residue

• To support TIDAL MAX (high resolution content playback Up to 24-bit, 192 kHz)

• To support TIDAL MAX (high resolution content playback Up to 24-bit, 192 kHz)

• To support TIDAL MAX (high resolution content playback Up to 24-bit, 192 kHz)

"This is the first of our most exciting updates for the SVS Subwoofer Control App. In this update: - New Splash Screen. - 3 Additional PEQs for 17-Ultra Subwoofers (6 total). - Bluetooth Lock (17-Ultra Subwoofers Only). - Many background improvements for performance, upcoming features, and minor bug fixes. The SVS app works with Apple iOS 13.0 or newer. Supports SVS 17-Ultra RIEvolution, 16-Ultra, 4000 Series, 3000 Series, 3000 Micro, 3000 In-Wall, 2000 Pro Series, and 1000 Pro Series. App is also available for SVS 13-Ultra Amplifier Upgrade Kits for existing owners of the SVS SB13, PB13, PC13-Ultra, PB12-PLUS, and PC12-PLUS Subwoofers. Have questions, problems or feedback? Contact us at custservice@svsound.com or 877.626.5623."

1. Stability improvement related to CD playback.

1. Stability improvement related to CD playback.
2. Bug fixes related to random-sequence playback.

• Bug fix.

• Three lower control icons now remain visible to reduce OS gesture interference.
• Improves performance and fixes minor bugs.

• Bug fix related to HDMI video output.

• Bug fix related to HDMI video output.

• Bug fix & Stability improvement

• Bug fix & Stability improvement

• Bug fix & Stability improvement

Download Pages for July 25, 2024 Firmware Updates (An update installation guide is linked at the bottom of download pages.)

• RX-A2A/RX-V6A/TSR-700 (See above for a later firmware update with HDMI video bug fix.)
• RX-A1080/RX-V1085/RX-A2080/RX-V2085/RX-A3080/RX-V3085 USA Yamaha Updates page with v2.14 update.
• RX-V685/RX-A780/RX-A880/TSR-7850 USA Yamaha Updates page with v2.14 update.
• RX-V585/HTR-5072/RX-A680 USA Yamaha Updates page with v1.88 update.
• RX-V485/HTR-4072/RX-D485 USA Yamaha Updates page with v1.88 update.
• RX-S602/RX-S602D slimline AV receiver USA Yamaha Updates page with v1.49 update.
• XDA-QS5400 MusicCast Multi-Room Streaming Amplifier USA Yamaha Updates page with v1.72 update.
• CX-A5200 AV Preamplifier/Processor USA Yamaha Updates page with v2.14 update.

• Bug fix & Stability improvement

Download Pages for July 25, 2024 Firmware Updates

• MusicCast BAR 40 (YMS-4080) USA Yamaha Updates page with v5.08 update.
• MusicCast BAR 400 (YAS-408) USA Yamaha Updates page with v5.08 update.
• ATS-4080 Sound Bar USA Yamaha Updates page with v5.08 update.

• Bug fix & stability improvement.

• Bug fix regarding to Alexa Multi-room Music.
• Other bug fix & stability improvement.

Changes in v3.1.6 to v3.1.7
• Added supported models.

"To install this driver on Apple silicon-based Macs, the security policy of the Mac needs to be changed first. For the detailed installation procedure, please refer to this document https://download.yamaha.com/files/tcm:39-1588312."

• To support playing audio files via Sound Bar Controller.
• To support Alexa Multi-room Music.
• Bug fix.
• Stability improvement.

1. Adapt BBC internet radio stations to new streaming technology (HLS).
2. Support Qobuz streaming service in Canada and Japan.
3. Other bug fixes.

1. Adapt BBC internet radio stations to new streaming technology (HLS).
2. Support Qobuz streaming service in Canada and Japan.
3. Other bug fixes.

1. Adapt BBC internet radio stations to new streaming technology (HLS).
2. Support Qobuz streaming service in Canada and Japan.
3. Other bug fixes.

1. Adapt BBC internet radio stations to new streaming technology (HLS).
2. Support Qobuz streaming service in Canada and Japan.
3. Other bug fixes.

I used a flashlight to check the disc for any scratches/smears, etc and none were evident. Despite the disc appearing pristine, the first attempt to play in my Sony X800 froze (black screen) at the start of the 22 second Universal intro. Did the usual unplug/restart and it got a bit farther, but froze at the 6 second mark of the 22 second spinning Universal logo intro. I suspect many owners would have returned the disc to the store for an exchange, but as I've mentioned before with other problem discs that appeared pristine, I rinsed off the play side with isopropyl alcohol. It then it played fine for the entire 3 hour movie. (It's a BD100 disc.) Sony X800 4K Discs Freezing on Startup Around Sept. 2022, my Sony X800 started having problems initially loading new 4K/UHD discs. It would freeze (black screen) at the disc's boot (short) video, requiring unplugging AC power. However every time after reconnecting AC power, the problem disc would play OK. This happened on several new (and pristine) 4K UHD discs (like UHDs of Top Gun Maverick & Bullet Train), even after cleaning, and that played OK (before cleaning) in the Panasonic UB420. Around the same time (Fall 2022) I saw 2 other reports of the same thing suddenly happening to Sony X800 owners in the blu-ray forums. (I tried a player reset - it didn't help. And as of early June 2023, no new firmware update from Sony.) Because of this, I've been using the Panasonic UB420 again for all UHD discs, and it's been problem free* to date. (*With discs that don't have scratches at least.) I'm beginning to think it's an initial handshake issue. I always turn on the TV first, then AVR, and finally the disc player. I know the cables are good, and the problem has never happened with the Panasonic 420 playing the same 4K discs with the same AVR/TV. And as I noted earlier (above), I've seen other Sony X800 owners comment on the same issue around the same time I started having the problem. If the problem keeps happening, I may try using the X800's dual HDMI outputs to send Video only to the TV, and Audio to the AVR to see if that helps.

