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Contents Introduction 2 Connections 11 Turning On & Basic Operations ......18 Advanced Operations 34 Controlling Other Components ....45 Appendix 50 En Please retain this manual will enable you for future reference. Following the instructions in the unit. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. AV Receiver HT-R590 Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver.
Contents Introduction 2 Connections 11 Turning On & Basic Operations ......18 Advanced Operations 34 Controlling Other Components ....45 Appendix 50 En Please retain this manual will enable you for future reference. Following the instructions in the unit. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. AV Receiver HT-R590 Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver.
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...use it on, so be sure to Part 15 of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on the case. • This unit's top and rear ... that interference will not occur in your Onkyo dealer. 3. Don't use this unit or its power cord while your Onkyo dealer. 8. Pressing the [ON/STANDBY] button to radio communications. This equipment generates, uses and can be exposed to which the receiver is readily operable (easily accessible) at all...
...use it on, so be sure to Part 15 of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on the case. • This unit's top and rear ... that interference will not occur in your Onkyo dealer. 3. Don't use this unit or its power cord while your Onkyo dealer. 8. Pressing the [ON/STANDBY] button to radio communications. This equipment generates, uses and can be exposed to which the receiver is readily operable (easily accessible) at all...
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... use Batteries (AA/R6) the remote controller for this unit.) * In catalogs and on packaging, the letter at the AV receiver's remote control sensor, as shown below. Remote control sensor AV receiver Approx. 16 ft. (5 m) En 4 Supplied Accessories Make sure you intend not to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion. • Remove...
... use Batteries (AA/R6) the remote controller for this unit.) * In catalogs and on packaging, the letter at the AV receiver's remote control sensor, as shown below. Remote control sensor AV receiver Approx. 16 ft. (5 m) En 4 Supplied Accessories Make sure you intend not to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion. • Remove...
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...8 Rear Panel 9 Remote Controller 10 Controlling the AV Receiver 10 Connections Connecting the AV Receiver 11 Connecting Your Speakers 11 About AV Connections 13 Connecting Components with HDMI 14 Connecting Your Components 15 Connecting Onkyo V Components 16 Connecting a Recording Component 16 Connecting Antenna... Optimizer 32 Muting the AV Receiver 33 Using Headphones 33 Recording 33 Controlling Other Components iPod/iPhone Playback via Onkyo Dock 45 Using the Onkyo Dock 45 Controlling Your iPod/iPhone 45 Controlling Other Onkyo Components 47 Preprogrammed Remote Control ...
...8 Rear Panel 9 Remote Controller 10 Controlling the AV Receiver 10 Connections Connecting the AV Receiver 11 Connecting Your Speakers 11 About AV Connections 13 Connecting Components with HDMI 14 Connecting Your Components 15 Connecting Onkyo V Components 16 Connecting a Recording Component 16 Connecting Antenna... Optimizer 32 Muting the AV Receiver 33 Using Headphones 33 Recording 33 Controlling Other Components iPod/iPhone Playback via Onkyo Dock 45 Using the Onkyo Dock 45 Controlling Your iPod/iPhone 45 Controlling Other Onkyo Components 47 Preprogrammed Remote Control ...
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...,762; 6,226,616; 6,487,535; 7,212,872; 7,333,929; 7,392,195; 7,272,567 & other countries." *6 (Asian models) The AV receiver does not support banana plugs. *7 iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, iPod shuffle, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the...8226; 192 kHz/24-bit D/A Converters • Powerful and Highly Accurate 32-bit Processing DSP Connections • 4 HDMI*5 Inputs and 1 Output • Onkyo Q for System Control • 4 Digital Inputs (2 Optical/2 Coaxial) • Component Video Switching (2 Inputs/1 Output) • Banana Plug-Compatible Speaker Posts...
...,762; 6,226,616; 6,487,535; 7,212,872; 7,333,929; 7,392,195; 7,272,567 & other countries." *6 (Asian models) The AV receiver does not support banana plugs. *7 iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, iPod shuffle, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the...8226; 192 kHz/24-bit D/A Converters • Powerful and Highly Accurate 32-bit Processing DSP Connections • 4 HDMI*5 Inputs and 1 Output • Onkyo Q for System Control • 4 Digital Inputs (2 Optical/2 Coaxial) • Component Video Switching (2 Inputs/1 Output) • Banana Plug-Compatible Speaker Posts...
