Onkyo HT-R591 Instruction Manual

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Page 1 ON 3t'O Contents AV RECEIVER Safety mnfo_mation and mntroduction .... 2 HT R591 Tabme of Contents ........... Connections ..........Turning On & Basic Operations ....Instruction Manual Advanced Operations ........Controlling Other Components ....53 Appendix ............Speaker Package...
Page 2 Safety Information and Introduction Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or D. If the apparatus does not operate normally by grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades following the operating instructions. Adjust only WARNING: with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug those controls that are covered by the operating TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICSHOCK, has two blades and a third grounding prong.
Page 3 If water or any other liquid gets inside water. Dry the unit immediately afterwards with a • Increase the separation between the equipment and this unit, have it checked by your Onkyo dealer. clean cloth. Don't use abrasive cloths, thinners, receiver.
Page 4: Connections
Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in the unit. Following the instructions in this manual will enable you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver.
Page 5 Connecting Components with HDM! ......Audio Adjust .............. Connecting You r Components ........Source Setup ............Connecting Onkyo R _ Components ......Hardware ..............Connecting a Recording Component ......-17 HDM! Setup .............. Connecting the Antennas .......... Using the Audio Settings ..........
Page 6 Safety Information and Introduction Features Connections • 4 HDMI Inputs and 1 Output Amplifier • Onkyo r'_Jl-lI_ for System Control • 4 Digital Inputs (2 Optical/2 Coaxial) • 80 Watts/Channel @ 8 ohms (FTC) • Component Video Switching (2 Inputs/l Output) •...
Page 7 Safety Information and Introduction Front & Rear Panels (North American and Brazilian models) (Asian models) ---'," "_ ..© For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. DISPLAY button (36) USB port (16) (_) OON/STANDBY button (19) @ SETUP button (39) @ SETUP MIC jack (27) (_) HDMI THRU indicator (49)
Page 8 Safety Information and Introduction i_._._._. _. _._._._._. _.'_._._. _._.'_._. _.F. "_. _._._._._. _._._._._. _._._.F. _._.F. _. _._._._._. _._._._._. "_._._._. _._._._._. _._._.'_. _._.'_._. _ For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. HDMI indicator (49, 64) (_) M.Opt indicator (37, 52) Listening mode and format...
Page 9 Safety Information and Introduction (North American and Asian models) (Brazilian models) _ 8i®l® sere !®®®..,= Iii @1@ (_ DIGITAL IN COAXIAL and OPTICAL jacks (_) MONITOR OUT V jack O SPEAKERS terminals (_) COMPONENT VIDEO IN and OUT jacks (FRONT, CENTER, SURROUND, SURROUND (_ HDMI IN and OUT jacks...
Page 10 Safety Information and Introduction Remote Controller m Controlling the tuner To control the AV receiver's tuner, press AM or FM (or RECEIVER). &/¥ buttons (24) D.TUN button (24) DISPLAY button CH +/- button (25) For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. Number buttons (24) @ (b button (19) (_ REMOTE MODE/INPUT SELECTOR...
Page 11 Connections Connecting the AV Surround back/ Surround back/ Receiver Surround Surround front high front high left left Center right right Connecting the Speaker Cables The following illustration shows how to connect the speakers to each pair of terminals. If you're using only one 7.1_h use ONLY surround back speaker, connect it to the SURROUND SURROU((D...
Page 12 Connections Speaker Configuration Speaker Connection Precautions • Don't connect more than one cable to each speaker terminal. Doing so may damage the AV receiver. The t_llowing table indicates the channels you should use Read the following before connecting your speakers: •...
Page 13 Connections Using a Powered Subwoofer Powered subwoofer Corner 1/p2fs_{__i To find the best position for your subwoofer, while playing a movie or some music with good bass, experiment placing your subwoofer at various positions within the room, and choose the one that provides the most satisfying results.
Page 14 Connections AV Cables and Jacks m Optical digital audio Optical digital connections allow you to enjoy digital mHDMI sound such as PCMq, Dolby Digital or DTS. The audio Connecting AV components quality is the same as coaxial. HDMI connections can carry digital video and audio. HDMI cable : Video &...
Page 15 Connections VCR or DVD recorder/digital video recorder ,-li Game console ++m ++ TV, projector+ etc. Satellite/cable set-top box, etc. Blu-ray DIsc/DVD player See also: N Audio Return Channel (ARC) function * ff your TV doesn't support Audio Return Channel (ARC), need to connect all optical digital...
