Onkyo Detailed Overview of HT-R590 Listening Modes
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■Listening Modes

Listening Mode

Description

Input

Speaker

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Source

Layout

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Direct

 

 

 

In this mode, audio from the input source is output without surround-sound

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ZXC

 

 

 

 

 

 

processing. The speaker configuration (presence of speakers) and speaker

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N*2

 

D i r e c

t

 

 

 

distance settings are enabled, but much of the processing set via Home menu

D

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

is disabled. A/V Sync does not have effect on the analog audio. See

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“Advanced Setup” for more details (➔ page 34).

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H

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stereo

 

 

 

Sound is output from the front left and right speakers and subwoofer.

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ZXC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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N

 

S t e r e o

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

D

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mono

 

 

 

Use this mode when watching an old movie with a mono soundtrack, or use

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

it with the foreign language soundtracks recorded in the left and right

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M o n o

 

 

 

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channels of some movies. It can also be used with DVDs or other sources

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

containing multiplexed audio, such as karaoke DVDs.

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Multichannel

This mode is for use with PCM multichannel sources.

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XCN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

M u l

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c h

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dolby Pro Logic IIx*3

Dolby Pro Logic IIx expands any 2-channel source for 7.1-channel

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XCN

Dolby Pro Logic II

playback. It provides a very natural and seamless surround-sound experience

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

that fully envelops the listener. As well as music and movies, video games

 

 

 

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M o v i e

 

 

 

 

 

can also benefit from the dramatic spatial effects and vivid imaging. If

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

you’re not using any surround back speakers, Dolby Pro Logic II will be

 

 

 

P L

M u s i c

 

 

 

 

 

used instead of Dolby Pro Logic IIx.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Dolby PLIIx Movie

 

 

 

P L

G a m e

 

 

 

 

 

Use this mode with any stereo or Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) movie (e.g.,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TV, DVD, VHS).

 

 

 

P L

x

M o v i e

 

 

 

 

 

• Dolby PLIIx Music

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use this mode with any stereo or Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) music source

 

 

 

P L

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M u s i c

 

 

 

 

 

(e.g., CD, radio, cassette, TV, VHS, DVD).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Dolby PLIIx Game

 

 

 

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G a m e

 

 

 

 

 

Use this mode with video games, especially those that bear the Dolby Pro

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Logic II logo.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Dolby PLIIx Movie, Dolby PLIIx Music

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N

 

 

 

 

 

 

These modes use the Dolby Pro Logic IIx modes to expand 5.1-channel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

sources for 7.1-channel playback.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dolby Pro Logic IIz

Dolby Pro Logic IIz Height is designed to more effectively use existing

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N*4

Height

 

 

 

program material when height channel speaker outputs are present. Dolby

D

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pro Logic IIz Height can be used to upmix a variety of sources from movies

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P L

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H e i g h t

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and music, but are particularly well-suited to upmix game content.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dolby EX

These modes expand 5.1-channel sources for 6.1/7.1-channel playback.

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N*5

 

 

 

 

 

 

They’re especially suited to Dolby EX soundtracks that include a matrix-

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D o l b y

E X

 

 

 

 

encoded surround back channel. The additional channel adds an extra

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

dimension and provides an enveloping surround sound experience, perfect

 

 

 

D o l b y

D E X

 

 

 

 

 

