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AV SURROUND RECEIVER
AVR-590
Owner’s Manual
Manuel de l’Utilisateur
b The illustrations used for explaining operations in this manual show the buttons of
the remote control unit.
The same operations can be performed using the buttons with the same names on
the main unit panel.
b Les illustrations des boutons présentes dans ce manuel servent à expliquer le
fonctionnement de la télécommande.
Vous pouvez contrôler l’appareil à l’aide du bouton portant le même nom sur la
façade de l’apparei
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ENGLISH FRANCAIS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS n IMPOTANT SAFETY CAUTION: • The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation INSTRUCTIONS openings with items, such as newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, CAUTION 1. Read these instructions. etc. 2. Keep these instructions. • No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK 3. Heed all warnings. placed on the unit. DO NOT OPEN 4. Follow all instructions. • Observe and follow local regulations regarding b
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FRANCAIS ENGLISH n NOTE ON USE / OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A L’UTILISATION FCC INFORMATION (For US customers) 1. PRODUCT This product complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this product may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this product must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 2. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS PRODUCT This product, when installed as indicated in the in
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ENGLISH n Contents Playback Operating the Connected Devices by Remote Control Unit Playing Components ···································································34 Getting Started Playing Blu-ray Disc / DVD Players ··············································34 Registering Preset Codes ···························································46 Flow of operations through playback ·········································2 ® iPod Playback ·············································
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Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Getting Started Thank you for purchasing this DENON product. To ensure proper Flow of operations through operation, please read this owner’s manual carefully before using the product. playback After reading them, be sure to keep them for future reference. Perform the operations leading to playback on the AVR-590 in the order shown below. Accessories Connections Check that the fol
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Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH NOTE Cautions on Handling Cautions on Installation • Replace the batteries with new ones if the set does not operate even when the remote control unit is operated close to the unit. • Before turning the power switch on Note: • The supplied batteries are only for verifying operation. Check once again that all connections are correct and that there are For proper heat dispersal, do not
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Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Part Names and Functions Front Panel Button that function in the same way as remote control buttons E0 W9 W8 W7 W6 W5W4 o i For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). q Power operation button n Buttons that function in the same (ON/STANDBY) ·········································· (16) way as Front Panel buttons w SURROUND MODE buttons ···········
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Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Part Names and Functions Display Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 Q0 o i u y q w e r t q Decoder indicators o AUDYSSEY indicator The indicator for the currently operating decoder These light as shown below in the different lights. modes (vpage 41). w Input audio signal indicators : During “MultEQ” operation e Information display The input source name, surround mode, setting values and other informatio
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Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Part Names and Functions Rear Panel Q1 Q0 o i q w e r t y u o COMPONENT VIDEO connectors ···········································(14) q HDMI connectors ·····································································(13) t Analog audio connectors ························································(14) Q0 Control Dock for iPod S-Video input connector ···················(14)
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Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Part Names and Functions Remote Control Unit q Remote control signal transmitter Operations possible by remote control q w Power buttons ·········································································(16) n Operations on the AVR-590 e QUICK SELECT buttons ··························································(45) w n Operations on six devices other that the AVR-590 r SOUR
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Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Connections n Connection Flow Important Information Connections for all compatible audio and video signal formats Installing/Setting the Speakers (vpage 10) Cables Used for Connections are described in this owner’s manual. Please select the types of connections suited for the equipment you are connecting. Select the cables according to the equipment being connected. After connections
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Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Important Information Converting Input video signals for Output How the on-screen display is displayed depending on the (Video Conversion Function) video input signal The way the on-screen display of the menus, status, etc., is displayed differs according to the type of video The AVR-590 is equipped with four types of video input connectors (HDMI, Component video, S-Video and signa
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Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications z3 z3 z2 z3 z2 z4 z5 ENGLISH Installing/Setting the Speakers n When 7.1ch (Surround Back Speaker) Connected n When 5.1ch Connected • The AVR-590 is compatible with various types of surround playback. Front speakers Front speakers • Decide on the surround modes to be played on Center speaker z1: 22 ~ 30˚ z4: 30˚ Center speaker z1: 22 ~ 30˚ the AVR-590 before making connections and Monitor Mon
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R L Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Installing/Setting the Speakers Connecting the Speakers s Set the “Pre Assign” Mode According to the Speaker Layout. Subwoofer with Front Center Surround builtin amplifier speakers speaker speakers The signals output from the AVR-590’s SURR. BACK / FRONT HEIGHT PRE OUT connectors can be switched to signals of the surround mode being used (vpage 24 “Pre Assign”). The speaker whic
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Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Connecting the Speakers Connecting Devices Connecting the Speaker Cables Protection circuit Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and + (red) and – If the core wires touch the rear panel and the screws etc., or the ± Connecting Devices Equipped with (black) polarities on the speakers being connected to the AVR-590, and sides touch each other, the protection circuit will
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Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Connecting devices Connecting Devices not n Connecting to a device equipped with a DVI-D Connections Equipped with HDMI connectors connector The AVR-590 allows connection of inputs from up to 3 HDMI When an HDMI/DVI conversion cable (sold separately) is used, the Monitor (TV) devices and output to 1 TV. HDMI video signals are converted to DVI signals, allowing connection • Select
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Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Connecting Devices not Equipped with HDMI connectors Playback Components SAT/CABLE Tuner ® Control dock for iPod Select the terminal to use and connect the device. Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player Use a DENON control dock for iPod (ASD-1R, ASD-11R, ASD-3N or Select the terminal to use and connect the device. For instructions on HDMI connections, see “Connecting Devices ASD-3W sold se
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Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Connecting Devices not Equipped with HDMI connectors Recording Components Other Devices Video Camera / Game Console Digital Video Recorder Video Cassette Recorder Video camera / Select the terminal to use and connect the device. Select the terminal to use and connect the device. Game console For instructions on HDMI connections, see “Connecting Devices For instructions on HDMI connecti
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Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Connecting Devices not Equipped with HDMI connectors Once Connections are n Connection of AM antennas Antenna terminals Completed Direction of broadcasting station Pushthe le ver. Turning the Power On 1 FM antenna Press . Insertthe conductor . The power indicator lights red and the 1 2 75 Ω/ohms power is set to the standby mode. AM loop Coaxial cable antenna Returnt
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Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Settings With the AVR-590, settings and operations for most functions can be performed by operating while looking at the menus displayed on the monitor screen. Menu map Press ui to Press ui to Use uiop to select the item, Press . Press . n Operations 2 3 4 select the item select the item thenpress to set. 1 The menu is 5 you want to you want to dis