Page 16 Connections "1 When input is selected, you call input video signals fl'om the AUX INPUT VIDEO jack. Video signals input from AUX INPUT VIDEO will be output from the MONITOR OUT jack. *2 Do not connect the AV receiver's port to a USB port on v': Assignment can be changed...
Page 17 Connections See "Recording" IY_r d etails on recording (3 page 38). Make sure that each Onkyo component connected with an analog audio cable (connection [] in the hookup examples) (3 page 16). Make the R I connection (see the illustration).
Page 18 Connections This section explains how to connect the supplied indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna. (Brazilian models) The AV receiver won't pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so you must connect the antenna to use Connect the supplied power cord...
Page 19 Turning On & Basic Operations Turning On/Off the AV Receiver _ON/STANDBY Press _ON/STANDBY on the front panel. Press on the front panel. OON/STANDBY Press RECEIVER followed by (b on the remote Press RECEIVER followed by (b on the remote controller. controller.
Page 20: Turning On & Basic Operations
USB" page • "Playing a USB Device" page • "Listening to AM/FM Radio" page • "iPod/iPhone Playback via Onkyo Dock" (3 page • "Controlling Other Onkyo Components" (3 page To adjust the volume, use VOL A/V. Select a listening...
Page 21 Turning On & Basic Operations ]TOP MENU _RANDOM This button displays the top menu for each media or service. ® ENTER l/¥ These buttons navigate through the menus. _'_t_! _'_t_!l_Tutton li_ Tuttou repeatedly to cycle through the rep eat _I/_ This button cycles through...
Page 22 Turning On & Basic Operations Use A/¥ to select a music file, and press ENTER _-_ to start playback. This section describes icons that appear on the AV receiver's display during media playback. • While the message "Connecting..." appears on theAV receiver's Folder This section explains...
Page 23 Turning On & Basic Operations This section explains how to play music files from a USB device (e.g., USB flash drives and MP3 players). See also: • "USB Features" (_ page 68). Press OSB to select the "USB" input. Plug your USB device into the AV receiver's port.
Page 24 Turning On & Basic Operations N Manual tuning mode Tuning into Radio Stations In manual tuning mode, FM stations will be in mono. N Auto tuning mode Press TUNING MODE so that the AUTO indicator Press TUNING MODE so that the AUTO indicator goes off on the AV receiver's display.
Page 25 Turning On & Basic Operations N Selecting Presets Presetting AM/FM Stations Using RDS (excluding North American Brazilian models) You can store a combination of up to 40 of your favorite To select a preset, use PRESET on the AV AM/FM radio stations as presets. receiver, or the remote controller's...
Page 26 Turning On & Basic Operations m Listening to Traffic News (TP) RDS program types (PTY) • [n some cases, the text characters displayed on the AV receiver You can search for stations that broadcast traffic news. None None may not be identical to those broadcast by the radio station.
Page 27 Turning On & Basic Operations Using Basic Functions Measurement procedure To create a listening environment in your home theater that • Make the room as quiet as possible. Background noise and Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) call disrupt the room all listeners will enjoy, Audyssey 2EQ takes measurements measurements.
Page 28 Turning On & Basic Operations Turn on the AV receiver and the connected TV. Press ENTER. On the TV, select the input to which the AV receiver Audyssey 2EQ® Room Correction and Speaker Setup • You can view' the calculated settings for the speaker is connected.
Page 29 • Writing Error! This message appears if saving fails. Try' saving again. If this message appears after 2 or 3 attempts, contact your Onkyo dealer. • Speaker Detect Error This message appears if a speaker is not detected. "No" means that no speaker was detected.
Page 30 Turning On & Basic Operations MOVIE/TV button This button selects the listening modes intended for use with movies and TV. Selecting Listening Modes MUSIC button See "About Listening Modes" for detailed information This button selects the listening modes intended for use about the listening modes (3 page 31 ).
Page 31 Turning On & Basic Operations About Listening Modes Speaker Layout Input Source The illustration shows which speakers are activated in each The following audio formats are supported by the listening The AV receiver's listening modes can transform your mode. channel. See "Sp Config (Speaker Configuration)" for the listening room into a movie...
Page 32 Turning On & Basic Operations m Onkyo-Original DSP Listening Modes T-D (Theater- With this mode you can enjoy a virtual Dimensional)*_ surround sound even with only two or three Orchestra Suitable for classical or operatic music, this speakers. This works...
Page 33 Turning On & Basic Operations DSD_S Ni1NNrTN DTS-ES Discrete*C_ Ig_lir',N This mode is for use with DTS-ES Discrete [n this mode, audio from the input source output without surround-sound processing. soundtracks, which use a discrete surround back channel for true 6.1/7. l-channel The speaker configuration (presence...
