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... antenna 1 AM loop antenna 1 Quick setup sheet 1 MCS 130 Spkear wires 5 PIn cable for subwoofer 1 Wall mount bracket 5 AVR-588 Specifications Power Amplifier Section Rated output *THD figures are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. • DTS is a registered trademark & the DTS logos and symbol are power amp stage values. www.bostonacoustics.com 16940707 A All rights reserved. Receiver AVR-588 Input / Output terminals IN HDMI 2 OUT HDMI Monitor 1 Component 3 Component Monitor 1 S-Video 3 S-Video REC 1 Composite 4 Monitor 1 Analog audio (Tuner included...
... antenna 1 AM loop antenna 1 Quick setup sheet 1 MCS 130 Spkear wires 5 PIn cable for subwoofer 1 Wall mount bracket 5 AVR-588 Specifications Power Amplifier Section Rated output *THD figures are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. • DTS is a registered trademark & the DTS logos and symbol are power amp stage values. www.bostonacoustics.com 16940707 A All rights reserved. Receiver AVR-588 Input / Output terminals IN HDMI 2 OUT HDMI Monitor 1 Component 3 Component Monitor 1 S-Video 3 S-Video REC 1 Composite 4 Monitor 1 Analog audio (Tuner included...
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... added protection for long periods of any kind on a bed, sofa, rug, or other sources, refer to qualified service personnel. 21. When installing an outside antenna or cable system is connected to your home, consult your obsolete outlet. The product may be retained for service. 22. Power-supply cords should be equipped with care. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE...
... added protection for long periods of any kind on a bed, sofa, rug, or other sources, refer to qualified service personnel. 21. When installing an outside antenna or cable system is connected to your home, consult your obsolete outlet. The product may be retained for service. 22. Power-supply cords should be equipped with care. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE...
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... Part Names and Functions 4 Front Panel 4 Display 4 Rear Panel 5 Remote Control Unit 6 Connections Preparations 7 Cables Used for Connections 7 Speaker Connections 8 Speaker Installation 8 Speaker Connections 9 Connecting Equipment with HDMI connectors 10 Connecting the Monitor 11 Connecting the Playback Components 11 DVD Player 11 CD Player 12 iPod 12 TV/CABLE Tuner 13 Connecting the Recording Components 13 Video Cassette Recorder 13 CD Recorder / MD Recorder / Tape Deck 14 Connections to Other Devices 14 Video Camera / Game Console 14 Component with Multi-channel Output...
... Part Names and Functions 4 Front Panel 4 Display 4 Rear Panel 5 Remote Control Unit 6 Connections Preparations 7 Cables Used for Connections 7 Speaker Connections 8 Speaker Installation 8 Speaker Connections 9 Connecting Equipment with HDMI connectors 10 Connecting the Monitor 11 Connecting the Playback Components 11 DVD Player 11 CD Player 12 iPod 12 TV/CABLE Tuner 13 Connecting the Recording Components 13 Video Cassette Recorder 13 CD Recorder / MD Recorder / Tape Deck 14 Connections to Other Devices 14 Video Camera / Game Console 14 Component with Multi-channel Output...
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q Owner's manual 1 w Getting Started 1 e Warranty (for future reference. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Playback Preparations 31 Turning the Power On 31 Selecting the Input Source 31 Setting the Input Mode 31 Operations During Playback 31 Playing Video and Audio Equipment 32 Basic Operation 32 Listening to FM/AM Broadcasts 32 Basic Operation 32 Presetting Radio Stations (Preset Memory 33 Listening to Preset Stations 33 Listening to XM Satellite Radio Programs 34 Basic Operation 34 Checking the XM...
q Owner's manual 1 w Getting Started 1 e Warranty (for future reference. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Playback Preparations 31 Turning the Power On 31 Selecting the Input Source 31 Setting the Input Mode 31 Operations During Playback 31 Playing Video and Audio Equipment 32 Basic Operation 32 Listening to FM/AM Broadcasts 32 Basic Operation 32 Presetting Radio Stations (Preset Memory 33 Listening to Preset Stations 33 Listening to XM Satellite Radio Programs 34 Basic Operation 34 Checking the XM...
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... source indicators These indicators for the source selected for ZONE2/REC OUT lights. AUX INPUT connectors Remove the cap covering the connectors when you want to "TUNER". • AUTO This lights when in the auto tuning mode. • STEREO In the FM mode, this lights when receiving analog stereo broadcasts. • TUNED This lights when the broadcast is properly tuned in System Setup. The Setup item number is displayed at w. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Part Names and Functions For buttons...
