Onkyo HT-r591 User Manual

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AV RECEIVER

HT-R591

Instruction Manual

Contents
Safety Information and Introduction	............2
Table of Contents...........................................	5
Connections .................................................	11
Turning On & Basic Operations..................	19
Advanced Operations ..................................	39
Controlling Other Components...................	53
Appendix.......................................................	59
Speaker Package

PORTABLE CART WARNING

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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.

WARNING		AVIS
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK		RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE
DO NOT OPEN		NE PAS OUVRIR

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient

magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

Important Safety Instructions

1.Read these instructions.

2.Keep these instructions.

3.Heed all warnings.

4.Follow all instructions.

5.Do not use this apparatus near water.

6.Clean only with dry cloth.

7.Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8.Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9.Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10.Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11.Only use attachments/accessories specified by the

manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table

specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.

When a cart is used, use caution when moving the

cart/apparatus combination to

S3125A

avoid injury from tip-over.

13.Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14.Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15.Damage Requiring Service

Unplug the apparatus from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

A.When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged,

B.If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the apparatus,

C.If the apparatus has been exposed to rain or water,

Safety Information and Introduction

D.If the apparatus does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the apparatus to its normal operation,

E.If the apparatus has been dropped or damaged in any way, and

F.When the apparatus exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service.

16.Object and Liquid Entry

Never push objects of any kind into the apparatus through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.

The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus.

Don’t put candles or other burning objects on top of this unit.

17.Batteries

Always consider the environmental issues and follow local regulations when disposing of batteries.

18.If you install the apparatus in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or rack, ensure that there is adequate ventilation.

Leave 20 cm (8") of free space at the top and sides and 10 cm (4") at the rear. The rear edge of the shelf or board above the apparatus shall be set 10 cm (4") away from the rear panel or wall, creating a flue-like gap for warm air to escape.

The temperature protection operates if the apparatus attain an abnormal high temperature.

The apparatus cannot operate until it has cooled down.

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Precautions

1.Recording Copyright—Unless it’s for personal use only, recording copyrighted material is illegal without the permission of the copyright holder.

2.AC Fuse—The AC fuse inside the unit is not userserviceable. If you cannot turn on the unit, contact your Onkyo dealer.

3.Care—Occasionally you should dust the unit all over with a soft cloth. For stubborn stains, use a soft cloth dampened with a weak solution of mild detergent and water. Dry the unit immediately afterwards with a clean cloth. Don’t use abrasive cloths, thinners, alcohol, or other chemical solvents, because they may damage the finish or remove the panel lettering.

4.Power WARNING

BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULLY.

AC outlet voltages vary from country to country. Make sure that the voltage in your area meets the voltage requirements printed on the unit’s rear panel (e.g., AC 230 V, 50 Hz or AC 120 V, 60 Hz).

The power cord plug is used to disconnect this unit from the AC power source. Make sure that the plug is readily operable (easily accessible) at all times.

For models with [POWER] button, or with both [POWER] and [ON/STANDBY] buttons: Pressing the [POWER] button to select OFF mode

does not fully disconnect from the mains. If you do not intend to use the unit for an extended period, remove the power cord from the AC outlet.

For models with [ON/STANDBY] button only: Pressing the [ON/STANDBY] button to select Standby mode does not fully disconnect from the mains. If you do not intend to use the unit for an extended period, remove the power cord from the AC outlet.

5.Preventing Hearing Loss Caution

Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.

6.Batteries and Heat Exposure Warning

Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not be exposed to excessive heat as sunshine, fire or the like.

7.Never Touch this Unit with Wet Hands—Never handle this unit or its power cord while your hands are wet or damp. If water or any other liquid gets inside this unit, have it checked by your Onkyo dealer.

8.Handling Notes

•If you need to transport this unit, use the original packaging to pack it how it was when you originally bought it.

•Do not leave rubber or plastic items on this unit for a long time, because they may leave marks on the case.

•This unit’s top and rear panels may get warm after prolonged use. This is normal.

•If you do not use this unit for a long time, it may not work properly the next time you turn it on, so be sure to use it occasionally.

For U.S. models

FCC Information for User CAUTION:

The user changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

NOTE:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

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Safety Information and Introduction

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

For Canadian Models

NOTE: THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003.

