Contents AV Receiver HT-R590 Introduction ...................................2 Connections.................................11 Turning On & Basic Operations ......18 Instruction Manual Advanced Operations .................34 Controlling Other Components ....45 Appendix ......................................50 Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in the unit.
Introduction WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. 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.
Precautions 1. Recording Copyright—Unless it’s for personal use only, recording copyrighted material is illegal without the permission of the copyright holder. 2. AC Fuse—The AC fuse inside the unit is not userserviceable. If you cannot turn on the unit, contact your Onkyo dealer. 3. Care—Occasionally you should dust the unit all over with a soft cloth. For stubborn stains, use a soft cloth dampened with a weak solution of mild detergent and water. Dry the unit immediately afterwards with a clean cloth.
Supplied Accessories Make sure you have the following accessories: Indoor FM antenna (➔ page 17) AM loop antenna (➔ page 17) Power cord (Brazilian models) (➔ page 17) Speaker setup microphone (➔ page 24) Remote controller (RC-799M) and two batteries (AA/R6) (➔ page 4) (Note for China: The battery for the remote controller is not supplied for this unit.) * In catalogs and on packaging, the letter at the end of the product name indicates the color.
Contents Introduction Important Safety Instructions ......................................... 2 Precautions....................................................................... 3 Supplied Accessories...................................................... 4 Features ............................................................................ 6 Front & Rear Panels......................................................... 7 Front Panel.....................................................................
Features Amplifier *1 “x.v.Color” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. *2 • 130 Watts/Channel @ 6 ohms • 130 Watts/Channel @ 6 ohms (IEC) • 160 Watts/Channel @ 6 ohms (JEITA) • Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry • H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply) Massive High Power Transformer Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #’s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,226,616; 6,487,535; 7,212,872; 7,333,929; 7,392,195; 7,272,567 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending.
Front & Rear Panels Front Panel (North American and Brazilian models) (Asian models) The page numbers in parentheses show where you can find the main explanation for each item.
Display For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.
Rear Panel (North American and Asian models) (Brazilian models) DIGITAL IN COAXIAL and OPTICAL jacks COMPONENT VIDEO IN and OUT jacks REMOTE CONTROL jack FM ANTENNA jack and AM ANTENNA terminal Composite video and analog audio jacks (BD/DVD IN, VCR/DVR IN and OUT, CBL/SAT IN, GAME IN, TV/CD IN) SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack MONITOR OUT V jack SPEAKERS terminals (FRONT, CENTER, SURROUND, SURROUND BACK or FRONT HIGH) AC INLET (Brazilian models) HDMI IN and OUT jacks Power cord (North American and Asian mo
Remote Controller Controlling the AV Receiver To control the AV receiver, press RECEIVER to select Receiver mode. You can also use the remote controller to control Onkyo Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, CD player, and other components. See “Entering Remote Control Codes” for more details (➔ page 47). For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.
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 terminals. If you’re using only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SURROUND BACK or FRONT HIGH L terminals.
Speaker Configuration The following table indicates the channels you should use depending on the number of speakers that you have. No matter how many speakers you use, a powered subwoofer is recommended for a really powerful and solid bass. To get the best from your surround sound system, you need to set the speaker settings automatically (➔ page 24) or manually (➔ page 36).
About AV Connections Connected image with AV components : Video & Audio HDMI cable Other cables AV receiver TV, projector, etc. Blu-ray Disc/ DVD player : Video : Audio AV receiver Game console TV, projector, etc. Blu-ray Disc/ DVD player • Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with your AV components. • Don’t connect the power cord until you’ve completed and double-checked all AV connections.
Connecting Components with HDMI VCR or DVD recorder/Digital Video Recorder Game console TV, projector, etc. Satellite/cable set-top box, etc. Blu-ray Disc/DVD player Connect your components to the appropriate jacks. The default input assignments are shown below. ✔: Assignment can be changed (➔ page 35). Jack Input Output Components Assignable Blu-ray Disc/DVD player ✔ HDMI IN2 VCR or DVD recorder/Digital Video Recorder ✔ HDMI IN3 Satellite/cable set-top box, etc.