Page 34 Turning On & Basic Operations "1 These listening modes cannot be selected during or iPod playback. Dolby Pro Logic IIz Dolby Pro Logic IIz Height is designed *2 Based on the audio channel signal contained in the source, the corresponding speakers will output Height...
Page 35 Turning On & Basic Operations m Info_ You can view the information of the following The Home menu provides quick access to frequently used With the sleep timer, you can set the AV receiver to turn items: "Input" and "Output". settings.
Page 36 You can adjust the brightness of the AV receiver's display. You can display various information about the current When you connect an tzt I-capable Onkyo component, input source as follows. must configure the input display so that tzt I can work Press RECEIVER...
Page 37 Turning On & Basic Operations Music Optimizer function enhances sound quality can temporarily mute the output of the AV receiver. Connect a pair of stereo headphones with of compressed music files. standard plug (1/4 inch or 6.3 ram) to the PHONES Press RECEIVER followed by MUTING.
Page 38 Turning On & Basic Operations This section explains how to record the selected input source to a component with recording capability. AV Recording Audio sources can be recorded to a recorder (e.g., cassette tape deck, CDR, MD recorder). Video sources can be recorded to a video recorder (e.g., VCR, DVD recorder).
Page 39: Advanced Operations
Advanced Operations On-screen Setup Explanatory Notes The setup menus provides a convenient way to change AV receiver's various settings. Settings are organized into Remote indicator @-----N Subwoofer 10 categories. _---_ @ Menu selection (_) Setting target @ Setting options (default setting underlined) Menu SETUP...
Page 40 Advanced Operations Unit Hardware Volume Sp Distance (_ page 43) (_ page 48) Left Remote Front High Left AM/FM Freq Step BD/DVD HDMI Input AM Freq Step (_ page 41 Center VCR/DVR Auto Standby Front High Right CBL/SAT HDMI Setup HDMI Ctrl (RIHD) Right...
Page 41 Advanced Operations • If no video component is connected to HDM[ output (even if the HDM[ input is assigned), the AV receiver selects the video 4 _/_;_' 5 4 _®_ 6 _% source based on the setting of "Component (Component Video SETUP Input)".
Page 42 Advanced Operations N Subwoofer N Front SETUP <@ Small Large: Select based on the cone diameter. If you connect a component to a digital audio input, you Some of the settings in this section are set automatically must assign that input to an input selector. For example, if by Audyssey 2EQ®...
Page 43 Advanced Operations N Double Bass m Surround Back Ch lch: Select if only one surround back speaker This setting is NOT set automatically 4 "_',< connected. Audyssey 2EQ® Room Correction and Speaker Setup 2ch: SETUP %gNN{'7 page 27). Select if two (left and right) surround back speakers are connected.
Page 44 Advanced Operations , • ,, Dolby N PL IIx Music (2ch Input) 3 ,_ ®_ These settings apply to only 2-channel stereo sources. SETUP _& If you're not using any surround back speakers, these settings apply to Dolby Pro Logic II, not Dolby Pro Logic IIx.
Page 45 Advanced Operations Height m PL IIz Gain N Neo:6 Music High Center Image The Height Gain Control in Dolby Pro Logic IIz enables _0to2to5 the listener to select how much gain is applied to the front The DTS Neo:6 Music listening mode creates 6-channel high speakers.
Page 46 Advanced Operations m Reference Level m Dynamic EQ Audyssey Dynamic EQ Reference Level Offset _0 dR: This should be selected for movie contents. Audyssey Dynamic EQ® becomes active. _3 _ , 4 _J;_, 5 _¢ 6 _', The Dynamic EQ indicator lights. _5 dR: Items can be set individually for each input selector.
Page 47 Advanced Operations m Dynamic Volume A/V Sync About Audyssey Dynamic EQ® _Off Audyssey Dynamic EQ solves the problem Light: m A/V Sync deteriorating sound quality as volume is decreased Activates Light Compression Mode. _0 ms to 400 ms in 10 msec steps taking into account human...
Page 48 "Fixed Mode". automatically selected as a priority. Normally, the AV receiver detects the signal format When several Onkyo components are used in the same OPTICAL: automatically. However, if you experience either of the room, their remote ID codes may overlap.
Page 49 Advanced Operations Tuner Irlggglk" I , the RI • When the source equipment is connected with connection, it may malfunction if "HDMI Ctrl (RIHD)" is set to "On". m AM/FM Freq Step (North American and Brazilian models) N HDMI Through 10kHz/200kHz: 9kHz/50kHz: BD/DVD,...