For models having a power cord with a polarized plug: CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

Modèle pour les Canadien

REMARQUE: CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE LA CLASSE B EST CONFORME À LA NORME NMB-003 DU CANADA.

Sur les modèles dont la fiche est polarisée: ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND.

Supplied Accessories

Make sure you have the following accessories:

Indoor FM antenna ( page 18)

AM loop antenna ( page 18)

Power cord (Brazilian models) ( page 18)

Speaker setup microphone ( page 27)

Remote controller (RC-799M) and two batteries (AA/R6)

Quick Start Guide

*In catalogs and on packaging, the letter at the end of the product name indicates the color. Specifications and operations are the same regardless of color.

	Safety Information and Introduction
■Installing the batteries	■Aiming the remote controller
	To use the remote controller, point it at the AV receiver’s
	remote control sensor, as shown below.
	Remote control sensor
	AV receiver

Approx. 16 ft. (5 m)

Batteries (AA/R6)

Note

•If the remote controller doesn’t work reliably, try replacing the batteries.

•Don’t mix new and old batteries or different types of batteries.

•If you intend not to use the remote controller for a long time, remove the batteries to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion.

•Remove expired batteries as soon as possible to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion.

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. Please retain this manual for future reference.

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Table of Contents
Safety Information and Introduction
Important Safety Instructions ......................................	2
Precautions ...................................................................	3
Supplied Accessories...................................................	4
Table of Contents..........................................................	5
Features.........................................................................	6
Front & Rear Panels......................................................	7
Front Panel..................................................................	7
Display ........................................................................	8
Rear Panel ..................................................................	9
Remote Controller.......................................................	10
Controlling the AV Receiver......................................	10
Connections
Connecting the AV Receiver......................................	11
Connecting Your Speakers .......................................	11
About AV Connections..............................................	14
Connecting Components with HDMI .........................	15
Connecting Your Components..................................	16
Connecting Onkyo uComponents.........................	17
Connecting a Recording Component ........................	17
Connecting the Antennas..........................................	18
Connecting the Power Cord ......................................	18
Turning On & Basic Operations
Turning On/Off the AV Receiver ................................	19
Turning On ................................................................	19
Turning Off ................................................................	19
Playback ......................................................................	20
Playing the Connected Component ..........................	20
Controlling Contents of USB Devices .......................	21
Understanding Icons on the Display .........................	22
Playing an iPod/iPhone via USB...............................	22
Playing a USB Device ...............................................	23
Listening to AM/FM Radio.........................................	24

Using Basic Functions...............................................	27
Using the Automatic Speaker Setup.........................	27
Using the Listening Modes .......................................	30
Using the Home Menu ..............................................	35
Using the Sleep Timer ..............................................	35
Setting the Display Brightness..................................	36
Displaying Source Information..................................	36
Changing the Input Display.......................................	36
Using the Music Optimizer........................................	37
Muting the AV Receiver ............................................	37
Using Headphones ...................................................	37
Recording .................................................................	38
Advanced Operations
On-screen Setup.........................................................	39
Common Procedures in Setup Menu........................	39
Setup menu items.....................................................	40
HDMI Input................................................................	41
Component (Component Video Input) ......................	41
Digital Audio (Digital Audio Input) .............................	42
Sp Config (Speaker Configuration)...........................	42
Sp Distance (Speaker Distance)...............................	43
Level Cal (Level Calibration).....................................	44
Audio Adjust..............................................................	44
Source Setup ............................................................	46
Hardware ..................................................................	48
HDMI Setup ..............................................................	49
Using the Audio Settings ..........................................	50
Controlling Other Components
iPod/iPhone Playback via Onkyo Dock ....................	53
Using the Onkyo Dock ..............................................	53
Controlling Your iPod/iPhone....................................	54
Controlling Other Onkyo Components.....................	55
Preprogrammed Remote Control Codes ..................	55
Entering Remote Control Codes...............................	55
Remote Control Codes for Onkyo Components
Connected via u..................................................	55
Resetting the REMOTE MODE Buttons ...................	56
Resetting the Remote Controller ..............................	56
Controlling Other Components .................................	57

Safety Information and Introduction
Appendix
Troubleshooting .........................................................	59
Connection Tips and Video Signal Path ..................	64
Using an RIHD-compatible TV, Player,
or Recorder ..............................................................	65
About HDMI.................................................................	67
USB Features..............................................................	68
License and Trademark Information ........................	69
Specifications .............................................................	70

To reset the AV receiver to its factory defaults, turn it on and, while holding down VCR/DVR, press

8ON/STANDBY ( page 59).

