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AV RECEIVER HT-R591 Instruction Manual Contents Safety Information and Introduction 2 Table of Contents 5 Connections 11 Turning On & Basic Operations 19 Advanced Operations 39 Controlling Other Components 53 Appendix 59 Speaker Package En
AV RECEIVER HT-R591 Instruction Manual Contents Safety Information and Introduction 2 Table of Contents 5 Connections 11 Turning On & Basic Operations 19 Advanced Operations 39 Controlling Other Components 53 Appendix 59 Speaker Package En
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... the permission 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 unit, contact your Onkyo dealer. 8. For stubborn stains, use only, recording copyrighted material is...) at all over with [ON/STANDBY] button only: Pressing the [ON/STANDBY] button to radio or television reception, which the receiver is used in your hands are designed to operate the equipment. En-3 This is not userserviceable. NOTE: This equipment has been tested...
... the permission 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 unit, contact your Onkyo dealer. 8. For stubborn stains, use only, recording copyrighted material is...) at all over with [ON/STANDBY] button only: Pressing the [ON/STANDBY] button to radio or television reception, which the receiver is used in your hands are designed to operate the equipment. En-3 This is not userserviceable. NOTE: This equipment has been tested...
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...point it at the end of the product name indicates the color. Following the instructions in the unit. Remote control sensor AV receiver Approx. 16 ft. (5 m) En-4 Thank you for future reference. Please retain this manual will enable you to prevent damage from your... new AV Receiver. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Safety Information and Introduction ■ Aiming the remote controller To use the remote ...
...point it at the end of the product name indicates the color. Following the instructions in the unit. Remote control sensor AV receiver Approx. 16 ft. (5 m) En-4 Thank you for future reference. Please retain this manual will enable you to prevent damage from your... new AV Receiver. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Safety Information and Introduction ■ Aiming the remote controller To use the remote ...
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...Display 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 14 Connecting Components with HDMI 15 Connecting Your Components 16 Connecting Onkyo V Components 17 Connecting a Recording Component 17 Connecting the ...Antennas 18 Connecting the Power Cord 18 Turning On & Basic Operations Turning On/Off the AV Receiver 19 Turning On 19 Turning Off 19...
...Display 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 14 Connecting Components with HDMI 15 Connecting Your Components 16 Connecting Onkyo V Components 17 Connecting a Recording Component 17 Connecting the ...Antennas 18 Connecting the Power Cord 18 Turning On & Basic Operations Turning On/Off the AV Receiver 19 Turning On 19 Turning Off 19...
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... IN, TV/CD IN) J MONITOR OUT V jack K SPEAKERS terminals (FRONT, CENTER, SURROUND, SURROUND BACK or FRONT HIGH) L AC INLET (Brazilian models) See "Connecting the AV Receiver" for connection (➔ pages 11 to 18).
... IN, TV/CD IN) J MONITOR OUT V jack K SPEAKERS terminals (FRONT, CENTER, SURROUND, SURROUND BACK or FRONT HIGH) L AC INLET (Brazilian models) See "Connecting the AV Receiver" for connection (➔ pages 11 to 18).
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Remote Controller Controlling the AV Receiver B C D *1 BE F G CH ID J K E L M To control the AV receiver, press RECEIVER to control Onkyo Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, CD player, and other components. You can also use the remote controller to select Receiver mode. See "Entering Remote Control Codes" for this... RETURN button M HOME button (35) N SLEEP button (35) Safety Information and Introduction ■ Controlling the tuner To control the AV receiver's tuner, press AM or FM (or RECEIVER). button (25) F Number buttons (24) F N *1 SP A/B is not used for more details (➔ page 55).
Remote Controller Controlling the AV Receiver B C D *1 BE F G CH ID J K E L M To control the AV receiver, press RECEIVER to control Onkyo Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, CD player, and other components. You can also use the remote controller to select Receiver mode. See "Entering Remote Control Codes" for this... RETURN button M HOME button (35) N SLEEP button (35) Safety Information and Introduction ■ Controlling the tuner To control the AV receiver's tuner, press AM or FM (or RECEIVER). button (25) F Number buttons (24) F N *1 SP A/B is not used for more details (➔ page 55).
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Connecting the AV Receiver Connecting Your Speakers Connecting the Speaker Cables The following illustration shows how to connect the speakers to each pair of the speaker terminal. Tip • ...