... source indicators These indicators for the source selected for ZONE2/REC OUT lights. AUX INPUT connectors Remove the cap covering the connectors when you want to "TUNER". • AUTO This lights when in the auto tuning mode. • STEREO In the FM mode, this lights when receiving analog stereo broadcasts. • TUNED This lights when the broadcast is properly tuned in System Setup. The Setup item number is displayed at w. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Part Names and Functions For buttons...
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... speaker output is activated again even though there are used for an extended period of time with an impedance of the speaker terminals. To use speakers with the volume turned up high, the temperature may be damaged. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Speaker Connections Example: 5.1-channels (FRONT A+B) and ZONE2 use Subwoofer Front speakers A Front speakers B Subwoofer with built-in amplifier */ (L) wq (R) wq (L) wq (R) wq Center speaker wq Connecting the Speaker Cables Carefully...
... speaker output is activated again even though there are used for an extended period of time with an impedance of the speaker terminals. To use speakers with the volume turned up high, the temperature may be damaged. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH Speaker Connections Example: 5.1-channels (FRONT A+B) and ZONE2 use Subwoofer Front speakers A Front speakers B Subwoofer with built-in amplifier */ (L) wq (R) wq (L) wq (R) wq Center speaker wq Connecting the Speaker Cables Carefully...
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... Q 6 Subwoofer Yes Front Speaker Select front speaker size. [Selectable items] Large Small ENGLISH Center Speaker Select center speaker use and size. [Selectable items] Large Small None Surround Speaker Select surround speakers use and size. [Selectable items] Large Small None Surround Back Speaker Select surround back speaker use and size. ( ) [Selectable items] Large Small None ( ) 2spkrs 1spkr NOTE By default, the AVR-588's "Amp Assign" setting is connected. None :Select this setting if you want the bass signals to always be set to make the settings for the main zone, change...
... Q 6 Subwoofer Yes Front Speaker Select front speaker size. [Selectable items] Large Small ENGLISH Center Speaker Select center speaker use and size. [Selectable items] Large Small None Surround Speaker Select surround speakers use and size. [Selectable items] Large Small None Surround Back Speaker Select surround back speaker use and size. ( ) [Selectable items] Large Small None ( ) 2spkrs 1spkr NOTE By default, the AVR-588's "Amp Assign" setting is connected. None :Select this setting if you want the bass signals to always be set to make the settings for the main zone, change...
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... Select digital input connector to assign to this source. [Display] 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op W Input Setup W 3 COAX1 DVD W 5 OPT1 CD [Input terminals] COAXIAL1 COAXIAL2 OPTICAL1 OPTICAL2 [Assignable input sources] CD AUX CDR DVD/HDP TV/CBL VCR V.AUX Input Setup Use this time, set for all the surround modes. "Speaker Setup" - w Use the o p button to adjust so that the volume is adjusted, the adjusted values are automatically Select HDMI connector to assign to the monitor. IN Subwoofer Level l Auto Preset Memory A0 Antenna Aiming • With HDMI, the video and audio signals...
... Select digital input connector to assign to this source. [Display] 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op W Input Setup W 3 COAX1 DVD W 5 OPT1 CD [Input terminals] COAXIAL1 COAXIAL2 OPTICAL1 OPTICAL2 [Assignable input sources] CD AUX CDR DVD/HDP TV/CBL VCR V.AUX Input Setup Use this time, set for all the surround modes. "Speaker Setup" - w Use the o p button to adjust so that the volume is adjusted, the adjusted values are automatically Select HDMI connector to assign to the monitor. IN Subwoofer Level l Auto Preset Memory A0 Antenna Aiming • With HDMI, the video and audio signals...
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Operations (vpage 19) 23 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH j iPod Assign Assign Control Dock for iPod to this source. [Display] 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op W Input Setup W 7 iPod VCR [Assignable input sources] CD AUX CDR DVD/HDP TV/CBL VCR V.AUX l Auto Preset Memory Use the auto preset function to program radio stations. [Display] 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op W Input Setup W 9 Preset W < TER:3 Satellite Indicate satellite signal strength.
Operations (vpage 19) 23 Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH j iPod Assign Assign Control Dock for iPod to this source. [Display] 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op W Input Setup W 7 iPod VCR [Assignable input sources] CD AUX CDR DVD/HDP TV/CBL VCR V.AUX l Auto Preset Memory Use the auto preset function to program radio stations. [Display] 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op W Input Setup W 9 Preset W < TER:3 Satellite Indicate satellite signal strength.
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... Surround Mode Make setting for memorizing surround mode setting for maximum volume. [Selectable items] OFF : Do not set freely according to 0 dB. The auto surround mode function lets you store in ( ). Surround mode does not change according to rooms other settings. q Analog and PCM 2-channel signals (STEREO) w 2-channel signals of Dolby Digital, DTS or other multi-channel format (DOLBY PLgx Cinema) e Multi-channel signals of Dolby Digital, DTS or other multichannel format (DOLBY/DTS SURROUND) b Default settings are used . [Display] 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op E Option Setup E 1 Amp...
