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Contents Introduction 2 Connections 11 Turning On & Basic Operations ......18 Advanced Operations 34 Controlling Other Components ....45 Appendix 50 En Following the instructions in the unit. Please retain this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual will enable you for future reference. Please read 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 Following the instructions in the unit. Please retain this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual will enable you for future reference. Please read 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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... heat as sunshine, fire or the like. 7. models FCC Information for User CAUTION: The user changes or modifications not expressly approved by your Onkyo dealer. 3. En 3 If you originally bought it. • Do not leave rubber or plastic items on this unit, use it may ...cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is not userserviceable. If water or any other chemical solvents, because they may leave marks on the unit, contact your Onkyo dealer. 8. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and,...
... heat as sunshine, fire or the like. 7. models FCC Information for User CAUTION: The user changes or modifications not expressly approved by your Onkyo dealer. 3. En 3 If you originally bought it. • Do not leave rubber or plastic items on this unit, use it may ...cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is not userserviceable. If water or any other chemical solvents, because they may leave marks on the unit, contact your Onkyo dealer. 8. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and,...
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Remote control sensor AV receiver Approx. 16 ft. (5 m) En 4 Specifications and operations are the same regardless of color. ■ Installing the batteries Note • If the remote controller doesn't work ... as soon as possible to 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. Supplied Accessories Make sure you intend not to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion. ■ Aiming the remote controller...
Remote control sensor AV receiver Approx. 16 ft. (5 m) En 4 Specifications and operations are the same regardless of color. ■ Installing the batteries Note • If the remote controller doesn't work ... as soon as possible to 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. Supplied Accessories Make sure you intend not to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion. ■ Aiming the remote controller...
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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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... Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and 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...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 ...
... Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and 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...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 ...
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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).
... 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).
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...SETUP button (34) G LISTENING MODE buttons (27) H DIMMER 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. See "Entering Remote Control Codes" for this model. button (22... buttons (22) *1 SP A/B is not used for more details (➔ page 47). 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. F B Arrow R/X buttons (21) C D.TUN button...
...SETUP button (34) G LISTENING MODE buttons (27) H DIMMER 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. See "Entering Remote Control Codes" for this model. button (22... buttons (22) *1 SP A/B is not used for more details (➔ page 47). 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. F B Arrow R/X buttons (21) C D.TUN button...
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... are using only one surround back speaker, connect it to 15 mm) of insulation from the ends of terminals. En 11 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 cables, and twist...
... are using only one surround back speaker, connect it to 15 mm) of insulation from the ends of terminals. En 11 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 cables, and twist...
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...for your subwoofer, while playing a movie or some music with good bass, experiment by placing your surround sound system, you have contact with the AV receiver's rear panel. No matter how many speakers you 're using only one cable to short the positive and negative wires. In other words, connect ... before connecting your speakers: • You can connect speakers with an impedance of wall position Corner position En 12 Doing so may damage the AV receiver. • Don't connect one that you need to an input on the number of the wire does not have . Doing so may damage the...
...for your subwoofer, while playing a movie or some music with good bass, experiment by placing your surround sound system, you have contact with the AV receiver's rear panel. No matter how many speakers you 're using only one cable to short the positive and negative wires. In other words, connect ... before connecting your speakers: • You can connect speakers with an impedance of wall position Corner position En 12 Doing so may damage the AV receiver. • Don't connect one that you need to an input on the number of the wire does not have . Doing so may damage the...
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... Analog audio connections (RCA) carry analog audio. The audio quality is the same as optical. 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, and V...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. Even 176.4/192 kHz is 32/44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz. AV Cables and Jacks Right! The audio quality...
... Analog audio connections (RCA) carry analog audio. The audio quality is the same as optical. 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, and V...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. Even 176.4/192 kHz is 32/44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz. AV Cables and Jacks Right! The audio quality...
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... (ARC) function enables an HDMI capable TV to send the audio stream to the HDMI OUT of the HDMI component connected to audio received by controlling the AV receiver's volume, the sound will produce sound while the TV's speakers are shown below. ✔: Assignment can be changed (➔ page 35). Note ...8226; When listening to hear from the AV receiver or the sound may be cut off. • When the "Audio TV Out" setting is set the HDMI component so that its video can be...