• Bug fix.
• Stability improvement.

The UHD Fall disc is Unrated with Atmos audio. The included blu-ray is PG-13 with 5.1 audio. (The Unrated version difference is some instances of language - use of the F word.)

Version 6.7220
• Improves general performance of the TV. (same note as previous update.)

• Stability improvement for network functions.
• Bug fix.

Version 6.7215
• Improves general performance of the TV.

• Bug fix for multi-zone linking.

• Bug fix for multi-zone linking.

1. Stability improvements of MusicCast's connection and playback.
2. Minor bug fixes due to the update of some streaming services.
3. Other stability improvements.

1. Stability improvements of MusicCast's connection and playback.
2. Minor bug fixes due to the update of some streaming services.
3. Other stability improvements.

1. Stability improvements of MusicCast's connection and playback.
2. Minor bug fixes due to the update of some streaming services.
3. Other stability improvements.

1. Stability improvements of MusicCast's connection and playback.
2. Minor bug fixes due to the update of some streaming services.
3. Other stability improvements.

Download Pages for Firmware Updates

• CX-A5200 AV Preamplifier/Processor (See above for a later firmware update.)
• RX-A1080/RX-V1085/RX-A2080/RX-V2085/RX-A3080/RX-V3085 (See above for a later firmware update.)
• RX-V685/RX-A780/RX-A880/TSR-7850 (See above for a later firmware update.)
• RX-V585/HTR-5072/RX-A680 (See above for a later firmware update.)
• RX-V485/HTR-4072/RX-D485 (See above for a later firmware update.)
• RX-S602/RX-S602D slimline AV receiver (See above for a later firmware update.)
• XDA-QS5400 MusicCast Multi-Room Streaming Amplifier (See above for a later firmware update.)

1. Stability improvements of MusicCast's connection and playback.
2. Minor bug fixes due to the update of some streaming services.
3. Other stability improvements.

• Improves performance and fixes minor bugs.

"The bug (was) strictly limited to the preset window on the home screen showing "none" when a preset is created and then loaded. The actual preset menu settings are all still being loaded/retained by the subwoofer (you can easily confirm this). This bug will be fixed in the next app update. (v1.3.71 is above.) - Ed M. (SVS)"

Changes in v2.0.5 to v2.1.4
• Added supported models.
• Solved some minor problems

• Stability Improvement. (No details)

• Bug fixes and stability improvement.

• Stability improvement.

Changes in v3.1.1 to v3.1.3
• Changed the system requirements to the following.
• Rosetta 2 is no longer required for use on Apple silicon-based Macs.

• Bug fix for Internet radio playback issue.

1. To support HDMI® VRR and ALLM gaming functions.
2. To support cross format upmixing between Dolby and DTS.
3. To support Auro-Matic processing for Dolby Atmos/DTS:X (only for RX-A8A and RX-A6A models).
4. Bug fix for Internet radio playback issue.

1. To support HDMI® VRR and ALLM gaming functions.
2. Bug fix for Internet radio playback issue.

Version 6.7210
• Improves general performance of the TV.

1. Stability Improvement.
2. A bug fix causing update failure at version 5.30.

1. Improvements to Internet radio and Podcast playback
2. Bug fixes: - MusicCast Surround/Stereo setup or connection error issues. - SiriusXM Talk list browse issue. - Reboot issue under specific situations.

1. Improvements to Internet radio and Podcast playback
2. Bug fixes: - MusicCast Surround/Stereo setup or connection error issues. - SiriusXM Talk list browse issue. - Reboot issue under specific situations.

1. Improvements to Internet radio and Podcast playback
2. Bug fixes: - MusicCast Surround/Stereo setup or connection error issues. - SiriusXM Talk list browse issue. - Reboot issue under specific situations.

• Improves the color quality of some SDR content.
• Improves general functionality.

• Improves the color quality of some SDR content.

** Some retailers sold the UX80, it's the same as the X800 but included an HDMI cable. (There's previous Settings Tips for Sony Players Audio & Stability Problems below.)

1. 8K60Hz/4K/120Hz and HDR10+ support.
2. Improvements to Internet radio and Podcast playback.
3. New MusicCast CONTROLLER function: Seek bar functionality with select streaming services.
4. Bugs fixed: - Dolby Vision playback error issue on specific streaming services. - MusicCast Surround / Stereo setup or connection error issues. - SiriusXM Talk list browse issue. - Reboot issue under specific situations.

