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Firmware Update for STR-ZA2000ES

    Applicable Models
    About this download
    File Info
    System Requirements
    Install

    Applicable Models

    This information is for the following models:
    • STR-ZA2000ES

    About this download

    IMPORTANT: This file is only for use with the models identified sold in Australia and New Zealand.

    This utility updates the receiver firmware to version 1.182 and provides the following benefits:

    • Adds support for remote control from web browser
    • Improved stability of Music Connect.

    Check the Current Firmware Version

    1. Power on the receiver.
    2. Select [7. System Setup] from the setup menu
    3. Go to [7.7. Software Version]
    4. The firmware version currently installed on the receiver will be displayed. If the version number is 1.182 or higher, it is not necessary to install this firmware upgrade.

    File Info

    File Name

    • sony_strza2000_update_v1182.zip

    File Size

    • 0.0MB

    Release Date

    • 2015-07-15

    System Requirements

    • System OS

    Install

    Details

    Download and Transfer the Update Folder to Your USB Storage Device

    1. Download the sony_strza2000_update_v1182.zip file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference) on your computer.
    2. Extract the update file from the sony_strza2000_update_v1182.zip file.
      • For Microsoft® Windows Vista®, Windows® 7 or Windows 8 operating system:
        1. Go to the directory where the file was downloaded and right-click the “sony_strza2000_update_v1182.zip” file, and then click “Extract All”.
        2. At the “Extract Compressed (Zipped) Folders” dialog box, click “Extract”

          Note: For Windows 8, the default settings for Internet Explorer® will save the file in the Downloads folder. To locate the Downloads folder, click the "Desktop" tile from the Start screen and then locate the downloaded file using Windows Explorer.
        3. A new file will be created called “F_ZA2000.upg”.
      • For Windows XP operating system:
        1. Go to the directory where the file was downloaded and right-click the “sony_strza2000_update_v1182.zip” file, and then click “Extract All”.
        2. At the "Extraction Wizard" dialog box, click "Next".
        3. Click "Next".
        4. Click "Finish".
        5. A new file will be created called “F_ZA2000.upg”.
      • For Mac OS® X operating system:
        1. Go to the location where the file was downloaded and double-click the “sony_strza2000_update_v1182.zip” file.
        2. A new file will be created called “F_ZA2000.upg”
    3. Connect a USB storage device to your computer
    4. Transfer the update file to the root directory of your USB storage device:
      • For Windows operating system:
        Right-click the "F_ZA2000.upg" file and, from the menu, click "Send To...", and then click the drive (EX: Removable Disk E:) that represents your USB device. The update file will be copied onto your USB storage device.
      • For Mac OS X operating system:
        Drag and drop the "F_ZA2000.upg" file to the root file of the USB storage device.

      5. Note: The root directory is the top directory in a file system.

      IMPORTANT: Do not change the name of the file. This update will not install successfully if the name of the file is modified.

    5. Remove the USB device from your computer.

    Updating the System Software

    CAUTION: During the update process, do not remove the USB device or turn off the receiver.

    1. Power on the receiver
    2. Insert the USB storage device containing the update folder into the SETTING port of the receiver.
    3. Select [7. System Setup] from the setup menu.
    4. Select [7.8 USB Update] to enter.
      [UPDATING...XXX%] appears on the display panel while updating. When the update completes, receiver will restart automatically.