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Features

Amplifier

•80 Watts/Channel @ 8 ohms (FTC)

•130 Watts/Channel @ 6 ohms (IEC)

•160 Watts/Channel @ 6 ohms (JEITA)

•Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry

•H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply) Massive High Power Transformer

Processing

•HDMI (Audio Return Channel, 3D, DeepColor, x.v.Color, Lip Sync, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DSD and Multi-CH PCM)

•Dolby Pro Logic IIz

•Non-Scaling Configuration

•A-Form Listening Mode Memory

•Direct Mode

•Music Optimizer for Compressed Digital Music files

•192 kHz/24-bit D/A Converters

•Powerful and Highly Accurate 32-bit Processing DSP

•Jitter Cleaning Circuit Technology

Safety Information and Introduction

Connections

•4 HDMI Inputs and 1 Output

•Onkyo pfor System Control

•4 Digital Inputs (2 Optical/2 Coaxial)

•Component Video Switching (2 Inputs/1 Output)

•(North American and Brazilian models) Banana PlugCompatible Speaker Posts

•Front-Panel USB Input for Memory Devices and iPod®/iPhone® models

Miscellaneous

•40 FM/AM Presets

•Audyssey 2EQ® to correct room acoustic problems

•Audyssey Dynamic EQ® for loudness correction

•Audyssey Dynamic Volume® to maintain optimal listening level and dynamic range

•Crossover Adjustment (40/50/60/70/80/90/100/120/150/200 Hz)

•A/V Sync Control Function (up to 400 ms)

•Auto Standby Function

•On-Screen Display via HDMI

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Safety Information and Introduction

Front & Rear Panels

Front Panel

(North American and Brazilian models)

(Asian models)

a b c d e f g h i j k l m

o p

t u

For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.

a 8ON/STANDBY button (19) b HDMI THRU indicator (49)

c SUBWOOFER LEVEL buttons (51) d Remote control sensor (4)

e LISTENING MODE buttons (30) f Display (8)

gDIMMER button (North American and Brazilian models) (36)

h MEMORY button (25)

i TUNING MODE button (24)

j DISPLAY button (36) k SETUP button (39)

lTUNING q/w, PRESET e/r(24), cursor and

ENTER buttons

m RETURN button

n MASTER VOLUME control (20)

o MUSIC OPTIMIZER button (37, 52) p PHONES jack (37)

q TONE and Tone Level buttons (50) r Input selector buttons (20)

s AUX INPUT AUDIO and VIDEO jacks (16)

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t USB port (16)

u SETUP MIC jack (27)

v RT/PTY/TP button (Asian models) (25)

Safety Information and Introduction

Display

a b	c	d	e	f
				g
				h

For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.

a HDMI indicator (49, 64) b M.Opt indicator (37, 52)

c Listening mode and format indicators (30, 48)

dAudyssey indicator (27, 46) Dynamic EQ indicator (46) Dynamic Vol indicator (47)

eTuning indicators

RDS indicator (excluding North American and Brazilian models) (25)

AUTO indicator (24) TUNED indicator (24)

FM STEREO indicator (24)

f SLEEP indicator (35) g MUTING indicator (37) h Message area

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Safety Information and Introduction

Rear Panel

(North American and Asian models)

(Brazilian models)

a DIGITAL IN COAXIAL and OPTICAL jacks

b COMPONENT VIDEO IN and OUT jacks

c HDMI IN and OUT jacks

d FM ANTENNA jack and AM ANTENNA terminal

e SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack

f Power cord (North American and Asian models) g u REMOTE CONTROL jack

hComposite video and analog audio jacks

(BD/DVD IN, VCR/DVR IN and OUT, CBL/SAT IN, GAME IN, TV/CD IN)

i MONITOR OUT V jack

jSPEAKERS terminals

(FRONT, CENTER, SURROUND, SURROUND BACK or FRONT HIGH)

k AC INLET (Brazilian models)

See “Connecting the AV Receiver” for connection ( pages 11 to 18).