Page 50 Advanced Operations m Audio TV Out ff Audio Return Ch (ARC) _Off Auto: You can change various audio settings from the Home The audio signal from your TV tuner can be sent to menu (_ page 35). This preference determines whether the incoming audio the HDMI OUT of the AV receiver.
Page 51 Advanced Operations Speaker Levels Audyssey Late Night m Subwoofer Level m Audyssey I Late Night -15 dB to 0 dB to +12 dB in 1 dB steps See "Audyssey" in "Source Setup" (3 page 46). For Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus sources, options...
Page 52 Advanced Operations CinemaFILTER Music Optimizer m Cinema Filter m Music Optimizer _Off The Music Optimizer function enhances the sound quality Turn this setting on to soften overly bright movie of compressed music files. The M.Opt indicator lights on soundtracks, which are typically mixed for reproduction in a movie theater.
Page 53: Controlling Other Components
System Function N Operating Notes System • Use the AV receiver's voltune control to adjust the playback via Onkyo Dock volume. When you turn on the AV receiver, the RI Dock and iPod/iPhone turn on automatically. In addition, when RI •...
Page 54 81993 (with 14 I). instruction manual of the R[ Dock. ® "1 This button does not turn the Onkyo DS-A2 or DS-A2X m With the RI Control Dock on or off. Also, your iPod/iPhoue may not respond...
Page 55 Onkyo components that are connected via R ! are You can use the AV receiver's remote controller to control controlled by pointing the remote controller at the AV your other Onkyo AV components.
Page 56 Controlling Other Components Controlling Onkyo components without r4 I If you want to control an Onkyo component by pointing You can reset a REMOTE MODE button to its default You can reset the remote controller to its default settings. remote...
Page 57 I Press the appropriate REMOTE By pressing the REMOTE MODE button that's been (i) O programmed with the remote control code for your _) TOP MENU component, you can control Onkyo component as ® I/V/4/_, ENTER described below. @ SETUP For details on entering a remote control code for other components, see "Entering Remote Control Codes"...
Page 58 Controlling Other Components m CD player / CD recorder / MD recorder operation MODE button first, ress the appropriate REMOTE ® A1¥141_, ENTER ® SETUP ® P.-, I I, II, -.<-<, _, I_1_1, I_I_I ® SEARCH REPEAT RANDOM MODE m Cassette tape deck operation ®...
Page 59: Appendix
MC head amp, or an MC transformer. If smoke, smell or abnormal noise is produced by the AV receiver, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet immediately and contact your Onkyo dealer. Not all listening modes use all speakers.
Page 60 Appendix m The subwoofer produces no sound N The Late Night function doesn't work Wheu you play source material that coutaius Make stare the source material is Dolby Digital, iuformatiou iu the LFE channel, the subwoofer Dolby Digital Plus, or Dolby TrueHD.
Page 61 Appendix N Can't control other components [f it' s an Oukyo component, make sure that the 1"-41 m There's no picture m Reception is noisy, FM stereo reception is noisy, cable and analog audio cable are connected properly. or the FM STEREO indicator doesn't light Connecting only an 1"-41cable won't...
Page 62 Appendix m The AV receiver's remote controller doesn't N The R I functions don't work control my iPod/iPhone To use RI, you must make an RI connection and an N Can't access the music files on a USB device Make sure your iPod/iPhone is properly inserted...
Page 63 SETUP until "Video ATT :On" appears on the AV receiver's display. Then, release both buttons. Onkyo is not responsible for damages (such as CD rental To turn the setting off, repeat the above process so that lees) due to unsuccessful recordings caused by the unit's "Video ATT :Off"...
Page 64 Appendix Connection Tips and Video Signal Path Video components can be connected by using any one of Audio components can be connected by using any of the the following video connection formats: composite video, following audio connection formats: analog, optical, The AV receiver supports several connection formats for coaxial, or HDMI.
Page 65: Connecting The Av Receiver
HDMI, is the name of the system control function found on • The AV receiver will enter standby mode when the TV is • Sharp TV Onkyo components. The AV receiver can be used with set to standby. CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), which allows m Players/Recorders •...
Page 66 Appendix m How to connect and setup Change each item in the "HDMI Setup" menu Operate with the remote controller. according to the following settings: For buttons that can be operated (_ page 55). Confirm connecting setting. • HDMI Ctrl (RIHD): Connect the HDMI jack...
Page 67 Appendix About HDMI ol,N_ __ 0 • Bt _ The AV receiver supports HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Designed to meet the increased demands of digital TV, • 2-channel linear PCM (32-192 kHz, 16120/24 bit) Content Protection)% a copy-protection system for digital HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is a new •...
