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Hello, after trying to connect my 861v1 861v4 to Meridian config software I have error after start:

“Bad EEPROM contents”

How can I fix this error?

Where I can download latest firmware for v4?

I tried legacy utility - it works, but EEPROM message still exists.


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I made Retype from this post, Trouble with 861v4 EEPROM error was fixed.

But I don’t understand what manual page 50 is talking about?

I downloaded 861v4 User Guide and there is nothing about Retyping on page 50.


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Hi,

The page numbering doesn’t start at 1, so page 46 (Choosing standard setting*) is the 50th of 62 pages in the online version. *As listed on the contents page.

Brian


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Thanks, found it.
Latest firware still needed, PM please who has got it.


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I had a problem with a v1 some time ago and got some fantastic help here on these forums so I'll pay it forward. Msg me your email if you still need the firmware. I had some trouble getting it done but, with help, was eventually successful. The unit is long gone but I still have the firmware and notes and can forward those instructions if you're having the same troubles that I had.

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Wait... your post says v1 but your title says v4. Which is it you're looking for?

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It was my mistake, I've got v4.
Firmware for 861v4, DSP7000 and DSP5200HC (coaxial) are still needed.


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I've got a folder full of firmware from the "suite" of software that was distributed for a time by Meridian. It included all the install, command, update and legacy software including a folder full of firmware for all models up to that date. There is a folder for the v4 and the DSP7000 but nothing for the 5200.

I don't have the speakers and went from an 861 v1 to a v8 so don't know anything about whether latest firmware versions are are present for your models but if you know the file names I can look or send the folder if you want it.

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Try this procedure it has helped me quite a few times when there have been problems, it works on 861v4 also:

How to upgrade firmware on 861v6 and 861v8

PM me for firmware.


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How do you find out which version of hardware is being used?


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If the unit has CD20 & EF20 cards it is a v4


TV room: 861v8, 800v4, UHD722,Front 2xDSP7200SE, DSP7200HCSE, Side DSP5200, Rear DSP33, DSW, (DD 15 Sub),
Roon Rock NUC, QNAP NAS, Chromecast Ultra, Apple TV, Oppo BDP-105D, Pro-ject Pre box S2 digital, Philips Pronto remotes, Supra LoRad Power.
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