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Remote Controller

Controlling the AV Receiver

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*1 SP A/B is not used for this model.

To control the AV receiver, press RECEIVER to select Receiver mode.

You can also use the remote controller to control Onkyo Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, CD player, and other components.

See “Entering Remote Control Codes” for more details ( page 55).

For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.

a 8button (19)

b REMOTE MODE/INPUT SELECTOR buttons (20) c TONE and Tone Level buttons (50)

d q/w/e/rand ENTER buttons e SETUP button (39)

f Listening Mode buttons (30) g DIMMER button (36)

h DISPLAY button (36) i MUTING button (37) j VOL q/wbutton (20) k RETURN button

l HOME button (35) m SLEEP button (35)

Safety Information and Introduction

Controlling the tuner

To control the AV receiver’s tuner, press AM or FM (or

RECEIVER).

a q/wbuttons (24)

b D.TUN button (24)

c DISPLAY button

d CH +/– button (25)

e Number buttons (24)

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Connecting the AV

Receiver

Connecting Your Speakers

Connecting the Speaker Cables

The following illustration shows how to connect the speakers to each pair of terminals. If you’re using only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SURROUND BACK or FRONT HIGH L terminals.

Tip

•You can specify whether surround back or front high speakers are connected in the “Sp Config (Speaker Configuration)” menu ( page 42) or during Audyssey 2EQ® Room Correction and Speaker Setup ( page 27).

■Screw-type speaker terminals

Strip 1/2" to 5/8" (12 to 15 mm) of insulation from the ends of the speaker cables, and twist the bare wires tightly, as shown (Supplied speaker cables are already stripped).

1/2" to 5/8" (12 to 15 mm)

■Banana Plugs (North American and Brazilian models)

•If you are using banana plugs, tighten the speaker terminal before inserting the banana plug.

•Do not insert the speaker code directly into the center hole of the speaker terminal.

Connections

Surround back/

front high

Surround

right

left

right

left

Center

Front right

Front left

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Speaker Configuration

The following table indicates the channels you should use depending on the number of speakers that you have.

No matter how many speakers you use, a powered subwoofer is recommended for a really powerful and solid bass.

To get the best from your surround sound system, you need to set the speaker settings automatically ( page 27) or manually ( page 42).

Number of speakers	2	3	4	5	6	7	7
Front speakers

Center speaker

Surround speakers

Surround back speaker12
Surround back speakers*2
Front high speakers*2

*1 If you’re using only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SURROUND BACK or FRONT HIGH L terminals.

*2 Front high and surround back speakers cannot be used at the same time.

Connecting the Speaker Cables

The speaker terminals are color-coded for identification purpose.

Speaker	Color
Front left	White

Front right	Red

Center	Green

Surround left	Blue

Surround right	Gray

Surround back left, Front high left	Brown

Surround back right, Front high right	Tan

Speaker Connection Precautions

Read the following before connecting your speakers:

•You can connect speakers with an impedance of between 6 and 16 ohms. If you use speakers with a lower impedance, and use the amplifier at high volume levels for a long period of time, the built-in amp protection circuit may be activated.

•Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet before making any connections.

•Read the instructions supplied with your speakers.

•Pay close attention to speaker wiring polarity. In other words, connect positive (+) terminals only to positive (+) terminals, and negative (–) terminals only to negative (–) terminals. If you get them the wrong way around, the sound will be out of phase and will sound unnatural.

•Unnecessarily long, or very thin speaker cables may affect the sound quality and should be avoided.

•Be careful not to short the positive and negative wires. Doing so may damage the AV receiver.

•Make sure the metal core of the wire does not have contact with the AV receiver’s rear panel. Doing so may damage the AV receiver.

Connections

•Don’t connect more than one cable to each speaker terminal. Doing so may damage the AV receiver.

•Don’t connect one speaker to several terminals.

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Connections

Using a Powered Subwoofer

LINE INPUT

Powered subwoofer

Corner position

1/3 of wall position

To find the best position for your subwoofer, while playing a movie or some music with good bass, experiment by placing your subwoofer at various positions within the room, and choose the one that provides the most satisfying results.

Tip

•If your subwoofer is unpowered and you’re using an external amplifier, connect the subwoofer pre out jack to an input on the amplifier.