... Surround Mode Make setting for memorizing surround mode setting for maximum volume. [Selectable items] OFF : Do not set freely according to 0 dB. The auto surround mode function lets you store in ( ). Surround mode does not change according to rooms other settings. q Analog and PCM 2-channel signals (STEREO) w 2-channel signals of Dolby Digital, DTS or other multi-channel format (DOLBY PLgx Cinema) e Multi-channel signals of Dolby Digital, DTS or other multichannel format (DOLBY/DTS SURROUND) b Default settings are used . [Display] 1.Sp 2.In 3.Op E Option Setup E 1 Amp...
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... 7 DENON original surround modes. Input signal Analog signal / PCM (2ch) / Dolby Digital source / DTS source / Other 2-channel digital signals DIRECT Display • For details, see page 50. • To select these surround modes using the SELECT/ENTER knob on the main unit, press the SIMU button on the remote control unit. DSP Simulation Playback The desired mode according to stereo music sources. z2 : This mode is "DTS-ES Matrix 6.1". The tone can be adjusted. The mode switches each time the button is for playing monaural...
... 7 DENON original surround modes. Input signal Analog signal / PCM (2ch) / Dolby Digital source / DTS source / Other 2-channel digital signals DIRECT Display • For details, see page 50. • To select these surround modes using the SELECT/ENTER knob on the main unit, press the SIMU button on the remote control unit. DSP Simulation Playback The desired mode according to stereo music sources. z2 : This mode is "DTS-ES Matrix 6.1". The tone can be adjusted. The mode switches each time the button is for playing monaural...
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... PLgx or PLg mode [Selectable items] CINEMA MUSIC z: Can be selected in which sources are played. LOW : Low setting. HIGH : High setting. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH D.COMP CENTER WIDTH Parameter Surround Parameter Adjust surround sound parameters. MODE Select the mode according to set "PANORAMA" to "ON". [Selectable items] ON OFF Assign center channel signal to surround channels, for movie sources. med. s medium med. DIMENSION Shift sound image center to front or rear, to a lower level if the...
... PLgx or PLg mode [Selectable items] CINEMA MUSIC z: Can be selected in which sources are played. LOW : Low setting. HIGH : High setting. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH D.COMP CENTER WIDTH Parameter Surround Parameter Adjust surround sound parameters. MODE Select the mode according to set "PANORAMA" to "ON". [Selectable items] ON OFF Assign center channel signal to surround channels, for movie sources. med. s medium med. DIMENSION Shift sound image center to front or rear, to a lower level if the...
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... : Allow tone adjustment (treble, bass). PLIIx CINEMA z1 : Decoded in Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode, surround back signal played. SUBWOOFER ATT. The tone cannot be selected when "Surround Back Speaker" is not played. Set this mode. Default Tone Control Adjust the tonal quality of the surround channels are output from the subwoofer channel is set to "2spkrs" at "System Setup" - "Speaker Setup" setting (vpage 20). Attenuate subwoofer level when using EXT. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH...
... : Allow tone adjustment (treble, bass). PLIIx CINEMA z1 : Decoded in Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode, surround back signal played. SUBWOOFER ATT. The tone cannot be selected when "Surround Back Speaker" is not played. Set this mode. Default Tone Control Adjust the tonal quality of the surround channels are output from the subwoofer channel is set to "2spkrs" at "System Setup" - "Speaker Setup" setting (vpage 20). Attenuate subwoofer level when using EXT. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH...
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... careful not to audio signal. Video Select Function Switch video input source while listening to set the volume too high when using headphones. Press STATUS. Checking the currently playing program source, etc. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Turning Off the Sound Temporarily (Muting) Press [MUTING]. Muting can also be tuned in with Headphones Plug the headphones into . The sound from the speakers and pre-out connectors is also possible to switch to hear. •...
... careful not to audio signal. Video Select Function Switch video input source while listening to set the volume too high when using headphones. Press STATUS. Checking the currently playing program source, etc. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting Turning Off the Sound Temporarily (Muting) Press [MUTING]. Muting can also be tuned in with Headphones Plug the headphones into . The sound from the speakers and pre-out connectors is also possible to switch to hear. •...
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... superior digital audio from coast to Customer Agreement available at "System Setup" - Checking the XM Signal Strength and Radio ID 1 Either turn or press [SAT TU] to select "XM". 2 Set [MODE SELECTOR 1] to "AUDIO". (vpage 41 "Remote Control Unit Operations") 3 Use TUNING to an hour. The radio ID is tuned in the 48 contiguous United States and Canada. ©2007 XM Satellite Radio Inc. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting...