1. Fixes an issue where the Dolby Atmos sound may be output with noise.
2. Fixes an issue where the Dolby Atmos sound via ARC may not be output.
3. Improves network connectivity.

• Support of AURO-3D (RX-A8A, RX-A6A only) - Please refer to owners manuals of RX-A8A and RX-A6A.
• Bug fix for no video output during Dolby Vision playback.
• Bug fix for SURROUND:AI when playing video streaming contents.
• Other stability improvements.

• Bug fixes for the network connection.

• Compatible with new OS.
• Bug fixes.

• Increased stability of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections.

• Support of 4K/120Hz, HDR10+.
• Stability improvement of eARC.
• Bug fix for no video output during Dolby Vision playback. (before this fix, workaround was to switch the input & then switch back.)
• Other stability improvements.

• Compatible with new OS.
• Bug fixes.

• Noise reduction during HDMI standby through.

• Bug fix of power management.

• Bug fix for the network update error.

1. SiriusXM playback stability improvement (U.S.A. and Canada only)
2. Spotify connection stability improvement

Download Pages for Firmware Updates
• 2015 RX-A1050/RX-A2050/RX-A3050/RX-V1079/RX-V2079/RX-V3079 USA Yamaha Updates page with v2.86 update
• 2015 CX-A5100 AV Preamplifier USA Yamaha Updates page with v2.86 update.
• 2016 RX-A1060/RX-A2060/RX-A3060/RX-V1081/RX-V2081/RX-V3081USA Yamaha Updates page with v2.86 update.
• 2017 RX-A1070/RX-A2070/RX-A3070/RX-V1083/RX-V2083/RX-V3083 USA Yamaha Updates page with v2.86 update.
• RX-V681/RX-V781/RX-A760/RX-A860/TSR-7810 USA Yamaha Updates page with v2.86 update.
• RX-V679/RX-V779/RX-A750/RX-A850/HTR-6068/TSR-7790 USA Yamaha Updates page with v2.86 update.
• RX-V479/RX-V579/RX-A550/HTR-4068/TSR-5790 USA Yamaha Updates page with v2.86 update.
• RX-V483/HTR-4071/RX-V583/HTR-5071/TSR-5830/RX-A670 USA Yamaha Updates page with v2.87 update.

1. SiriusXM playback stability improvement (U.S.A. and Canada only).
2. Spotify connection stability improvement.

Download Pages for Firmware Updates (dated Oct. 4, 2021)
• RX-V481/HTR-4069/RX-V481D USA Yamaha Updates page with v2.87 update
• RX-V581/HTR-5069/TSR-5810/RX-A660 USA Yamaha Updates page with v2.87 update

• Improves the ability to play Ultra HD Blu-ray discs.

• Improves the ability to play Ultra HD Blu-ray discs.

"We updated the app to improve the swipe-up feature. It can be used from any menu screen within the app. - Ed M. (SVS)"

FYI: To turn Off "Performance Monitoring", go to the App's "System Settings" and select "About this App" at the bottom of that screen.

• To support Alexa Multi-Room Music.

Change info from Aug. 5, 2021 update
• SiriusXM playback stability improvement (U.S.A. and Canada only)

Change info from July 15, 2021 posted download pages
1. MusicCast Wireless connection stability improvement.
2. Fix of Surround Decoder function in AV Controller.
3. Fix of Bluetooth TX function.
4. Qobuz for Australia and New Zealand.
5. Other bug fixes.

• Bug fix (Addresses loss of sound in certain instances while in Party Mode or All-Channel Stereo Mode).

Version 6.5066
• Improves general performance of the TV.

• Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization support. (Above feature only in RX-A2A/RX-V6A/TSR-700 update.)
• Qobuz support in Australia and New Zealand.
• Stability improvement.

1. Qobuz support in Australia and New Zealand.
2. Stability improvement.

- About spatial audio with Dolby Atmos in Apple Music - About lossless audio in Apple Music

May 24, 2021 Version 6.7120 changes:
• Improves general performance of the TV. (The EU change notes have more details)
• Fix issue where the TV can't connect with specific wireless subwoofers.
• Fix Issue where TV does not turn off when turning off HDMI devices connected via BRAVIA Sync (HDMI CEC).
• Fix issue where an information banner appears randomly while watching content through HDMI connected devices.

• Fix minor bugs which make the sound bar out of operation.

Tip: Problems playing CDs from the App? Press "Home" button twice, then press Play.

1. Stability improvement for HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) function.
2. Other improvement. (No details)

Bug fix
• The connection issue that Wi-Fi can be disconnected under particular circumstances.

Version 6.5042
• Improves general performance and stability.

Change info for the Feb. 17, 2021 Update A) Performance improvements to music streaming services and internet radio. - Amazon Music HD *1 - SiriusXM compatibility with new server *2 B) Other stability improvements. *1 Amazon Music HD Account is required. Available in US, Canada, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Japan. (as of February 2021). *2 With this firmware, 30-Day Free Trial offers will no longer be available. Any active 30-Day Free Trial subscriptions will immediately end. You will need to re-login after the update. Any Preset(s) that you've already registered will be deleted, therefore you will need to re-register your Preset(s). Available in US, Canada. *Music streaming service availability varies by region and product.

