Pioneer Sc-85 - Firmware Update

Turn off the SC-85 using the front panel power button (not the remote). Unplug the power cord for 30 seconds. Plug it back in.

Pioneer’s legacy server certificates for this model have expired. If you attempt a network update, the receiver will spend 20 minutes "Connecting to Server" before spitting out an (Server Unreachable). pioneer sc-85 firmware update

The screen will go dark. The front VFD will show WRITING . Do not touch the receiver for 25 minutes. Do not unplug the USB. If the power goes out during a firmware write, the SC-85 becomes a very heavy paperweight. A Warning on "Bricking" The SC-85 has a dual BIOS system, so it is hard to fully brick. However, users have reported that after the USB update, the receiver gets stuck in a "Boot Loop." Turn off the SC-85 using the front panel

Extract the ZIP file. Inside, you will find a folder named AVR_SC85 . Do not rename this folder. Copy the entire folder to the root of your USB drive. Pioneer’s legacy server certificates for this model have