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About AV Connections

Connecting AV components
HDMI cable	: Video & Audio
TV, projector, etc.	: Video & Audio
TV, projector, etc.
		AV receiver

Blu-ray Disc/
DVD player	Game console

Other cables

	: Video		: Audio
	: Video		: Audio
TV, projector, etc.
		AV receiver
		AV receiver

Blu-ray Disc/
DVD player	Game console

•Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with your AV components.

•Don’t connect the power cord until you’ve completed and double-checked all AV connections.

• Push plugs in all the way to make

Right!

good connections (loose connections

can cause noise or malfunctions).

• To prevent interference, keep audio

and video cables away from power

Wrong!

cords and speaker cables.

AV Cables and Jacks

■HDMI

HDMI connections can carry digital video and audio.

■Component video

Component video separates the luminance (Y) and color difference signals (PB, PR), providing the best picture quality (some TV manufacturers label their component video sockets slightly differently).

Y	Green
PB	Blue
PR	Red

■Composite video

Composite video is commonly used on TVs, VCRs, and other video equipment.

Yellow

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Connections

■Optical digital audio

Optical digital connections allow you to enjoy digital sound such as PCM*1, Dolby Digital or DTS. The audio quality is the same as coaxial.

■Coaxial digital audio

Coaxial digital connections allow you to enjoy digital sound such as PCM*1, Dolby Digital or DTS. The audio quality is the same as optical.

Orange

■Analog audio (RCA)

Analog audio connections (RCA) carry analog audio.

White

Red

*1 For PCM signals, the supported sampling rates are 32/44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz. With HDMI connections, 176.4 and 192 kHz are also supported.

Note

•The AV receiver does not support SCART plugs.

•The AV receiver’s optical digital jacks have shutter-type covers that open when an optical plug is inserted and close when it’s removed. Push plugs in all the way.

Caution

•To prevent shutter damage, hold the optical plug straight when inserting and removing.

Connections

Connecting Components with HDMI

VCR or DVD recorder/digital video recorder

Game console	TV, projector, etc.

Satellite/cable set-top box, etc.

*If your TV doesn’t support Audio Return Channel (ARC), you need to connect an optical digital cable together with the HDMI cable to the AV receiver.

*When listening to an HDMI component through the AV receiver, set the HDMI component so that its video can be seen on the TV screen (on the TV, select the input of the HDMI component connected to the AV receiver). If the TV power is off or the TV is set to another input source, this may result in no sound from the AV receiver or the sound may be cut off.

Connect your components to the appropriate jacks. The default input assignments are shown below.

: Assignment can be changed ( page 41).

Jack	Components
HDMI IN1	Blu-ray Disc/DVD player

HDMI IN2	VCR or DVD recorder/digital video recorder

HDMI IN3	Satellite/cable set-top box, etc.

HDMI IN4	Game console

HDMI OUT	TV, projector, etc.

Blu-ray Disc/DVD player

Connecting Your Components

		A B C
D	E	F

Connect your components to the appropriate jacks. The default input assignments are shown below.

See “Connection Tips and Video Signal Path” for more information ( page 64).

The on-screen menus appear only on a TV that is connected to the HDMI OUT. If your TV is connected to other video outputs, use the AV receiver’s display when changing settings.

: Assignment can be changed ( pages 41, 42).

No.	Jack/Port	Components
A	AUX INPUT

	VIDEO	Camcorder, etc.

	AUDIO L/R

B	USB, AUX INPUT	iPod/iPhone (video
	VIDEO*1	playback)
C	USB*2	iPod/iPhone, MP3 player,
		USB flash drive

D	DIGITAL IN

	OPTICAL 1 (GAME)	Game console

	OPTICAL 2 (TV/CD)	TV, CD player

	COAXIAL 1 (BD/DVD)	Blu-ray Disc/DVD player

	COAXIAL 2 (CBL/SAT)	Satellite/cable set-top box,
		RI dock, etc.

E	COMPONENT VIDEO

	IN 1 (BD/DVD)	Blu-ray Disc/DVD player,
		RI dock

	IN 2 (CBL/SAT)	Satellite/cable set-top box,
		RI dock, etc.

	OUT	TV, projector, etc.

F	MONITOR OUT	TV, projector, etc.

	BD/DVD IN	Blu-ray Disc/DVD player

	VCR/DVR IN	VCR, DVD recorder/
		digital video recorder, RI
		dock

	CBL/SAT IN	Satellite/cable set-top box,
		etc.