Connecting the AV Receiver Connecting Your Speakers Connecting the Speaker Cables The following illustration shows how to connect the speakers to each pair of the speaker terminal. Tip • ...
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... the sound quality and should use , a powered subwoofer is recommended for a really powerful and solid bass. Doing so may damage the AV receiver. • Make sure the metal core of time, the built-in amp protection circuit may be activated. • Disconnect the power cord ... you use depending on the number of phase and will sound unnatural. • Unnecessarily long, or very thin speaker cables may damage the AV receiver. • Don't connect one speaker to negative (-) terminals. En-12 Speaker Configuration The following before making any connections. • Read the...
... the sound quality and should use , a powered subwoofer is recommended for a really powerful and solid bass. Doing so may damage the AV receiver. • Make sure the metal core of time, the built-in amp protection circuit may be activated. • Disconnect the power cord ... you use depending on the number of phase and will sound unnatural. • Unnecessarily long, or very thin speaker cables may damage the AV receiver. • Don't connect one speaker to negative (-) terminals. En-12 Speaker Configuration The following before making any connections. • Read the...
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...About AV Connections Connecting AV components a HDMI cable TV, projector, etc. : Video & Audio AV receiver Blu-ray Disc/ DVD player Game console Other cables TV, projector, etc. : Video : Audio AV receiver AV Cables and Jacks ■ HDMI HDMI connections can cause noise or malfunctions). • To ... Orange ■ Analog audio (RCA) Analog audio connections (RCA) carry analog audio. 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 commonly used on TVs, VCRs, ...
...About AV Connections Connecting AV components a HDMI cable TV, projector, etc. : Video & Audio AV receiver Blu-ray Disc/ DVD player Game console Other cables TV, projector, etc. : Video : Audio AV receiver AV Cables and Jacks ■ HDMI HDMI connections can cause noise or malfunctions). • To ... Orange ■ Analog audio (RCA) Analog audio connections (RCA) carry analog audio. 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 commonly used on TVs, VCRs, ...
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...-ray Disc/DVD player ✔ VCR or DVD recorder/digital video recorder ✔ Satellite/cable set -top box, etc. Your TV is set the AV receiver to the appropriate jacks. En-15 "HDMI Ctrl (RIHD)" is ARC capable, and - "Audio Return Ch (ARC)" is selected, and - Connect your TV ... are shown below. ✔: Assignment can be used when: - If the TV power is off . Connecting Components with the HDMI cable to the AV receiver. * When listening to an HDMI component through your Bluray Disc/DVD player's HDMI audio settings to PCM. ■ Audio Return Channel (ARC) function Audio...
...-ray Disc/DVD player ✔ VCR or DVD recorder/digital video recorder ✔ Satellite/cable set -top box, etc. Your TV is set the AV receiver to the appropriate jacks. En-15 "HDMI Ctrl (RIHD)" is ARC capable, and - "Audio Return Ch (ARC)" is selected, and - Connect your TV ... are shown below. ✔: Assignment can be used when: - If the TV power is off . Connecting Components with the HDMI cable to the AV receiver. * When listening to an HDMI component through your Bluray Disc/DVD player's HDMI audio settings to PCM. ■ Audio Return Channel (ARC) function Audio...
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...be changed (➔ pages 41, 42). If your turntable has a moving coil (MC) type cartridge, you can be played through the AV receiver. BD/DVD IN Blu-ray Disc/DVD player VCR/DVR IN VCR, DVD recorder/ digital video recorder, RI dock CBL/SAT IN Satellite/cable set...; page 64). Music on your components to a USB port on your turntable (MM) doesn't have it, you cannot record the videos through the AV receiver in . Jack/Port Components " AUX INPUT VIDEO Camcorder, etc. See "Connection Tips and Video Signal Path" for video recording (➔ page 38). En...
...be changed (➔ pages 41, 42). If your turntable has a moving coil (MC) type cartridge, you can be played through the AV receiver. BD/DVD IN Blu-ray Disc/DVD player VCR/DVR IN VCR, DVD recorder/ digital video recorder, RI dock CBL/SAT IN Satellite/cable set...; page 64). Music on your components to a USB port on your turntable (MM) doesn't have it, you cannot record the videos through the AV receiver in . Jack/Port Components " AUX INPUT VIDEO Camcorder, etc. See "Connection Tips and Video Signal Path" for video recording (➔ page 38). En...
