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A V SURROUND RECEIVER A VR-591 Owner ’ s Manual Manuel de l’Utilisat eur Manual del usuar io Simple version Version simplifiée Versión sencilla v 3 Basic version Version basique Versión básic.
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I ENGLISH FRANCAIS ESP AÑOL n SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CA UTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO N O T OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
I I ESP AÑOL ENGLISH FRANCAIS n NO TES ON USE / OBSERV A TIONS RELA TIVES A L ’UTILISA TION / NO T AS SOBRE EL USO WARNINGS AVERTISSEMENTS ADVERTENCIAS • Avoid high temperatures. Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when installed in a rack. • Handle the power cord carefully.
1 ENGLISH Basic version Advanced version Simple version Information Thank you for purchasing this DENON product. To ensure proper operation, please read these owner’s manual carefully before using the product. After reading them, be sure to keep them for future reference.
2 ENGLISH Cautions on handling • Before turning the power switch on Check once again that all connections are correct and that there are no problems with the connection cables. • Power is supplied to some of the circuitry even when the unit is set to the standby mode.
Simple version 3 ENGLISH Basic version Advanced version Information Simple version Simple version (Simple setup guide) Here, we explain the entire setup procedure, from unboxing the unit to using it in a home theater. The “Simple version” describes the installation, connection and setup methods for 5.
4 ENGLISH Speakers Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and + (red) and – (black) polarities on the speakers being connected to the this unit, and be sure to interconnect the channels and polarities correctly. Connecting the speaker cables Peel off about 0.
5 ENGLISH Basic version Advanced version Information Simple version Blu-ray Disc player and TV Use only HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) cable that bears the HDMI logo (genuine HDMI product). Using cable without the HDMI logo (non-genuine HDMI product) may result in abnormal playback.
6 ENGLISH Set up speakers (Audyssey ® Auto Setup) 1 2 4 5 3 4 The “Simple version” describes the installation, connection and setup methods for 5.1-channel speakers. See page 27 for the installation, connection and setup methods for speakers other than 5.
7 ENGLISH Basic version Advanced version Information Simple version About setup microphone placement • Measurements are performed by placing the setup microphone successively at multiple positions throughout the entire listening area, as shown in G Example q H .
8 ENGLISH 6 The detected speakers are displayed. Next Retry [ENT]:Next Front Sp. :Yes Center Sp. :Yes Subwoofer :Yes Surround Sp. :Yes Step1:Speaker Detection MultEQ NOTE If a connected speaker is not displayed, the speaker may not be connected correctly.
9 ENGLISH Basic version Advanced version Information Simple version Set up speakers (Audyssey ® Auto Setup) Step 3 Calculating Step 4 Check 10 On the Step 2 screen, use ui to select “Calculate”, and then press ENTER . Measuring results are analyzed, and the frequency response of each speaker in the listening room is determined.
1 0 ENGLISH Parameter Check Enables you to check the measurement results and equalizer characteristics after Audyssey Auto Setup. 1 Use ui to select “Parameter Check” and then press ENTER . 2 Use ui to select the item you want to check, then press ENTER .
1 1 ENGLISH Basic version Advanced version Information Simple version Play back disc 1 2 4 5 3 5 Remote control operation buttons Move the cursor (Up/Down/Left/Right) Confirm the setting Return to previous menu 1 Press BD to switch an input source for a player used for playback.
Basic version 1 2 ENGLISH F Connections F Playback (Basic operation) F Selecting a listening mode (Surround mode) n Refer to the pages indicated below for information on connecting and playing back the various media and external devices.
1 3 ENGLISH Advanced version Simple version Information Basic version Converting input video signals for output (Video conversion function) This unit is equipped with four types of video input connectors (HDMI, Component video, S-Video and video) and two types of video output connectors (HDMI and video).
1 4 ENGLISH Connecting an HDMI-compatible device You can connect up to five HDMI-compatible devices to the unit. HDM I fu nct ion This unit supports the following HDMI functions: • High resolution video signal • 3D • Deep Color ( v page66) • Auto Lip Sync ( v page48) • x.
1 5 ENGLISH Advanced version Simple version Information Basic version Abo ut A RC (Aud io retu rn chan nel ) fu nct ion The Audio Return Channel in HDMI 1.4 enables a TV, via a single HDMI cable, to send audio data “upstream” to this unit, increasing user flexibility and eliminating the need for any separate S/PDIF audio connection.
1 6 ENGLISH Connecting a TV • Select the connector to use and connect the device. • For video connections, see “Converting input video signals for output (Video conversion function)” ( v page13). • For instructions on HDMI connections, see “Connecting an HDMI-compatible device” ( v page14).
