Denon AVR-591 manuel d'utilisation

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 básica v 12 Advanced version Version avancée Versión avanzada v 26 Information “Part names and functions” ( v page57) v 56 Informations “Nomencl[...]

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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. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to ale[...]

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. Hold the plug when unplugging the cord. • Keep the unit free fr[...]

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. Getting started Accessories Check that the following parts are supplied wit[...]

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. When traveling or leaving home for long periods of time, be sure to unplug th[...]

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 5.1-channel speakers. See page 27 for the inst[...]

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 0.03 ft/10 mm of sheathing from the tip of the speaker cable, then either twis[...]

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. When outputting Deep Color or 1080p, etc., we recomm[...]

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 5.1-channel speakers. The acoustic characteristics of the connected speakers and listening r[...]

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 . For best results, we recommend you measure in six positions, as shown in the illustra[...]

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. Check the speaker connection. 7 Use ui to select “Next” and then press ENTER . 8 Move the [...]

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. Step3:Calculati[...]

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 . 3-2.Parameter Check Speaker Config.Check Distance Chenck Channel Level Check Crossover Fre[...]

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. 2 Play the component connected to this unit. Make the necessary setti[...]

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. Audio and video Playback Connection TV v page14, 16 – Blu-ray Disc player v page14, 16 v page20 DVD p[...]

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). Use the connectors corresponding to the comp[...]

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 page66) • Auto Lip Sync ( v page48) • x.v.Color, sYCC601 color, Adobe RGB color, Adobe YCC601color ( [...]

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. NOTE To en[...]

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 page13). • For instructions on HDMI connections, see “Connecting an HDMI-compatible device” ( v page14). To listen to TV audio through this dev[...]

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 page14). Cab les use d fo r c onne [...]

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). • For instructions on the control dock for iPod settings, refer to the control do[...]

1 9 ENGLISH Advanced version Simple version Information Basic version Playback (Basic operation) n Playing a Blu-ray Disc player/DVD player ( v page20) n Playing an iPod ® ( v page20) n Tuning in radio stations ( v page22) Selecting a listening mode (Surround mode) ( v page23) n Selecting the input source ( v page19) n Adjusting the[...]

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. e Load the disc in the player. 2 Press POWER ON to turn on power to the unit. 3 Press BD [...]

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 and release) Page search mode z 1 SEARCH (Press and hold) Browse / Remote mode switching RETURN Return 6 7 (Press and hold) Manual search (fast-rever[...]

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. q To tune in automatically (Auto tuning) Press MODE to light the [...]

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. Which decoder can be selected dep[...]

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. More sound is sent to the front speakers than in “Cinema” mode. Game This mode is sui[...]

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. MULTI CH STEREO This mode is for enjoying stereo sound from all speakers. ROCK ARENA[...]

Advanced version 26 ENGLISH F Speaker installation/connection (Other than 5.1-channel) v page27 F Playback (Advanced operation) v page30 F How to make detailed settings v page33 F Operating the connected devices by remote control unit v page52 Advanced version Here, we explain functions and operations that let you make better use of thi[...]

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. 1ch ins tal led FR SW FL Listening position FL Front speaker (L) SBL Surround back speaker (L) FR Front speaker (R) SBR Surround back [...]

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. • For 7.1-channel (Front height speaker) playback, set “Pre Assign” in “[...]

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 amplier operation mode. Press AMP 2 Con[...]

30 ENGLISH n HDMI control function ( v page30) n Sleep timer function ( v page31) n Adjusting the volume of the speakers ( v page31) n Quick select function ( v page32) n Various memory functions ( v page32) Playback (Basic operation) ( v page19) Selecting a listening mode (Surround mode) ( v page23) Playback (Advanced operatio[...]

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. The “ SLEEP ” indicator on the display lights. • [...]

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. q Input source ( v page19) w Vo[...]

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. Audio Adjust 1.Audio Adjust 1.Surround Parameter 2.Tone [...]

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.Auto Setup 4.Manual Setup 5.Input Setup [ENT]:Select q w e Audio Adjust w e q The menu items[...]

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 page50)can be changed as desired. For inputting characters, there are three methods, as shown below. Met hod for inp utt ing cha ract ers Method Operations Using[...]

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 BCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRST w q e y r t u i o q Cursor w Character input section e Cursor r Keyboard section t Upper (Symbols)- / lower (Numbers)-case character switching k[...]

