Audio Video News

Owners of three Onkyo-made home theater products introduced in 2000 can benefit from a software upgrade introduced this month. The new software will equip the products for DTS-ES Discrete, Neo 6, and Dolby Pro Logic II processing, according to an announcement released July 17.

The upgrade is available to US customers only. Onkyo TX-DS989 AV receivers, Integra DTR-9.1 AV receivers, and Integra Research RDC-7 AV preamplifier/processors were built with "future proof" processors which can be upgraded via RS-232 ports in their back panels. The upgrade kit consists of a CD-ROM, which includes an installation program, upgrade firmware, and manual, and the required serial cable for connection to the RS-232 port of a Windows 98 / 2000 / ME based PC or laptop.

Customers will need to provide the serial number for the product they plan to upgrade in order to obtain a password to activate the disk, the announcement states. Onkyo or Integra owners can purchase the upgrade through the Onkyo USA website or by calling 800-229-1687. Cost is $49.95 plus shipping, handling, and appropriate sales tax.