• Changed the system requirements to macOS 10.13.6, macOS 10.14.x, macOS 10.15.x
• Solved some minor problems

• Bug fix of volume control by using Spotify app.

1. Bug fix of color banding issue with 4K/HDR video signal.
2. Bug fix of audio dropout when connecting via ARC.
3. Support of Qplay (Chinese market only).
4. Other stability improvements.

Version 1.3.52 update
• Upgrades to enhance performance and fix minor bugs.
• Makes the app compatible with iOS 14.
• Improves performance and fixes minor bugs.

A) Performance improvements to music streaming services and internet radio. - Support of Spotify Free account, along with playback stability improvements **. - Qobuz list browsing improvement. B) Other stability improvements.

About Dec. 1, 2020 Version 6.4960
• Improves general performance of the TV

"Affected models: RX-V4A, RX-V6A, RX-A2A, TSR-400 and TSR-700, for certain pass-through compatibility with Xbox Series X, NVIDIA RTX30.

From the time we launched several AV receivers in 2020, we stated that we would support emerging HDMI 2.1 capabilities  including pass-through of 4K/120Hz or 8K/60B  in these models via future updates. A hardware update is required on the above AV receivers only for customers who plan to connect Xbox Series X or NVIDIA RTX30 at 4K/120Hz or 8K/60B to these select AV receivers..."

"A bug in the latest HDMI 2.1 chipsets sourced by Panasonic and utilized in the new Denon, Marantz and Yamaha HDMI 2.1 AV receivers. This bug can inhibit pass through of 4k/120Hz HDR and 8k/60 HDR for some devices like NVIDIA's newest graphics cards and the latest XBOX Series X gaming console. When engaging these resolutions with these source devices directly connected to an HDMI 2.1 capable receiver utilizing the Panasonic HDMI 2.1 chipset, the user can experience a blank screen."

"Sound United completed additional testing and is pleased to report that 4K/120Hz passthrough works without issue on Nvidia and PS5 devices. Outside of what was originally reported regarding Xbox at 4K/120Hz output setting, we have had no further HDMI 2.1 device interoperability issues reported as of this writing..."

Version 6.7140 update changes
• Combines the Video, Album, and Music apps into the Media Player app Note: After the update, the App menu will display the Music and Media Player apps only, but will contain all the content from the Video, Album, and Music apps.
• Adds support for HEVC 100/120Hz in USB video playback.
• Removes the WPS function.
• Adds support for the Android™ 9.0 Pie Setting menu tree.
• Redesigns the Setting menu.
• Improves general performance of the TV.

The D/L page says "for US, Canada, Argentina, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Chile, and Peru". You can also search by TV model number at Sony Electronics support page.

Version 6.6575 had this change note
• Improves general performance of the TV

A reader said the EU v6.6575 update had different change notes: - Solves a network error caused by incorrect system time setting. - Fixes a blinking LED issue on AG8 models & improves system performance.

"Yamaha has become aware of four incidents of extreme overheating during charging of the THR-compatible Line 6 products Relay G10, Relay G10S, and Relay G10T wireless devices. To prevent any possible risk of extreme overheating, Line 6 is issuing a firmware update of the Relay G10 family of products. To ensure continued compatibility of your THR product, please follow the firmware update instructions.

Products

THR10II Wireless

THR30II Wireless"

• Fixes issues that may occur when using network services.

Change info from the Jan 28, 2020 Update
1. Security measures on 3PDA (Amazon Alexa Skill) functionality.
2. Stability improvements on eARC related functionality.
3. Other stability improvements.

• Improve playback compatibility of certain 4K UHD Blu-ray discs.

• "Playability of Blu-ray Disc".

My Experience with the Panasonic DP-UB420 - My notes and tips on the UB420, including tests with 100GB discs.

Panasonic Trick to Play (Some) Region B Blu-rays (YMMV) - Details. (Firmware 1.69 didn't break it.) Tip doesn't work with all discs, so I have a Region B Sony S6700, which also plays Region 2 DVDs.

It was great to be able to watch region B locked 3D discs of Terminator 2 and Ratatouille on my LG OLED (3D/4K) TV. (Unlike some other discs like Valerian 3D, the "Stop, then Top Menu" trick I often used with my Panasonic UB-420 and DMP-BDT500 did not work with the region B Terminator 2 3D & Ratatouille 3D blu-rays.) Region 2 DVDs (PAL) also played fine. (Tested with Region 2 Peaky Blinders series 1+2 DVD box set bought at a Goodwill for $2.)

Exchange rates vary, but at the time the player (new) cost appx $105 (US) after VAT removal, plus shipping. (Best price I'd seen on an all-region S6700 was just under $200.) I already have several region A players, and a 4K/UHD player. (All standard 4K/UHD movie discs are region free. And of course some blu-ray movies are all region also, but not all.)