	GAME IN	Game console, RI dock

	TV/CD IN	TV, CD player, cassette
		tape deck, MD, CD-R,
		Turntable*3, RI dock

Connections

Note

*1 When USB input is selected, you can input video signals from 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 USB port to a USB port on your computer. Music on your computer cannot be played through the AV receiver in this way.

*3 Connect a turntable (MM) that has a phono preamp built-in. If your turntable (MM) doesn’t have it, you’ll need a commercially available phono preamp.

If your turntable has a moving coil (MC) type cartridge, you’ll need a commercially available MC head amp or MC transformer as well as a phono preamp. See your turntable’s manual for details.

•With connection D, you can enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS.

•With connection F, if your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player has both the main stereo and multichannel outputs, be sure to connect to the main stereo.

How to record a video source

With the connections described above, you cannot record the videos through the AV receiver. See “Recording” about connections for video recording ( page 38).

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Connecting Onkyo uComponents

1	Make sure that each Onkyo component is
	connected with an analog audio cable (connection
	F in the hookup examples) ( page 16).
2	Make the uconnection (see the illustration).
3	If you’re using an RI Dock or cassette tape deck,
	change the Input Display ( page 36).

With u(Remote Interactive), you can use the following special functions:

System On/Auto Power On

When you start playback on a component connected via uwhile the AV receiver is on standby, the AV receiver will automatically turn on and select that component as the input source.

Direct Change

When playback is started on a component connected via u, the AV receiver automatically selects that component as the input source.

Remote Control

You can use the AV receiver’s remote controller to control your other u-capable Onkyo components, pointing the remote controller at the AV receiver’s remote control sensor instead of the component. You must enter the appropriate remote control code first ( page 55).

R L

ANALOG

AUDIO OUT

e.g., cassette tape deck

R L

ANALOG

AUDIO OUT

RI Dock

Note

•Use only ucables for uconnections. ucables are supplied with Onkyo components.

•Some components have two ujacks. You can connect either one to the AV receiver. The other jack is for connecting additional u-capable components.

•Connect only Onkyo components to ujacks. Connecting other manufacturer’s components may cause a malfunction.

•Some components may not support all ufunctions. Refer to the manuals supplied with your other Onkyo components.

Connections

Connecting a Recording Component

See “Recording” for details on recording ( page 38).

L R

AUDIO	VIDEO
IN	IN

VCR, DVD recorder, cassette tape deck, CDR, MD recorder, etc.

Note

•The AV receiver must be turned on for recording. Recording is not possible while it’s in standby mode.

•If you want to record directly from your TV or playback VCR to the recording VCR without going through the AV receiver, connect the TV/VCR’s audio and video outputs directly to the recording VCR’s audio and video inputs. See the manuals supplied with your TV and VCR for details.

•Video signals connected to composite video inputs can be recorded only via composite video outputs. For example, if your TV/VCR is connected to a composite video input, the recording VCR must be connected to a composite video output.

•The surround sound and DSP listening modes cannot be recorded.

•Copy-protected Blu-ray Discs and DVDs cannot be recorded.

•Sources connected to a digital input cannot be recorded. Only analog inputs can be recorded.

•DTS signals will be recorded as noise, so don’t attempt analog recording of DTS CDs or LDs.

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Connecting the Antennas

This section explains how to connect the supplied indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna.

The AV receiver won’t pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so you must connect the antenna to use the tuner.

			North American and	Asian models
			Brazilian models
Push.	Insert wire.	Release.	Insert the plug fully	Insert the plug fully
Push.	Insert wire.	Release.	into the jack.	into the jack.
Assembling the AM loop antenna			Caution

• Be careful not to injure yourself when using thumbtacks.

Thumbtacks, etc.

AM loop antenna (supplied)

Indoor FM antenna (supplied)

Note

•Once your AV receiver is ready for use, you’ll need to tune into a radio station and position the antenna to achieve the best possible reception.

•Keep the AM loop antenna as far away as possible from your AV receiver, TV, speaker cables, and power cords.

Tip

•If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available outdoor FM antenna instead.

•If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor AM loop antenna, try using it with a commercially available outdoor AM antenna.