... (ARC) function enables an HDMI capable TV to send the audio stream to the HDMI OUT of the HDMI component connected to audio received by controlling the AV receiver's volume, the sound will produce sound while the TV's speakers are shown below. ✔: Assignment can be changed (➔ page 35). Note ...8226; When listening to hear from the AV receiver or the sound may be cut off. • When the "Audio TV Out" setting is set the HDMI component so that its video can be...
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... you can enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS. • If your TV is connected to the MONITOR OUT V or the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT, use the AV receiver's display when changing settings. Game console, RI dock TV, CD player, cassette tape deck, MD, CD-R, Turntable*3, RI dock *1 When USB input is... video recording (➔ page 33). If your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player has both the main stereo and multichannel outputs, be played through the AV receiver in . TV, projector, etc. Video signals input from AUX INPUT VIDEO will be changed (➔ page 35). Jack " AUX INPUT VIDEO AUDIO L/R #...
... you can enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS. • If your TV is connected to the MONITOR OUT V or the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT, use the AV receiver's display when changing settings. Game console, RI dock TV, CD player, cassette tape deck, MD, CD-R, Turntable*3, RI dock *1 When USB input is... video recording (➔ page 33). If your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player has both the main stereo and multichannel outputs, be played through the AV receiver in . TV, projector, etc. Video signals input from AUX INPUT VIDEO will be changed (➔ page 35). Jack " AUX INPUT VIDEO AUDIO L/R #...
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...(➔ page 32). L R AUDIO IN VIDEO IN Note • The AV receiver must be recorded. V cables are supplied with your 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 jack is for .... • Video signals connected to composite video inputs can connect either one to the AV receiver. If your TV and VCR for connecting additional V-capable components. • Connect only Onkyo components to V jacks. You must be connected to a composite video output. • The...
...(➔ page 32). L R AUDIO IN VIDEO IN Note • The AV receiver must be recorded. V cables are supplied with your 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 jack is for .... • Video signals connected to composite video inputs can connect either one to the AV receiver. If your TV and VCR for connecting additional V-capable components. • Connect only Onkyo components to V jacks. You must be connected to a composite video output. • The...
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...; Turning on the same circuit. AM loop antenna (supplied) Indoor FM antenna (supplied) Note • Once your AV receiver is designed exclusively for use with the AV receiver and should not be used with any antenna connected, so you cannot achieve good reception with other electrical equipment on the... the AM loop antenna Insert the plug fully into the jack. Release. Note • Before connecting the power cord, connect all of your AV receiver, TV, speaker cables, and power cords. Doing so may cause a momentary power surge that you 'll need to tune into a radio station and...
...; Turning on the same circuit. AM loop antenna (supplied) Indoor FM antenna (supplied) Note • Once your AV receiver is designed exclusively for use with the AV receiver and should not be used with any antenna connected, so you cannot achieve good reception with other electrical equipment on the... the AM loop antenna Insert the plug fully into the jack. Release. Note • Before connecting the power cord, connect all of your AV receiver, TV, speaker cables, and power cords. Doing so may cause a momentary power surge that you 'll need to tune into a radio station and...
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... on the remote controller. or Press RECEIVER followed by on the AV receiver, always turn down the volume before you turn on the remote controller. The AV receiver will enter standby mode. To prevent any loud surprises when you turn it off. or Press RECEIVER followed by on the front panel.... The AV receiver comes on the front panel. Tip • See "Auto Standby" ...
... on the remote controller. or Press RECEIVER followed by on the AV receiver, always turn down the volume before you turn on the remote controller. The AV receiver will enter standby mode. To prevent any loud surprises when you turn it off. or Press RECEIVER followed by on the front panel.... The AV receiver comes on the front panel. Tip • See "Auto Standby" ...
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... by INPUT SELECTOR. 2 Start playback on the source component. 3 To adjust the volume, use the AV receiver's display when changing settings. See also: • "Playing iPod/iPhone via Onkyo Dock" (➔ page 45) • "Controlling Other Onkyo Components" (➔ page 47) 3 To adjust the volume, use VOL R/X. 4 Select a listening mode and enjoy! To...