The Sony BDP-S6700 has 802.11 a/b/g/n WiFi with 2.4/5GHz support, Bluetooth v4.1, Ethernet (100BASE-T) and a USB 2.0 port. I like the Sony's options/features and 3D support, but use it only for disc playback, not streaming/apps or bluetooth. (And I'm not using any network connections.) As I've mentioned with other Sony players, I set the output mode to "Direct" (via Options menu during playback) - the setting is persistent. (I've not noticed any DNR with that setting personally.) This UK BDP-S6700 shipped with firmware M32.R.0486, which isn't the latest (.0527 from 3/12/2019 is, as of this post date), but I don't plan on updating unless I have to.

• Improves image quality in specific scenes.

• Removes the Gracenote® function.

(change from previous M21.R.0180)
• Removes the Gracenote® function

I've not been able to test if this possibly fixes the hard freezes from Dolby Atmos Intro/demos noted with previous firmware versions. (An issue for years, never fixed.)

Compared to previous Official release UDP20X-60-0625, the major changes are:
1. Added the "HDMI IN BYPASS" mode for Dolby Vision passthrough via HDMI In.
2. General fixes and disc compatibility improvements based on recent and upcoming UHD Blu-ray releases as well as user-submitted samples.

FYI: Reportedly even in Bypass mode the Oppo HDMI Input can't pass Dolby MAT (Metadata-Enhanced Audio Transmission) PCM Atmos that Apple TV uses. (It can pass bitstreamed Dolby Atmos and bitstreamed DD+ Atmos.) If your Apple TV has Atmos enabled, you won't get any audio using the Oppo's HDMI Input even when set to Bypass.

(If you missed it earlier, there's info on Oppo's HDR to SDR modes below.)

Fix for Pink/Red/Purple Tinted Screen with Dolby Vision on Oppo 203/205 If you see pink or red/purple tinted video during Dolby Vision playback after the above firmware update, try changing the Oppo's Dolby Vision setting to "TV Led" processing instead of "Auto". (Early Sony DV TVs used "Player-Led" Processing, later models use TV Led.) Several owners (typically LG TVs) have reported problems with Dolby Vision (Pink/Red tinted video) after the UDP20X-65-0131 update with Oppo's Dolby Vision set to "Auto", typically if the Oppo HDMI video was connected to a Receiver. ("Auto" may be OK if player directly connected to the TV.) The fix is to set the Oppo's Dolby Vision to "TV-led processing" unless your Dolby Vision compatible TV is an early Sony DV model, which used "Player-Led" Dolby Vision processing. (The "Auto" setting worked fine with previous firmware versions they said.) Note: Later LG Dolby Vision TV Models may not show the pink/red tinted screens if Oppo set to "Auto", but should still be set to "TV Led" processing. Some say the "Auto" setting actually used Player Led and that also caused a problem with playback of some Dolby Vision UHD Movies, like the Daniel Craig Bond Movies. (And also causing banding in some cases.)

"Resolves an issue that may prevent iTunes from playing media to third-party AirPlay speakers. It also includes minor app and performance improvements."

Compared to previous UDP20X-60-0625, the major changes are:
1. Added the HDR10+ support. A HDR10+ enabled TV is required to view content in HDR10+.
2. Added the "HDMI IN BYPASS" mode for Dolby Vision passthrough via HDMI In.
3. General fixes and disc compatibility improvements based on recent and upcoming UHD Blu-ray releases as well as user-submitted samples.

Also some Apple TV 4K users said the new Bypass mode still didn't work for Dolby Vision in their setups. Black screen on TV after Dolby Vision icon appeared. Some tried both a single HDMI cable (Audio and Video) through an AVR that supports Dolby Vision, and the dual HDMI cable method - HDMI video only connection to TV, HDMI audio only connection to AVR. (I'm assuming they're using HDMI 2.0 certified cables and that they tested Apple TV Dolby Vision function with a direct HDMI connection to the TV to verify that works.)

Update: I saw posts from 2 Apple TV users that wrote Oppo Support about the Dolby Vision problem (noted above), that said they were sent a download link for a revised Beta Firmware (same version number) that solved the problem. (It did not solve the Dolby MAT Atmos issue however.)

• Improves HDMI connection stability.

(There's Sony X800 Player Settings tips below.)

- Adds support for the eARC feature.

(Changes compared to previous official UDP20X-56-0224 release)
1. Added the Dolby Vision "Player-led processing" mode for compatibility with early Sony Dolby Vision TVs and firmware updates.
2. Added the "Dolby Vision" mode under the HDR Setting menu, which allows the player to convert the output to Dolby Vision when possible.
3. Added the "Dolby Vision Processing" setting under the HDR Setting menu. This setting allows customers to choose whether Dolby Vision processing is handled mainly by the TV or the UDP-20x player.
4. Added MQA support via the USB DAC In for the UDP-205 players. (More info can be found in the "USB Audio DAC Firmware" section on the UDP-205 support page.)
5. Added the "Up-Sample DAC Input" setting under Audio Processing menu for the UDP-205.
6. General fixes and disc compatibility improvements based on recent and upcoming UHD Blu-ray releases as well as user-submitted samples.

