During firmware update receiver read-out is stuck on (2+ hours) "Arm writing 0%". Will not turn-off at Standby/Off button on unit. What do I do???

Usually that's a problem as the old firmware isn't there any longer and the new didn't finish writing. In some cases the unit has to be sent back to the manufacturer for reprogramming. But a good start would be to call the manufacturer and see what they say.

Good luck.

Hello,

Unfortunately a failed firmware update will result in an inoperative unit. The solution is to update the firmware directly to the chip. Not a DIY solution. A local Denon repair center will be equipped to do that for a nominal fee. Your unit is a bit older to get much help from the main company.
If you are handy you need a chip burner and the proper setup and then force the firmware onto the chip. Lot of computer guys may have that around to help.

Good luck

Reset the machine, see the button in the instr. manual and proceed according.
God bless you

Updating Firmware on Xacti HD2000

This page explains how to download and install the firmware update for the VPC-HD2000.

• This firmware is for the VPC-HD2000 only. Please do not install it on another model.
• By installing this firmware Greek, Swedish and Finnish will be added as new menu languages. (Please notice that for this purpose the menu languages Traditional Chinese, Simple Chinese and Korean will be deleted!)
  It is not necessary to install this firmware update when there is already the possibility of choosing Greek, Swedish or Finnish as menu language! Please check this before continuing with the update.
• Before updating the firmware, please read through the explanations on this page.
• Make sure to update the firmware in the order shown below.
• The camera might not boot up properly if its power is turned off during the firmware-updating procedure.
• Please read the accompanying licensing agreement before downloading this firmware. Downloading the firmware automatically implies your acceptance of the licensing agreement.

Requirements:

• SD memory card (henceforth referred to as "card") with capacity over 8 MB.
• Fully charged lithium ion battery.
• Additionally, you need one of the items listed below:
  (i) A SD memory card reader (henceforth referred to as "card reader")
  (ii) A dedicated USB interface cable (shipped with the camera).

CAUTION
Be sure not to take out the battery during the updating procedure (this lasts about 60 seconds).
Avoid operating the buttons on the camera or closing the monitor unit during the updating procedure.


I) Preparing to update (copying the firmware onto a card)

Step I.1: Format the card on your camera*

• Turn the camera on and set the "REC/PLAY"-button to "PLAY"
• Press the "MENU"-button.
• Move joystick to the left and select "OPTION MENU 3".
• Move joystick to the right and select "FORMAT". Press the "SET"-button.
• Select "FORMAT". Press the "SET"-button.
• Select "YES". Press the "SET"-button.
  
  *CAUTION
  If you format a card, all images and data stored on that card (whether protected or not) are deleted! Please be sure to move or copy important images and data to a PC or to another card!

Step I.2: Download the Firmware*

• The firmware can be downloaded here.
  
  Firmware Update XACTI HD2000
  s313n081.bin (7.5 MB) *CAUTION:
  Please be sure to download the file onto a hard drive and not onto a removable location such as a card reader.
  The firmware file should be saved in a location where you can easily find it again later (e.g. save it on desktop of your computer).

Step I.3: Copy the file "s313n081.bin" to the formatted card (from step I.1):

The method of operation differs depending on whether you use a card reader (i) or a dedicated USB cable (ii).
(i) When you copy the downloaded files with a card reader: (1) Put the formatted card from step I.1 in the card reader. (2) Copy the "s313n081.bin" file created on your hard disk in step I.2 to the root directory of the card.



(ii) When you copy the downloaded files with a dedicated USB cable: (1) Connect the camera to your PC with a USB cable and turn on the camera. When you connect to your PC, please make sure the camera's USB interface is set to "Card Reader". (Please refer to "Setting the Connection Mode" on pages 7 to 8 of the Instruction Manual in the Xacti Software CD 1.0) Please make sure the camera is recognized as a removable disc. (2) Put the formatted card (from step I.1) in the camera and then copy the "s313n081.bin"-file created on your hard disk (in step I.2) to the root directory of the card.



(3) Remove the camera from computer.
Please read "Dismounting the Camera" on pages 9 to 11 of the Instruction Manual in the Xacti Software CD 1.0 for a description of how to disconnect the camera.

II) Updating firmware on the camera itself

CAUTION>:
Do not turn off the power during the updating procedure (this lasts about 60 seconds)!

• If the power is turned off during the updating procedure, the update may not be properly completed and the camera may not start up.
• To prevent the battery from running out during the updating procedure, please use a fully charged Lithium ion battery.
• Do not remove the battery during the updating procedure.
• Do not operate the buttons on the camera or close the monitor during the updating procedure.

Step II.1: Insert the card with firmware-update file (from step I.1) into camera

Step II.2: Turn the camera on and set the main switch to "PLAY".

• The playback screen will be displayed.
• If the camera is in SIMPLE mode, switch it to NORMAL mode.

Step II.3: Press the "MENU"-button.

• The menu screen will be displayed.

Step II.4: Choose "OPTION MENU 3"

Step II.5: Choose "FORMAT" from the Menu Screen, but do NOT go into "FORMAT"

Step II.6: Move joystick to the left for more than 2 seconds.

• The update screen will be displayed.*
  
  *No Update Screen
  If the update screen is not displayed, it's possible that the update file was not copied onto the card. Please refer to "Preparing to Update" to copy the update file onto the card and follow the updating procedure once more.
  If the main switch is set to "REC", the update screen will not be displayed. Make sure the main switch is set to "PLAY".

Step II.7: Choose "YES" and press the "SET"- button.

• Updating will start.
• During the updating procedure, the screen will show the message, "LOADING. DO NOT POWER OFF", and the access light will flash.
  Please do NOT turn the power off during the updating procedure! (this takes about 60 seconds).

