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AV SURROUND RECEIVER AVR-589 Owner’s Manual...
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS NOTE ON USE CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. • Do not let foreign objects into the unit. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
n Contents Auto Setup Parameter Preparations ··················································································15 Adjusting the Parameters ····························································25 Getting Started Auto Setup ···················································································· 16 Surround Parameter ·····································································25 a Auto Setup ·············································································· 16 a Mode·······················································································26 Accessories ·····················································································2 s Error Messages······································································· 17 s Cinema EQ ··············································································26 Cautions on Handling ·····································································3 d D.
Turning the Power On ··································································30 Troubleshooting ····························································· 44 Selecting the Input Source ···························································30 Thank you for purchasing this DENON product. To ensure proper Setting the Input Mode ································································30 operation, please read this owner’s manual carefully before using the product. Operations During Playback ·························································30 Playing Video and Audio Equipment ··········································31...
About the Remote Control Unit Operating Range of the Remote Control Unit In addition to the AVR-589, the included remote control unit (RC-1104) • Before turning the power switch on Check once again that all connections are correct and that there are can also be used to operate the equipment listed below.
INPUT mode indicators ······························ (30) DYNAMIC VOLUME button ··················(27 , 28) Part Names and Functions b About Dynamic Volume SIGNAL indicators Audyssey Dynamic Volume™ solves the problem Display For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). of large variations in volume level between SPEAKERS indicators ·································...
With some types of connections, certain settings must be made Cables Used for Connections on the AVR-589. For details, refer to the instructions for the respective connection items below. Select the cables according to the equipment being connected.
Place the front speakers to the Surround speakers sides of the monitor or screen and as flush with the screen surface as possible. The table below shows a typical speaker configuration for the AVR-589. b L : Left R : Right FRONT SURROUND...
The AVR-589 is compatible with 30- and 36-bit Deep Color. In this case, please switch off the power supply, and wait until the b The AVR-589 can be connected to a device equipped with an HDMI AVR-589 has cooled down, and the surrounding ventilation is good.
Video input terminals Monitor output Because video signals are output from the AVR-589’s monitor output terminal in the same format as the terminals video input signals, the monitor output terminal should be of the same type as the terminal used for...
The audio signal input to the HDMI input connector cannot be played on the AVR-589. Input the audio signal to the digital audio input iPod connector or analog audio input connector.
Game console When recording via the AVR-589, the playback device’s cable must be of the same type as the cable used to connect the AVR-589’s VCR OUT connector. Example: TV IN → S-Video cable : VCR OUT → S-Video cable...
“EXT. IN” (vpage 30). • The video signal can be connected in the same way as a DVD player (vpage 10). • To play copyright-protected discs, connect the AVR-589’s EXT. IN connector with the DVD player’s analog multi-channel output connector.
Connecting the Power Cord Operations Wait until all connections have been completed before connecting the power cord. Menu Map Examples of Front Display Some typical examples are described below. Auto Setup (vpage 15 ~ 17) b When the setup microphone is connected. Item number To household power outlet...
Auto Setup • Audyssey MultEQ automatically measures the acoustical problems Preparations in the listening environment to create the best audio experience for Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual your home theater. Button located on both the main unit and the remote control SPEAKERS>...
Turn the AVR-589 Cell phones should be placed away from all audio electronics during off, check the speaker connections and repeat the measurement the measurement process as Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) process from the beginning.
The messages alternate The auto setup measurement results are stored in the AVR-589. the speaker is properly connected. If while “Store<” is displayed. q Press the connection is correct, use • “Storing” blinks on the display panel while the results are being stored.
System Setup Make detail settings for various parameters. Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual System Setup Operation Button located on both the main unit and the remote control * S y s t e m S e t u p BUTTON unit The same operation is possible on the main unit or remote control...
Subwoofer 1. Speaker Setup Select subwoofer use. • This can be set when “System Setup” – “Speaker Setup” – Use this procedure to set the speakers manually or if you wish to “Subwoofer” is set to “Yes”. change the settings made with the auto setup procedure. [Selectable items] •...
Test Tone Start A2 ~ A6 Crossover Frequency Press o to select “Yes”, then press o p to select “Auto” or • If in the “Advanced” settings, “Subwoofer Mode Setup” (vpage Select crossover frequency from which subwoofer handles low “Manual”.
2. Input Setup d ~ h Digital In Assign k Audio Delay Use this procedure to select the input source and make the settings Select digital input connector to assign to this source. Compensate for mismatched timing between video and audio. related to playing input sources.
Volume Limit A0 Auto Preset Memory f Auto Surround Mode Make a setting for maximum volume. Use the auto preset function to program radio stations. Make setting for memorizing surround mode setting for each input signal type. [Selectable items] Press to start.
<SELECT/ENTER> [STD] Select by turning or pressing When using the AVR-589 with only the included remote control unit (RC-1104), there is no need to make settings. [Selectable items] When using a separately sold remote control unit (RC-7000CI, etc.), DOLBY PLg : The signals are decoded in DOLBY PLg for playback.
Direct Playback (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) The desired mode according to the program source and viewing situation can be selected from among 7 DENON original surround Selecting the mode In the case of standard playback of multi channel sources, the AVR- modes.
D. Comp (Dynamic Range Compression) • If no adjustment is made for a period of about 5 seconds, the f LFE adjustments made up that point are registered and the AVR-589 g Center Image returns to the original mode.
