Bar 48 - Firmware V30/V83a Update Instructions

Firmware Installation

1. Download the latest firmware update file by going to klipsch.com/firmware and choosing Bar 48 from the "AVAILABLE FIRMWARE UPDATES" drop-down menu
2. Enter in your soundbar's serial number (found on the back of the soundbar or subwoofer)
3. Download and save the file folder to your desktop
4. Unzip the file folder and move the “app.bin” file to an empty USB flash drive that is formatted to FAT32 and is 8GB or less in size
5. Power on the sound bar with a short press of the power button on the sound bar
6. Ensure your wireless subwoofer is paired to the sound bar (LED on back of subwoofer will be solid)
   • For re-pairing instructions, please see the Help Center article Bar 48 - Reconnecting Your Subwoofer
7. If you have Surround 3 wireless surrounds, ensure they are paired to the sound bar (LED on back of each surround will be solid)
   • For re-pairing instructions, please see the Help Center article Surround 3 - Pairing
8. Insert the USB flash drive into the USB port on the back of the sound bar
9. Hold down the power button on the top of the sound bar until the source LED on the top and front of the sound bar shuts off
10. Wait about 3 seconds until the DTS LED lights up
11. The DTS > DOLBY > ((SUR)) > DIALOG > NIGHT LED’s will light up as the firmware update progresses
12. Once all of the mode LED’s are lit, wait about 3 seconds and the sound bar will restart
13. Once the sound bar restarts, the source LED on the top and front of the sound bar will be orange You should also see 3 white volume LED’s on the front of the sound bar to indicate the update is complete
14. Unplug the USB flash drive from the back of the sound bar
15. The firmware update has been completed successfully
16. The subwoofer (and surrounds if applicable) will reconnect after the sound bar restarts

RELEASE NOTES

Version: v30

Released: 05/15/2020
Region: Global

What’s Fixed:

• Enhanced volume output from surrounds
• Removed noise from surrounds in certain use cases.
• Addressed issue with Bluetooth playback
• Corrected issue where previous Bluetooth device wouldn’t auto connect
• Misc noise issues on various input switches