Denon AVR-590 67

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Denon Brand Company, D&M Holdings Inc. Printed in China 5411 10243 007D

Contents

Owner’s Manual Manuel de l’Utilisateur CAUTION IMPOTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Page Page Getting Started Cautions on Handling Cautions on Installation About the Remote Control Unit Inserting the Batteries Operating Range of the Remote Control Unit Part Names and Functions Front Panel Display Rear Panel Remote Control Unit Connections Converting Input video signals for Output (Video Conversion Function) How the on-screendisplay is displayed depending on the video input signal Installing/Setting the Speakers aDetermine the Speaker Layout sSet the “Pre Assign” Mode According to the Speaker Layout Connecting the Speakers Connecting Devices Connecting Devices Equipped with HDMI connectors Connections Monitor (TV) Playback Components SAT/CABLE Tuner Recording Components Other Devices Once Connections are Completed Turning the Power On Connecting the Power Cord Turning the Power Off Settings Examples of On-screenDisplay and Front Display nAudyssey Auto Setup Flow Important Information Step 1 : Connect the included Setup Microphone Step 2 : Audyssey Auto Setup Step 3 : Performing the Audyssey Auto Setup Procedure Preparations Page Check Audyssey Auto Setup Measurement Results (Parameter Check) Making detailed settings (Manual Setup) Making the speaker settings (Speaker Setup) Page Page Making the HDMI settings (HDMI Setup) Making the audio settings (Audio Setup) Making other settings (Option Setup) Page Making the input settings (Input Setup) Changing the Input Sources Assigned to the Input Connectors (Assign) Changing the Input Source’s Input Mode and Decoding mode (Input Mode) Changing the Input Source’s Display Name (Rename) Correcting the Input Source’s Playback Level (Source Level) Setting the iPod Playback Mode (iPod Playback Mode) Presetting Radio Stations (Auto Preset) Assign Name to a Preset Memory (Preset Name) Playback Page Listening to FM/AM Broadcasts Operations During Playback Selecting the Surround Mode w Playing in a DENON original surround mode e Direct Playback r Stereo Playback Adjusting the Sound Field Effects (Parameter) Adjusting the sound field effects (Surround Parameter) Page Adjusting the tone (Tone Control) Adjust tonal quality for each speaker using graphic equalizer (Manual EQ) Checking the Status (Information) Convenient functions Adjust the volume of the different speakers Saving frequently used settings Various memory functions (Quick Select Function) Operating the Connected Devices by Remote Control Unit Page Assigning buttons that are Not Used to Operate Other Devices (Punch Through Function) Other Information Audyssey Surround Modes and Parameters Page Page Page Troubleshooting Page Page Specifications Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Important Safety Instructions Specifications MCS 90 Introduction Unpacking the System Placement Options Speaker Connections Important Subwoofer Connections Subwoofer Controls Operation Maintenance and Service Limited Warranty If Service Seems Necessary