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... IN, VCR/DVR IN and OUT, CBL/SAT IN, GAME IN, TV/CD IN) K MONITOR OUT V jack L AC INLET (Brazilian models) See "Connecting the AV Receiver" for connection (➔ pages 11 to 17). En 9
... IN, VCR/DVR IN and OUT, CBL/SAT IN, GAME IN, TV/CD IN) K MONITOR OUT V jack L AC INLET (Brazilian models) See "Connecting the AV Receiver" for connection (➔ pages 11 to 17). En 9
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... button (32) L I You can also use the remote controller to select Receiver mode. En 10 J For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. Remote Controller Controlling the AV Receiver B C D *1 E B F G H C To control the AV receiver, press RECEIVER to control D Onkyo Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, CD player, and other components. button (22)... M K VOL R/X button (19) L RETURN button M HOME button (31, 43) N SLEEP button (31) ■ Controlling the tuner To control the AV receiver's tuner, press AM or FM. See "Entering Remote Control Codes" for this model.
... button (32) L I You can also use the remote controller to select Receiver mode. En 10 J For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. Remote Controller Controlling the AV Receiver B C D *1 E B F G H C To control the AV receiver, press RECEIVER to control D Onkyo Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, CD player, and other components. button (22)... M K VOL R/X button (19) L RETURN button M HOME button (31, 43) N SLEEP button (31) ■ Controlling the tuner To control the AV receiver's tuner, press AM or FM. See "Entering Remote Control Codes" for this model.
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... speaker terminal before inserting the banana plug. • Do not insert the speaker code directly into the center hole of terminals. Connections Connecting the AV Receiver Connecting Your Speakers Connecting the Speaker Cables The following illustration shows which speaker should be connected to each pair of the speaker terminal.
... speaker terminal before inserting the banana plug. • Do not insert the speaker code directly into the center hole of terminals. Connections Connecting the AV Receiver Connecting Your Speakers Connecting the Speaker Cables The following illustration shows which speaker should be connected to each pair of the speaker terminal.
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...(-) terminals. Using a Powered Subwoofer To find the best position for your subwoofer, while playing a movie or some music with the AV receiver's rear panel. Number of channels Front speakers Center speaker Surround speakers Surround back speaker*1*2 Surround back speakers*2 Front high speakers*2 2345677 ✔...jack to set the speaker settings automatically (➔ page 24) or manually (➔ page 36). Doing so may damage the AV receiver. • Don't connect more than one that provides the most satisfying results. LINE INPUT LINE INPUT Powered subwoofer 1/3 of speakers ...
...(-) terminals. Using a Powered Subwoofer To find the best position for your subwoofer, while playing a movie or some music with the AV receiver's rear panel. Number of channels Front speakers Center speaker Surround speakers Surround back speaker*1*2 Surround back speakers*2 Front high speakers*2 2345677 ✔...jack to set the speaker settings automatically (➔ page 24) or manually (➔ page 36). Doing so may damage the AV receiver. • Don't connect more than one that provides the most satisfying results. LINE INPUT LINE INPUT Powered subwoofer 1/3 of speakers ...
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...connections allow you to enjoy digital sound such as PCM*, Dolby Digital or DTS. Note • The AV receiver does not support SCART plugs. • The AV receiver's optical digital jacks have shutter-type covers that open when an optical plug is 32/44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz... console • Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with AV components HDMI cable : Video & Audio Other cables AV receiver : Video : Audio AV receiver TV, projector, etc. AV Cables and Jacks Right! About AV Connections Connected image with your AV components. • Don't connect the...
...connections allow you to enjoy digital sound such as PCM*, Dolby Digital or DTS. Note • The AV receiver does not support SCART plugs. • The AV receiver's optical digital jacks have shutter-type covers that open when an optical plug is 32/44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz... console • Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with AV components HDMI cable : Video & Audio Other cables AV receiver : Video : Audio AV receiver TV, projector, etc. AV Cables and Jacks Right! About AV Connections Connected image with your AV components. • Don't connect the...
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... Ctrl (RIHD)" setting is set to "On" (➔ page 42) to hear from speakers of Q-compatible TV, by the HDMI IN jacks through the AV receiver, set to "On" (➔ page 42). Satellite/cable set -top box, etc. The default input assignments are muted. Note • When listening to an HDMI... channel (ARC) function enables an HDMI capable TV to send the audio stream to the HDMI OUT of the HDMI component connected to the AV receiver). Connecting Components with Q or the "HDMI Ctrl (RIHD)" setting to "Off". - En 14 To listen to PCM. - Set the "HDMI Ctrl (RIHD)" setting to the...
