Ensure the drive is FAT32, not NTFS or exFAT. Also, remove any other files from the drive. Yamaha receivers are picky about partition size—try a 4GB or smaller drive.

However, given the age of the HTR-3065, a firmware update is a low-risk way to squeeze a few more years of reliable service out of a great budget receiver.

Disclaimer: Always download firmware from Yamaha’s official website. Unauthorized or interrupted updates can void your warranty or damage your unit.

Your HTR-3065 is currently working perfectly with all your devices. The old rule applies: "If it ain't broke, don't fix it."

Go into the HDMI settings on the receiver and set "Standby Through" to Off . Sometimes a firmware update resets this feature, which can cause minor signal conflicts. Final Verdict: Should you do it? Yes, if: You are experiencing HDMI handshake problems or audio dropouts with modern streaming devices (Roku, Fire Stick, Apple TV 4K downscaled to 1080p).