FAQ
TL;DR: For TXâNR609 "no sound except USB/DLNA," one likely culprit is 1 chip: PCM9211; "replace the PCM9211." [Elektroda, fachura, post #20639622]
Why it matters: This FAQ helps DIY techs quickly pinpoint HDMI/analog silence while preserving working network/USB audio on Onkyo AVRs.
Quick-Facts
- Typical symptom set: USB/DLNA play audio, but tuner/analog/HDMI are silent; DSP/NET versions may show after NAND flash. [Elektroda, sushi1808, post #20637810]
- Suggested fix many techs try first: replace the PCM9211 audio interface IC. [Elektroda, fachura, post #20639622]
- Edge case: Replacing PCM9211 did not restore input audio in one TXâNR609 case. [Elektroda, sushi1808, post #20666552]
- Postârepair step often advised: update firmware via USB from a flash drive. [Elektroda, fachura, post #20669322]
- Diagnostic clues: AMUT at â14.8 V with audio, ~2.48 V without; R636 is 47 Ω to MCU. [Elektroda, sushi1808, post #20637810]
Quick Facts
- Typical symptom set: USB/DLNA play audio, but tuner/analog/HDMI are silent; DSP/NET versions may show after NAND flash. [Elektroda, sushi1808, post #20637810]
- Suggested fix many techs try first: replace the PCM9211 audio interface IC. [Elektroda, fachura, post #20639622]
- Edge case: Replacing PCM9211 did not restore input audio in one TXâNR609 case. [Elektroda, sushi1808, post #20666552]
- Postârepair step often advised: update firmware via USB from a flash drive. [Elektroda, fachura, post #20669322]
- Diagnostic clues: AMUT at â14.8 V with audio, ~2.48 V without; R636 is 47 Ω to MCU. [Elektroda, sushi1808, post #20637810]
How do I start diagnosing âUSB/DLNA works but tuner/analog/HDMI are silentâ on a TXâNR609?
Verify the delayed relay click, speaker matrix icon, and DSP/NET version. Measure AMUT at the audio board. The OP saw â14.8 V when audio played from USB/DLNA and ~2.48 V with other sources. Note any prior rework, flux, or displaced SMD parts before proceeding. [Elektroda, sushi1808, post #20637810]
Which IC is often blamed for lost analog/HDMI audio on these Onkyos?
Many techs first target the PCM9211 audio interface IC. One expertâs advice: âthe PCM9211 chip to be replaced, I had a lot of such cases.â If USB/DLNA audio still works, this IC sits on a common path for external inputs. [Elektroda, fachura, post #20639622]
What if replacing PCM9211 didnât fix my unit?
Document the result. In one TXâNR609 case, swapping PCM9211 did not restore tuner/analog/HDMI sound, even after firmware reflash. Continue signalâtracing from inputs toward the DSP, checking analog paths and control lines. âReplacement done; issue remains,â reported the OP. [Elektroda, sushi1808, post #20666552]
Should I update firmware after hardware work? How?
Yesâperform a USB firmware update after replacing parts like PCM9211. 1) Load the correct update on a FAT32 flash drive. 2) Insert the drive and start the AVRâs USB update routine. 3) Complete and retest inputs. âAfter replacing the PCM, do an update via USB.â [Elektroda, fachura, post #20669322]
What do the AMUT readings tell me?
AMUT near â14.8 V coincided with audible USB/DLNA playback; around 2.48 V coincided with silence on tuner/analog/HDMI. Pulling AMUT_C low to ground forced â14.8 V, but inputs stayed silent, indicating muting alone was not the cause. [Elektroda, sushi1808, post #20637810]
Can I bypass the DSP and use the receiver purely as a 2âchannel analog amp?
Yes, where available, use the powered Zone2 feature for analog inputs to sidestep main DSP processing. A forum tech advised: use powered Zone2 for analog inputs if the AVR supports it. This creates a practical twoâchannel workaround. [Elektroda, Elektromonterek, post #21701370]
What are promising signs after DSP reballing and NAND flashing?
Look for the delayed relay click, speaker matrix icons, working USB flash playback, internet radio/DLNA access, and visible DSP/1st NET versions. These indicate the digital core and network stack revived after rework and NAND programming. [Elektroda, sushi1808, post #20637810]
Does pulling AMUT_C to ground unmute dead inputs?
Not necessarily. In one case, disconnecting R636 (47 Ω) from the MCU and grounding AMUT_C held AMUT at â14.8 V but inputs beyond USB/DLNA still produced no audio. This points past the muting circuit. [Elektroda, sushi1808, post #20637810]
Where can I find a clear signal path to trace analog issues?
The TXâSR608 service manual shows similar architecture and helpful âno soundâ flowcharts. Use it to follow analog paths stepâbyâstep and pinpoint where signal disappears relative to the PCM9211 and DSP. [Elektroda, sushi1808, post #20666552]
What if a previous repair removed parts or left flux residue?
Suspect missing passives or marginal joints near the HDMI/DSP section. Perform a thorough visual inspection, compare to schematics, and restore any absent parts before deeper diagnostics. The OP saw flux and moved SMD resistors, then reâsoldered per schematics. [Elektroda, sushi1808, post #20637810]
Will a simple firmware reflash fix input silence after PCM swap?
It can be part of the process but may not fix it alone. One user reflashed via USB after PCM replacement without improvement. Treat firmware as a validation step, then continue hardware tracing. [Elektroda, sushi1808, post #20671266]
My TXâNR809 shows no speaker icon, no USB detect, and disabled network/setup. Related?
Those symptoms align with a failed DSP block on related Onkyo models. A user planned to replace a D810K013DZKB4 DSP after seeing identical indicators, while HDMI video still worked. These flags suggest DSPâside failure. [Elektroda, serhatsev, post #20726860]
Is the relay click meaningful during powerâup?
Yes. The delayed relay click synchronized with restored USB/DLNA audio and visible firmware versions after NAND flashing. Itâs a quick health indicator for postârepair powerâup sequencing. [Elektroda, sushi1808, post #20637810]
If USB/DLNA audio works, where should I focus next?
Focus on the shared frontâend for external sources: input switching, the PCM9211 interface, and lines into the DSP. Confirm control voltages and clocks before deeper chipâlevel work. USB/DLNA success narrows the failure to preâDSP input handling. [Elektroda, sushi1808, post #20666552]