(changes over previous M21.R.0164)
1. Resolves SSL security issue
2. Improves BRAVIA® Internet Video connectivity

(changes over previous M36.R.0178)
1. Adds support for Prime Video service HDR10 content playback
2. Improves Blu-ray Disc playback operation

(Changes compared to previous official UDP20X-56-0224 release)
1. Added the Dolby Vision "Player-led processing" mode for compatibility with recent Sony Dolby Vision TVs and firmware updates.
2. Added the "Dolby Vision" mode under the HDR Setting menu, which allows the player to convert the output to Dolby Vision when possible.
3. Added the "Dolby Vision Processing" setting under the HDR Setting menu. This setting allows customers to choose whether Dolby Vision processing is handled mainly by the TV or the UDP-20x player.
4. Added MQA support via the USB DAC In for the UDP-205 players. (More info can be found in the "USB Audio DAC Firmware" section on the UDP-205 support page.)
5. Added the "Up-Sample DAC Input" setting under Audio Processing menu for the UDP-205.
6. General fixes and disc compatibility improvements based on recent and upcoming UHD Blu-ray releases as well as user-submitted samples.

- Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets 4K Disc Issue Fixed - No Text to Speech sound when TTS is enabled after a Factory Reset issue fixed - Fox Disc Audio Issue fixed

(Changes compared to previous official UDP20X-54-1127 release)
1. Added four HDR to SDR modes to improve HDR to SDR conversion. (see below)
2. Added a "Media Info Lookup" setting under Network Setup. This setting allows the user to toggle media file metadata retrieval on and off.
3. Added support for slow motion playback in A-B repeat mode.
4. Added a detailed info page for the HDMI In source.
5. Improved HDMI In compatibility with HTPCs.
6. Resolved a playback issue with UHD title "Blade Runner 2049".
7. Resolved a color shift issue in the 21:9 Aspect Ratio mode.
8. General fixes and disc compatibility improvements based on recent and upcoming UHD Blu-ray releases as well as user-submitted samples.

Oppo 203/205 HDR to SDR Modes Explained Here's info on the 4 HDR -> SDR Modes:

1. Mode 1: Optimized to preserve the most highlight details.
2. Mode 2: Optimized to preserve a balance between highlight and shadow details.
3. Mode 3: Optimized to preserve a balance between mid-tone and highlight details.
4. Mode 4: Optimized to preserve the most shadow details.

"Picked up a Sony UBD-X800 locally and so far impressed at the value (for $149.99). Feels like a much higher quality build than the LG UP970 player I was also looking at. If LG hadn't pulled the Dolby Vision update I may have tried the LG (at $199.99 sale price), but seeing a lot of complaints on drive noise with some UHD discs (not all) and no word when the DV update would be re-released, I decided on the Sony. (Update - On Feb. 8th, 2018 LG released UP970 DV firmware update.) Was also considering the Philips BDP7502 since it's supposed to get a DV update eventually, but not able to find one locally and heard of some 3D playback issues but that might just be a firmware issue. (Update - On Feb 28th, 2018, Philips released BDP7502/7302 DV firmware update.) The Sony X800 is fast to load discs, but not quite as fast as the Oppo 203 (which has Dolby Vision, but no apps) but for $150 locally (easy return if necessary) - well worth it. I had to update the X800 firmware via USB (link), as it had problems contacting the 'provisioning server' with my Ethernet connection. (The firmware update solved the problem with the network update check in the player.) My Sony X800 player settings for improving disc playback reliability (IME). (Remember to Update Player Firmware first and if you have a disc problem (freezing, skipping, etc), even if it looks OK, Clean it with Dawn liquid soap, or Isopropyl Alcohol.)

Sony X800 Player Settings Tips (also useful for other Sony models.) Options not listed below are left at defaults or Auto.
• (Audio Settings) BD Audio Mix - OFF (BD Audio Mix MUST BE OFF for bitstream and Dolby Atmos/DTS-X. But remember that disc players don't report Atmos/DTS-X info.)
• (Audio Settings) Digital Audio Output - "Auto"
• (Audio Settings) DSEE HX - OFF
• (Audio Settings) Audio DRC - OFF
• (Audio Settings) DTS Neo:6 - MUSIC * (* I prefer Neo:6 surround for Stereo Music CDs, a personal choice)
• (System Settings) HDMI Settings-> Control for HDMI - OFF
• (System Settings) HDMI Audio Output - "Auto" (* Auto detects the player's HDMI audio connection at either HDMI 1 or 2. If you're always using a specific HDMI 1 or 2 setup, you can select that instead.)
• (System Settings) Quick Start Mode - OFF
• (System Settings) Auto Display - OFF
• (System Settings) Software Update Notification - OFF (I check manually)
• (BD/DVD Viewing Settings) BD Internet Connection - "Do Not Allow"
• (Screen Settings) Screen Format - NORMAL
• (Screen Settings) Cinema Conversion Mode - AUTO (some have recommended Video mode, but I use Auto.)
• (Screen Settings) DVD Aspect Ratio - LETTER BOX
• (Screen Settings) 24p Output - Ultra HD Blu-Ray/BD-ROM - AUTO (There are rare 60P 4k discs like "Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk" & "Gemini Man".) - DVD-ROM - OFF (I use only Discs, so left the Data & Network content off.)
• (Screen Settings) 4K Upscale Setting - OFF (Some options are for Sony TVs/Bravia Mode. I use an LG OLED TV.)
• (Network Settings) Auto Home Network Access Permission - OFF
• (Network Settings) Remote Start - OFF
• (Bluetooth Settings) Bluetooth Mode - OFF (Off since I don't use the Bluetooth audio feature.)

