Owners Manual - English
Page 3
Modification not expressly approved by DENON may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. NOTE This product has been tested and found to comply ... contained in this product does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is encouraged to try to correct the interference by turning the product OFF and ON, the user is connected. • Consult the local retailer authorized to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in any interference...
Modification not expressly approved by DENON may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. NOTE This product has been tested and found to comply ... contained in this product does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is encouraged to try to correct the interference by turning the product OFF and ON, the user is connected. • Consult the local retailer authorized to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in any interference...
Owners Manual - English
Page 4
...Connecting the Speakers 11 Connecting Devices 12 Connecting Devices not Equipped with HDMI connectors 13 Once Connections are Completed 16 Turning the Power On 16 Turning the Power Off 16 Settings Menu map 17 Examples of On-screen Display and Front Display 18 Making the Optimum... the Surround Mode 37 q Playing sources according to the sources' audio signal format/ number of channels (Standard Playback 37 w Playing in a DENON original surround mode 38 e Direct Playback 38 r Stereo Playback 39 Adjusting the Sound Field Effects (Parameter 39 Adjusting the sound field effects (Surround...
...Connecting the Speakers 11 Connecting Devices 12 Connecting Devices not Equipped with HDMI connectors 13 Once Connections are Completed 16 Turning the Power On 16 Turning the Power Off 16 Settings Menu map 17 Examples of On-screen Display and Front Display 18 Making the Optimum... the Surround Mode 37 q Playing sources according to the sources' audio signal format/ number of channels (Standard Playback 37 w Playing in a DENON original surround mode 38 e Direct Playback 38 r Stereo Playback 39 Adjusting the Sound Field Effects (Parameter 39 Adjusting the sound field effects (Surround...
Owners Manual - English
Page 5
... 24) b Perform "Manual Setup" as necessary. After reading them, be sure to playback on the AVR-590 in the order shown below. To ensure proper operation, please read this DENON product. q Owner's manual 1 w Getting Started 1 e Warranty (for future reference. Connections Installing/Setting... the Speakers (vpage 10) ⇩ Connecting the Speakers (vpage 11) ⇩ Connecting Devices (vpage 12) ⇩ Turning the Power On (vpage ...
... 24) b Perform "Manual Setup" as necessary. After reading them, be sure to playback on the AVR-590 in the order shown below. To ensure proper operation, please read this DENON product. q Owner's manual 1 w Getting Started 1 e Warranty (for future reference. Connections Installing/Setting... the Speakers (vpage 10) ⇩ Connecting the Speakers (vpage 11) ⇩ Connecting Devices (vpage 12) ⇩ Turning the Power On (vpage ...
Owners Manual - English
Page 6
... mobile phones Using a mobile phone near this unit may result in noise. q DENON system components w Non-DENON system components • By setting the preset memory (vpage 46) NOTE •...rear cover back on. b Note b b b Wall About the Remote Control Unit In addition to the AVR-590, the included remote control unit (RC1120) can also be used to unplug the power cord from the power...Settings Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Cautions on Handling • Before turning the power switch on Check once again that all connections are correct and ...
... mobile phones Using a mobile phone near this unit may result in noise. q DENON system components w Non-DENON system components • By setting the preset memory (vpage 46) NOTE •...rear cover back on. b Note b b b Wall About the Remote Control Unit In addition to the AVR-590, the included remote control unit (RC1120) can also be used to unplug the power cord from the power...Settings Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Cautions on Handling • Before turning the power switch on Check once again that all connections are correct and ...
Owners Manual - English
Page 8
... mode indicators Q1 S.BACK indicator Lights when surround back audio signals are changed after the Audyssey Auto Setup procedure, either the indicators' frame turns off or all the indicators turn off. Q3 HDMI indicator Lights when HDMI input signals are displayed here. Q2 RESTORER indicator Lights during "RESTORER" operation (vpage 43). u SLEEP...
... mode indicators Q1 S.BACK indicator Lights when surround back audio signals are changed after the Audyssey Auto Setup procedure, either the indicators' frame turns off or all the indicators turn off. Q3 HDMI indicator Lights when HDMI input signals are displayed here. Q2 RESTORER indicator Lights during "RESTORER" operation (vpage 43). u SLEEP...