Connections

Connecting the Power Cord

1 (Brazilian models)

Connect the supplied power cord to the AV receiver’s AC INLET.

To AC wall outlet

2 Plug the power cord into an AC wall outlet.

Note

•Before connecting the power cord, connect all of your speakers and AV components.

•Turning on the AV receiver may cause a momentary power surge that might interfere with other electrical equipment on the same circuit. If this is a problem, plug the AV receiver into a different branch circuit.

•Do not use a power cord other than the one supplied with the AV receiver. The supplied power cord is designed exclusively for use with the AV receiver and should not be used with any other equipment.

•Never disconnect the power cord from the AV receiver while the other end is still plugged into a wall outlet. Doing so may cause an electric shock. Always disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet first, and then the AV receiver.

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Turning On/Off the AV

Receiver

8ON/STANDBY

RECEIVER

		Turning On & Basic Operations

Turning On	Turning Off
1 Press 8ON/STANDBY on the front panel.	1 Press 8ON/STANDBY on the front panel.
or	or
Press RECEIVER followed by 8on the remote	Press RECEIVER followed by 8on the remote
controller.	controller.
The AV receiver comes on, and its display lights.	The AV receiver will enter standby mode. To prevent
	any loud surprises when you turn on the AV receiver,
	always turn down the volume before you turn it off.

	Tip
	• For details on power management settings, see “Auto Standby”
	( page 49).

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Playback

The on-screen menus appear only on a TV that is connected to the HDMI OUT. If your TV is connected to other video outputs, use the AV receiver’s display when changing settings.

This section describes the procedure for using the remote controller unless otherwise specified.

Playing the Connected Component

Operating with the remote controller

INPUT SELECTOR

RECEIVER

VOL q/w

	Listening mode buttons
1	Press RECEIVER followed by an INPUT
	SELECTOR button.
2	Start playback on the source component.
	See also:
	• “Playing an iPod/iPhone via USB” ( page 22)
	• “Playing a USB Device” ( page 23)
	• “Listening to AM/FM Radio” ( page 24)
	• “iPod/iPhone Playback via Onkyo Dock”
	( page 53)
	• “Controlling Other Onkyo Components”
	( page 55)
3	To adjust the volume, use VOL q/w.
4	Select a listening mode and enjoy!
	See also:

• “Using the Listening Modes” ( page 30)

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Operating on the AV receiver

Input selector buttons

LISTENING MODE

MASTER VOLUME

1	Use the input selector buttons to select the input
	source.
2	Start playback on the source component.
3	To adjust the volume, use the MASTER VOLUME
	control.
4	Select a listening mode and enjoy!

Controlling Contents of USB Devices

Press USB

first.

aTOP MENU

This button displays the top menu for each media or service.

bq/wand ENTER

These buttons navigate through the menus. e/r

This button cycles through pages.

PLAYLIST e/r

In Standard Mode (iPod/iPhone), this button selects playlists.

This button starts playback.

This button selects the beginning of the current song. Pressing this button twice selects the previous song.

This button fast-reverses the current song.

This button pauses playback.

gSEARCH

You can toggle between the playback screen and the list screen during playback.

hDISPLAY

This button switches between song information.

iCH +/–

In Standard Mode (iPod/iPhone), this button selects albums.

jRETURN

This button returns to the previous menu.

This button selects the next song.

This button fast-forwards the current song.

This button stops playback.

nMODE

You can switch between Extended Mode and Standard Mode during iPod/iPhone playback.

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oRANDOM

This button performs random playback.

pREPEAT

Press this button repeatedly to cycle through the repeat modes.

Tip

•See “Controlling Other Onkyo Components” about the operation of other components ( page 55).

Note

•The buttons you can use will differ depending on the devices and media used for playback.

Understanding Icons on the Display

This section describes icons that appear on the AV receiver’s display during media playback.

Icon Description

Folder

Track

Playback

Pause

Fast Forward

Fast Reverse

Artist

Album

Repeat One Track

Repeat Folder (USB Device)

Repeat

Shuffle

Shuffle Album (iPod/iPhone)

Playing an iPod/iPhone via USB

The on-screen menus appear only on a TV that is connected to the HDMI OUT.

This section explains how to play music files on the iPod/iPhone.