1 7 ENGLISH Advanced version Simple version Information Basic version Connecting a set-top box (Satellite tuner/cable TV) • You can watch satellite or cable TV. • Select the connector to use and connect the device. • For instructions on HDMI connections, see “Connecting an HDMI-compatible device” ( v page14).
1 8 ENGLISH Connecting a control dock for iPod • Connect the control dock for iPod to the unit to enjoy video and music stored on an iPod. • For the control dock for iPod, use ASD-1R, ASD-11R, ASD-3N, ASD- 3W, ASD-51N and ASD-51W made by DENON (sold separately).
1 9 ENGLISH Advanced version Simple version Information Basic version Playback (Basic operation) n Playing a Blu-ray Disc player/DVD player ( v page20) n Playing an iPod ® ( v page20) n Tuning .
20 ENGLISH Playing a Blu-ray Disc player/DVD player The following describes the procedure for playing Blu-ray Disc player/ DVD player. 1 Prepare for playback. q Turn on the power of the TV, subwoofer and player. w Change the TV input to the input of this unit.
21 ENGLISH Advanced version Simple version Information Basic version Playing an iPod ® iPod operation Operation buttons Function MENU Amp menu uio p Cursor operation ENTER Enter setting SEARCH (Press.
22 ENGLISH Tuning in radio stations Listening to FM/AM broadcasts 1 Press TUNER to switch the input source to “TUNER”. 2 Press BAND to select “FM” or “AM”. FM When listening to an FM broadcast. AM When listening to an AM broadcast. 3 Tune in the desired broadcast station.
23 ENGLISH Advanced version Simple version Information Basic version Standard playback n Surround playback of 2-channel sources 1 Playing the source ( v page 20 – 22). 2 Press STANDARD to select the surround decoder to play back multichannel sound. • Each time STANDARD is pressed, the surround mode is switched.
24 ENGLISH 3 Select the mode corresponding to the playback contents with the menu “Surround Parameter” – “Mode” ( v page 41) to enjoy your favorite sound mode. Cinema This mode is suited for movie sources. Music This mode is suited for music sources.
25 ENGLISH Advanced version Simple version Information Basic version DENON original surround playback 1 Pl ayi ng th e sou rce ( v pa ge 20 – 22 ). 2 Press SIMULATION to select the surround mode. • Each time SIMULATION is pressed, the surround mode is switched.
Advanced version 26 ENGLISH F Speaker installation/connection (Other than 5.1-channel) v page27 F Playback (Advanced operation) v page30 F How to make detailed settings v page33 F Operating t.
27 ENGLISH Basic version Simple version Information Advanced version Whe n 6. 1ch (Su rro und bac k sp eak er) ins tall ed FL FR C SB SL SR SW z 1 z 2 Listening position z 1 22˚ – 30˚ z 2 90˚ – 110˚ Whe n 2.
28 ENGLISH Connect • For the method of connecting 5.1-channel speakers, see page 4. • For the method of connecting the TV, see page 5. 7.1 -cha nne l (F ron t he igh t sp eak er) con nect ion • A power amplifier (sold separately) is required for this connection.
29 ENGLISH Basic version Simple version Information Advanced version Connect 2.1 -cha nne l/2- cha nnel co nnec tio n FL FR SW 2-c hann el conn ect ion For 2-channel playback, disconnect the subwoofers. 1 Set up the remote control unit n Set up the operation mode Press AMP to set the remote control unit to amplier operation mode.
30 ENGLISH n HDMI control function ( v page30) n Sleep timer function ( v page31) n Adjusting the volume of the speakers ( v page31) n Quick select function ( v page32) n Various memory fu.
31 ENGLISH Basic version Simple version Information Advanced version Convenient functions Sleep timer function The power automatically goes into standby once the set time has elapsed. This is convenient for playing sources while going to sleep. Press SLEEP and display the time you want to set.
32 ENGLISH Convenient functions Quick select function All of the settings in step 1 can be memorized together. By memorizing frequently used settings, you can quickly access and enjoy a playback environment that is consistently the same. n Saving the settings 1 Set the items below to the settings you want to save.
33 ENGLISH Basic version Simple version Information Advanced version Menu map For menu operation, connect a TV to this unit and display the menu on the TV screen. For menu operations, see the following page. How to make detailed settings Setting items Number Detailed items Description Page 1.