Mode D. Comp Center Width (Dynamic Range Compression) Select the mode to match the source (cinema source, music source, Compress dynamic range (difference between loud and soft sounds). Assign center channel signal to front left and right channels for wider etc.).
A2 SW ATT A7 MultEQ A8 Dynamic EQ (Subwoofer Attenuation) Attenuate subwoofer level when using EXT. IN mode. Select the type of room correction desired from the following list: Audyssey Dynamic EQ solves the problem of deteriorating sound quality as volume is decreased by taking into account human perception [Selectable items] [Selectable items] and room acoustics.
A9 Dynamic Volume S0 DV Setting (Dynamic Volume Setting) S1 RESTORER Audyssey Dynamic Volume solves the problem of large variations in Set Dynamic Volume effect. This function restores compressed audio signals to how they were volume level between television programs, commercials, and between before compression and corrects the sense of volume of the bass and [Selectable items] the soft and loud passages of movies.
S2 Night Mode Information Optimized setting for late-night listening. Set the dynamic range compression of the output audio. [Selectable items] Information on the main unit’s various settings (Status) and on input signals (Audio Input Signal) is shown on the display. Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual : Turn night mode off.
Playback Setting the Input Mode Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Preparations Button located on both the main unit and the remote control Set the input mode for this source. BUTTON unit Turning the Power On <BUTTON> INPUT MODE Button only on the main unit Press [BUTTON]...
Turning Off the Sound Temporarily (Muting) Playing Video and Audio [MUTING] Press • If the desired station cannot be tuned in with auto tuning, tune it in Equipment manually. TUNING • When tuning in stations manually, press and hold to change frequencies continuously.
[SOURCE Make the necessary preparations. CONTROL 1] [SOURCE q S et the iPod in the DENON control dock for iPod. CONTROL 2] (vSee the control dock for iPod’s operating instructions.) w Assign the control dock for iPod’s input. The input for the control dock for iPod is assigned to VCR by default.
When viewing a still picture, perform the same operation as with ASD- • Depending on the type of iPod and the software version, some functions may not operate. • DENON will accept no responsibility whatsoever for any loss of iPod data.
Other Operations and Functions Other Operations Convenient Functions Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Button located on both the main unit and the remote control BUTTON unit Recording on an External Device Channel Level <BUTTON> Button only on the main unit (REC OUT mode) You can adjust the channel level either according to the playback [BUTTON]...
Quick Select Function Last Function Memory With this function, the currently playing input source, volume This stores the settings as they were directly before the standby level, surround mode, MultEQ, Dynamic Volume, DV setting and mode was set. front speaker can be stored in the memory. When the power is turned back on, the settings are restored to as they were directly before the standby mode was set.
Presetting “VIDEO”. b Set to the AUDIO side for the CD position, and to the VIDEO side • DENON and other makes of components can be operated by for the DVD/HDP, VCR, SAT/CABLE or TV position. setting the preset memory.
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[Front] Functions of Buttons by Component [POWER OFF] [ON/SOURCE] n Front Blu-ray Video Disc Satellite Device CD Player iPod Tuner DVD Player Video Deck Cable TV operated Disc Player Player (VDP) Receiver (Monitor) SOURCE AUDIO VIDEO CONTROL 1 [0, SKIP + / SOURCE iPod/ TUNER...
Other Information About Speaker Installation Surround DTS Surround The AVR-589 is equipped with a digital signal processing circuit that DTS Digital Surround lets you play program sources in the surround mode to achieve the Examples of speaker layouts same sense of presence as in a movie theater.
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Audyssey HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) Audyssey MultEQ ® HDMI is a digital interface standard for next generation TVs based Audyssey MultEQ is a room equalization solution that calibrates any on DVI (Digital Visual Interface) standards and optimized for use in audio system so that it can achieve optimum performance for every consumer equipment.
Surround Modes and Parameters Signals and adjustability in the different modes Channel output Parameter (default values are shown in parentheses) Surround mode D. Comp Front L/R Center Surround L/R Subwoofer Cinema EQ. Mode Room Size Effect Level Delay Time Subwoofer DIRECT S (OFF) S (0 dB)
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Signals and adjustability in the different modes Parameter (default values are shown in parentheses) NEO:6 MUSIC Surround mode PRO LOGIC g MUSIC mode only EXT. IN only mode only Tone Control Night Mode Dynamic EQ Dynamic Volume MultEQ DV Setting RESTORER (NOTE5) (NOTE5)
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Differences in Surround Mode Names Depending on the Input Signals Button Input signals DOLBY DIGITAL LINEAR PCM Surround mode ANALOG LINEAR PCM DOLBY DIGITAL (Multi ch) DTS (5.1ch) DTS 96/24 DOLBY DIGITAL (4/3ch) DOLBY DIGITAL (2ch) (5.1/5/4ch) STANDARD DTS SURROUND DTS SURROUND DTS 96/24 DTS NEO:6 CINEMA...
• Reset the microprocessor. with the AVR-589 rear panel. operate properly. causing the set to malfunction. Even applying • The AVR-589 amplifier circuit has • Switch off the power and please – Power does not • Connection of the power cord is •...
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HDMI input connector cannot be center speaker. etc.) in the “STANDARD” (Dolby/ DTS Surround). output from played on the AVR-589. Input the – DTS Surround) mode. speakers. audio signal to the digital audio input connector or analog audio No sound •...