Owners Manual - English
Page 11
... Recorder (vpage 15) • Video Cassette Recorder (vpage 15) n Other Devices • Video Camera / Game Console (vpage 15) • Antenna terminals (vpage 16) n Power Cord Turning the Power On (vpage 16) ENGLISH Important Information Connections for subwoofer) Speaker connections Stereo pin-plug cable Pin-plug cable Component video connections S-Video connections...
... Recorder (vpage 15) • Video Cassette Recorder (vpage 15) n Other Devices • Video Camera / Game Console (vpage 15) • Antenna terminals (vpage 16) n Power Cord Turning the Power On (vpage 16) ENGLISH Important Information Connections for subwoofer) Speaker connections Stereo pin-plug cable Pin-plug cable Component video connections S-Video connections...
Owners Manual - English
Page 15
...circuit becoming activated, due to perform this case, please switch off . If the power supply is turned off, after switching off the power supply, and wait until the AVR-590 has cooled down, and the surrounding ventilation is the abbreviation of "High Definition Multimedia Interface". The ... accuracy. The power supply will go into the speaker terminal. 4 Turn the speaker terminal clockwise to tighten it. n When using a speaker having an impedance less than that the AVR-590 has failed, please contact DENON Service center after the power supply cord is connected, video signals are...
...circuit becoming activated, due to perform this case, please switch off . If the power supply is turned off, after switching off the power supply, and wait until the AVR-590 has cooled down, and the surrounding ventilation is the abbreviation of "High Definition Multimedia Interface". The ... accuracy. The power supply will go into the speaker terminal. 4 Turn the speaker terminal clockwise to tighten it. n When using a speaker having an impedance less than that the AVR-590 has failed, please contact DENON Service center after the power supply cord is connected, video signals are...
Owners Manual - English
Page 16
... video connectors may be indicated differently on page 12. Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Connections The AVR-590 allows connection of inputs from up to 3 HDMI devices and output to HDMI connections Set as necessary. In this when changing the...pages. Normal playback may not be possible when using an HDMI cable. • When a device supporting Deep Color signal transfer is turned off. • The audio signal from the HDMI output connector (sampling frequency, number of channels, etc.) may be limited by...
... video connectors may be indicated differently on page 12. Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Connections The AVR-590 allows connection of inputs from up to 3 HDMI devices and output to HDMI connections Set as necessary. In this when changing the...pages. Normal playback may not be possible when using an HDMI cable. • When a device supporting Deep Color signal transfer is turned off. • The audio signal from the HDMI output connector (sampling frequency, number of channels, etc.) may be limited by...
Owners Manual - English
Page 19
... outlet (AC 120 V, 60 Hz) This operation can also be supplied to be performed by pressing a on the main unit. The power indicator turns off the power, or unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Incomplete connections could cause noise. Wait until all connections have been completed... outdoor antenna n AM loop antenna assembly 1 Remove the vinyl tie and take out the connection line. 2 Bend in the standby mode. Power cord Turning the Power Off 1 Press . NOTE Insert the AC plugs securely. When leaving home for the quick select function is in the reverse direction. 3-1With...
... outlet (AC 120 V, 60 Hz) This operation can also be supplied to be performed by pressing a on the main unit. The power indicator turns off the power, or unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Incomplete connections could cause noise. Wait until all connections have been completed... outdoor antenna n AM loop antenna assembly 1 Remove the vinyl tie and take out the connection line. 2 Bend in the standby mode. Power cord Turning the Power Off 1 Press . NOTE Insert the AC plugs securely. When leaving home for the quick select function is in the reverse direction. 3-1With...
Owners Manual - English
Page 20
.... 5Press . Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Settings With the AVR-590, settings and operations for most functions can be set once Set these items are entered and the settings menu screen turns off. Set the preset memories that only need to the previous item, press . Menu map...
.... 5Press . Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Settings With the AVR-590, settings and operations for most functions can be set once Set these items are entered and the settings menu screen turns off. Set the preset memories that only need to the previous item, press . Menu map...
Owners Manual - English
Page 23
... position. NOTE • Do not hold the microphone in your hand during listening. Set the TV's input to the AVR-590. 3 Turn on the AVR-590's power. (vpage 16 "Turning the Power On") 4 Connect the included calibrated setup microphone to a seat back or wall as sound reflections may give ...using headphones, unplug the headphones before starting the Audyssey Auto Setup procedure. 1 Check the speaker connections. (vpage 11 "Connecting the Speakers") 2 Turn on the power of the ears during measurements. • Avoid placing the microphone close to the SETUP MIC jack on a tripod or stand ...