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 FM107.90MHz : ON A3 FM 98.10MHz : ON A Block Presets: ON A1 FM 87.50MHz : ON A2 FM 89.10MH[...]

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. Yes : Reset to the defaults. No : Do not reset to the defaults.[...]

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. BD DVD TV SAT/CBL GAME V.AU[...]

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. Each time INPUT MODE is pressed, the setting is changed as shown below. Auto HDMI Digital Analog[...]

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. n In the PL g x or PL g mode Cinema [...]

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. Dimension Shift sound image center to front or rear to adjust playback balance. 0 – 6 (3[...]

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™. These can be selected after Audyssey ® Auto Setu[...]

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. ON : Use Dynamic EQ. OFF : Do not u[...]

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. “Manual EQ” can be set when “MultEQ ® ” setting ( v page43) is “Man[...]

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 page43, 44). • Can be used without changing the [...]

47 ENGLISH Basic version Simple version Information Advanced version Manual Setup Setting items Setting details Bass Setting Set subwoofer and LFE signal range playback. Subwoofer Mode : Select low range signals to be reproduced by subwoofer. • LFE : The low range signal of the channel set to “Small” speaker size is added to the LFE signal ou[...]

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. z When the “Speaker Config.” – “S.Back” setting ( v page 47) is set to “1sp”[...]

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. ON : Memorize settings. Automatically play with the last used surround mode[...]

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. • Bottom : Display at the bottom. • Top : Display at the top. • OFF : Turn display o[...]

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. Items Setting details Status Show information about current settings. Select Source / Name /[...]

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). The operation mode of the remote control unit is switched as shown in the table. In[...]

53 ENGLISH Basic version Simple version Information Advanced version Registering preset codes 1 Press AMP to set the remote control unit to amplier 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 . 4-4.Option Set[...]

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. n Blu-ray Disc player / HD-DVD player / DVD player / DVD recorder operation Opera[...]

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. The signal transmission indicator flashes twice. 2 Press 9 , 8 and 1 , in that order. T[...]

Information 56 ENGLISH F Part names and functions v page57 F Other information v page61 F Troubleshooting v page68 F Specifications v page70 F Index v page71 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 ( ). q w e r t y u i o Q0 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q5 Q6 Q7 Q8 Q9 W0 W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 q Power operation button (ON/STANDBY) ······································ (6, 11)[...]

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 ····················································· (18) w Analog audio connectors ················································?[...]

59 ENGLISH Basic version Advanced version Simple version Information Remote control unit For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). q w e r t y u i o Q0 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q5 W1 W4 W0 W2 Q9 Q8 Q7 Q6 W8 W5 W6 W3 W7 q DEVICE power buttons ························ (52, 53) w Signal transmission indicato[...]

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 remote control unit may not operate if the remote control sensor is exposed to direct sunlight, strong artificial light from an inverter type fluoresc[...]

61 ENGLISH Basic version Advanced version Simple version Information Other information n Trademark information ( v page61) n Surround ( v page62) n Explanation of terms ( v page66) Trademark information This product uses the following technologies: Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the dou[...]

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. Surround modes and surround parameters This table shows the speakers that can be used in each surround mode and the surround parameters adjustable in [...]

63 ENGLISH Basic version Advanced version Simple version Information Surround Surround mode ( v page23) Surround Parameter ( v page41) Tone z 15 ( v page43) Audyssey Settings z 20 ( v page43) RESTORER z 19 ( v page45) AFDM z 12 ( v page42) S.Back ( v page42) Front Height z 13 ( v page42) Height Gain ( v page43) Subwoofer [...]

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. D This indicates the surround mode that is fixed when[...]

65 ENGLISH Basic version Advanced version Simple version Information Surround Surround mode ( v page23) 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 (5.1ch) DTS [...]

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. Audyssey Dynamic EQ ® Audyssey Dynamic EQ solves the problem of deteriorat[...]

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. Dynamic range The difference betw[...]

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. Should the problem persist, there may be a malfunction[...]

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”. • When outputting HDMI audio from a TV, set “HDMI[...]

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 . 2 Press ON/STANDBY while simultaneously pressing SUR[...]

71 ENGLISH Basic version Advanced version Simple version Information Ind ex v Numerics 2.1-channel ··················································· 27, 29 3D ·····································································[...]

72 ENGLISH v S Sampling frequency ··········································· 67 S.Back ·························································· 42, 47 Screensaver ·········································?[...]

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