Connecting Your Components The on-screen setup menus appear only on a TV that is connected to the HDMI OUT. If your TV is connected to the MONITOR OUT V or the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT, use the AV receiver’s display when changing settings. Connect your components to the appropriate jacks. The default input assignments are shown below. ✔: Assignment can be changed (➔ page 35). No.
Connecting Onkyo Components 1 Make sure that each Onkyo component is connected with an analog audio cable (connection in the hookup examples) (➔ page 15). 2 3 Make the connection (see the illustration). If you’re using an RI Dock or cassette tape deck, change the Input Display (➔ page 32).
Connecting Antenna This section explains how to connect the supplied indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna. The AV receiver won’t pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so you must connect the antenna to use the tuner. Caution • Be careful that you don’t injure yourself when using thumbtacks. Push. Insert wire. Release. North American and Brazilian models Insert the plug fully into the jack. Asian models Insert the plug fully into the jack.
Turning On & Basic Operations Turning On/Off the AV Receiver ON/STANDBY RECEIVER Turning On 1 Press or ON/STANDBY on the front panel. Press RECEIVER followed by on the remote controller. The AV receiver comes on, the display lights. Turning Off 1 Press or ON/STANDBY on the front panel. Press RECEIVER followed by on the remote controller. The AV receiver will enter standby mode. To prevent any loud surprises when you turn on the AV receiver, always turn down the volume before you turn it off.
Playback The on-screen menus appear only on a TV that is connected to the HDMI OUT. If your TV is connected to the MONITOR OUT V or the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT, use the AV receiver’s display when changing settings. This section describes the procedure using the remote controller unless otherwise specified. Controlling Contents of USB Devices See “Controlling Other Onkyo Components” about the operation of other components (➔ page 47). Press USB first.
Playing iPod/iPhone via USB This button selects the next song. This button fast-forwards the current song. This button stops playback. MODE You can switch between Standard Mode and Extended Mode during iPod/iPhone playback. RANDOM This button performs random playback. All of the songs in the current folder will be played in random order. When all of the songs in the folder have been played once, they’ll all be played again in a different random order. To cancel random playback, press this button again.
Extended Mode control The content information is displayed (lists are displayed) on-screen, and you can control the content while looking at the screen. Top screen list: Playlists, Artists, Albums, Genres, Songs, Composers, Shuffle Songs, Now Playing Playing USB Device The on-screen navigation menus appear only on a TV that is connected to the HDMI OUT. Listening to AM/FM Radio This section describes the procedure using the buttons on the front panel unless otherwise specified.
■ Manual tuning mode In manual tuning mode, FM stations will be in mono. 1 Press TUNING MODE so that the AUTO indicator goes off on the display. 2 Press and hold TUNING / . The frequency stops changing when you release the button. Press the buttons repeatedly to change the frequency one step at a time. ■ Tuning into stations by frequency You can tune into AM and FM stations directly by entering the appropriate frequency.
■ Displaying Radio Text (RT) RDS program types (PTY) 1 Type Display None None Press RT/PTY/TP once. The RT information scrolls across the display. Note • The message “Waiting” may appear while the AV receiver waits for the RT information. • If the message “No Text Data” appears on the display, no RT information is available. ■ Finding Stations by Type (PTY) You can search for radio stations by type. 1 2 3 4 Press RT/PTY/TP twice. The current program type appears on the display.
Using Basic Functions Using the Automatic Speaker Setup With the supplied calibrated microphone, Audyssey 2EQ® automatically determines the number of speakers connected, their size for purposes of bass management, optimum crossover frequencies to the subwoofer (if present), and distances from the primary listening position. Audyssey 2EQ then removes the distortion caused by room acoustics by capturing room acoustical problems over the listening area in both the frequency and time domain.
1 Turn on the AV receiver and the connected TV. On the TV, select the input to which the AV receiver is connected. 2 Set the speaker setup microphone at the Main Listening Position , and connect it to the SETUP MIC jack. 8 Use / to select an option, and then press ENTER.
Error Messages Using a Powered Subwoofer While Audyssey 2EQ® Room Correction and Speaker Setup is in progress, one of the error messages below may appear. If you’re using a powered subwoofer and it outputs very low-frequency sound at a low volume level, it may not be detected by Audyssey 2EQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup.