for rotating and fly-by sound effects.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents HT-R590 Temperature protection operates if the apparatus Local regulations when disposing of batteriesAttain an abnormal high temperature 10 cm 4 at the rear. The rear edge of the shelf orPrecautions Make sure you have the following accessories Supplied AccessoriesInstalling the batteries Aiming the remote controllerContents Amplifier FeaturesProcessing MiscellaneousFront Panel Front & Rear PanelsFor detailed information, see the pages in parentheses DisplayRear Panel Remote Control jackControlling the AV Receiver Remote ControllerRemote MODE/INPUT Selector buttons 19, 47 to Controlling the tunerConnecting Your Speakers Connecting the AV ReceiverConnecting the Speaker Cables Screw-type speaker terminalsSpeaker Connection Precautions Speaker ConfigurationUsing a Powered Subwoofer Number of channelsConnected image with AV components About AV ConnectionsAV Cables and Jacks Hdmi cableJack Components Assignable Connecting Components with HdmiAudio return channel ARC function See Recording to make a connection for video recording Connecting Your ComponentsHow to record the video Connecting a Recording Component Connecting Onkyo uComponentsSystem On/Auto Power On Remote ControlConnecting the Power Cord Connecting AntennaTurning On/Off the AV Receiver See Auto Standby about a power management settingTurning On Turning OffPlaying the Connected Component Controlling Contents of USB DevicesPlayback Understanding Icons on the Display Standard Mode controlPlaying iPod/iPhone via USB ModeUsing the Tuner Extended Mode controlTuning into Radio Stations Playing USB DeviceUsing RDS Asian models Presetting AM/FM StationsListening to Traffic News TP Displaying Radio Text RTFinding Stations by Type PTY Using the Automatic Speaker Setup Using Basic FunctionsMeasurement procedure CalibrationListening Position a, and connect it to the Setup MIC jack Set the speaker setup microphone at the MainWhen you’ve finished making the settings, press ` CancelChanging the Speaker Setup Manually Error MessagesAbout Listening Modes Using the Listening ModesSelecting Listening Modes Input Source Following audio formats are supported by the listening modeSpeaker Layout Onkyo-Original DSP Listening ModesListening Modes Listening modes cannot be selected with some source formats Using the Sleep Timer Using the Home MenuUsing the Music Optimizer Setting the Display BrightnessDisplaying Source Information Changing the Input DisplayMuting the AV Receiver Using HeadphonesRecording AV RecordingOn-screen Setup Menus Advanced SetupCommon Procedures in Setup Menu Explanatory NotesHdmi Input Input selector Default assignmentComponent Component Video Input Digital Audio Digital Audio InputFront Sp Config Speaker ConfigurationSurround Back Ch Crossover Crossover FrequencyMultiplex/Mono Settings Audio AdjustSp Distance Speaker Distance Level Cal Level CalibrationTheater-Dimensional Setting Dolby SettingsDTS Setting Audyssey Source SetupAudio Selector Preset Name For Input SelectorSync Hardware Hdmi Ctrl Rihd Hdmi SetupHdmi Through Audio TV OutSpeaker Levels Using the Audio SettingsTone Control Settings CinemaFILTER Late Night FunctionMusic Optimizer Controlling Your iPod/iPhone Using the Onkyo DockIPod/iPhone Playback via Onkyo Dock Available buttons Entering Remote Control Codes Preprogrammed Remote Control CodesRemote Control Codes for Onkyo Components Connected via u Controlling Other Onkyo ComponentsResetting the Remote Controller Resetting Remote Mode ButtonsControlling Other Components Controlling a Blu-ray Disc/DVD Player, HD DVD PlayerDisc + Components Buttons DVDplayerCassettetape deck Can’t turn on the AV receiver TroubleshootingAV receiver turns off unexpectedly There’s no sound, or it’s very quietSpeaker volume cannot be set as required There’s no sound with a certain signal formatAbout DTS signals Only the front speakers produce soundCan’t access the music files on a USB device Remote controller doesn’t workStandby power consumption Sound changes when I connect my headphonesHow do I change the language of a multiplex source Video Attoff defaultUfunctions don’t work Video AttenuationAudio Connection Formats Connection Tips and Video Signal PathVideo Connection Formats Supported Audio File Formats USB FeaturesUSB Device Requirements About Copyright Protection About HdmiSupported Audio Formats Operations that can be performed with Connection Using an RIHD-compatible TV, Player, or RecorderAbout p-compatible components Confirm the connecting and setting How to connect and setupConfirm the settings Operate with the remote controllerAmplifier Section SpecificationsVideo Section Tuner SectionOnkyo Europe Electronics GmbH UK Branch Onkyo Europe Electronics GmbH
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HT-R590 specifications

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