Receiver Display showing Selected HDMI 4K Mode

When done, release all buttons and within a few seconds the display will go blank and switching is complete.
(This tip was not in the original user manual.)

Standard vs Enhanced Supported Video Modes

Onkyo RZ series Front Panel with Buttons used below highlighted
(Buttons are under the flip-down front panel below the receiver's display.)

To save all your receiver settings on the Onkyo RZ series receiver:

To Save Settings
1. Press and HOLD the "Setup" button (at left of Center Ring).
   (Hold Setup Button down until Completed.)
2. Press and release the "Enter" button (button in Center Ring).
3. Display will show "Save Settings?" - press Enter button.
4. After the Display shows Completed, release Setup Button.

To Restore Saved Settings
1. Press and HOLD the "Setup" button.
   (Hold Setup Button down until Completed.)
2. Press and release the "Return" button (on right of Center Ring).
3. Display will show "Recall Settings?" - press Return again.
4. After Display shows Completed, release Setup Button.

Tip for Save Settings Failed: Sometimes I've had the save settings function "Fail" on the first try - usually after trying to save settings immediately after powering on the RZ830. When this happens, the Storing Settings message stays on the display for a long time, then shows "Failed". Repeating the Save Settings procedure again works, but waiting a couple minutes after powering on the Receiver before saving settings has always worked first time, and finishes quickly. (Selecting the Setup/Settings menu immediately after a power on also takes a long time (with a "wait..." message on the TV). If done a couple minutes after turning on, the Setup/Settings menu appears quickly.)

The image below is from my RZ830 Equalizer settings (Front L/R Speakers are selected), where I've added 1.5dB boost (personal preference). I also have a similar boost at 63Hz & 100Hz for the SVS subwoofer. (I'm not sure what the Q value is, it's not adjustable.) There's a range of +/- 6dB in 0.5dB increments, adjustable using the remote control's arrow keys.

Onkyo RZ-830 Equalizer GUI/Settings
(Example above of my preferences for more front speaker mid-bass punch.)

A feature I missed from a previous Yamaha receiver was the ability to have two speaker configurations. (On the Yamaha I used one for "Heights" and the other for "Overhead" settings.) But I found a way with my RZ830 to easily switch between 2 different Speaker Configurations, using only the remote control. The Yamaha had a more complete set of dual configuration options, but the nice thing about the Onkyo RZ830 is that the same speaker outputs are used for Rear Surround and Rear Heights, so switching between 7.1.2 and 5.1.4 requires no wiring changes. (The RZ830 has pre-outs and supports adding 2 more speakers for 7.1.4, using an external 2-channel amp.)

I have a 9 speaker setup with Klipsch RS (Wide Dispersion Surround Technology) rear speakers up higher than normal, although not as high as recommended for Atmos/DTX rear heights. (It's a compromise, but I'm happy with it for now.) I really like the Klipsch RS (WDST) speakers (picture below) for this location, especially as the side surround speakers are close to the seating position in this very small room.

Klipsch RS series
(Used for Side & Rear Surrounds)

MLP Tip: My main seat is at the ideal 38% of the room length from a wall. (See topic down the page at this article.)

I first setup the speakers as 7.1.2 (L/R/C/Surround/Surround Back + Front Heights) and set their distance and trim levels. I then selected a 5.1.4 configuration with Rear Heights (instead of Surround Backs), and set the Rear Heights distance & trim. (Again, the RZ830 uses the same receiver powered outputs for Surround Back and Rear Heights.) With that done, using the Receiver's Setup menu > Speaker > Configuration menu I can easily change from 7.1.2 to 5.1.4 (or vice versa) speaker configurations using only the remote control (no wiring changes), and verified the settings are retained for each configuration.

This tip allows me to easily switch between having 4 height speakers (5.1.4) or rear surround with front heights (7.1.2). I use the 7.1.2 setting most often, but sometimes want to listen with front and rear heights for some Atmos or DTS:X movies. (Or when using Dolby Surround or DTS Neural:X upmix receiver options.)

BTW: I wish there were separate indicators on the RZ receiver display for Front & Rear Heights, but there's only Left & Right Height LEDs ("HL" and HR"), used for both Front and Rear Heights. (See Receiver's Speaker Configuration Display below.)

RZ830 Display's Speaker Indicators
(Only Left & Right Height Speaker LEDs,
used for both Front and Rear Heights)

Why use a Trigger cable? (And Trigger mode on the SVS Subwoofer.) I prefer using Trigger mode because I don't leave the Amp in always ON mode, and when in Auto mode, the subwoofer can go into Standby during a movie that has scenes of dialog (or audio without bass effects) that last 20 minutes or more. (I timed the PC-4000 - when in Auto mode it goes into Standby after about 18.5 minutes with no bass input.)

Using Trigger mode, the Subwoofer powers up instantly when the Receiver is turned on, and doesn't go into standby until the Receiver is turned off. (About 10 seconds after turning the Receiver off, I see "Goodbye" on the PC-4000's display as it goes into Standby.) Before the PC-4000, I never left my subwoofers in Standby when not in use. With my PC13 (Sledge 1000D amp), after turning off the Receiver, I switched the Subwoofer Amp off after it went into Standby. (Some say that Off/On cycles shorten the life of the Amp (vs leaving it in Standby), but I did that for about 9 years and the PC13's Sledge 1000D Amp still works.)

(BTW: I never had a problem with the Subwoofer waking from Standby. I've always used a "Y" cable at the Subwoofer inputs, which IIRC, adds 6dB to the input. For those that do have that problem, using a Trigger cable solves that as well as preventing the subwoofer from going into Standby mode during extended periods of no bass.)