... position. NOTE • Do not hold the microphone in your hand during listening. Set the TV's input to the AVR-590. 3 Turn on the AVR-590's power. (vpage 16 "Turning the Power On") 4 Connect the included calibrated setup microphone to a seat back or wall as sound reflections may give ...using headphones, unplug the headphones before starting the Audyssey Auto Setup procedure. 1 Check the speaker connections. (vpage 11 "Connecting the Speakers") 2 Turn on the power of the ears during measurements. • Avoid placing the microphone close to the SETUP MIC jack on a tripod or stand ...
Owners Manual - English
Page 25
.... • For instance, If the location or direction of a speaker is altered, the Audyssey Auto Setup should be erased. Turn the AVR-590 off while the settings are being stored. Please select "Store" to on - . When storing is now finished." MultEQ screen ... then select "Yes" using o p. Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH 8 Press . NOTE Do not turn the power off , check the speaker connections and repeat the measurement process from the AVR590. 22 If changes are not connected properly. ...
.... • For instance, If the location or direction of a speaker is altered, the Audyssey Auto Setup should be erased. Turn the AVR-590 off while the settings are being stored. Please select "Store" to on - . When storing is now finished." MultEQ screen ... then select "Yes" using o p. Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH 8 Press . NOTE Do not turn the power off , check the speaker connections and repeat the measurement process from the AVR590. 22 If changes are not connected properly. ...
Owners Manual - English
Page 26
... EQ Check : Check the equalizer 3 Use o p to select "Cancel", then select "Yes" using o p. 23 NOTE Be sure to turn off before checking the speaker connections. Speaker Config. n To cancel Audyssey Auto Setup Use ui to switch the display between the different speakers. 4...Connections Settings Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Making the Optimum Settings for accurate measurements to be made. • Either turn the power off any device generating noise or move it away. • Try again when the surroundings are quieter. ...
... EQ Check : Check the equalizer 3 Use o p to select "Cancel", then select "Yes" using o p. 23 NOTE Be sure to turn off before checking the speaker connections. Speaker Config. n To cancel Audyssey Auto Setup Use ui to switch the display between the different speakers. 4...Connections Settings Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Making the Optimum Settings for accurate measurements to be made. • Either turn the power off any device generating noise or move it away. • Try again when the surroundings are quieter. ...
Owners Manual - English
Page 30
...details on the HDMI control function, see "Controlling HDMI- compatible devices from the AVR-590 (HDMI Control Function)"). Make sure that the TV • When the "HDMI Control" setting has been changed, always turn off the and HDMI are underlined. standby. Making detailed settings (Manual Setup) ... menu when you press HDMI control function. "HDMI Control" is set to AVR-590 for HDMI1 / HDMI2 / HDMI3 : The standby mode is compatible with last used input source during assigned to turn back on . The power of audio playback in audio and video output. ...
...details on the HDMI control function, see "Controlling HDMI- compatible devices from the AVR-590 (HDMI Control Function)"). Make sure that the TV • When the "HDMI Control" setting has been changed, always turn off the and HDMI are underlined. standby. Making detailed settings (Manual Setup) ... menu when you press HDMI control function. "HDMI Control" is set to AVR-590 for HDMI1 / HDMI2 / HDMI3 : The standby mode is compatible with last used input source during assigned to turn back on . The power of audio playback in audio and video output. ...
Owners Manual - English
Page 31
... : Moves the cursor (Up/Down/Left/Right) : Decision the setting : Return to the set when the MAIN ZONE's power is turned on . • OFF : Turn display off entirely. • -40dB : The sound is attenuated by 20 dB. display. • Delete : Do not use ...; Used settings are underlined. Vol.Limit : Make a setting for playing the four types of the screen. • OFF : Turn display off . Setting items Setting contents Auto Surround Mode ON : Memorize settings. Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting ...
... : Moves the cursor (Up/Down/Left/Right) : Decision the setting : Return to the set when the MAIN ZONE's power is turned on . • OFF : Turn display off entirely. • -40dB : The sound is attenuated by 20 dB. display. • Delete : Do not use ...; Used settings are underlined. Vol.Limit : Make a setting for playing the four types of the screen. • OFF : Turn display off . Setting items Setting contents Auto Surround Mode ON : Memorize settings. Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting ...