Compatible iPod/iPhone models Made for:

iPod touch (1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th generation), iPod classic, iPod nano (2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th generation),

iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G, iPhone

1	Press USB to select the “USB” input.
2	Connect the USB cable that comes with the
	iPod/iPhone to the USB port on the front of the AV
	receiver.
	While reading the contents of your iPod/iPhone, the
	message “Connecting...” appears on the AV
	receiver’s display.
	A list of your iPod/iPhone model’s contents appears
	(Extended Mode).
3	Use q/wto select a folder, and then press ENTER to
	open it.

Tip

•If you want to operate using the iPod/iPhone or the remote controller, press MODE to switch to Standard mode.

•When you disconnect the iPod/iPhone, the AV receiver remembers the current mode. This means that if you disconnect when in Extended Mode, the AV receiver will start in Extended Mode the next time you connect the iPod/iPhone.

•You can also use the q/w, ENTER and TUNING MODE buttons on the front panel. TUNING MODE allows you to switch modes.

•When connecting your iPod/iPhone with a USB cable, we recommend you use an official USB cable from Apple Inc.

Turning On & Basic Operations

4 Use q/wto select a music file, and press ENTER or 1to start playback.

Note

•While the message “Connecting...” appears on the AV receiver’s display, do not disconnect the USB cable supplied with your iPod/iPhone or the USB device from the USB port.

•If you connect an iPod or iPhone to the USB port, no sound will be output from the headphones jack.

Extended Mode Control

The content information is displayed (lists are displayed), and you can control the content while looking at the screen. Top screen list:

Playlists, Artists, Albums, Genres, Songs, Composers, Shuffle Songs, Now Playing.

Standard Mode Control

The content information is not displayed, but can be operated using the iPod/iPhone or the remote controller.

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Playing a USB Device

The on-screen menus appear only on a TV that is connected to the HDMI OUT.

This section explains how to play music files from a USB device (e.g., USB flash drives and MP3 players).

Listening to AM/FM Radio

This section describes the procedure using the buttons on the front panel unless otherwise specified.

Using the Tuner

With the built-in tuner you can enjoy AM and FM radio stations. You can store your favorite stations as presets for quick selection.

You can also change the frequency steps ( page 49).

1 Press AM or FM to select either “AM” or “FM”.

In this example, FM has been selected.

Band Frequency

(Actual display depends on the country.)

Tuning into Radio Stations

■Auto tuning mode

1	Press TUNING MODE so that the AUTO indicator
	lights on the AV receiver’s display.
2	Press TUNING q/w.
	Searching stops when a station is found.

When tuned into a station, the TUNED indicator lights. When tuned into a stereo FM station, the FM STEREO indicator lights as shown.

FM STEREO

AUTO

TUNED

Tip

•Tuning into weak FM stereo stations

If the signal from a stereo FM station is weak, it may be impossible to get good reception. In this case, switch to manual tuning mode and listen to the station in mono.

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■Manual tuning mode

In manual tuning mode, FM stations will be in mono.

1	Press TUNING MODE so that the AUTO indicator
	goes off on the AV receiver’s display.
2	Press and hold TUNING q/w.
	The frequency stops changing when you release the
	button.

Press the buttons repeatedly to change the frequency one step at a time.

■Tuning into stations by frequency

You can tune into AM and FM stations directly by entering the appropriate frequency.

1 On the remote controller, press AM or FM to select “AM” or “FM”, followed by D.TUN.

(Actual display depends on the country.)

2 Within 8 seconds, use the number buttons to enter the frequency of the radio station.

For example, to tune to 87.5 (FM), press 8, 7, 5.

If you have entered the wrong number, you can retry after 8 seconds.

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Onkyo HT-r591 User Manual

Important Safety Instructions

Safety Information and Introduction

Precautions

Supplied Accessories

Table of Contents

Features

Front & Rear Panels

Front Panel

Display

Rear Panel

Remote Controller

Controlling the AV Receiver

Connecting Your Speakers

Connections

About AV Connections

Connecting Components with HDMI

Connecting Your Components

Connecting a Recording Component

Connecting the Antennas

Connecting the Power Cord

Turning On & Basic Operations

Turning On

Turning Off

Playback

Playing the Connected Component

Controlling Contents of USB Devices

Understanding Icons on the Display

Playing an iPod/iPhone via USB

Playing a USB Device

Listening to AM/FM Radio