34 ENGLISH Examples of on-screen display and front display Below we describe typical examples of displays on the TV screen and on the set’s display window. On-screen Display Front Display Description Top men u d ispl ay MENU 1.Audio Adjust 2.Information 3.
35 ENGLISH Basic version Simple version Information Advanced version Inputting characters “Preset Name” ( v page 38), “Rename” ( v page 40) and “Quick Select Name” ( v page50)can be changed as desired. For inputting characters, there are three methods, as shown below.
36 ENGLISH Keyboard screen n Display of a keyboard input screen 5-4.Rename [DVD ] [a/A] [SP] [ ] [ ] [OK] UVWXYZ’()*+-./:;<=>? [ENT]:Input [RTN]:Cancel [SFT]:a/A [SRCH]:Normal A BCDEFGHIJKLMNO.
37 ENGLISH Basic version Simple version Information Advanced version Ite ms t hat can be set wi th t he Inpu t S etup pr oced ure 5-1.Auto Preset Auto Tuning Preset Station Memory Storing Preset Memory Start [ENT]:Start [RTN]:Back 5-2.Preset Skip Block : A A4 FM107.
38 ENGLISH Input Setup Preset Name Assign name to a preset memory. Setting items Setting details A1 – G8 Select the preset channel. TUNER • Up to eight characters can be input. • For character input, see page 35. Default The changed preset name is returned to the default setting.
39 ENGLISH Basic version Simple version Information Advanced version Input Setup Remote control operation buttons Move the cursor (Up/Down/Left/Right) Confirm the setting Return to previous menu Setting items Setting details Component Set this to change the component video input connectors assigned to the input sources.
40 ENGLISH Input Setup Remote control operation buttons Move the cursor (Up/Down/Left/Right) Confirm the setting Return to previous menu Setting items Setting details Input Mode (Continued) Buttons on the remote control unit can be used for operations.
41 ENGLISH Basic version Simple version Information Advanced version Surround Parameter Default settings are underlined. Adjust surround sound parameters. It may not be possible to set this item depending on the input signal. Setting items Setting details Mode Set the play modes for the different surround modes.
42 ENGLISH Remote control operation buttons Move the cursor (Up/Down/Left/Right) Confirm the setting Return to previous menu Setting items Setting details Panorama Assign front L/R signal also to surround channels for wider sound. ON : Set. OFF : Do not set.
43 ENGLISH Basic version Simple version Information Advanced version Audio Adjust Remote control operation buttons Move the cursor (Up/Down/Left/Right) Confirm the setting Return to previous menu Audyssey Settings Default settings are underlined. Set MultEQ ® , Dynamic EQ ® and Dynamic Volume™.
44 ENGLISH Audio Adjust Remote control operation buttons Move the cursor (Up/Down/Left/Right) Confirm the setting Return to previous menu Setting items Setting details Dynamic EQ ® Solve the problem of deteriorating sound quality as volume is decreased by taking into account human perception and room acoustics.
45 ENGLISH Basic version Simple version Information Advanced version Audio Adjust Remote control operation buttons Move the cursor (Up/Down/Left/Right) Confirm the setting Return to previous menu Manual EQ Use the graphic equalizer to adjust the tone of each speaker.
46 ENGLISH Manual Setup Set when changing Audyssey ® Auto Setup settings, or when changing the audio, video, display or other settings. • If you change the speaker settings after performing Audyssey Auto Setup, it will not be possible to set MultEQ ® , Dynamic EQ ® and Dynamic Volume™ ( v page43, 44).
47 ENGLISH Basic version Simple version Information Advanced version Manual Setup Setting items Setting details Bass Setting Set subwoofer and LFE signal range playback.
48 ENGLISH Setting items Setting details Channel Level Set the volume of the test tone to be the same when it is output from each speaker. Test Tone Start : Output test tone. • FL / C / FR / SR / SBR z / SBL z / SL / FHL / FHR / SW : Select the speaker.
49 ENGLISH Basic version Simple version Information Advanced version Audio Setup Default settings are underlined. Make settings for audio playback. Setting items Setting details Auto Surround Mode Make setting for memorizing surround mode setting for each input signal type.
50 ENGLISH Manual Setup Remote control operation buttons Move the cursor (Up/Down/Left/Right) Confirm the setting Return to previous menu Setting items Setting details On-Screen Display (Continued) Master Volume : Display the master volume during adjustment.
51 ENGLISH Basic version Simple version Information Advanced version Remote control operation buttons Move the cursor (Up/Down/Left/Right) Confirm the setting Return to previous menu Information Show information about receiver settings, input signals, etc.