Owners Manual - English
Page 32
.... • 30sec : Show display for 30 seconds after operation. • 10sec : Show display for 10 seconds after operation. • OFF : Turn display off . When "Setup Lock" is being changed display names are as shown below can be switched by selecting "Operation" and "Device Name" from.... Also, "SETUP LOCKED!" Use ui to change , then press . 2. from the previously set to the defaults. • ON : Turn protection on. Quick Select Name Rename Label : Change the display name of the Quick Select setting you attempt to operate related settings. ・...
.... • 30sec : Show display for 30 seconds after operation. • 10sec : Show display for 10 seconds after operation. • OFF : Turn display off . When "Setup Lock" is being changed display names are as shown below can be switched by selecting "Operation" and "Device Name" from.... Also, "SETUP LOCKED!" Use ui to change , then press . 2. from the previously set to the defaults. • ON : Turn protection on. Quick Select Name Rename Label : Change the display name of the Quick Select setting you attempt to operate related settings. ・...
Owners Manual - English
Page 37
... DENON original surround mode (vpage 38) e Direct Playback (vpage 38) r Stereo Playback (vpage 39) Adjusting the Sound Field Effects (Parameter) (vpage 39) NOTE ● Also refer to the AVR-590. ③ Load the disc in the player. 2 Turn on the AVR-590's power. (vpage 16 "Turning ...the screens above . and select the input If "TUNING PRESET" is selected for playback. OK to the AVR-590. e Switch to "DEVICE". 2 Turn on the receiver. Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications Playback ENGLISH n Operation Flow Before...
... DENON original surround mode (vpage 38) e Direct Playback (vpage 38) r Stereo Playback (vpage 39) Adjusting the Sound Field Effects (Parameter) (vpage 39) NOTE ● Also refer to the AVR-590. ③ Load the disc in the player. 2 Turn on the AVR-590's power. (vpage 16 "Turning ...the screens above . and select the input If "TUNING PRESET" is selected for playback. OK to the AVR-590. e Switch to "DEVICE". 2 Turn on the receiver. Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications Playback ENGLISH n Operation Flow Before...
Owners Manual - English
Page 39
In this case, perform the following operations. • Press , then turn off the display's "AUTO" indicator, then use to select the station you want to hear. • If the desired station cannot be tuned in with ... (A to hear. to select the desired preset channel (1 to 2 Press to select "TUNER". 3 Press to "TUNER/AMP". wTo tune in manually (Manual Tuning) Press to turn on -screen display are erased by overwriting them in easily. Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Listening to FM/AM...
In this case, perform the following operations. • Press , then turn off the display's "AUTO" indicator, then use to select the station you want to hear. • If the desired station cannot be tuned in with ... (A to hear. to select the desired preset channel (1 to 2 Press to select "TUNER". 3 Press to "TUNER/AMP". wTo tune in manually (Manual Tuning) Press to turn on -screen display are erased by overwriting them in easily. Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Listening to FM/AM...
Owners Manual - English
Page 40
... enjoy surround playback with your favorite sound field effects. Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Playing Components Operations During Playback Turning Off the Sound Temporarily (Muting) Press . Selecting the Surround Mode Select a surround mode to the input source. Listening with a DOLBY PLg decoder. Bright OFF Dim...
... enjoy surround playback with your favorite sound field effects. Getting Started Connections Settings Playback Remote Control Information Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Playing Components Operations During Playback Turning Off the Sound Temporarily (Muting) Press . Selecting the Surround Mode Select a surround mode to the input source. Listening with a DOLBY PLg decoder. Bright OFF Dim...
Owners Manual - English
Page 42
... range compression off . Dynamic Range Control Auto : Dynamic range compression of Dolby TrueHD sources turns on the adjustable parameters, see "Surround Modes and Parameters" (vpage 51). OFF : Turn dynamic range compression off . For proper playback of stereo music. • The "Cinema" and "Music" modes can also be set by pressing and play...
... range compression off . Dynamic Range Control Auto : Dynamic range compression of Dolby TrueHD sources turns on the adjustable parameters, see "Surround Modes and Parameters" (vpage 51). OFF : Turn dynamic range compression off . For proper playback of stereo music. • The "Cinema" and "Music" modes can also be set by pressing and play...