Using the Listening Modes Selecting Listening Modes See “Listening Modes” for detailed information about the listening modes (➔ page 28). ■ Listening Mode Buttons Press RECEIVER first. MOVIE/TV, MUSIC, GAME MUSIC MOVIE/TV GAME STEREO MOVIE/TV button This button selects the listening modes intended for use with movies and TV. GAME button This button selects the listening modes intended for use with video games. MUSIC button This button selects the listening modes intended for use with music.
Input Source The following audio formats are supported by the listening mode. This is mono (monophonic) sound. This is stereo (stereophonic) sound. Two independent audio signal channels are reproduced through two speakers. This is 5.1-channel surround sound. This surround system has five main channels of sound and a sixth subwoofer channel (called the point-one channel). This is 7.1-channel surround sound. This is a further sound enhancement to 5.
■ Listening Modes Listening Mode Description Direct In this mode, audio from the input source is output without surround-sound processing. The speaker configuration (presence of speakers) and speaker distance settings are enabled, but much of the processing set via Home menu is disabled. A/V Sync does not have effect on the analog audio. See “Advanced Setup” for more details (➔ page 34).
Listening Mode Description Dolby Digital In this mode, audio from the input source is output without surround-sound processing. The speaker configuration (presence of speakers), crossover frequency, speaker distance, A/V Sync and much of the processing set via Home menu are enabled. See “Advanced Setup” for more details (➔ page 34).
Using the Home Menu The Home menu provides you quick access to frequently used menus without having to go through the long standard menu. This menu enables you to change settings and view the current information. The Home menus appear only on a TV that is connected to the HDMI OUT. If your TV is connected to the MONITOR OUT V or the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT, use the AV receiver’s display when changing settings. 1 2 Press RECEIVER followed by HOME. The Home menu will be superimposed on the TV screen.
You can adjust the brightness of the AV receiver’s display. 1 Press RECEIVER followed by DIMMER repeatedly to select: dim, dimmer, or normal brightness. Tip • (North American and Brazilian models) Alternatively, you can use the AV receiver’s DIMMER. Changing the Input Display When you connect an -capable Onkyo component, you must configure the input display so that can work properly. This setting can be done only from the front panel. 1 Press TV/CD, GAME or VCR/DVR.
Muting the AV Receiver You can temporarily mute the output of the AV receiver. 1 Press RECEIVER followed by MUTING. The output is muted and the MUTING indicator flashes on the display. Tip • To unmute, press MUTING again or adjust the volume. • The mute is cancelled when the AV receiver is set to Standby. Recording Separate AV Sources Here you can record audio and video from completely separate sources, allowing you to overdub audio onto your video recordings.
Advanced Operations Advanced Setup Hardware (➔ page 41) On-screen Setup Menus The on-screen setup menus appear only on a TV that is connected to the HDMI OUT. If your TV is connected to the MONITOR OUT V or the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT, use the AV receiver’s display when changing settings.
HDMI Input Menu HDMI Input If you connect a video component to an HDMI input, you must assign that input to an input selector. For example, if you connect your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player to HDMI IN 2, you must assign “HDMI2” to the “BD/DVD” input selector. Here are the default assignments.
Sp Config (Speaker Configuration) Menu Sp Config Some of the settings in this section are set automatically by Audyssey 2EQ® Room Correction and Speaker Setup (➔ page 24). Here you can check the settings made by Audyssey 2EQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup, or set them manually, which is useful if you change one of the connected speakers after using Audyssey 2EQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup. This section explains how to specify which speakers are connected and their sizes.
Sp Distance (Speaker Distance) Menu Sp Distance This setting is set automatically by Audyssey 2EQ® Room Correction and Speaker Setup (➔ page 24). Here you can specify the distance from each speaker to the listening position so that the sound from each speaker arrives at the listener’s ears as the sound designer intended. ■ Unit ` feet: Distances can be set in feet. Range: 1ft to 30ft in 1 foot steps. ` meters: Distances can be set in meters. Range: 0.3m to 9.0m in 0.3 meter steps.