Page 68 • WMA DRM/Pro/Voice formats are not supported. • Protected music files on an MP3 player cannot be played. m AAC (.aac/.m4a/.mp4/.AAC/.M4A or .MP4) • Onkyo accepts no responsibility whatsoever for the loss or stands for MPEG-2/MPEG-4 Audio. damage to data stored...
Page 69 Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. DYNAMIC VOLUME Music Optimizer "lMis a trademark of Onkyo Corporation. Manufactured uuder license from Audyssey Laboratories TM,Inc. U.S. and foreign patents pending. Audyssey 2EQ ®, HEll'l'l| °...
Page 70 Appendix NHDMI Video Section Specifications Input IN 1, IN 2, IN 3, IN 4 Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance Amplifier Section Output 1 Vp-p/75 f_ (Component Video Resolution 1080p 0.7 Vp-p/75 f_ (Component PB/CB, PIJCI0 Audio Format Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, 1 Vp-p/75 f_ (Composite)
Page 72 Fax: 852-2428-9039 http://www.on kyochina.com/ ONKYO CHINA PRC 1301,555 Tower, No.555 West NanJin Road, Jin an, Shanghai, China 200041, Tel: 86-21-52131366 Fax: 86-21-52130396 http://www.cn.onkyo.com/ Yl112-1 SN 29401056 (C) Copyright 2012 ONKYO SOUND & VISION CORPORATION Japan. All rights reserved. *29401 056*...
Page 73 HTP-591 O:NKYO 7.Ich Home Theater Speaker Package Surround speakers (SKR-590) Surround back speakers (SKB-590) Make sure you have the following accessories. Front speakers (SKF-591) Keyhole slot Surround speakers (Blue) (Gray) @_-SP eakerterminals ite) _Red) i_own)'_ _(Tan) SKF-591 Front speakers Speaker cables 10 ft. (3.0 m) Surround back Speaker cables 26 ft.
Page 74 m Front Setting the Subwoofer Level Status indicator To set the level of the subwoofer, use the Off: Subwoofer in standby mode or OUTPUT LEVEL control. it so that bass disconnected from power source Using the Rubber Stoppers for a More Stable Blue: Subwoofer on sounds are evenly...
Page 75: Connecting Your Speakers
® Surround back left and right speakers (SKB-590) These speakers further enhance the realism of surround Wall • A mounting screw's ability to support a sound and improve sound localization behind the Speaker Connection Precautions speaker depends on how well it's listener.
Page 76 N Surround/Surround Back Speakers Ternfinal Spring type color coded (SKR-590/SKB-590) Keyhole slot Available Grille Fixed m Powered Subwoofer (SKW-591) Type Full Range Closed Box Other Non-magnetic shiekting Impedance 6 f2 Type Bass-Reflex N Center Speaker Maximum input power 130 W Input sensitlvity/Impedance Sensitivity...
Page 77 HTP-591 Ensemble d'enceinfes d u Home cinema 7.1can. Enceintes surround (SKR-590) Enceintes surround arri_re (SKB-590) Assurez-vous que le carton contient bien les accessoires suivants. Encoche en trou Enceintes avant (SKF-591) deserrure _-Bornesd'enceinte (Bleu) (Gris) Enceintes surround (Blanc) (Rouge) SKF-591 (Marron) (Marron clair) Enceintes avant C_bles d'enceinte 3,0 m Enceintes surround...
Page 78 m Avant Reglage du niveau sonore du subwoofer Indicateur d'etat Pour r_gler le niveau sonore du subwoofer, utilisez Off : subwoofer en mode veille ou le bouton OUTPUT LEVEL. R_glez-le de fagon debranch6 de la source Utilisation des bouchons en caoutchouc d'alimentation ce que les basses soient _quilibr&s avec les aigus Mo'_,,,_$2j...
Page 79 ® Enceintes surround arriere gauche et droite (SKB-590) • La capacit_ de la vis de fixation Ces enceintes renforcent encore plus le r_alisme du son Precautions concernant le branchement des permettant de supporter une enceinte surround et am_liorent la localisation du son derribre enceintes d_pend de la fagon dont elle est fix_e 1'auditeur.
Page 80 (L × H × P) (420 nun x 115 mm x 119 nun) Capaeit_ du coffrage 0,20 pieds cubiques (5,7 L) (y compris la grille et la proiection) Yl112-1 SN 29400973 (C) Copyright 2012 ONKYO SOUND & VISION CORPORATION Japan. All rights reserved. *29400973*...

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