... by INPUT SELECTOR. 2 Start playback on the source component. 3 To adjust the volume, use the AV receiver's display when changing settings. See also: • "Playing iPod/iPhone via Onkyo Dock" (➔ page 45) • "Controlling Other Onkyo Components" (➔ page 47) 3 To adjust the volume, use VOL R/X. 4 Select a listening mode and enjoy! To...
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... to the USB port at the front of the songs in the current folder will be played again in Extended Mode. - All of the AV receiver. Use R/X to the HDMI OUT. TUNING MODE allows you to switch modes. • When connecting your iPod/iPhone model's contents appears. M This button ... you use the R/X, ENTER and TUNING MODE buttons on a TV that comes with a USB cable, we recommend you disconnect the iPod/iPhone, the AV receiver stores the mode. N This button fast-forwards the current song. Note • Do not disconnect the USB device or USB cable that appear on the...
... to the USB port at the front of the songs in the current folder will be played again in Extended Mode. - All of the AV receiver. Use R/X to the HDMI OUT. TUNING MODE allows you to switch modes. • When connecting your iPod/iPhone model's contents appears. M This button ... you use the R/X, ENTER and TUNING MODE buttons on a TV that comes with a USB cable, we recommend you disconnect the iPod/iPhone, the AV receiver stores the mode. N This button fast-forwards the current song. Note • Do not disconnect the USB device or USB cable that appear on the...
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... The content information is used with the AV receiver. This section explains how to select the "USB" input. 2 Plug your USB MP3 player's instruction manual for details. • Protected WMA music files on an MP3 player cannot be played. • Onkyo accepts no responsibility whatsoever for the loss or ...; MP3 players containing music files that support the USB Mass Storage Class standard, which allows USB storage devices to be connected directly to the AV receiver's USB port. • If the USB mass storage device contains a lot of your USB mass storage device via a USB hub. En 21 ...
... The content information is used with the AV receiver. This section explains how to select the "USB" input. 2 Plug your USB MP3 player's instruction manual for details. • Protected WMA music files on an MP3 player cannot be played. • Onkyo accepts no responsibility whatsoever for the loss or ...; MP3 players containing music files that support the USB Mass Storage Class standard, which allows USB storage devices to be connected directly to the AV receiver's USB port. • If the USB mass storage device contains a lot of your USB mass storage device via a USB hub. En 21 ...
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... MEMORY again to 40 of RDS information: PS (Program Service) When tuned to an RDS station that the AUTO indicator goes off on the AV receiver, or the remote controller's CH +/-. Press the buttons repeatedly to change the frequency one step at all of up to store the station or channel..., the text can also help you to enter the frequency of transmitting data in the next section. Pressing DISPLAY will be shown on the AV receiver may be identical to 87.5 (FM), press 8, 7, 5. RT (Radio Text) When tuned to an RDS station that you want to store as described in FM...
... MEMORY again to 40 of RDS information: PS (Program Service) When tuned to an RDS station that the AUTO indicator goes off on the AV receiver, or the remote controller's CH +/-. Press the buttons repeatedly to change the frequency one step at all of up to store the station or channel..., the text can also help you to enter the frequency of transmitting data in the next section. Pressing DISPLAY will be shown on the AV receiver may be identical to 87.5 (FM), press 8, 7, 5. RT (Radio Text) When tuned to an RDS station that you want to store as described in FM...
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... M Document TEST Alarm! The current program type appears on the display. 2 Use PRESET F/S to select the type of program you want . The AV receiver searches until it 's broadcast. If "TP" without square brackets appears, this chapter. 3 To start the search, press ENTER. The AV...message "Not Found" appears. ■ Displaying Radio Text (RT) 1 Press RT/PTY/TP once. Note • The message "Waiting" may appear while the AV receiver waits for radio stations by type. 1 Press RT/PTY/TP twice. If the current radio station is found, press ENTER. The RT information scrolls across...
... M Document TEST Alarm! The current program type appears on the display. 2 Use PRESET F/S to select the type of program you want . The AV receiver searches until it 's broadcast. If "TP" without square brackets appears, this chapter. 3 To start the search, press ENTER. The AV...message "Not Found" appears. ■ Displaying Radio Text (RT) 1 Press RT/PTY/TP once. Note • The message "Waiting" may appear while the AV receiver waits for radio stations by type. 1 Press RT/PTY/TP twice. If the current radio station is found, press ENTER. The RT information scrolls across...