The X800M2 and X700 models also have a Dolby Vision (On/Off) setting. (These came out after the original X800 I bought in 2017.)

I don't use a Sony TV, so I can't comment on using the player's "Bravia Mode". (See page 21 "Screen Settings" in the X800M2 PDF user manual.)

Options During Playback (NOT available in Dolby Vision): During Disc playback, I set "Options" (button on remote) Video Settings to "Direct". (Some pre-UHD Sony player owners say any other setting applies some DNR.)

BTW: Personally I don't use any streaming/apps or USB file playback. The X800 feels very solid (8+ lbs) and seems very quiet so far. It also supports Bluetooth Audio and plays SA-CD, DVD-Audio and 3D Blu-ray discs. (Also has Netflix 4K HDR and Youtube 4K HDR support - Amazon 4K but not HDR.) I've had good luck with Sony players in the past (other than an S7200 that STILL doesn't have a firmware update to fix Atmos intro lockup (requiring unplugging the player) with the early seasons of Game of Thrones). (Update - Sony posted a new S7200 firmware on 6/26/2018, but problem still there.) I will let you know if I see any X800 problems with discs. -Doc (Notes below were BEFORE Oct. 2018, March 2019, Aug 2021 & May 2022 firmware updates was released.)

Update: No issues playing 100GB discs of Westworld S1 4K, Mad Max Fury Road 4K, Pacific Rim 4k, Interstellar 4K, - no freezes/stutters on layer change of those 100GB discs. Also played Blade Runner 4K, Dunkirk 4K, Batman Begins 4K, The Dark Knight Rises 4K and Batman Begins 4K discs OK. Often used for back to back blu-ray movies. Update 2 Saw hangs (player still responds to remote - but movie froze) at appx 1hr 42min into The Dark Knight 4K and at 1hr 58min of Blade Runner 2049 4K (same freeze time seen with an Oppo 203 and LG UP870 before later firmware updates.) - both times stopped playback, ejected disc and wiped it off (some tiny dust particles) and (automatic) resumed playback OK. Both times reversing to before the previous time to see if it was repeatable. I need to start cleaning all 4K discs before playing to see if that really is a factor. (It has helped for some, but not all cases but it is the first thing to try. Some think a residue from disc mfg is to blame.) Some owners (of various brands) have had repeat 4K disc problems (esp. 100GB discs), in some cases even after disc replacements. (Cleaning the BR 2049 disc didn't help with the 1:58:21 freeze with the LG 870 (before the 2020 firmware update), but the Oppo 203 played it OK after a firmware update.)"(FYI: Oppo's 56-0224 firmware Update listed a fix for Blade Runner 2049, but not sure it solves the problem above for everyone.) (Test with March 2019, X800 M36.R.0338 Firmware - Tried Blade Runner 2049 4K disk again (cleaned), and skipping to the chapter at 1hr 52 Min, it played through fine (no hang/freeze/stutter at 1:58:21), although I'd rather verify it was ok with a full playback from the start, as I wonder if heat (or buffering) - not just a layer change - is a factor. I say that as often you see owners say that after a freeze at a certain point, rewinding to just before that point and playing again worked.)

Any Audio dropouts playing Dunkirk? (I saw 2 X800 owners report audio dropouts during loud effects (like explosions) in Dunkirk. Since some graphs show the movie's audio has clipping, my first thought was to check the player's Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control) setting, but someone later said turning off BD Audio Mix solved the dropouts. Audio Mix off is typically step 1 in player setup for receiver users so the player bitstreams audio to the Receiver for decoding DTS/Dolby/Atmos, instead of the player sending PCM audio. It's on by default, typically used for button sounds and things like optional commentary during playback. Turning BD AUDIO MIX OFF has solved many X800 Audio problems. It should have been off by default IMO. See my Sony 4K Player Settings Tips.)

I didn't notice any audio dropouts with Dunkirk (4K UHD or Blu-ray), and yes, Audio DRC has been off since day 1. (Also BD Mix off, as I noted in settings above.) Wish Nolan would have 'allowed' Atmos or DTS:X on his discs, but I guess clipped 5.1 was "director's intent" again, lol.(Ironically, I noticed some Nolan 4K disc Intros (like WB Logo) had Atmos audio.)

Any issues with using HDMI 2 (audio only) port? (An older Integra Pre-Amp user said he's tried 2 X800s but can't get Audio playback from HDMI 2. (I assume using a known good HDMI cable - verify that first.) Tried System Settings > HDMI Audio Output set to HDMI2 and "Auto". ("Auto" is nice if sometimes you want to leave the AVR off and just use the TV speakers. Otherwise "Auto" should detect an AVR (on) connection with HDMI2 and use it instead.) I'd also set System Settings > HDMI control OFF (all devices, unless you need ARC). Of course AVR's input set to the port that X800's HDMI2 is connected to. Power up TV first, then AVR (verify input set correctly), then player.) Update - Another older model Integra (DTR-9.3) user reported same issue when Integra has HDMI connection to the Projector. (Disconnecting cable from Integra to Projector solves it - or use an HDMI switch on that connection. Same issue seen with some other older receivers when used for audio only connection from player and player video connection to a display.) Possible HDMI Control issue - awaiting reply to see if disabling HDMI Control (CEC) helps.