Step II. 8: When the updating procedure is completed, the camera will turn off automatically.

• Please remember to format the memory card once more before using it again.

In the user guide about KDC-MP242 - Owners Manual (page 12) check the ICON to procedure (compatibility list):

Checking the Firmware Version
1 Select the STANDBY
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the "STANDBY" display.

2 Enter Menu mode
C-1:Press the [FNC] button.Turn the Control knob to select "MENU", and then press the Control knob.
C-2:Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second.
"MENU" is displayed.

3 Select Bluetooth Firmware update
C-1: Turn the Control knob to select "BT F/W Update", and then press the Control knob for at least 1 second.
C-2: Press the [FM+] or [AM-] button to select "BT FW UP", and then press the [AUD] knob for at least 1 second.
The firmware version appears.

4 Exit Bluetooth Firmware update mode
C-1:Press the [FNC] button.
C-2:Press the [MENU] button.


Hope this helps.

I had this SAME problem.
Killed during an upgrade.
This will work with M4204/M4208 and probably any in between, if you need directions with yours and it is not this brand call the number at the bottom of the email and ask for instructions to Hard-Start your mp3 player.

Here is the solution. It DOES work, took me two tries because I was unsure whether to hold the buttons down, or release one when pressing the next. (I let one go, pressed the next one etc and it finally worked)

Anyways.. START by charging the ipod, whether it is turned on or not, plug it into your pc it WILL charge. They recommend at least 8 hours.
Here is the email they sent me...

Dear RCA customer,

Please follow the steps below tocorrect the problem you are experiencing with the M4208

1. Goto www.audiovox.com
2. Click on Customer Service
3. Clickon FAQ’s and than in search, enter M4204 ( I know you have a M4208 butthey both use the same firmware)
4. Downloadfirmware upgrade
5. Holdplay/pause button for 15 seconds
6. Holdmenu button for 10 seconds
7. AttachM4208 via USB cable while holding play/pause button
8. Thisshould start the firmware upgrade
9. Possiblean error message of “cant write to disk” will pop up
10. Firmwareupgrade will end with error do not close
11. Goto My Computer find the drive that holds the MP3 player
12. Rightclick scroll down to format, format the player
13. Runfirmware upgrade again

After you have completed these stepsplease install the latest version of the easy rip software.

If you need any further help, pleasecontact us back at 1-800-645-4994. Our hours are Monday - Friday 8:30am- 5:30pm Eastern. Do not reply to this email because we will not receiveit.

Sincerely,
Audiovox Customer Service

After few sec when you turn on your receiver did you hear a click noise ? if yes your receiver is OK not in protection mode if no click noise is output protection in that case you must return where did you buy for service and update firmware a lot of update
However you can reset your receiver and debug the DSP section ( digital signal processor ) as follow
To reset
1. Press and hold down VCR/DVR button, then press STANDBY/ON button when the unit is Power on.
2. After " Clear " is displayed, the preset memory and each mode stored in the memory are initialized and will
return to the factory settings, and turn to Standby mode.
Now turn back on and check if it work or not and make sure check input mode such as analog or coaxial or optical input if stil no sound then debug DSP as follow
To set in DSP debug mode
1. Press and hold down DISPLAY button, then press STANDBY/ON button while the unit is powered ON.
The version number of m icroprocessor is displayed only for 3 seconds.
Main:
8 1.05/07903A
2. Press TONE+ button within 3 seconds above, the version number of 1st DSP is displayed.
DSP 1st:
SR8051:07601A
3. Press DISPLAY button while the 1st DSP version is displayed. The status of DSP and DIR will be displayed.
E1A48K0N/0FFPo
FFFFFF0 0 000
To exit
Press STANDBY/ON button.
Then unplug the unit for 30 sec then plug in it should work now if not you need to return it to 1 of the service center Onkyo in your town to repair it
Good luck

Go to "http://voxrightnow.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/voxrightnow.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=2559"
To update the firmware of the M42xx mp3 player click hereand download the firmware. start the firmware and when it is runninplug the M42xx in at the same time holding down the PLAY BUTTON(center) until a white screen with a small computer with a line goingto your M42xx is displayed and then release the PLAY button. You canthen click on start and the firmware update will complete,,, DO NOTDISCONNECT DURING THIS UPDATE... it may take 2 times to complete thisbut it will work.... YEA!!!! WORKS with 2, 4 or 8 GB Models.....

Push the AME button in the upper right hand corner of the unit and at the same time hold the fast forward button on the face of the unit - do this for 5 secs. The word "Code" should pop up (not blinking).

Using your remote control press the following numbers:
5 (two times for letter "K")
2 (three times for letter "C")
2 (one time for letter "A")
7 ((two times for letter "R")

Then using your remote control, press the fast forward button and you are done. "Approved" should pop up on the unit.

Hope this helps!

I have done an update in the past/ ONE Thing/ you do not attempt to do an update at the same time you download the firmware update.
You always download the update/ Open/ Read the instruction and follow them as directed.
An Yes/ it is possible that you might be doomed/ but I would go back/ Download the update with out being connected to the reciever/ Open the download/ Make a folder for it to uncompresse to. Choose that folder when prompted as to where it is sent when uncompressing.
Then go to that folder and READ EVERYTHING FIRST. There is a folder in there that is named to read first.
Once you have read it/ you will see that it is easy to do/ and see your mistake.
I believe that if you try it again, (even though your reciever info is screwed up) it will take the full update.
Sorry about the caps/ I am not trying to yell or what every they say about caps. It just is really important to read everything first. If you don't think you understand what you read/ Read it untill you do understand it. Do more research until you do.