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...8226; DTS signals will automatically turn on and select that each Onkyo component is connected with your TV/VCR is started on a component connected via V while the AV receiver is on standby, the AV receiver will be turned on recording (➔ page 38). Only analog.... • Connect only Onkyo components to the AV receiver. The other V-capable Onkyo components, pointing the remote controller at the AV receiver's remote control sensor instead of DTS CDs or LDs. Connecting other Onkyo components. En-17 Refer to the manuals supplied with Onkyo components. • Some ...
...8226; DTS signals will automatically turn on and select that each Onkyo component is connected with your TV/VCR is started on a component connected via V while the AV receiver is on standby, the AV receiver will be turned on recording (➔ page 38). Only analog.... • Connect only Onkyo components to the AV receiver. The other V-capable Onkyo components, pointing the remote controller at the AV receiver's remote control sensor instead of DTS CDs or LDs. Connecting other Onkyo components. En-17 Refer to the manuals supplied with Onkyo components. • Some ...
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...Connections Connecting the Power Cord 1 (Brazilian models) Connect the supplied power cord to use , you must connect the antenna to the AV receiver's AC INLET. Release. Assembling the AM loop antenna Caution • Be careful not to connect the supplied indoor FM antenna and AM loop...and AV components. • Turning on the same circuit. Push. Note • Before connecting the power cord, connect all of your AV receiver, TV, speaker cables, and power cords. Connecting the Antennas This section explains how to injure yourself when using it with a commercially available ...
...Connections Connecting the Power Cord 1 (Brazilian models) Connect the supplied power cord to use , you must connect the antenna to the AV receiver's AC INLET. Release. Assembling the AM loop antenna Caution • Be careful not to connect the supplied indoor FM antenna and AM loop...and AV components. • Turning on the same circuit. Push. Note • Before connecting the power cord, connect all of your AV receiver, TV, speaker cables, and power cords. Connecting the Antennas This section explains how to injure yourself when using it with a commercially available ...
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.../STANDBY Turning On 1 Press ON/STANDBY on the front panel. or Press RECEIVER followed by on the remote controller. The AV receiver will enter standby mode. Turning On & Basic Operations Turning Off 1 Press ON/STANDBY on the front panel. To prevent any loud surprises ...when you turn on , and its display lights. or Press RECEIVER followed by on power management settings, see "Auto Standby" (➔ page 49). RECEIVER En-19 The AV receiver comes on the AV receiver, always turn down the volume before you turn it off. Tip • For details...
.../STANDBY Turning On 1 Press ON/STANDBY on the front panel. or Press RECEIVER followed by on the remote controller. The AV receiver will enter standby mode. Turning On & Basic Operations Turning Off 1 Press ON/STANDBY on the front panel. To prevent any loud surprises ...when you turn on , and its display lights. or Press RECEIVER followed by on power management settings, see "Auto Standby" (➔ page 49). RECEIVER En-19 The AV receiver comes on the AV receiver, always turn down the volume before you turn it off. Tip • For details...
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...; page 23) • "Listening to AM/FM Radio" (➔ page 24) • "iPod/iPhone Playback via Onkyo Dock" (➔ page 53) • "Controlling Other Onkyo Components" (➔ page 55) 3 To adjust the volume, use the AV receiver's display when changing settings. En-20 If your TV is connected to the HDMI OUT. See...
...; page 23) • "Listening to AM/FM Radio" (➔ page 24) • "iPod/iPhone Playback via Onkyo Dock" (➔ page 53) • "Controlling Other Onkyo Components" (➔ page 55) 3 To adjust the volume, use the AV receiver's display when changing settings. En-20 If your TV is connected to the HDMI OUT. See...
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... TV that is connected to the HDMI OUT. This means that comes with a USB cable, we recommend you disconnect the iPod/iPhone, the AV receiver remembers the current mode. Note • While the message "Connecting..." While reading the contents of your iPod/iPhone model's contents appears (Extended Mode)....USB Device) Repeat Shuffle Shuffle Album (iPod/iPhone) Playing an iPod/iPhone via USB The on-screen menus appear only on the AV receiver's display during media playback. appears on the iPod/iPhone. A list of your iPod/iPhone with the iPod/iPhone to play music files...