No problems with using the X800's HDMI 2 (Audio only port) connected to my Yamaha RX-A3050, with HDMI 1 going to the TV HDMI port (set to UHD of course). The X800 player has HDMI Audio Output set to "Auto", and verified HDMI control is off (on everything). I originally was using a single cable setup, but later switched to separate Audio to AVR and Video to TV. HDMI audio "Auto" setting works fine for me. Hope you have a Merry Christmas. Stop by over the holidays and I'll demo all the Nolan 4K disks - Dark Knight Trilogy, Interstellar, Prestige, Dunkirk, Inception. Long story on them (some raised black levels), but no regrets except for busted cases and scratched/stacked discs."

Change info for M36.R.0178:
1. Improves the compatibility of Ultra HD Blu-ray
2. Improves the stability of network services

1. Reduce Auto Power Off time to 15 min. 2. Voice guide bug fix. 3. USB Storage NTFS compatibility with Windows 10.

This firmware includes
1. HDMI connectivity improvement with certain Ultra HD Blu-ray player
2. Fixing sound cut-off issue of playing back certain Blu-ray discs
3. MusicCast Link function improvement
4. Playback improvement in Neural:X mode
5. DTS Mode (See Info in DTS PDF. Notes below)
6. Other functionality improvement

This firmware includes
1. DTS Mode (see related DTS PDF on D/L page)
2. Playback improvement in Neural:X mode
3. Other functionality improvement

This firmware includes
1. The latest multi dimensional surround sound DTS:X playback DTS:X decode Neural:X upmixing processing DTS Dialogue Control (* see my note below)
2. HDR (High Dynamic Range) pass through and GUI overlay
3. Connectivity improvement with Rhapsody/Napster service, and some STBs/TVs via HDMI.
4. MusicCast functionality improvement i. Search function for vTuner ii. Sort function for "Favorites" iii. "Recents" feature to display recently listened 40 songs iv. Audio sync of its external inputs with other MusicCast models in MusicCast Link mode. Some conditions may apply. v. Speed Boost in Link Control (suitable for wired connection)
5. Fixing network initial setup issue when using WiFi WEP security method

"This is caused by the new "BD+" protocol (or Digital Rights Protection system) applied to this title which requires longer decryption time than the value allowed by the player. This firmware adjusted the decryption time and resolved this issue."

BackFlashing Yamaha Aventage AVR Firmware (YMMV)
• Disconnect AC Power from Receiver (suggest using Switched Outlet strip)
• Insert a USB Flash drive with previous Firmware (FAT format with firmware file only)
• While holding down "Pure Direct" Button, Switch AC power On

• I tested several of the worst (clouding) examples (and discs I liked most - Blade Runner disc 1, Matrix 1, FMJ) in the Toshiba A20 and they played all the way through. (I'd forgotten how good they looked.) I separated out all discs that showed any clouding at all and will test them as time allows. (This was before using the plastic polish.)
• It may not be related, but I also noticed that -all- of the HD-DVD cases that had glossy interiors had a layer of some sort of film/fogging on them. (As if the plastic had outgassed over time, or was it just related to mfg plastic mold release? 4K UHD disc cases often have a LOT of oily film, which I think is the mfr's release coating for the injection mold. In some cases you can see the round suction cup spots, which shows this oily film was already present when it was produced, and not something that outgassed over time. Several times I have had to use alcohol to remove it from the discs to fix playback issues.) A couple cases had a matte/pebble-like finish inside (i.e. HD-DVD Unforgiven) and were still pristine. The heavily clouded discs were all from the cases with glossy interiors.
• Some think the problem with HD-DVD disc 'rot' was from a specific batch or mfr. (Google 'hd-dvd rot cinram' and you'll see some hits, including one on LaserDisc rot.) I wasn't able to tell if any of mine were made by cinram but did notice two different disc types: all silver on the back and others with a white center ring. (The worst clouding examples were the white ring disc type.)
• (Cloudy) HD-DVD Disc Cleaning: One tip I saw for cleaning the discs to remove the milky clouding was using plastic polish. I remembered years ago (2005 or so) I'd bought some "Meguiar's Scratch-X" (fine scratch and swirl remover) to polish haze out of an old mustang's plastic speedometer lens. (Never tried the later Scratch-X "2.0".) I used a small amount of it on the discs (worst examples first), just lightly rubbing it with a finger around the back of the disc. Waited a few seconds and buffed it off with just toilet paper. Bingo - all the clouding was gone. (I was impressed at how well the Scratch-X worked for this, but I have not tried it for scratches on discs, and only would if any were bad enough to affect playback. I'm not trying this on Blu-ray discs.)

"I have received a final update from our business team as well as the vendor, and I wanted to make sure to pass this on to all of you. After all of their research, they have been able to isolate this problem to a specific number of copies of this movie. Due to the number of affected discs, customers are being asked to contact Lionsgate directly with any issues. They can be reached at 1-877-230-2756 or by emailing lionsgateshop@orderassistance.com."