In step 18, where it says:
"...holding them unit SYSTEM RESET appears in the front panel..."
I believe instead of "unit" it should read "until".

Other than making me scratch my head at that step, the instructions worked great.

I realize that firmware upgrades are supposed to be a quick-and-dirty process. However, I believe that the process can be made more user-friendly if the update tool was written like a wizard with the instructions built in. Each one of the 21 steps could be a "page" asking the user to click "Next" when ready.

Thanks for pointing out the typo on #18. We corrected it.

Hello everyone,

I just purchased a new laptop with Vista Premium. Is it really the case that I can't use my new laptop to install the firmware update?

thanks,

John

Allowing for the fact that ...

1) the 990 update software is not officially supported for use on the Vista OS,

2) your experience my be different from mine for various reasons,

... In my experience it is possible to successfully perform the upgrade to version 3.11 using a USB cable and a PC with the Vista Home Premium operating system.* As such, I believe the newest upgrade will also work via Vista.

Other than clicking the 'update' button (later in the process) as mahansm** mentions, I had only one thing to contend with that was not already covered in the instructions. When it was time for the installation software to find the .inf file, I could not successfully find the folder containing the file by merely using the 'browse' button in the software installation prompt window. In a separate window I opened, I checked to make sure I could view hidden folders and navigated manually to the correct folder. After finding the proper folder on my own, I merely copied the location character string from my separate window and pasted it into the installation software prompt window. I then closed my separate window and continued with the installation process.

Edit: *The PC was Intel Core 2 Duo based, Vista running 32-bit, not 64.

**Posted by mahansm: The omission was that the instructions did not say to press the "upgrade" button when it was obvious that it was the next step. Separate message sent to tech support, so the instructions should be amended shortly.

bb4tb,

thanks for the explanation. I have a similar processor and the same Vista OS. All I need is the proper USB cable. Perhaps I'll wait until Outlaw makes the amendment.

I also didn't realize that my Oppo 981 could potentially have a firmware update. Will have to look into it, too.

Again, thanks.

John

I installed the upgrade yesterday and all seemed to go well.
Only unusual thing si that I expected a firmware check to indicate V3.24, but my unit displays
V 3.11 04 yet the noted improvements seem to be working, e.g subwoofer control on UPSAMPLE mode.
Can someone else check their version number after installing the upgrade to see what it displays?

Thanks much.

OPPO releases firmware updates fairly regularly, so there is a chance you've got an update available.
Have you reset the 990 yet?

Does anybody know if this new firmware has any effect on the 7.1 direct input?
I was under the impression that the bass management did apply to this input with V 3.11 04.

If speakers are set to "small" the 990 has always applied bass management to the 7.1 Direct input. There's been no indication of a change to this feature.

I did the update today, and check the version on the LED display. It shows 3 24 04.