... TV that is connected to the HDMI OUT. This means that comes with a USB cable, we recommend you disconnect the iPod/iPhone, the AV receiver remembers the current mode. Note • While the message "Connecting..." While reading the contents of your iPod/iPhone model's contents appears (Extended Mode)....USB Device) Repeat Shuffle Shuffle Album (iPod/iPhone) Playing an iPod/iPhone via USB The on-screen menus appear only on the AV receiver's display during media playback. appears on the iPod/iPhone. A list of your iPod/iPhone with the iPod/iPhone to play music files...
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...file, and press ENTER or to select the "USB" input. 2 Plug your USB device into the AV receiver's USB port. Note • While the message "Connecting..." appears on the AV receiver's display. 3 Press ENTER. A list of your iPod/iPhone or the USB device from a USB device (e.g., USB... flash drives and MP3 players). While reading the contents of the device's contents appears. En-23 Turning On & Basic Operations appears on the AV receiver's display, do not disconnect the USB cable supplied with your USB device, the message "Connecting..." See also: • "USB Features" (➔ ...
...file, and press ENTER or to select the "USB" input. 2 Plug your USB device into the AV receiver's USB port. Note • While the message "Connecting..." appears on the AV receiver's display. 3 Press ENTER. A list of your iPod/iPhone or the USB device from a USB device (e.g., USB... flash drives and MP3 players). While reading the contents of the device's contents appears. En-23 Turning On & Basic Operations appears on the AV receiver's display, do not disconnect the USB cable supplied with your USB device, the message "Connecting..." See also: • "USB Features" (➔ ...
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... lights as presets for quick selection. For example, to tune to AM/FM Radio This section describes the procedure using the buttons on the AV receiver's display. 2 Press and hold TUNING R/X. Press the buttons repeatedly to change the frequency steps (➔ page 49). 1 Press AM or FM to get good reception... MODE so that the AUTO indicator lights on the country.) Tuning into a station, the TUNED indicator lights. Band Frequency (Actual display depends on the AV receiver's display. 2 Press TUNING R/X.
... lights as presets for quick selection. For example, to tune to AM/FM Radio This section describes the procedure using the buttons on the AV receiver's display. 2 Press and hold TUNING R/X. Press the buttons repeatedly to change the frequency steps (➔ page 49). 1 Press AM or FM to get good reception... MODE so that the AUTO indicator lights on the country.) Tuning into a station, the TUNED indicator lights. Band Frequency (Actual display depends on the AV receiver's display. 2 Press TUNING R/X.
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... press TUNING MODE. RDS stands for Radio Data System and is flashing (about 8 seconds), use PRESET F/S to select a preset from the AV receiver's display. PTY (Program Type) This allows you want to store as described in FM radio signals. Presetting AM/FM Stations You can store a ...presets. 1 Tune into an RDS station, the RDS indicator lights. To be displayed. The preset number flashes. (Actual display depends on the AV receiver's display as a preset. Turning On & Basic Operations Using RDS (excluding North American and Brazilian models) RDS works only in most European countries. ...
... press TUNING MODE. RDS stands for Radio Data System and is flashing (about 8 seconds), use PRESET F/S to select a preset from the AV receiver's display. PTY (Program Type) This allows you want to store as described in FM radio signals. Presetting AM/FM Stations You can store a ...presets. 1 Tune into an RDS station, the RDS indicator lights. To be displayed. The preset number flashes. (Actual display depends on the AV receiver's display as a preset. Turning On & Basic Operations Using RDS (excluding North American and Brazilian models) RDS works only in most European countries. ...
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...TP) You can search for stations that broadcast traffic news. 1 Press RT/PTY/TP three times. Also, unexpected characters may appear while the AV receiver waits for the RT information. • If the message "No Text Data" appears, no RT information is weak, RDS data may not be ...search for radio stations by type. 1 Press RT/PTY/TP twice. Note • The message "Waiting" may be displayed when unsupported characters are received. En-26 See the table shown later in Travel Leisure Jazz music Country music National music Oldies music Folk music Documentary Alarm test Alarm Display...
...TP) You can search for stations that broadcast traffic news. 1 Press RT/PTY/TP three times. Also, unexpected characters may appear while the AV receiver waits for the RT information. • If the message "No Text Data" appears, no RT information is weak, RDS data may not be ...search for radio stations by type. 1 Press RT/PTY/TP twice. Note • The message "Waiting" may be displayed when unsupported characters are received. En-26 See the table shown later in Travel Leisure Jazz music Country music National music Oldies music Folk music Documentary Alarm test Alarm Display...