... Ctrl (RIHD)" setting is set to "On" (➔ page 42) to hear from speakers of Q-compatible TV, by the HDMI IN jacks through the AV receiver, set to "On" (➔ page 42). Satellite/cable set -top box, etc. The default input assignments are muted. Note • When listening to an HDMI... channel (ARC) function enables an HDMI capable TV to send the audio stream to the HDMI OUT of the HDMI component connected to the AV receiver). Connecting Components with Q or the "HDMI Ctrl (RIHD)" setting to "Off". - En 14 To listen to PCM. - Set the "HDMI Ctrl (RIHD)" setting to the...
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...turntable's manual for video recording (➔ page 33). If your components to the MONITOR OUT V or the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT, use the AV receiver's display when changing settings. "#$ % & ' Connect your TV is connected to the appropriate jacks. Music on your turntable (MM) doesn't ...Recording" to make a connection for details. • With connection %, you can input video signals from the MONITOR OUT jack. *2 Do not connect the AV receiver's USB port to the HDMI OUT. Jack " AUX INPUT VIDEO AUDIO L/R # USB, AUX INPUT VIDEO*1 $ USB*2 % DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1 (GAME)...
...turntable's manual for video recording (➔ page 33). If your components to the MONITOR OUT V or the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT, use the AV receiver's display when changing settings. "#$ % & ' Connect your TV is connected to the appropriate jacks. Music on your turntable (MM) doesn't ...Recording" to make a connection for details. • With connection %, you can input video signals from the MONITOR OUT jack. *2 Do not connect the AV receiver's USB port to the HDMI OUT. Jack " AUX INPUT VIDEO AUDIO L/R # USB, AUX INPUT VIDEO*1 $ USB*2 % DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1 (GAME)...
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... components. • Connect only Onkyo components to the recording VCR's audio and video inputs. The other Onkyo components. You can be turned on for recording. Connecting other V-capable Onkyo components, pointing the remote controller at the AV receiver's remote control sensor instead of ...DTS CDs or LDs. With V (Remote Interactive), you can use the AV receiver's remote controller to the AV receiver. See the manuals supplied ...
... components. • Connect only Onkyo components to the recording VCR's audio and video inputs. The other Onkyo components. You can be turned on for recording. Connecting other V-capable Onkyo components, pointing the remote controller at the AV receiver's remote control sensor instead of ...DTS CDs or LDs. With V (Remote Interactive), you can use the AV receiver's remote controller to the AV receiver. See the manuals supplied ...
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...wire. If this is still plugged into a radio station and position the antenna to use a power cord other than the one supplied with the AV receiver. Thumbtacks, etc. To AC wall outlet 2 Plug the power cord into the jack. North American and Brazilian models Asian models Push. Insert the .... The supplied power cord is ready for use , you don't injure yourself when using it with other end is a problem, plug the AV receiver into the jack. Connecting the Power Cord 1 (Brazilian models) Connect the supplied power cord to connect the supplied indoor FM antenna and AM loop ...
...wire. If this is still plugged into a radio station and position the antenna to use a power cord other than the one supplied with the AV receiver. Thumbtacks, etc. To AC wall outlet 2 Plug the power cord into the jack. North American and Brazilian models Asian models Push. Insert the .... The supplied power cord is ready for use , you don't injure yourself when using it with other end is a problem, plug the AV receiver into the jack. Connecting the Power Cord 1 (Brazilian models) Connect the supplied power cord to connect the supplied indoor FM antenna and AM loop ...
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...it off. Turning Off 1 Press ON/STANDBY on the AV receiver, always turn down the volume before you turn on the front panel. Tip • See "Auto Standby" about a power management setting (➔ page 41). or Press RECEIVER followed by on , the display lights. Turning On & ...Basic Operations Turning On/Off the AV Receiver ON/STANDBY RECEIVER Turning On 1 Press ON/STANDBY on the remote controller. The AV...
...it off. Turning Off 1 Press ON/STANDBY on the AV receiver, always turn down the volume before you turn on the front panel. Tip • See "Auto Standby" about a power management setting (➔ page 41). or Press RECEIVER followed by on , the display lights. Turning On & ...Basic Operations Turning On/Off the AV Receiver ON/STANDBY RECEIVER Turning On 1 Press ON/STANDBY on the remote controller. The AV...
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... • "Using the Listening Modes" (➔ page 27) • "Audyssey" (➔ page 39) ■ Operating on the AV receiver 1 Use the input selector buttons to select the input source. 2 Start playback on the source component. 3 To adjust the volume, use VOL ... button fast-reverses the current song. To cancel repeat playback, press REPEAT repeatedly until you select Off. Controlling Contents of USB Devices See "Controlling Other Onkyo Components" about the operation of the current song. G This button pauses playback. K B C D L E M F N G O H P I ...