Dolby Settings ■ PLIIx Music (2ch Input) These settings apply to only 2-channel stereo sources. If you’re not using any surround back speakers, these settings apply to Dolby Pro Logic II, not Dolby Pro Logic IIx. Panorama `On `Off Turn this setting on to broaden the width of the front stereo image when using the Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music listening mode. Dimension `–3 to 0 to +3 With this setting, you can move the sound field forward or backward when using the Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music listening mode.
Source Setup Menu Source Setup Preparation Press the input selector buttons to select an input source. Audyssey The tone for each speaker is set automatically by Audyssey 2EQ® Room Correction and Speaker Setup. To enable the following settings, you must first perform the Room Correction and Speaker Setup (➔ page 24). ■ Audyssey ` Off ` Movie: Select this setting for movie material. The Audyssey indicator will light (➔ page 8). ` Music: Select this setting for music material.
About Audyssey Dynamic EQ® Audyssey Dynamic EQ solves the problem of deteriorating sound quality as volume is decreased by taking into account human perception and room acoustics. Dynamic EQ selects the correct frequency response and surround levels moment-by-moment at any user-selected volume setting. The result is bass response, tonal balance, and surround impression that remain constant despite changes in volume.
Setting the Incoming Digital Signal (Fixed Mode) ■ Fixed Mode ` Off: The format is detected automatically. If no digital input signal is present, the corresponding analog input is used instead. ` PCM: Only 2-channel PCM format input signals will be heard. If the input signal is not PCM, the PCM indicator will flash and noise may also be produced. ` DTS: Only DTS (but not DTS-HD) format input signals will be heard. If the input signal is not DTS, the DTS indicator will flash and there will be no sound.
HDMI Setup Menu Note HDMI Setup ■ HDMI Ctrl (RIHD) `Off `On Turn this setting on to allow -compatible components connected via HDMI to be controlled by the AV receiver (➔ page 57). Note • When set to “On” and close the menu, the name of connected -compatible components and “RIHD On” are displayed on the AV receiver.
■ LipSync ` Off ` On This function allows the AV receiver to automatically correct any delay between the video and the audio, based on the data from the connected monitor. Note • This function works only if your HDMI-compatible TV supports HDMI Lip Sync. After changing the settings of the “HDMI Ctrl (RIHD)”, “HDMI Through” or “Audio Return Ch”, turn off the power to all connected pieces of equipment and then turn them on again. Refer to the instructions for all connected pieces of equipment.
Late Night Function CinemaFILTER ■ Late Night For Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus sources, the options are: `Off `Low: Small reduction in dynamic range. `High: Large reduction in dynamic range. ■ Cinema Filter `Off `On Turn this setting on to soften overly bright movie soundtracks, which are typically mixed for reproduction in a movie theater.
Controlling Other Components iPod/iPhone Playback via Onkyo Dock Using the Onkyo Dock Dock is sold separately. Models sold are different depending on the region. For the latest information on the Onkyo Dock components, see the Onkyo web site at: http://www.onkyo.com Before using the Onkyo Dock components, update your iPod/iPhone with the latest software, available from the Apple web site. For supported iPod/iPhone models, see the instruction manual of the Onkyo Dock.
✔: Available buttons Press the appropriate REMOTE MODE first. Dock Onkyo Dock Buttons ✔ *1 ✔ TOP MENU*2 ✔ / / / , ENTER PLAYLIST , , , ✔ / , , , ✔ REPEAT ✔ RANDOM ✔ DISPLAY*3 ✔ MUTING ✔ ALBUM +/– ✔ VOL / ✔ MENU ✔ MODE*4 ✔ Note • With some iPod/iPhone models and generations, certain buttons may not work as expected. • For detailed operation of the iPod/iPhone, please refer to the instruction manual. *1 This button does not turn the Onkyo DS-A2 or DS-A2X RI Dock on or off.
Controlling Other Onkyo Components You can use the AV receiver’s remote controller to control your other Onkyo AV components. This section explains how to enter the remote control code (with the default underlined) for a component that you want to control: DVD, CD, etc. Preprogrammed Remote Control Codes The following REMOTE MODE are preprogrammed with remote control codes for controlling the components listed. You do not need to enter a remote control code to control these components.