52 ENGLISH Operating the connected devices by remote control unit Registering the supplied preset codes in the remote control unit enables you to operate devices made by other manufacturers. Operating AV equipment 1 Press the input source select button ( v page 19).
53 ENGLISH Basic version Simple version Information Advanced version Registering preset codes 1 Press AMP to set the remote control unit to amplier operation mode. 2 Press MENU . The menu is displayed on the TV screen. 3 Use ui to select “Manual Setup” – “Option Setup” – “Remote Preset Codes” and then press ENTER .
54 ENGLISH Registering preset codes Operating components The supplied remote control unit can control a component other than this unit. 1 Switch the input source ( v page 19). 2 Operate the component. • For details, refer to the component’s operating instructions.
55 ENGLISH Basic version Simple version Information Advanced version Operating components Resetting the remote control unit Settings for the remote control unit are returned to the default setting. 1 Press and hold POWER ON and DEVICE ON for at least 3 seconds.
Information 56 ENGLISH F Part names and functions v page57 F Other information v page61 F Troubleshooting v page68 F Specifications v page70 F Index v page71 Information Here, we list various information related to this unit. Please refer to this information as needed.
57 ENGLISH Basic version Advanced version Simple version Information Front panel For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ).
58 ENGLISH Rear panel See the page indicated in parentheses ( ). q w e r t y u i o Q0 Q1 q FM/AM antenna terminals ··········································.
59 ENGLISH Basic version Advanced version Simple version Information Remote control unit For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ).
60 ENGLISH Operating range of the remote control unit P oint the remote control unit at the remote sensor when operating it. 30° 30° Approx. 23 ft /7 m NOTE The set may function improperly or the re.
61 ENGLISH Basic version Advanced version Simple version Information Other information n Trademark information ( v page61) n Surround ( v page62) n Explanation of terms ( v page66) Trademark information This product uses the following technologies: Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
62 ENGLISH Surround This unit is equipped with a digital signal processing circuit that lets you play program sources in the surround mode to achieve the same sense of presence as in a movie theater.
63 ENGLISH Basic version Advanced version Simple version Information Surround Surround mode ( v page23) Surround Parameter ( v page41) Tone z 15 ( v page43) Audyssey Settings z 20 ( v page43) RESTORER z 19 ( v page45) AFDM z 12 ( v page42) S.
64 ENGLISH Surround n Types of input signals, and corresponding surround modes This table shows the input signal that can be played in each surround mode. Check the audio signal of the input source then select the surround mode. Sym bols in the ta ble F This indicates the default surround mode.
65 ENGLISH Basic version Advanced version Simple version Information Surround Surround mode ( v page23) NOTE Input signal types and formats ANALOG PCM DTS-HD DTS DOLBY DOLBY DIGITAL LINEAR PCM (multi ch) LINEAR PCM (2ch) DTS-HD Master Audio DTS-HD High Resolution Audio DTS EXPRESS DTS ES DSCRT (With Flag) DTS ES MTRX (With Flag) DTS (5.
66 ENGLISH Explanation of terms A Adobe RGB color / Adobe YCC601 color Like x.v.Color, each of these color spaces defines a palette of available colors that is larger than the traditional RGB color model, and closer to the full range of colors perceptible to the human eye.
67 ENGLISH Basic version Advanced version Simple version Information DTS NEO:6™ Surround DTS NEO:6™ is a matrix decoding technology for achieving 6.1-channel surround playback with 2-channel sources. It includes “DTS NEO:6 Cinema” suited for playing movies and “DTS NEO:6 Music” suited for playing music.
68 ENGLISH If a problem should arise, first check the following: 1. Are the connections correct? 2. Is the set being operated as described in the owner’s manual? 3. Are the other components operating properly? If this unit does not operate properly, check the items listed in the table below.
69 ENGLISH Basic version Advanced version Simple version Information G HDMI H Symptom Cause/Solution Page No audio is output with HDMI connection. • Check the connection of the HDMI connectors. • When outputting HDMI audio from the speakers, set “HDMI Audio Out” on the menu to “Amp”.
70 ENGLISH Resetting the microprocessor Perform this procedure if the display is abnormal or if operations cannot be performed. When the microprocessor is reset, all the settings are reset to their default values. SURROUND MODE 0 SURROUND MODE 1 ON/ST ANDBY 1 Turn off the power using ON/STANDBY .
71 ENGLISH Basic version Advanced version Simple version Information Ind ex v Numerics 2.1-channel ··················································.
72 ENGLISH v S Sampling frequency ··········································· 67 S.Back ··································.
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