(Jan. 12, 2022) Firmware Update for Onkyo TX-RZ740, RZ840, NR797
Firmware Version R128-0912-1141-0031 listed these changes/improvements:

1. Chromecast built-in version update to 1.52GM2.
2. Improve reception capability in certain TuneIn Radio stations.
3. Fix the issue that cannot playback Deezer in the condition of not log-in state.
4. Minor bug fixes and improvements stability.

1. Chromecast built-in version update to 1.52M2.
2. Improve reception capability in certain TuneIn Radio stations.
3. Fix the issue that cannot playback Deezer in the condition of not log-in state.
4. Minor bug fixes and improvements stability.

1. Increase the upper limit of connectable SONOS device from 8 to 32.
2. Fix the playback format issue converted as AAC format while playing TIDAL's FLAC audio format.
3. Improve reception capability in certain TuneIn Radio stations.
4. Minor bug fixes and stability improvements.

(I didn't update my RZ830 with this firmware version yet, as I'm not using Sonus or any network features.
I did install 3 previous RZ830 updates (as noted below), but with the current supply chain & chip supply issues and prices,
I'm not taking a chance on something going wrong with a firmware update (esp. after a RZ840 update below was pulled).
The cost to replace my RZ830 bought in 2019 for $475 (clearance sale) with something similar would be over $1200 now.)

1. Chromecast built-in version update to 1.52.
2. Fix the playback format issue converted as AAC format while playing TIDAL's FLAC audio format.

1. Chromecast built-in version update to 1.52.
2. Fix the playback format issue converted as AAC format while playing TIDAL's FLAC audio format.
3. Fix the no display issue of Center Channel crossover setting on the Setup menu.
4. Fix the no sound issue from AVR to switch from terrestrial broadcasting to the app built in TV via ARC.
   (e.g. app: YouTube, Netflix)

1. Add search function for SONOS device on Web Setup Menu.
2. Increase the upper limit of connectable SONOS devices from 8 to 32.
3. Fix issue of error when accessing Web Setup Menu via OvrC HUB.

1. Add search function for SONOS device on Web Setup Menu.
2. Increase the upper limit of connectable SONOS devices from 8 to 32.
3. Fix issue of error when accessing Web Setup Menu via OvrC HUB.

1. Change login method of TIDAL for enhancing security.*
   *More details in https://www.onkyo.com/manual/sup/upd/tidal_onk.pdf.
2. Fix the issue that cannot display the logo of certain TuneIn Radio stations.
3. Improve reception capability in certain TuneIn Radio stations.
4. Minor bug fixes and stability improvements.

BTW: Although I don't use Tidal or TuneIn, I applied this update (via USB) on March 2021 to my RZ830 (which had the previous Sept. 2020 update). The 1091-2000-1070-0011 update install completed in about 7 minutes, and again I noticed that after "89% complete", the front panel display went dark for a second and then continued with 90% (to Completed) at high brightness. (It had been set to Dim mode.) As before, only some of the firmware files have been updated. 4 of the 10 files were changed since the previous update. Updated files were dated 11/19/2020.

1. Update Chromecast built-in version to 1.44.
2. Support ALLM "Auto Low Latency Mode".
3. Fix the issue that cannot display the logo of certain TuneIn Radio stations.
4. Improve reception capability in certain TuneIn Radio stations.

1. Enhance Network Security.
   "username" and "password" will be required to use Web Setup feature after this update.*
   *Please refer to the link below for more details.
   https://www.onkyo.com/manual/sup/upd/websetup_onk.pdf
   
   
2. Change login method of TIDAL for enhancing security.*
   *Please refer to the link below for more details.
   https://www.onkyo.com/manual/sup/upd/tidal_onk.pdf
   
   
3. Add "Center Spread" setting for Dolby signals.*
   *Please refer to the link below for more details.
   https://www.onkyo.com/manual/sup/upd/centerspread_onk.pdf
   
   
4. Minor bug fixes and stability improvements.

1. Improve reception capability in certain TuneIn Radio stations.
2. Fix the issue of Bluetooth connection with certain devices.
3. Fix the issue that start tuning operation when pressing UP/DOWN cursor at TUNER selector.
4. Improve the stability of operation when returning from Network Standby.

1. Support "Critical Listening mode of DTS Play-Fi".
2. Unlock IP/Serial/IR/Front Panel volume controls if using Sonos "Volume Pass-Through" feature.
3. Minor bug fixes and stability improvements.

1. Support "Volume Pass Through" function, please refer to link below.
   https://www.onkyo.com/manual/txnr595/supple_595.pdf
2. Update Chromecast built-in version to 1.40.
3. Improve the list viewing for "Albums/ Artists/ Songs" in My Music of Amazon Music.
4. Fix the issue of Bluetooth connection with certain iOS devices.

1. Improve the list viewing for "Albums/ Artists/ Songs" in My Music of Amazon Music.
     *Service of Amazon Music may vary by country.
2. Correct "the unstable elapsed time" and "no album art" when playback through Music Server or USB.

1. Update Chromecast built-in to version 1.36.
2. Improve search performance of music server.
3. Improve playback stability for FLAC files.

I'm not sure what triggers the "Premium Content" message on the Onkyo RZ830, but it must be something other than resolution (or HDR) in the HDMI input signal. (The Panasonic player's "Contents Type Flag" setting didn't affect this - I tried both Auto and Off.) The UB420 tested with firmware 1.60, 1.66, 1.69, 1.76, and again after updating to firmware 1.82 - still no "Premium Content" message shown.