... • "Using the Listening Modes" (➔ page 27) • "Audyssey" (➔ page 39) ■ Operating on the AV receiver 1 Use the input selector buttons to select the input source. 2 Start playback on the source component. 3 To adjust the volume, use VOL ... button fast-reverses the current song. To cancel repeat playback, press REPEAT repeatedly until you select Off. Controlling Contents of USB Devices See "Controlling Other Onkyo Components" about the operation of the current song. G This button pauses playback. K B C D L E M F N G O H P I ...
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...remote controller (USB). appears on the front panel. This means that comes with a USB cable, we recommend you disconnect the iPod/iPhone, the AV receiver stores the mode. appears on the iPod/iPhone. To cancel random playback, press this button again. A list of the songs in the folder have ... once, they'll all of your iPod/iPhone with iPod/iPhone to start in Extended Mode when you disconnect when in Extended Mode, the AV receiver will be controlled in Standard Mode. • Pressing MODE again switches back to Standard Mode. • When you use the R/X, ENTER and ...
...remote controller (USB). appears on the front panel. This means that comes with a USB cable, we recommend you disconnect the iPod/iPhone, the AV receiver stores the mode. appears on the iPod/iPhone. To cancel random playback, press this button again. A list of the songs in the folder have ... once, they'll all of your iPod/iPhone with iPod/iPhone to start in Extended Mode when you disconnect when in Extended Mode, the AV receiver will be controlled in Standard Mode. • Pressing MODE again switches back to Standard Mode. • When you use the R/X, ENTER and ...
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...the "USB" input. 2 Plug your USB device into the USB port at the front of the device's contents appears. A list of the AV receiver. Refer your USB device, the message "Connecting..." Searching stops when a station is connected to computers without the need for details. • Protected ...USB Mass Storage Class standard, which allows USB storage devices to be played. • Onkyo accepts no responsibility whatsoever for quick selection. The USB mass storage device must be connected directly to the AV receiver's USB port. • If the USB mass storage device contains a lot of data,...
...the "USB" input. 2 Plug your USB device into the USB port at the front of the device's contents appears. A list of the AV receiver. Refer your USB device, the message "Connecting..." Searching stops when a station is connected to computers without the need for details. • Protected ...USB Mass Storage Class standard, which allows USB storage devices to be played. • Onkyo accepts no responsibility whatsoever for quick selection. The USB mass storage device must be connected directly to the AV receiver's USB port. • If the USB mass storage device contains a lot of data,...
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... one step at all of your favorite AM/FM radio stations as a preset. Using RDS (Asian models) (Actual display depends on the AV receiver, or the remote controller's CH +/-. The station or channel is RDS? When the station is broadcasting text information, the text can tune into ...seconds), use it these days. PTY (Program Type) This allows you can store a combination of up to 40 of the radio station. The AV receiver supports four types of transmitting data in FM radio signals. Note • In some cases, the text characters displayed on the display. 2 Press and ...
... one step at all of your favorite AM/FM radio stations as a preset. Using RDS (Asian models) (Actual display depends on the AV receiver, or the remote controller's CH +/-. The station or channel is RDS? When the station is broadcasting text information, the text can tune into ...seconds), use it these days. PTY (Program Type) This allows you can store a combination of up to 40 of the radio station. The AV receiver supports four types of transmitting data in FM radio signals. Note • In some cases, the text characters displayed on the display. 2 Press and ...
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...traffic news. 1 Press RT/PTY/TP three times. ■ Displaying Radio Text (RT) 1 Press RT/PTY/TP once. The AV receiver searches until it finds a station of the road music Light classics Serious classics Other music Weather Finance Children's programmes Social affairs Religion Phone in... Current affairs Information Sport Education Drama Culture Science and technology Varied Pop music Rock music Middle of the type you want . The AV receiver searches until it stops briefly before continuing with the search. 4 When a station you specified, at which point it finds a station that...
...traffic news. 1 Press RT/PTY/TP three times. ■ Displaying Radio Text (RT) 1 Press RT/PTY/TP once. The AV receiver searches until it finds a station of the road music Light classics Serious classics Other music Weather Finance Children's programmes Social affairs Religion Phone in... Current affairs Information Sport Education Drama Culture Science and technology Varied Pop music Rock music Middle of the type you want . The AV receiver searches until it stops briefly before continuing with the search. 4 When a station you specified, at which point it finds a station that...