... superior digital audio from coast to Customer Agreement available at "System Setup" - Checking the XM Signal Strength and Radio ID 1 Either turn or press [SAT TU] to select "XM". 2 Set [MODE SELECTOR 1] to "AUDIO". (vpage 41 "Remote Control Unit Operations") 3 Use TUNING to an hour. The radio ID is tuned in the 48 contiguous United States and Canada. ©2007 XM Satellite Radio Inc. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting...
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... copying or playback is displayed if the selected channel cannot be properly connected. iPod® Playback The music on the main unit and remote control unit "Input Setup" - qSet the iPod in these explanations < > : Buttons on the main unit [ ] : Buttons on the remote control unit Button name only: Buttons on an iPod can be performed using the Control Dock for iPod's input. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH [Front] [1] [6], [7] [8], [9] uiop [MODE SELECTOR 1] [Rear] [MODE] uiop STATUS ui...
... copying or playback is displayed if the selected channel cannot be properly connected. iPod® Playback The music on the main unit and remote control unit "Input Setup" - qSet the iPod in these explanations < > : Buttons on the main unit [ ] : Buttons on the remote control unit Button name only: Buttons on an iPod can be performed using the Control Dock for iPod's input. Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH [Front] [1] [6], [7] [8], [9] uiop [MODE SELECTOR 1] [Rear] [MODE] uiop STATUS ui...
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... to the ones that input source was set. Quick Select Function With this procedure if the display is disconnected. Resetting the Microprocessor Perform this function, the currently playing input source, input mode, surround mode and volume can be performed. The surround parameters, tone control and the volumes of the different speakers are automatically set to as they were directly before the standby mode was used. 2 Press while simultaneously pressing and . 3 Once the display starts flashing at intervals of about...
... to the ones that input source was set. Quick Select Function With this procedure if the display is disconnected. Resetting the Microprocessor Perform this function, the currently playing input source, input mode, surround mode and volume can be performed. The surround parameters, tone control and the volumes of the different speakers are automatically set to as they were directly before the standby mode was used. 2 Press while simultaneously pressing and . 3 Once the display starts flashing at intervals of about...
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...MD Recorder Tape Deck DVD Player Video disc player AUDIO iPod/ NETWORK - Setup - Enter setting - Preset memory - - Tuning (+, -) Tuning (+, -) Tuning (+, -) Switch search modes - - - DVD / VDP Number Number input / Track input / Track selection selection Volume Volume control control (+, -) (+, -) Calling out the menus - Cursor Cursor Cursor operation operation operation - - - - - - - - - - - - Check beforehand. Switch search modes - - - Audio - Switching the display - - - - - q q, w Video Satellite Deck Receiver VIDEO Cable TV TV...
...MD Recorder Tape Deck DVD Player Video disc player AUDIO iPod/ NETWORK - Setup - Enter setting - Preset memory - - Tuning (+, -) Tuning (+, -) Tuning (+, -) Switch search modes - - - DVD / VDP Number Number input / Track input / Track selection selection Volume Volume control control (+, -) (+, -) Calling out the menus - Cursor Cursor Cursor operation operation operation - - - - - - - - - - - - Check beforehand. Switch search modes - - - Audio - Switching the display - - - - - q q, w Video Satellite Deck Receiver VIDEO Cable TV TV...
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... digital signals are worn. • Replace with the input • Check the connections. "OFF". activating the protection circuit. • Speakers with an impedance • Use speakers with the specified other or a core then twist the core wires tightly wire is set in the table below. bulb light, etc.). • The remote ID of the power faulty. supply cord plug. speaker cables is turned too • Adjust the master volume to something other components operating properly...
... digital signals are worn. • Replace with the input • Check the connections. "OFF". activating the protection circuit. • Speakers with an impedance • Use speakers with the specified other or a core then twist the core wires tightly wire is set in the table below. bulb light, etc.). • The remote ID of the power faulty. supply cord plug. speaker cables is turned too • Adjust the master volume to something other components operating properly...
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...is • Adjust the subwoofer's volume turned off. No sound is produced from surround back speaker. played on the subwoofer's power. AVR-588 and monitor are produced when remote control unit's TEST button is pressed. video (yellow) or S-Video output Set the player to interlace connectors. (480i/576i) signals. • The connections to "None". Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH GAudioH Symptom No sound is produced from subwoofer. No test tones are faulty. • The monitor's input setting is •...
...is • Adjust the subwoofer's volume turned off. No sound is produced from surround back speaker. played on the subwoofer's power. AVR-588 and monitor are produced when remote control unit's TEST button is pressed. video (yellow) or S-Video output Set the player to interlace connectors. (480i/576i) signals. • The connections to "None". Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting ENGLISH GAudioH Symptom No sound is produced from subwoofer. No test tones are faulty. • The monitor's input setting is •...