Resetting REMOTE MODE Buttons You can reset a REMOTE MODE to its default remote control code. 1 While holding down REMOTE MODE that you want to reset, press and hold down HOME until the remote indicator lights (about 3 seconds). 2 Within 30 seconds, press REMOTE MODE again. The remote indicator flashes twice, indicating that the button has been reset. Each of REMOTE MODE is preprogrammed with a remote control code. When a button is reset, its preprogrammed code is restored.
✔: Available buttons Press the appropriate REMOTE MODE first.
Appendix Troubleshooting If you have any trouble using the AV receiver, look for a solution in this section. If you can’t resolve the issue yourself, contact your Onkyo dealer. If you can’t resolve the issue yourself, try resetting the AV receiver before contacting your Onkyo dealer. To reset the AV receiver to its factory defaults, turn it on and, while holding down VCR/DVR, press ON/STANDBY. “Clear” will appear on the display and the AV receiver will enter Standby mode.
■ The speaker volume cannot be set as required ■ Only the front speakers produce sound When the Stereo or Mono listening mode is selected, 29 only the front speakers and subwoofer produce sound. Check the Speaker Configuration. 36 ■ Only the center speaker produces sound If you use the Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie, Dolby Pro — Logic IIx Music, or Dolby Pro Logic IIx Game listening mode with a mono source, such as an AM radio station or mono TV program, the sound is concentrated in the center speaker.
If the video source is connected to an HDMI input, you must assign that input to an input selector, and your TV must be connected to the HDMI OUT. 14, 35 On your TV, make sure that the video input to which — the AV receiver is connected is selected. ■ There’s no picture from a source connected to an HDMI IN Reliable operation with an HDMI-to-DVI adapter is 57 not guaranteed. In addition, video signals from a PC are not guaranteed.
■ How do I change the language of a multiplex source Use the “Input Ch (Mux)” setting on the “Audio Adjust” menu to select “Main” or “Sub”. ■ The 37 functions don’t work To use , you must make an connection and an analog audio connection (RCA) between the component and AV receiver, even if they are connected digitally. 16 ■ The following settings can be made for the composite video inputs You must use the buttons on the unit to make these settings.
Connection Tips and Video Signal Path The AV receiver supports several connection formats for compatibility with a wide range of AV equipment. The format you choose will depend on the formats supported by your components. Use the following sections as a guide. The on-screen setup menus appear only on a TV that is connected to the HDMI OUT. If your TV is connected to the MONITOR OUT V or the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT, use the AV receiver’s display when changing settings.
USB Features USB Device Requirements • USB mass storage device class (but not always guaranteed). • FAT16 or FAT32 file system format. • Each folder may contain up to 255 music files and folders, and folders may be nested up to 8 levels deep. • USB hubs and USB devices with hub functions are not supported. Supported Audio File Formats For and playback from a USB device, the AV receiver supports the following music file formats. Variable bit-rate (VBR) files are supported.
About HDMI Designed to meet the increased demands of digital TV, HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is a new digital interface standard for connecting TVs, projectors, Blu-ray Disc/DVD players, set-top boxes, and other video components. Until now, several separate video and audio cables have been required to connect AV components.
Using an RIHD-compatible TV, Player, or Recorder , which stands for Remote Interactive over HDMI, is the name of the system control function found on Onkyo components. The AV receiver can be used with CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), which allows system control over HDMI and is part of the HDMI standard. CEC provides interoperability between various components, however, operation with components other than -compatible components cannot be guaranteed.
■ How to connect and setup 1 3 Confirm the connecting and setting. 1. Connect the HDMI OUT jack to the HDMI input jack of the TV. Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, etc. HDMI connection AV receiver DIGITAL AUDIO connection (OPTICAL) HDMI connection TV, projector, etc. 2. Connect the audio output from the TV to the OPTICAL IN 2 jack of the AV receiver using an optical digital cable. Note • When the audio return channel (ARC) function is used with an ARC capable TV, this connection is not necessary (➔ page 42).
Specifications Amplifier Section General Rated Output Power All channels: Power Supply (North American) 80 watts minimum continuous power per channel, 8 ohm loads, 2 channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz, with a maximum total harmonic distortion of 0.
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